Quick Info
| Profession | Folk Singer, Composer, Poet |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/08/1949 |
| Age | 76 years |
| Birthplace | Pauri, Uttar Pradesh, India (Now Uttarakhand, India) |
Latest News about Narendra Singh Negi
20/02/2025
Veteran Uttarakhand singer Narendra Singh Negi voiced strong support for chef Keshav Negi, who was arrested in connection with the Malviya Nagar fire tragedy in Delhi. Negi urged authorities not to make the chef a scapegoat for the incident, highlighting the need for justice and fair treatment in the ongoing investigation.
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Bio/Wiki
| Name Earned | Garh Ratna |
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| Also Known As | Dylan of the Hills |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Graduation from Rampur in Uttarakhand |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Umrao Singh Negi |
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| Mother | Samudra Devi |
| Spouse | Usha Negi |
| Children | Son - Kavilas, Daughter - Ritu |
Career
| Debut | First Music Release: Garhwali Geetmala, Album: Burans |
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| Award | Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2019), Padma Shri (2019), Uttarakhand Gaurav Samman |
| Notable Works | Nauchami Narain (2006), Ab Kathaga Khailo |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/officialnegida/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Passionate about music since childhood. | |
| 2. Created and composed first song in 1974. | |
| 3. Studied in a girls' school for 1st to 4th standard. | |
| 4. Learned Tabla from nephew Ajit Singh Negi. | |
| 5. Released over 1000 songs in his career. | |
| 6. Sang in Garhwali, Kumaoni, and Jaunsari languages. | |
| 7. Played a significant role in influencing political scenarios through his songs. | |
| 8. Survived a major heart attack in 2017. | |
| 9. First folk singer from Uttarakhand to receive Sangeet Natak Akademi award. | |
| 10. Supporter of environmental and cultural causes. | |
| 11. Known for singing about migration issues in Uttarakhand. | |
| 12. Diverse range of songs on various themes. | |
| 13. Worked as District Information Officer in Pauri Garhwal. | |
| 14. Songs played crucial role during Uttarakhand state movement in the 1990s. |