Taga Ram Bheel

Folk Musician

Indian Mool Sagar, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India

Quick Info

ProfessionFolk Musician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1964
Age62 years
BirthplaceMool Sagar, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India

Latest News about Taga Ram Bheel

25/05/2026

Taga Ram Bheel, a 62-year-old folk artist from Mool Sagar near Jaisalmer, was awarded the Padma Shri in 2026 under the 'Unsung Heroes' category for his exceptional contribution to preserving and promoting the traditional folk music of the Thar Desert through the rare musical instrument Algoza. The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, presented the award at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 25, 2026.

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Bio/Wiki

Other NameTagaram Bhil
Known forReceiving Padma Shri in 2026 for playing the algoza and preserving the traditional folk music of Rajasthan, India

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversitySBK Government College, Rajasthan, India
Education QualificationGraduation

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteBheel
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

Parents
FatherTopan Ram Bheel
SiblingsDhapu Parmar

Career

AwardPadma Shri (2026)
Performances
  • First stage performance in 1981 at the age of 18 in Jaisalmer
  • Performed at the Rajasthan Desert Festival annually
  • Performed at the Albert Hall Museum in Jaipur
  • Gave performances for All India Radio (AIR), Jaisalmer
WorkMining worker and algoza maker
International Tours
  • Visited France in 1996 for his first international tour
  • Conducted workshops in fifteen countries including Europe, Singapore, Russia, Japan, Africa, and the United States
WorkshopsOrganizes algoza workshops for learners

Favourites

TravellingLikes travelling to distant places

Style Quotient

OccasionsOften spotted enjoying alcoholic beverages

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Grew up in district Jaisalmer, western Rajasthan, India
2. Self-taught player of the algoza
3. Held a deep interest in the algoza from childhood
4. Belongs to the Bheel community
5. Runs the Rajasthan Melody Group to promote Rajasthan’s folk music
6. Started an algoza music school in his native village
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