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Allah Jilai Bai (1 February 1902 – 3 November 1992) was a folk singer from Rajasthan, India.
Born in Bikaner to a family of singers, by the age of 10 she was singing in the Durbar of Maharaja Ganga Singh. She took singing lessons from Ustad Hussain Baksh Khan and later on from Achhan Maharaj. At one time she sung in the court of Ganga Singh, the Maharajah of Bikaner.
She was well versed in Maand, Thumri, Khayal and Dadra. Perhaps her best-known piece is Kesaria Balam. In 1982, the Indian Government awarded her the Padma Shri in Arts field, one of the highest civilian awards. She was also given the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1988 for Folk Music, and was posthumously awarded the Rajasthan Ratna in 2012.
Famous Songs Of Allah Jilai Bai
Kallali
kesariya Balam (Most Famous)
Bai Sara Beera
Moomal
Kurja
Chhappar Purana
Aaj to Naina Ro Lobhi
Aayo Aayo Sanina Ro Sath
Poojan Dyo Gangaur
See also
Music of Rajasthan
Rajasthan Ratna
Kesariya Balam
Kesariya Balam Aavo Hamare Des
References
External links
Allah Jilai Bai on realbikaner.com
Padamshri Allah Jillai Bai
Listen Allah Jillai Bai's Folk Songs on FolkRajasthan.com