Anup Jalota

🎤 Early Life and Education

Anup Jalota was born into a family of musicians. His father, Purshottam Das Jalota, was also a prominent bhajan singer. Anup began learning classical music at an early age and later studied at Bhatkhande Music Institute in Lucknow.

He was trained in both Hindustani classical music and light devotional forms, which shaped his career in bhajans and ghazals.

🌟 Musical Career

Anup Jalota rose to fame with his soulful bhajans and melodic ghazals, captivating audiences with devotional hits like:

Aisi Laagi Lagan

Rang De Chunariya

Main Nahi Makhan Khayo

Jag Mein Sundar Hai Do Naam

Shree Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram

He became a household name in India during the 1980s and 1990s through Doordarshan and live concert tours.

🎼 Collaborations and Achievements

Performed in over 5,000 concerts worldwide

Collaborated with legends like Jagjit Singh, Lata Mangeshkar, and Hariharan

Released devotional and ghazal albums in multiple languages

Awarded the Padma Shri in 2012 by the Government of India

📺 Media & Other Ventures

Appeared in the reality show Bigg Boss 12 (2018), which brought him into the limelight among younger audiences

Acted in the biopic Satya Sai Baba (2021), playing the lead role

Known for blending traditional and contemporary music styles