About The Speaker
Anup Jalota
Anup Jalota is a legendary Indian singer, musician, and actor best known as the "Bhajan Samraat" (Emperor of Bhajans). Over a career spanning five decades, he has achieved remarkable milestones, including releasing more than 200 albums and recording over 2,000 bhajans, ghazals, and songs in nine different languages. He is renowned for surpassing Elvis Presley’s record for gold and platinum discs, earning over 100 such distinctions. Beyond his devotional repertoire, Jalota has contributed playback singing and music to numerous Hindi, Gujarati, and Bengali films, working alongside prominent figures in the Indian film industry and performing at prestigious global venues like the Royal Albert Hall and Madison Square Garden. His accolades include the Padma Shri (2012), the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, and the Screen Film Music Award. Currently, he remains active as a professional singer and performer, frequently appearing on television programs and participating in high-profile reality shows like Bigg Boss 12.