Hiralal Yadav
Indian folk singer (died 2019)
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Hiralal Yadav (1925/1926 – 12 May 2019)[1] was an Indian folk singer, who was awarded the Padma Shri,[2] the fourth highest civilian award in India in 2019.[3][4] He was awarded the Yash Bharti Award in 2015.
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) | |
Discography
Honours
- Padma Shri in 2019 from the Government of India[2]
- Yash Bharti Award in 2015 from the Government of Uttar Pradesh[5]
- Tagore Akademi Award in 2011 from the Sangeet Natak Akademi[6]
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1993-94 from the Sangeet Natak Akademi[6]
Death
At the age of 93, he died on 12 May 2019.[7] PM Narendra Modi paid homage to Hiralal Yadav.[8]
On 14 May 2019, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met his family[9] and paid condolence to the family members.[10]
