Sharma Bandhu

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Sharma Bandhu
Origin
TIPS
Members
  • Gopal Sharma
  • Kaushlendra Sharma
  • Reghvendra Sharma
  • Shukdev Sharma
Websitewww.sharmabandhu.com

Sharma Bandhu (Sharma Brothers) (

Gandharva Mahavidyalaya. Quartet consists of the Pandit
Gopal Sharma, Pandit Shukdev Sharma, Pandit Kaushalendra Sharma and Pandit Raghavendra Sharma.

Sharma brothers have been most famous for singing "Suraj Ki Garmi Se Jalte Hue Tan Ko" for 1974 Best Feature Film on National Integration[4] winning Hindi film Parinay (1974).

Background

The four brothers were born in

Hindustani musician Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar and a popular singer and exponent of Ramcharitmanas of his time. Pandit Ramanand along with his younger brother Pandit Shiv Kumar sang Tulsidas's Ramcharitmanas, Vinaya Patrika etc. and originated, and were also the exponents of their own style called Shri Ram Darbar Shaily (style) for 60 years.[5]

Performing career

The four real brothers Pt. Gopal Sharma, Shukdev Sharma, Kaushlendra Sharma and Reghvendra Sharma owe their tremendous popularity to an integrated style of presentation based on a Fine Blend of Indian Classical and Modern Music. The best part of their Bhajan and Ram Katha singing is the interspersing of it with heart touching commentary. They bring with them the rich tradition of Ram Darbar Music inherited from their father Late Pt. Shri Ramanand Ji Sharma.

Sharma Bandhu have travelled Extensively in and outside India spreading the message of Universal Love through Singing The Works of Great Saint Poets Like Tulsi, Kabir, Soor, Meera and others. They have Performed in

United States of America, South Africa, Singapore, Thailand, Mauritius, Indonesia and Nepal
etc. In Nepal they had been Guests of Nepal Royal Family on several occasions. His most trusted musician includes Mr Dhananjay Mohan and Late Balram Sharma.

Sharma Bandhu have been associated with India's Public broadcaster Doordarshan since 1975 and rank among the most popular artists on Doordarshan and telecast till date.[6] Sharma Brothers are currently living in Ujjain.

Albums

  • Taruvar Ki Chhaya[7]
  • Bhajan Chalte Rahe
  • Shreeram Sharanam Mama
  • Mahashivratri
  • Jaidev - The Composer
  • Bhajan Suman
  • Santo Ke Anubhav
  • Sitaram Bolo Hari Ka Naam
  • Amrit Dhara Raam Naam Ki
  • The Magic Of Bhajans
  • Mere Bhagwan Shri Ramji

Awards

Sharma Bandhu were Awarded

Religious Music
.

Sharma Bandhu are most known for the Bhajan Jaise Suraj Ki Garmi Se, penned by Indeevar with music from Jaidev[8] for 22nd National Film Award Winning Hindi motion picture Parinay (1974).

References

  1. ^ "Mansa Devi board celebrates anniversary". Indian Express. 9 September 1999. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  2. ^ "Chords & Notes". The Hindu. 22 March 2004. Archived from the original on 5 July 2004. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  3. ISBN 978-81-7141-719-3
    . Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  4. ^ "22nd National Film Awards (PDF)" (PDF).
  5. ^ "::Sharma Bandhu::". Retrieved 11 August 2013.
  6. ^ "::Sharma Bandhu::". Retrieved 11 August 2013.
  7. ^ "Albums - www.SharmaBandhu.com | official website - Home". Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  8. ^ "Parinay (1974) - IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
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