Anup Jalota
Anup Jalota | |
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Jalota in 2011 | |
| Born | 29 July 1953 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Bhatkhande Music Institute |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Spouses | |
| Partner | Jasleen Matharu (2015-2018) |
| Children | 1 |
| Father | Purshottam Das Jalota |
| Honours | Padma Shri (2012) |
| Musical career | |
| Also known as | Bhajan Samraat |
| Origin | Phagwara, Punjab, India |
| Genres | Bhajan, Ghazal |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals and Harmonium |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Website | anupjalota |
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Anup Jalota, (born 29 July 1953) is an Indian singer, musician and actor, best known for his contributions to the bhajan and ghazal genre of Indian music. He is popularly known as the Bhajan Samraat (transl. "Emperor of Bhajan"). The Padma Shri was awarded to him by the Government of India in 2012. He was a contestant on the reality show Bigg Boss 12.