Purshotam Das Jalota was the father of renowned Ghazal and Bhajan Singer, Anup Jalota. He was born on 9th September 1925 in Phagwara, Punjab. He learned Indian classical music under the guidance of Master Rattan of Sham Chaurasi Gharana. At the age of 24, he moved to Lucknow and started singing professionally and he was also awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2004. He passed away at the age of 85 on 18th January 2011.
The following recordings were contributed by Bhai Harbans Singh Suraj (UK). Please ‘right click’ and ‘save as’ to download audio files. Enjoy!
Purshotam Das Jalota – 01 Awwal Allah Noor Upaaya (Chandrakauns)
Purshotam Das Jalota – 02 Bisar Gayi Sabh Taat Parayee (Malkauns)
Purshotam Das Jalota – 03 Kahe Re Ban Khojan Jaye
Purshotam Das Jalota – 04 Sadho Man Ka Maan Tiyago (Malhar)
*New Recordings Added – 22nd December 2020
The recordings below were contributed by Veer Pertahp Singh Tuli from Toronto, Canada. The cassette contained a few Shabads and other non-Gurbani Bhajans. We are including the entire cassette for everyone to enjoy.
Purshotam Das Jalota – 01 Sadho Man Ka Maan Tyaago
Purshotam Das Jalota – 02 Jin Ke Hirde Har Naam Base
Purshotam Das Jalota – 03 Kahe Re Ban Khojan Jayi
Purshotam Das Jalota – 04 Tu Har Ka Naam Simar Pyare
Purshotam Das Jalota – 05 Sumiran Kar Le Mere Mana
Beautiful.
I begin my day listening to the mastero reciting gurbani,blessed I am…..