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Bollywood Singer Uncommon Life: Star was initially a chorus singer in All India Radio. With the help of superstar Manoj Kumar, he got a chance to sing in the film ‘Shirdi Ke Sai Baba’. He did not look back again and later emerged as a big name of bhajan singing. However, Singer’s personal life was full of upheaval. He married his student while teaching music. He is alone even after three weddings today.
New Delhi: Singer has touched millions of hearts with his velvet voice. He started his career as a chorus singer. He later reached the top of the world of devotional music. Singer’s life is a inspiring story. He was successful in creating a distinct identity in the world of devotional bhajan music, but his life was surrounded by controversies. (Photo courtesy: YouTube/video)
Anoop Jalota’s father Purushottam Das Jalota was also a famous bhajan singer from whom Anoop inspired music. In the early days, Anoop started his career as a chorus singer in All India Radio, but his talent soon brought him to the main stage. ‘Bhajan Samrat’ Anoop Jalota has a birthday on 29 July. (Photo courtesy: Instagram@anupjalotaonline)
Talking about the film career of Anoop Jalota, who started his career as a chorus singer in All India Radio, he got recognition in the industry due to the late actor Manoj Kumar. Actually, Manoj Kumar liked the voice of ‘Bhajan Emperor very much and chose him to sing in his film’ Shirdi Ke Sai Baba ‘. Along with the film, people also liked Anoop’s song. (Photo courtesy: Instagram@anupjalotaonline)
His hymns like ‘Aisi Lagi Lagan’, ‘Jagi Hai Do Naam’, ‘Prabhuji Tum Chandan Hum Pani’, ‘Chadariya Jhini Re Jhini’ and ‘Shyam Half without Radha’ made him the emperor of devotional music. These hymns immersed the audience in the color of spiritual peace and devotion. (Photo courtesy: Instagram@anupjalotaon)
Anoop not only earned a name with hymns, but he also sang and composed songs in many Bollywood films. There is a special magic in his voice, which makes the audience emits. Anoop spontaneously connected classical music and devotional music, which made him popular among every age group. Even today, their hymns echo in temples, houses and spiritual celebrations. (Photo courtesy: Instagram@anupjalotaonline)
Anoop Jalota’s personal life was also no less discussed. He performed three weddings, which always made headlines. He first married his disciple Sonali Seth, but this relationship did not last long and both got divorced. After this, Anoop married Bina Bhatia another, but it did not last long. He was married to Medha Gujral, a niece of former Prime Minister Indra Kumar Gujral. His relationship with Medha was deep, but Medha died in 2014 due to liver disease. (Photo courtesy: imDB)
Anoop Jalota also attended the 12th season of Salman Khan’s reality show ‘Bigg Boss’, which made him the most limelight, because it was seen by him and Jasleen Matharu’s love angle. However, the singer revealed that what was shown in the show was not true. He also described it as ‘fake’ and ‘scripted’. (Photo courtesy: Instagram@anupjalotaonline)
Anoop’s personal life events were always a matter of discussion, yet he never let the dedication to his music decrease. Anoop Jalota is active in the world of music even at the age of 71 years. His hymns still connect people with spirituality. (Photo courtesy: imDB)