Deshraj Patairiya
Indian folk singer
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Biography
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
| Year | Album/Single Track | Record Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Moro Kaanto Nikaro Vol.1 | T-Series (company) |
| Radha Bitiya Vol-2 | T-Series (company) | |
| 1995 | Mela Khon Machal Gayi | T-Series (company) |
| Radheshyam Ramayan(Shree Ram Janam) | T-Series (company) | |
| Mela Khon Machal Gayi | T-Series (company) | |
| 1996 | Mose Vyah Karale Pyari | T-Series (company) |
| Banaras Gendiya Na Ghalo Vivah Geet(Banna Geet) | T-Series (company) | |
| Lala Hardol Ka Janam | T-Series (company) | |
| Je Din Katat Nahin Kaate | T-Series (company) | |
| Moro Byaav Ave Na Bhao | T-Series (company) | |
| Lala Hardaul Ka Bhaat | T-Series (company) | |
| Daaru Pee Ke Aa Gaye Saiyan | T-Series (company) | |
| Main To Aesai Kunwaro Rao | T-Series (company) | |
| Banaras Gendiya Na Ghalo Vivah Geet(Banna Geet) | T-Series (company) | |
| Cheel Gaadi Se Dilli Ghumaiyo | T-Series (company) | |
| 1997 | Radheyshyam Ramayan (Kekai Ka Kop) Vol-6 | T-Series (company) |
| Ram Vivah Vol-5 | T-Series (company) | |
| Dhanush Yagya | T-Series (company) |