Promoters & Preservers of Sindhyat
Pritam Dalumal Parwani
Pritam Dalumal Parwani, popularly known as ‘Bhagat’ Pritam, was born on 8 July 1934 in Khairpur, Sindh [Pakistan]. He is a permanent resident near Jhuna Rasala, Jawahar Maidan, Bhavnagar, Gujarat.
Between 1975 and 1990, he released six cassettes of Sindhi folk songs through All India Radio and is an approved AIR artiste. He has performed on numerous occasions before appreciative Sindhi audiences, particularly during auspicious events and cultural festivals, thereby contributing meaningfully to the preservation of Sindhi musical traditions.
Key Facts
- Birth Date: 8-7-1934
- Place of Birth: ‘Khairpur’, Sindh (Pakistan)
- Permanent Address: Bhawnagar, Gujarat, India.
Significant Literary Achievements / Contributions
- Six cassettes of Sindhi folksongs released through AIR between 1975 to 1990.
- Pritam is an approved AIR Artiste.
- Have repeatedly performed before appreciative Sindhi audiences on auspicious occasions / festivals.
Recognition By Way Of Awards / Honours
- Pritam being popular Bhagat has been honoured by several Sindhi Panchayats / Associations, all over the country.
- He has also received Gold Medals at Prof. Ram Panjwani Cultural Centre, Mumbai and at Sahijpura Sindhi Panchayat, Ahmedabad.
Additional Information
- He belongs to a family of Bhagats. His forefathers were also in the same profession. His son is also in the same Profession.
- He is God-fearing simple and humbleman and great lover of Art.
- Bhagats as a tribe has helped a great deal in preserving Sindhi Culture. Sindhi Community looks forward to witnessing their performance.