Bharat Sharma Vyas

Singer, Lyricist, Musician

Indian Village Nuhpura, Simri, District Boxer, Bihar

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Quick Info

ProfessionSinger, Lyricist, Musician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/08/1957
Age68 years
BirthplaceVillage Nuhpura, Simri, District Boxer, Bihar

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Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)Singer, Lyricist, Musician
Real NameBharat Sharma 'Vyas'
Known AsBhojpuri Samrat, Nirgun Samrat

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationClass 9
SchoolASM High school Balihar (Buxar), Bihar

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
HobbiesPlaying Football

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date1972

Family

FatherLate Rajeshwar Sharma
SiblingsSix siblings
SpouseBaby Devi aka Sanju Sharma
ChildrenSon - 1, Daughter - Sharda Sharma

Career

DebutBhojpuri Album: 'Daag Kahan Se Padi' (1989)
Awards
  • Year: 2022 Title: Panch Parmeshwar Sah Bihar Shri Samman
  • Year: 2024 Title: National Drama Academy Award (Folk Singer)
Highlights
  • Bharat began his musical journey with folk songs and bhajans, gaining initial recognition for his Bhojpuri Nirgun 'Bidha' song.
  • He recorded his first Bhojpuri album in 1989, followed by popular hits including 'Raja Piya Jani Gaanja' and 'Aile Dusre Jnm Mahan'.
  • By 2011, he released a Bhakti song 'Dhowat Dhowat Tohri Mandirwa' on T-Series regional YouTube channel.
  • Bharat was appointed as co-incharge of Bihar and Jharkhand by the All India Cine Workers Association in November 2021.
  • He has sung in over ten Bhojpuri films and recorded more than 40 Nirgun cassettes.
  • From 1971 to 1987, Bharat recited the Ramayan through sangeet performances.
  • He is credited with the revival of Bhojpuri Lok geet and Nirgun, earning recognition as a Bhojpuri Samarat.
  • He has sung over 4,500 songs in his career.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Bharat was influenced by singing at a young age, performing during various school events.
2. He moved to Kolkata at age 16 to pursue his passion for music, taking 70 rupees from his mother.
3. In the early days, he traveled village to village with a harmonium on his cycle to perform Bhakti songs.
4. Bharat considers Bhojpuri singer Jagdish Singh his mentor.
5. He gained fame after recording three songs that skyrocketed his popularity in 1989.
6. Bharat's song 'Goriya Chand Ke Anjoriya' became widely admired.
7. At age 16, he worked at Hindustan Motors in Kolkata for 3 years before returning to his village.
8. In 1971, he recorded his singing for the first time in a village program for which he received 1000 rupees.
9. He joined a sangeet party in 1976 after staying at home for one year following his marriage.
10. His parents have passed away.
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