Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak (Raag Mala Samrat)

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak was introduced to music from a very young age. The first time he got onto the stage was at the age of 4, and he sang a ‘Dharmak Geet’ titled ‘Shaheedi Gaddi Punja Sahib’ for his first performance. Between the age of 7 to 8 years old, he used to perform folk songs on stage while playing a ‘tumbi’. Later on, he got more seriously inclined towards music and began learning Gurmat Sangeet and Shastri Sangeet. One of his main influences was his teacher, Prof. Gurbaksh Singh from Chandigarh, who had guided him in Gurmat Sangeet. Prof Gurbaksh Singh himself was a graduate of the Shaheed Sikh Missionary College in Amritsar, which had produced some of the finest Kirtaniyas in the Sikh Panth. At the same time, Prof. Hardev Singh Ji also picked up many intricacies of classical music from various accomplished Muslim and Hindu singers.

Prof. Hardev Singh Ji has also accompanied many renowned Kirtaniyas and furthered his knowledge and skills with their guidance. He accompanied Bhai Nanak Singh Safri from Sri Ganga Nagar between 1979 to 1981 and subsequently he was on the side harmonium with Principal Baldev Singh, with whom he performed Kirtan at Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar between 1982 to 1983. He has done Kirtan at all five ‘Takhats’ and has traveled abroad on numerous occasions for Kirtan. Prof. Hardev Singh Ji has also dedicated his life to teaching Kirtan, especially to the poor. He taught Kirtan for 10 years without charging any fees, while simultaneously performing Kirtan duties at Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Mukherjee Nagar. He has also taught in Hazoor Sahib, Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib and the Sikh Missionary Center in Dehradun.

In 1992, he came to Malaysia and served as the ‘Granthi’ in Gurdwara Sahib Ashby Road in the city of Ipoh. He spent about 2 and a half years in Malaysia and became quite close to the locals. His Kirtan and Katha was much appreciated by the Sangat and he would be invited for Kirtan programs regularly at various Gurdwaras all over Malaysia. While he was in Malaysia, he became very close to late Dato’ Paramjeet Singh (brother of Dr. Pritam Singh ‘Nagoke’) and they would meet daily for evening tea in the Gurdwara. When his best friend passed away suddenly, Prof. Hardev Singh Ji made the decision to go back to India and he left shortly after. 

Prof. Hardev Singh Ji is particularly adept at singing Guldastas. One of his popular compositions is a Guldasta composed of 21 Raags, which he sang for the first time in Malaysia during a 3-day Kirtan competition for children held in Wadda Gurdwara, Ipoh. He was one of the event judges along with Master Hari Dev (student of renowned Master Rattan of Sham Chaurasi Gharana), Bhai Didar Singh (a local tabla player from Penang), Bhai Gurcharan Singh (a violinist from Singapore) and Giani Gurcharan Singh Bhaur. Besides that, he has composed a Guldasta comprising of all 62 Raags of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (31 Nidharit Raags and 31 Mishrat Raags). He also has composed a Guldasta made up of Raag Gauri and its 11 ‘Parikars’ or variations. Due to his mastery over Raags, in 2004 he earned the title ‘Raag Mala Samrat’ in Mumbai. In 2009/2010, nine Shabads of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji sung by Prof. Hardev Singh Ji were telecasted on ETC Punjabi. He has also appeared on Doordarshan’s famous program ‘Kudrat Ke Sab Bande’. Despite his accomplishments, Prof. Hardev Singh Ji is humble in nature and attributes his good fortune and achievements to the grace of Guru Ji.

If anyone has more recordings of Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak to share, please contact us.

 

The following recordings are from a Kirtan program in Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib on 27th February 2019. Please ‘right click’ and ‘save link as’ to download audio files. Enjoy!

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 01 Basant Rut Aayi (Basant)

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 02 Vichaar

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 03 Tum Ho Prabhu (Guldasta 21 Raags)

 

Kirtan at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib on 7th July 2020.

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 01 Thakur Tum Sarnai Aaya (Sarang)

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 02 Koi Bole Ram Ram Koi Khudaye

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 03 Teenay Taap Nivaranhaara

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 04 Dukhbhanjan Tera Naam Ji

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 05 Mere Sahiba Kaun Jane Gun Tere

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 06 Mere Ram Rai Tu Santa Ka

 

Kirtan at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib on 25th July 2020.

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 01 Saavan Aaya Hey Sakhi (Malhar)

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 02 Oye Saajan Oye Meet Piare

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 03 Jiare Olha Naam Ka

 

Kirtan at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib on 4th September 2020.

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 01 Ghol Ghumaee Lalana (Tukhari)

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 02 Barse Megh Sakhi Ghar Pahun Aye

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 03 Haun Balhare Jaon & Sri Harkrishan Dhiayai

 

Kirtan at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib on 12th September 2020.

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 01 Har Jan Ram Ram Ram (Sarang)

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 02 Nanak Raaj Chalaya Sach

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 03 Jis Dithe Sabh Dukh Jaye & Pauri

 

Kirtan at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib on 17th October 2020.

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 01 Har Jan Ram Naam Gun Gaave (Bairari)

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 02 Mere Man Satgur Sev Sukh Hoyi

 

Another Kirtan program at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib.

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 01 Jagat Jalanda Rakh Lai (Sarang)

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 02 Tu Thaakaro Bairaagaro

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 03 Tu Kahe Dole Praaniya

 

The following are recordings of practice sessions at Prof. Hardev Singh Ji’s residence. These were converted from videos and edited to improve on the sound. 

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – Basant Rut Aayi (Basant)

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – Guldasta (11 Raags)

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – Mera Baid Guru Gobinda

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – Raagan Vich Sriraag Hai (Sri Raag)

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – Saavan Aaya Hey Sakhi (Malhar)

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – Tu Thakaro Bairagaro

 

The next batch of recordings were obtained from Prof. Ji’s YouTube channel ‘Raag Mala Samrat Hardev Singh Deepak’ and converted into audio files at Prof Ji’s request. The sound was slightly improved on but it is still not so clear. If anyone is able to improve on the sound, please go ahead and kindly email us the edited versions.   

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – Chall Re Baikunth (Malkauns)

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – Chir Bhaio Darshan Dekhe

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – Dhan Nanak Teri Wadhi Kamai

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – Dhanna Badbhaga

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – Dhur Ki Baani Aayi

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – Dukhbhanjan Tera Naam

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – Gur Dukh Katya Deeno Daan

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – Har Jug Jug Bhagat Upaaya

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – Jini Mainda Lal Reejhaiya

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – Jo Kich Hai So Tera

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – Joti Ander Jot Samani

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – Man Vajiyan Vadhaiyan (Ramkali)

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – Mere Ram Rai Tu Santa Ka

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – Nirmal Rasna Amrit Peeo

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – Sajjan Mere Rangle Jae Sutte Jiran

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – Sun Sajan Prem Sandesra

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – Tain Sahib Ki Main Saar Na Jani

 

*New Recordings Added – 4th December 2022

 

The recordings below are from an mp3 disc of studio albums shared by Prof. Hardev Singh Ji.

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 01 Darshan Vekhan Kaarne (with Katha)

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 02 Dhan Nanak Teri Vadi Kamayi

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 03 Baba Phir Makkeh Gaya

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 04 Baba Aakhey Hajiyaa

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 05 Pragatey Nanak Rai

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 06 Bahut Janam Bichre Te Madho

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 07 Hum Tin Ke Charan Pakhaldey

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 08 Shudhata Ki Shaan Ho

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 09 Nirmal Rasna Amrit Peeo

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 10 Bhaya Diwana Shah Ka

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 11 Har Jio Kirpa Karoh

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 12 Prabh Ji Mohe Kavan Anath

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 13 Naam Simran

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 14 Na Main Amrit Shakeya (Geet)

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 15 Eko Hi Parshad Vandiye (Geet)

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 16 Pandita Ne Kiti Faryad (Geet)

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 17 Kalgidhar Dashmesh Pita (Geet)

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 18 Kar Ardaas – Baba Deep Singh Di Shaheedi (Geet)

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 19 Kalgidhar Eeyon – Shaheedi Ghodi Vade Sahibzade (Geet)

Prof. Hardev Singh Deepak – 20 Yatra Te Challe-o (Geet)