Dolly Guleria (born 14 April 1949) is an Indian vocalist, primarily a folk singer in

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with expertise in Punjabi Folk, Shabad Gurbani, Sufi and Ghazal genres of Music. She is the daughter of Professor Jogindra Singh and the legendary folk singer

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, popularly known as 'The Nightingale of Punjab'.

Career

Guleria aspired to be a doctor, being a medical student. In 1970 she married Army Officer Col. S.S.Guleria and had a daughter, Sunaini Sharma, and two sons, Dilpreet Singh and Amanpreet Singh. After settling down with motherhood she was encouraged by her husband to continue her training in classical music on getting an opportunity to become the disciple of a very learned

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, 'Khan Sahib’ Abdul Rehman Khan, of 'Patiala Gharana' who trained her in the field of classical music as the foundation with specific aptitude to implement the same in light classical and folk singing. Devotionally inclined since childhood, under the able guidance of her Ustad, she chose to release her solo debut album in Gurbani in ''Ragas'' and sang "Rehraas Sahib" the evening 'Paath' in its original ragas. Subsequently, albums were released of Punjabi folk songs, some with her mother and some solo including Shabad Kirtan, the poetry of Shiv Kumar Batalvi, Bhai Veer Singh and other renowned writers. She has also contributed her voice as a playback singer in Punjabi films such as ''Rab Dian Rakhaan'', ''Deson Pardes'' and ''Main Maa Punjab Di''.

Recognition

During her goodwill and cultural exchange visit to Pakistan in November 1997 she and her daughter Sunaini Sharma enthralled the audience of Pakistan at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore and in Faisalabad (Lyallpur) at the Chenab Club with her music. She was honoured with a golden plaque of Minar-e-Pakistan and a Gold Medal her outstanding contribution.

Personal life

She enjoys live performances and the immediate response of the audience boosts her morale. She wishes to make sincere efforts to keep the Punjabi music alive in its purest form. She is teaching music to dedicated students who are enrolled in her Nightingale Music Academy.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Guleria, Dolly Living people Indian women folk singers Indian folk singers Singers from Punjab, India Women musicians from Punjab, India 20th-century Indian women singers 20th-century Indian singers 1949 births

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