Deshraj Patairiya was an Indian folk singer from Bundelkhand. He is credited for popularizing Bundeli folk music across the country and internationally.
Early life Patairiya was born in Tindani in the Chhatarpur district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, on 25 July 1953. After graduating from high school, he earned a diploma in music. He was posted in the health department and performed songs at evening parties.
Career In 1972 he was a stage performer and started singing for Chhatarpur Akashvani Kendra. During the 1980s, when cassettes of folk music arrived on the market, Patairiya became a folk singer.
Death Deshraj Patairiya died on September 5, 2020, at the age of 67. He reportedly died of a heart attack. He is credited with composing a record 10,000 folk songs across five decades.
Discography +YearAlbum/Single TrackRecord label1994Moro Kaanto Nikaro Vol.1T-Series (company)Radha Bitiya Vol-2T-Series (company)1995Mela Khon Machal GayiT-Series (company)Radheshyam Ramayan(Shree Ram Janam)T-Series (company)Mela Khon Machal GayiT-Series (company)1996Mose Vyah Karale PyariT-Series (company)Banaras Gendiya Na Ghalo Vivah Geet(Banna Geet)T-Series (company)Lala Hardol Ka JanamT-Series (company)Je Din Katat Nahin KaateT-Series (company)Moro Byaav Ave Na BhaoT-Series (company)Lala Hardaul Ka BhaatT-Series (company)Daaru Pee Ke Aa Gaye SaiyanT-Series (company)Main To Aesai Kunwaro RaoT-Series (company)Banaras Gendiya Na Ghalo Vivah Geet(Banna Geet)T-Series (company)Cheel Gaadi Se Dilli GhumaiyoT-Series (company)1997Radheyshyam Ramayan (Kekai Ka Kop) Vol-6T-Series (company)Ram Vivah Vol-5T-Series (company)Dhanush YagyaT-Series (company)
References
External links Deshraj Patairiya on Gaana