Georgy Bhaala & Catch The Rhythms present Sufiana Samaah
After the stupendous success of “Sufiana” in 2006, the great Hans Raj Hans, one of India’s top Sufi, folk and pop singers is back with soulful Sufi music. “Must see” event of the year!
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Hans Raj Hans has produced 15 albums based on Sufiana Qalam.
- His voice has purity and soul; Hans Raj Hans has a brilliant voice that holds you spellbound.
- He has recorded pop and movie albums that have become mega hits.
- Hans Raj Hans has the distinction of being honored by former Prime Ministers Atal Bihari Vajpayee and I.K. Gujral.
- He has worked with probably the most famous Sufi singer of our times – the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
The Beginning
Born at village Shafipur near Jalandhar. He is the son of S. Arjun Singh, and Ajit Kaur. He hails from peasant family. He was fond of singing from childhood. His inspiration was derived from the street singers who frequented the villages in the wee hours of the morning chanting devotional songs. At a young age, he had already established his mark with a unique style of singing nurtured in classical music, and readiness to improvise, he became a trendsetter in his field.
Background
Guru Ustad Puran Shahkoti Sahib, his guru who trained him, bestowed his surname ‘Hans’ on him. He also sang alongside late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan for the film Kachhe Dhaage. He was the first singer to be invited to Pakistan, and won many hearts for his performance at the Gaddafi Stadium where he was personally felicitated by the then Premier of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif. Mr I.K.Gujral, The Honourable Prime Minister of India, also honoured him for his contribution to music.
Early Career
His first song was full of zeal and patriotic fervour "Shahide Azarn Bhagat Singh Di Ghori". He started his singing career from villages and then migrated to urban areas. ln between he had a short stint as Hero in Punjabi film "Melmdi Sh-ngnn Di" and guest appearance cum play back singer in Baisakhi ". He also sang alongside late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan for film "Kache Dhage".
Music Albums
The list of his hit songs is endless. He has worked with many renowned music composers out of which the name of late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan stands out. So far he has prucoduced 15 Albums based on Sufiana Qalam (Qafi/Qawali Style), some of favourites among them are "Jogian De Kana Vich" and "Kook Papiye Wali". The song "IshaHe Di Gali " is best liked by him. Hans Raj Hans is the first and only Punjabi singer to figure prominently in TV serial "Surbhi". He was also the only Indian to be appointed Judge at Asia Song Contest in UK continuously for 3 years, out of which for 2 years he was co-Judge with late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
posted by Hyder Bilgrami @ 3:49 PM
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