Sharma Bandhu (Sharma Brothers) ( hi, शर्मा बन्धु) refers to four
Indian classical
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vocalist
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brothers, who perform
bhajan
Bhajan refers to any devotional song with a religious theme or spiritual ideas, specifically among Indian religions, in any language. The term bhajanam (Sanskrit: भजनम्) means ''reverence'' and originates from the root word ''bhaj'' ...
and Hindu devotional music.
They were born in the music family of Pandit Jyoti Prasad and Pandit Munshi Ram to the student of Pandit
V. D. Paluskar, founder of
Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
Gandharva Mahavidyalaya New Delhi is an institution established in 1939 to popularize Indian classical music and dance. The Mahavidyalaya (school) came into being to perpetuate the memory of Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar, the great reviver of H ...
. Quartet consists of the
Pandit
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Gopal Sharma, Pandit Shukdev Sharma, Pandit Kaushalendra Sharma and Pandit Raghavendra Sharma.
Sharma brothers have been most famous for singing "Suraj Ki Garmi Se Jalte Hue Tan Ko" for 1974
Best Feature Film on National Integration
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winning
Hindi
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film ''Parinay'' (1974).
Background
The four brothers were born in
Muzaffarnagar
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town in state of western
Uttar Pradesh
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,
India
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, to Pandit Ramanand, son of Pandit Munshiram, in the family of Hindi-Urdu poet and
Sanskrit
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translator Pandit Jyoti Prasad. Pandit Ramanand was a student of
Hindustani musician Pandit
Vishnu Digambar Paluskar and a popular singer and exponent of
Ramcharitmanas
''Ramcharitmanas'' ( deva, श्रीरामचरितमानस, Rāmacaritamānasa), is an epic poem in the Awadhi language, based on the ''Ramayana'', and composed by the 16th-century Indian bhakti poet Tulsidas (c. 1532–1623). This ...
of his time. Pandit Ramanand along with his younger brother Pandit Shiv Kumar sang
Tulsidas
Tulsidas (; born Rambola Dubey; also known as Goswami Tulsidas; c.1511pp. 23–34.–1623) was a Ramanandi Vaishnava Hindu saint and poet, renowned for his devotion to the deity Rama. He wrote several popular works in Sanskrit and Awadhi, but ...
's Ramcharitmanas,
Vinaya Patrika
VinayaPatrika (''Letter of petition'') is a devotional poem composed by the 16th-century Indian poet, Goswami Tulsidas (), containing hymns to different Hindu deities especially to Lord Rama in extreme humility (Vinaya).
The language of the text ...
etc. and originated, and were also the exponents of their own style called Shri Ram Darbar Shaily (style) for 60 years.
Performing career
The four real brothers Pt. Gopal Sharma, Shukdev Sharma, Kaushlendra Sharma and Reghvendra Sharma owe their tremendous popularity to an integrated style of presentation based on a Fine Blend of Indian Classical and Modern Music. The best part of their Bhajan and Ram Katha singing is the interspersing of it with heart touching commentary. They bring with them the rich tradition of Ram Darbar Music inherited from their father Late Pt. Shri Ramanand Ji Sharma.
Sharma Bandhu have travelled Extensively in and outside India spreading the message of Universal Love through Singing The Works of Great Saint Poets Like Tulsi, Kabir, Soor, Meera and others. They have Performed in
United Kingdom
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,
United States of America
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,
South Africa
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,
Singapore
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,
Thailand
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,
Mauritius
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,
Indonesia
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and
Nepal
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सङ्घीय लोकतान्त्रिक गणतन्त्र नेपाल ), is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mai ...
etc. In Nepal they had been Guests of Nepal Royal Family on several occasions. His most trusted musician includes Mr Dhananjay Mohan and Balram Sharma.
Sharma Bandhu have been associated with
India's Public broadcaster Doordarshan
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since 1975 and rank among the most popular artists on Doordarshan and telecast till date. Sharma Brothers are currently living in
Ujjain
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.
Albums
* Taruvar Ki Chhaya
* Bhajan Chalte Rahe
* Shreeram Sharanam Mama
* Mahashivratri
* Jaidev - The Composer
* Bhajan Suman
* Santo Ke Anubhav
* Sitaram Bolo Hari Ka Naam
* Amrit Dhara Raam Naam Ki
* The Magic Of Bhajans
* Mere Bhagwan Shri Ramji
Awards
Sharma Bandhu were Awarded
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (IPA: Saṅgīta Nāṭaka Akādamī Puraskāra), also known as the Akademi Puraskar, is an award given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi
Sangeet Natak Akademi (The National Academy of Music, Dance and Drama in Englis ...
for the year 1989 by U. P. Government, in recognition of their services in the field of
Religious Music
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.
Sharma Bandhu are most known for the
Bhajan
Bhajan refers to any devotional song with a religious theme or spiritual ideas, specifically among Indian religions, in any language. The term bhajanam (Sanskrit: भजनम्) means ''reverence'' and originates from the root word ''bhaj'' ...
''Jaise Suraj Ki Garmi Se'', penned by
Indeevar with music from
Jaidev for
22nd National Film Award Winning Hindi motion picture Parinay (1974).
References
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Indian musical groups
Bhajan singers
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Family musical groups
People from Muzaffarnagar
Music of Uttar Pradesh
Recipients of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award