Anup Jalota, the legendary singer known for his spellbinding bhajan renditions, turns 68 this year. Recipient of Padma Shri, Anup Jalota is one of the most revered, adored singers of our time. His remarkable way of singing devotional songs, music, and ghazals have always enthralled audiences. This celebrated artist’s singing style belongs to Sham Chowrasi Gharana of Punjab.
He is fondly addressed as the Emperor of Bhajans (Bhajan Samrat). Some of his popular songs include- Tumhare Shahar Ka Mausam, Jag Mein Sundar Hai Do Naam, Kabhi Kabhi Bhagwan Ko Bhi, Tere Man Mein Raam, Shree Hanuman Chalisa, Prabhuji Tum Chandan Hum Pani.
In 2008 he released a song named ‘Golden Memorable Yaadein’ for the CD titled ‘Noorani Chehra’ Ismaili Devotional songs to honour the golden jubilee of Aga Khan Saab. Shaukat (Sam) Kassam produced it.
Let’s take a look at the famous singer’s songs/bhajans playlist that have received extraordinary appreciation over the years:
Main Nazar Se Pee Raha Hoon
This heart-warming ghazal was from his live concert in Fiji in 1998. Anwar Mirza Puri is the lyricist. People loved his excellent rendition.
https://youtu.be/EDosyE4ZsEA
Chaand Angdaiyaan Le Raha Hai
A mesmerizing ghazal sung by Anup in the live concert held in Holland in 1984. Music was by P.S.Kainth and Sons. Audiences’ thoroughly enjoyed listening to his wonderful voice.
https://youtu.be/J5NO_8xB9CM
Achyutam Keshavam: It’s a popular Krishna bhakti geet
The gem of a singer that he is, his rendition elevated the bhajan to a great level. He sang this bhajan with such devotion that it sounded completely divine.
https://youtu.be/we5160bd6rU
Bhajan prabhat
It was a compilation of devotional songs that was produced by Vinod Suneja. The bhajans were extremely well received and lauded by audiences. It had 10 bhajans on Krishna, Ganesh, Ram. Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva was one of the popular bhajans from this compilation.
https://youtu.be/aqhgAJr2i_M
Suraj ki garmi se
His yet another priceless bhajan that soothes the minds of any devotee, is this song. It is dedicated to Lord Ram. It had music created by Chandra Kamal.
https://youtu.be/6EY4aUuhaDc
Aisi Lagi Lagan
Anup Jalota’s soulful rendition of this bhajan was extremely heart touching. It’s about Mira’s love for Lord Krishna.
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