Promoters & Preservers of Sindhyat
Hassaram Panjwani
He was born in 1935 in Bagarji, District Sukkur, Sind (Pakistan), and pursued his vocation as a Sindhi Bhagat, a traditional art form that uniquely blends dance, song, and the narration of Sindhi folk tales.
He has been devoted to the Bhagat tradition for over 50 years and is also an approved artiste of All India Radio. Over the course of his career, he has released approximately ten cassettes of Sindhi Kalams, contributing significantly to the preservation and promotion of Sindhi cultural heritage.
Key Facts
- Birth Date: 1935
- Place of Birth: Bagarji, Dist. Sakkar,
Sind (Pakistan) - Permanent Address: Ajmer, Rajasthan, India.
- Occupation: Sindhi Bhagat (Blending of dance,
Song & narration of Sindhi folk tales)
Significant Literary Achievements / Contributions
- Devoted to 'Bhagat' profession since last 50 years. Also AIR Artiste.
- He has released about 10 cassettes of Sindhi 'Kalams'.
Recognition By Way Of Awards / Honours
- He has received Rajasthani Sindhi Kanwar Ram Academy Award in 1992 at Jaipur for his outstanding contributions in preserving Sindhi culture.
- He has been ‘honored’ at several Sindhi Bhagat programmes all over the country.
Additional Information
He is well known 'Bhagat' in Sindhi Community and has travelled all over country, wherever Sindhis have settled down.