Allah Jilai Bai, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Allah Jilai Bai

Indian singer

Date of Birth: 01-Feb-1902

Date of Death: 03-Nov-1992

Profession: singer

Nationality: India

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Allah Jilai Bai

  • Allah Jilai Bai (1 February 1902 – 3 November 1992) was a folk singer from Rajasthan, India. Born in Bikaner to a family of singers, by the age of 10 she was singing in the Durbar of Maharaja Ganga Singh.
  • She took singing lessons from Ustad Hussain Baksh Khan and later on from Achhan Maharaj.
  • In spite of her position and popularity she was firmly rooted and a humble artist. She was well versed in Maand, Thumri, Khayal and Dadra.
  • Perhaps her best-known piece is Kesaria Balam.
  • In 1982, the Indian Government awarded her the Padma Shri in Arts field, one of the highest civilian awards.
  • She has been also awarded by Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1988 for Folk Music

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