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Allah Jilai Bai

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Allah Jilai Bai
Allah Jilai Bai on a 2003 Indian stamp
Allah Jilai Bai on a 2003 Indian stamp
Background information
Born(1902-02-01)1 February 1902
Jaisingh Desar Magra, Bikaner, Bikaner State, British India
Died3 November 1992(1992-11-03) (aged 90)
GenresFolk

Allah Jilai Bai (1 February 1902[1] – 3 November 1992)[1] was a folk singer from Rajasthan, India.[1]

Early life

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Born in Bikaner to a family of singers,[1] by the age of 10 she was singing in the Durbar of Maharaja Ganga Singh.[1] She took singing lessons from Ustad Hussain Baksh Khan and later on from Achhan Maharaj.[1] At one time she sang in the court of Ganga Singh, the Maharajah of Bikaner.[2]

She was well versed in Maand, Thumri, Khayal and Dadra.[1]

Awards and recognition

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In 1982, the Indian Government awarded her the Padma Shri in Arts field,[3][1] one of the highest civilian awards. She was also given the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1988 for Folk Music, and was posthumously awarded the Rajasthan Ratna in 2012.[2]

Songs

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Perhaps her best-known piece is "Kesariya Balam".[1] Her most known songs include:

  • "Kallali"
  • "Kesariya Balam"
  • "Bai Sara Beera"
  • "Moomal"
  • "Kurja"
  • "Chhappar Purana"
  • "Aaj to Naina Ro Lobhi"
  • "Aayo Aayo Sanina Ro Sath"
  • "Poojan Dyo Gangaur"

See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Allah Jilai Bai". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  2. 1 2 "Govt names seven for Rajasthan Ratna award". The Times of India. 31 March 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  3. ↑ Padma Shri Awardees. india.gov.in
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