Govind Sharan Lohra (5 May 1955 – 2 January 2025) was an Indian folk artist. He was a Nagpuri folk singer, songwriter and dancer. He had performed in many national events. He was 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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on 5 May 1955. He is well versed in field of Nagpuri song writing, singing, playing musical instruments and dancing. He belonged to Lohra 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. He had helped researchers in regional language Department of

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

Death

He died on 2 January 2025 at his village.

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 certificates 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

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