{"id":29046,"date":"2025-07-01T10:04:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T10:04:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kirtansewa.net\/?page_id=29046"},"modified":"2025-07-03T11:06:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T11:06:34","slug":"bhai-pritpal-singh-bedi-kolkata","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kirtansewa.net\/index.php\/bhai-pritpal-singh-bedi-kolkata\/","title":{"rendered":"Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-29048 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01094042\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-2-300x260.jpg?resize=300%2C260&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01094042\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-2.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01094042\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01094042\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01094042\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The biography below was kindly provided by Bibi Paramjeet Kaur Ji from Kolkata.<\/p>\n<p>Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi, born on December 25, 1963, in Kolkata, is a distinguished Sikh kirtan artist who has dedicated his life to devotional music. Now 61 years old, he continues his musical service to the community with unwavering devotion, despite managing Type 1 diabetes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Early Life and Musical Journey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bhai Pritpal Singh&#8217;s musical journey began under the guidance of his father, Bhai Mohanpal Singh Bedi, who was visually impaired yet deeply committed to kirtan. From the tender age of 12, young Pritpal would accompany his father on the tabla while pursuing his education. His dedication to learning was largely self-directed, with Bhai Rajinder Singh ji (Singapore Walle) serving as his inspiration and role model.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Musical Excellence and Recognition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Known for his melodious voice and distinctive style, Bhai Pritpal Singh has earned widespread recognition throughout Kolkata and neighboring cities. His musical prowess reflects years of dedicated practice and spiritual devotion, creating a unique sound that resonates with audiences across different communities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Service at Gurdwaras<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bhai Pritpal Singh&#8217;s professional kirtan career, commenced at Gurdwara Bara Sikh Sangat in Burra Bazaar, Kolkata. His most significant tenure was as Hazoori Ragi at Gurdwara Sant Kutiya, Kolkata, where he served devotedly for 19 years. Subsequently, he continued his service as Hazoori Ragi at Gurdwara Behala, Kolkata, for six years. Unfortunately, health challenges eventually prevented him from maintaining regular gurdwara commitments, leading him to transition to private kirtan programs upon request.<\/p>\n<p><strong>International and National Contributions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>His musical service has transcended geographical boundaries, with notable performances at Bangkok Gurdwara and Phuket Gurdwara on multiple occasions. Throughout India, he has given his kirtan sewa on various Gurpurabs and special occasions across numerous cities including Bangalore, Shillong, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Corba, Ranchi, Dhanbad, Asansol, Raniganj, Dhubri Sahib, Alwar, Kharagpur, and many others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Legacy and Prayers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi&#8217;s life exemplifies, dedication to spiritual service, through music. Despite health challenges, his commitment to kirtan remains unwavering. The Sikh community continues to pray that Waheguruji grants him strength and health to continue his sacred musical service for years to come.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>The recordings below were kindly contributed by Bibi Paramjeet Kaur Ji from Kolkata. Please \u2018right click\u2019 and \u2018save link as\u2019 to download audio files. Enjoy!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01094917\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Bahut-Janam-Bichrey-Thae-Madho.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Bahut Janam Bichrey Thae Madho<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01094944\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Bhola-Bhao-Gobind-Milave.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Bhola Bhao Gobind Milave<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01094956\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Bigareyo-Kabira-Ram-Duhaee.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Bigareyo Kabira Ram Duhaee<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095008\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Charan-Saran-Gur-Ek-Paindaa.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Charan Saran Gur Ek Paindaa<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095020\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Deen-Dayaal-Sun-Benti-Asa-Di-Vaar.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Deen Dayaal Sun Benti (Asa Di Vaar)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095036\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Dhan-Nanak-Teri-Vaddi-Kamaee.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Dhan Nanak Teri Vaddi Kamaee<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095050\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Eh-Rasna-Tu-Anras-Raach-Rahee.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Eh Rasna Tu Anras Raach Rahee<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095100\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Hamari-Piari-Amritdhari.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Hamari Piari Amritdhari<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095107\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Har-Jug-Jug-Bhagat-Updaaya-Pauri.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Har Jug Jug Bhagat Updaaya (Pauri)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095125\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Har-Ki-Sewa-Nirmal-Hait.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Har Ki Sewa Nirmal Hait<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095133\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Houn-Dhoodendi-Sajana.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Houn Dhoodendi Sajana<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095153\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Hum-Taisee-Kirat-Kamaee.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Hum Taisee Kirat Kamaee<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095213\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Ik-Til-Prabh-Na-Visare.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Ik Til Prabh Na Visare<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095221\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Jiare-Olha-Naam-Ka.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Jiare Olha Naam Ka<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095238\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Jin-Jin-Naam-Dheayeaa.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Jin Jin Naam Dheayeaa<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095259\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Jis-Ka-Tan-Man-Sabh-Tiska.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Jis Ka Tan Man Sabh Tiska<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095341\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Jis-Neech-Kou-Koi-Na-Jaane.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Jis Neech Kou Koi Na Jaane<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095404\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Jit-Tu-Deh-Soi-Jan-Paye.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Jit Tu Deh Soi Jan Paye<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095417\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Man-Mero-Gaj-Jehba-Meri-Kaati.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Man Mero Gaj Jehba Meri Kaati<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095433\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Mil-Mere-Preetama-Jio.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Mil Mere Preetama Jio<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095450\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Mith-Bolra-Ji-Har-Sajan-Swami-Mora.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Mith Bolra Ji Har Sajan Swami Mora<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095508\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Ram-Gobind-Japandeyaa.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Ram Gobind Japandeyaa<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095520\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Ramdas-Sarovar-Nahte.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Ramdas Sarovar Nahte<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095536\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Sachiar-Sikh-Baithe-Satgur-Paas.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Sachiar Sikh Baithe Satgur Paas<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095624\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Sarab-Sukha-Ka-Daata-Satgur.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Sarab Sukha Ka Daata Satgur<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095637\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Taras-Paya-Mehramat-Hoyee.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Taras Paya Mehramat Hoyee<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095656\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Tera-Antt-Na-Jaana.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Tera Antt Na Jaana<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095721\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Tu-Dariyao-Daana-Beena.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Tu Dariyao Daana Beena<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095737\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Tujh-Bin-Kaun-Hamara.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Tujh Bin Kaun Hamara<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01095751\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Tumri-Kirpa-Te-Manukh-Deh-Payi-Hai.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Tumri Kirpa Te Manukh Deh Payi Hai<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>The recording below is also courtesy of Bibi Paramjeet Kaur Ji. The sound quality is not so good as it was recorded using a phone.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/03110301\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-Aavo-Sajana-Houn-Dekhan-Darshan.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; Aavo Sajana Houn Dekhan Darshan<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recordings from Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Golpark<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01100033\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-01-Mool-Mantar.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; 01 Mool Mantar<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01100108\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-02-Koi-Bole-Ram-Ram.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; 02 Koi Bole Ram Ram<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01100128\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-03-Sabhna-Jian-Ka-Ek-Daata.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; 03 Sabhna Jian Ka Ek Daata<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01100208\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-04-Sun-Yaar-Hamare-Sajan.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; 04 Sun Yaar Hamare Sajan<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01100235\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-05-Koi-Aan-Milave-Mera-Pritam-Piara.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; 05 Koi Aan Milave Mera Pritam Piara<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.kirtansewa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01100251\/Bhai-Pritpal-Singh-Bedi-Kolkata-06-Deh-Shiva-Bar-Moh-Ehai.mp3\">Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata) &#8211; 06 Deh Shiva Bar Moh Ehai<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 The biography below was kindly provided by Bibi Paramjeet Kaur Ji from Kolkata. Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi, born on December 25, 1963, in Kolkata, is a distinguished Sikh kirtan artist who has dedicated his life to devotional music. Now 61 years old, he continues his musical service to the community with unwavering devotion, &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kirtansewa.net\/index.php\/bhai-pritpal-singh-bedi-kolkata\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Bhai Pritpal Singh Bedi (Kolkata)&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-29046","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kirtansewa.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/29046","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kirtansewa.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kirtansewa.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kirtansewa.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kirtansewa.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29046"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/kirtansewa.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/29046\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29132,"href":"https:\/\/kirtansewa.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/29046\/revisions\/29132"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kirtansewa.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29046"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}