Quick Info
| Profession | Folk Musician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Mool 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 Name | Tagaram Bhil |
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| Known for | Receiving Padma Shri in 2026 for playing the algoza and preserving the traditional folk music of Rajasthan, India |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | SBK Government College, Rajasthan, India |
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| Education Qualification | Graduation |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Bheel |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Parents |
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| Siblings | Dhapu Parmar |
Career
| Award | Padma Shri (2026) |
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| Performances |
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| Work | Mining worker and algoza maker |
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| Workshops | Organizes algoza workshops for learners |
Favourites
| Travelling | Likes travelling to distant places |
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Style Quotient
| Occasions | Often spotted enjoying alcoholic beverages |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/padam.shree_tagaram.bheel | |
| https://www.facebook.com/tagaram.bheel/ |
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 |