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Hiralal Yadav
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President Ram Nath Kovind felicitates Hiralal Yadav with Padma Shri
Background information
Born 1925/1926
Origin Varanasi, India
Died (aged 93)
Genres Kajri, Birha
Occupations Singer, musician
Labels T-Series, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings / Auvidis-UNESCO, Rama Cassettes
Awards: Padma Shri (2019)
Yash Bharti Award (2015)

Hiralal Yadav (1925/1926 – 12 May 2019) was an Indian folk singer, who was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India in 2019. He was awarded the Yash Bharti Award in 2015.

Discography

Selected albums

Year Album's Name Label
1992 Devar Bhabhi Ki Holi T-Series
1993 Ram Bhakt Ghurhu Kisan T-Series
1995 Jhoori Sangram Singh T-Series
1997 Chabda Chatti Peeta T-Series
2001 Gadhavat Swami Sadguru Bhajan T-Series
2014 India: North Indian Folk Music Smithsonian Folkways Recordings / Auvidis-UNESCO

Honours

  • Padma Shri in 2019 from the Government of India
  • Yash Bharti Award in 2015 from the Government of Uttar Pradesh
  • Tagore Akademi Award in 2011 from the Sangeet Natak Akademi
  • Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1993-94 from the Sangeet Natak Akademi

Death

At the age of 93, he died on 12 May 2019. PM Narendra Modi paid homage to Hiralal Yadav.

On 14 May 2019, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met his family and paid condolence to the family members.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Hiralal Yadav para niños

  • List of Padma Shri award recipients (2010–2019)
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