Anup Jalota

About

Hindu devotional singer known to his fans as "Bhajan Samraat" ("Emperor of Bhajans" in English). He was also the host of the show Dharam Aur Hum from 2002 to 2005.

Before Fame

He got his start as a singer at All India Radio.

Trivia

He received the prestigious Padma Shri civilian award by the Indian government in the category of Art-Indian Classical Music-Vocal in 2012.

Family Life

He third mariage was to Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral's niece, Medha Jalota.

Associated With

He and popular Bollywood playback singer Kumar Sanu are both recipients of the Padma Shri.