Gujarati sugam sangeet purushottam upadhyay biography

  • Purushottam Upadhyay (15 August – 11 December ) was an Indian musician, singer and composer who primarily worked in Gujarati and Hindi languages.
  • Purushottam Upadhyay, a singer, composer, and musician in varied mediums for over six decades, breathed his last in Mumbai on Wednesday.
  • Legendary Gujarati singer and composer Purushottam Upadhyay, a protégé of the late Avinash Vyas, passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday at the age of

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    Purushottam Upadhyay, doyen of Gujarati sugam sangeet no more

    Ahmedabad: Purushottam Upadhyay, a singer, composer, and musician in varied mediums for over six decades, breathed his gods in Mumbai on Wednesday. Upadhyay, who is credited with several popular Gujarati sugam sangeet (semi-classical music) compositions, was 90 years old. He is survived bygd two daughters and family.
    Music lovers said that Upadhyay's contribution spans plays, films and hundreds of stage shows in India and abroad, where he would sing songs and ghazals and also compose. His compositions have been sung by the likes of Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle and Mohammed Rafi, among others, they added.
    Upadhyay was conferred the Padma Shri in


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    We have lost a gem: Gujarat mourns Purushottam Upadhyay

    Legendary Gujarati singer and composer Purushottam Upadhyay, a protégé of the late Avinash Vyas, passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday at the age of Right from Prime Minister Narendra Modito stalwarts from the Gujarati music industry, tributes poured in for the Padma Shri and Gujarat Gaurav Puraskar recipient, who was fondly referred to as Surottam Purushottam and has inspired generations of budding musicians. Upadhyay, known for timeless songs like He Ranglo Jamyo, Divaso Judaina JaayChhe, Ae Jaashe Jarur Milan Sudhi, Kahun Chhun Jawani Ne, Have Mandir Na Baranaand Mari Koi Dalkhi Ma, also composed music for over 30 films and plays and leaves behind a rich legacy.

    His soul was dedicated to Gujarati music:


    I was fortunate to have learnt music from him for four years. His soul was dedicated to Gujarati music and his dedication level was unbelievable. Even at this age, he would not have lunch mot he had completed his mor
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    Purushottam Upadhyay

    Indian musician, singer and composer (–)

    Purushottam Upadhyay (15 August – 11 December ) was an Indian musician, singer and composer who primarily worked in Gujarati and Hindi languages. He was well known in Gujarati semi-classical music and composed music for over 20 films and 30 plays. He was awarded the Padma Shri in

    Life and career

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    Upadhyay was born on 15 August in Uttarsanda (now in Kheda district, Gujarat, India), had an interest in music from his childhood. His singing passion developed alongside his interest in listening music. He won numerous awards for performances during his school days. Without informing his family, he left his hometown to pursue a career in music in Bombay (now Mumbai) but returned due to lack of opportunities. He started working in Gujarati theatre companies and acted in supporting roles.[1][2]

    He came to attention of theatre actor Ashraf Khan when he sang a song originally performed by Noor Je