Anup Jalota is an Indian singer and musician. He was born on 29 July 1953 in Nainital, Uttarakhand. His zodiac sign is Leo. He earned a graduate degree from Lucknow University. His father’s name was Purshottam Das Jalota, and his mother’s name was Kamala Jalota. 

He was married to Medha Gujral. He is a father to two sons, Tushar Jalota and Aryamann Jalota. 

Anup Jalota’s favourites

His hobbies include singing and travelling. 

His favourite actors are Shatrughan Sinha, Aamir Khan, Shabana Azmi, Kishore Kumar, Pankaj Udhas, and Jagjit Singh. 

His favourite restaurants are The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai. 

His favourite travelling destinations are Kashmir, Dharmshala, Shimla, and Nainital. 

Interesting facts about Anup Jalota

Anup Jalota was fond of playing cricket during his college years. 

He is a trained classical singer. He received his music training from his father Purshottam Das Jalota.

Anup Jalota performed with legendary singer Kishore Kumar during the early years of his career which helped him earn immense recognition. He was also given the nickname Junior Kishore. 

He also worked as a chorus singer at All India Radio. 

Anup Jalota was praised for his four songs in the film ‘Shirdi Ke Sai Baba.’ 

He has been married three times. His third wide Medha was the niece of former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral. 

Anup Jalota’s popularity

Anup Jalota is also famously known as the Bhajan Samrat of India. 

He has performed in over 5000 live concerts all around the world.

In 2012, the Government of India awarded him with the Padma Shri Award. 

Anup Jalota participated as a contestant in the popular reality show ‘Bigg Boss Season 12.’

In the year 2015, he played the role of spiritual guru Satya Sai Baba in the film ‘Satya Sai Baba.’

Anup Jalota’s famous songs

In the year 2012, the Government of India honoured Anup Jalota with the Padma Shri Award. 

Anup Jalota’s popular songs are Aisi Lagi Lagan, Ganesh Chalisa, Laxman Shakti, Rang De Chunariya, Krishno Krishno, Ganesh Vandana, Hari Naam Ka Pyala, Kevat Prasang, Ram Charan Sukhdai, Achyutam Keshavam, Sai Baba Bolo, Suryopasna, Nand Ke Anand Bhayo, and many more.