Ten Fascinating Facts About the Bhajan Samraat as Anup Jalota Turns 70

Music lovers have a particular place in their hearts for the well-known Indian vocalist Anup Jalota, who rose to stardom with the bhajan Aisi Lagi Lagan. He has amassed a sizable fan base for everything from heartfelt bhajans to seductive ghazals and mesmerizing film songs, making him a well-known and respected figure in the Indian music industry. Let’s explore some lesser-known facts about the Bhajan singer in honor of his 70th birthday.

Anup Jalota’s Birthday: 10 Interesting Facts
Anup Jalota was raised in a household that had a strong ties to classical and religious music. Anup’s first teacher was his father, the late Puroshottam Das Jalota, a renowned classical vocalist. He gave Anup Jalota his first musical instruction when he was only seven years old.
Bhajan Samraat is the stage name of Anup Jalota. Millions of listeners have been moved by some of his well-known bhajans, like Aisi Lagi Lagan, Main Nahi Makhan Khayo, and Rang De Chunariya, among many more.
During his undergraduate years, the singer was a huge cricket fan. He was regarded as a skilled batsman and well-known for his cricketing prowess.
The beginning of Anup Jalota’s career was modest. He began his career singing in the radio station’s chorus, often backed by a great group of musicians.
Anup Jalota was awarded the Padma Shri in the category of Art-Indian Classical Music-Vocals in 2012.
Anup Jalota and Jasleen Matharu participated in season 12 of Bigg Boss in 2018, which led to a lot of controversy and debate.
Anup Jalota has three previous marriages. Without the consent of his family, he wed Sonal Sheth in his first marriage.
As ‘Anup and Sonali Jalota,’ the duo rose to fame thanks to their live performances. However, after their split, they dissolved the group.
Anil Jalota and Ajay Jalota, two of Anup Jalota’s younger brothers, as well as Anjali Dhir and Anita Mehra, two of his sisters, have always been encouraging of his musical pursuits.
Anup Jalota has made an enduring impression as a television personality in addition to his music and film careers. From 2002 to 2005, he served as the host of the Star Plus show Dharam Aur Hum.