Bhagat Pratap
Bhagat Pratap was born on 18 September 1941 in Larkana, Sind [Pakistan]. He completed his formal education up to the fifth standard and is a permanent resident of C-28/545, near Radha Swami Hall, Asha Ganj, Ajmer, Rajasthan.
He has been performing the traditional Bhagat art form for over 50 years across the country, particularly in regions with established Sindhi communities. An approved artiste of All India Radio, he has also released two cassettes of authentic Sindhi Kalams presented in their original style, contributing significantly to the preservation of Sindhi cultural heritage.
Key Facts
- Birth Date: 18. 9.1941
- Place of Birth: Larkana, Sind (Pakistan)
- Academic Attainments: Upto V Std.
- Permanent Address: Ajmer, Rajasthan
Significant Literary Achievements / Contributions
- Bhagat Pratap has been performing Bhagat for the last 50 years all over the country, wherever Sindhis have settled down.
- He has released 2 cassettes of Sindhi typical Kalams in original style.
- He is an approved AIR Artiste.
Recognition By Way Of Awards / Honours
- Special Award 1992 [At Gondia, Maharashtra by Akhil Bharat Sindhi Boli Ain Sahit Sabha].
- Bhagat Pratap has also received several Awards/ felicitations from Sindhi Panchayats / Associations, wherever he has performed on their invitation.
Finale
Bhagat Pratap is from the family of professional Bhagats. It was their ancestral pursuit. He belongs to popular family, known as Naru-Teku Bhagat. They used to perform at the famed religious Darbars of Saint Vasan Shah and Siruram. They had a selected chain of folk tales for narration at gatherings.
Pratap Bhagat has perofmred for over 50 years on the stage through out India, where the Sindhis have settled in sizeable numbers.