Govind Sharan Lohra is an Indian folk artist. He is a Nagpuri folk singer, songwriter and dancer. He had performed in many national events. He is recipient of several awards including Akruti Samman, Peter Naurangi Sahitya Samman and Jharkhand Bibhuti. He was awarded

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Smriti Award in 2021.

Early life

He was born in Itta village in

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. He is well versed in field of Nagpuri song writing, singing, playing musical instruments and dancing. He belongs to

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community.

Career

He performed in several national events such as ''Rastriya Janjatiya Sammelan'' (1992) in

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, ''Rastriya Ekta Sibir'' (1994) in

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, Rajasthan, National folk music event (1996) in

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, Chotanagpur Mohatsav (1999) in

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(Now Jharkhand), Bharatiya Kishan Sangh's national event (2000),

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and 4th Vanvasi Krida Mahotsav (2000) in Ranchi. At present, he helps researchers in regional language Department of

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about Nagpuri folk music. At old age he has paralysis but he want his knowledge to give next generation. He advise youth to not distort folk music in the name of modernization.

Awards and recognition

He has been awarded several awards including Akruti Samman (2002), Peter Naurangi Sahitya Samman (2010) and Jharkhand Bibhuti (2012). He also received several certificate from Youth Hostel of India, New Delhi (1992), Bihar Government (1996), Sur Tarangi Sammajik evam Sanskritik Sanstha, Patna. He was awarded Jaishankar Prasad Smriti Award in 2021.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Lohra, Govind Sharan Living people Indian male folk singers Indian male dancers Indian male singer-songwriters Year of birth missing (living people) People from Lohardaga district Nagpuria people