Satram Verhomal Rohra
Satram Verhomal Rohra was born on 16 June 1939 in Sukkur, Sind [Pakistan]. He completed his education up to F.Y. Science and later settled in Mumbai, residing at Aram Nagar II, Versova Road, Andheri [West].
An accomplished film producer and artist, he has produced several Hindi films since 1964, including the box-office hits Shera Daku and Jai Santoshi Maa, as well as the Sindhi film Hal Ta Bhajee Haloon. He has been widely recognized for his contributions to Sindhi arts, receiving the AIR Award as an outstanding Sindhi singer along with numerous honours and puraskars at Sindhi cultural programmes in India and abroad.
Key Facts
- Birth Date: 16.6.1939
- Place of Birth: Sukkur, Sind (Pakistan)
- Academic Attainments: F.Y. Sc.
- Permanent Address: Mumbai, India.
Significant Literary Achievements / Contributions
As Film Producer:
- Satram Rohra produced several Hindi films since 1964, such as Shera Daku and Jai Santoshi Maa, which were box office hits. He also produced a Sindhi film Hal Ta Bhajee Haloon [Let us run away].
As Singer
TIPS has released 3 cassettes of his Sindhi songs. Also several LPs and 78-mm records of Sindhi songs have been released by HMV. Satram Rohra is also a Play Back Singer. He sang for the following Sindhi films:
- Jhulelal [Patron God of Sindhis].
- Hal Ta Bhajee Haloon [Let us run away].
- Shal Dheeyar Na Jaman [Let Daughters not be born].
- Ladlee [Beloved].
Recognition By Way Of Awards / Honours
- Satram Rohra has received AIR Award as an outstanding Sindhi singer. Also honoured with Puraskars at several Sindhi programmes all over the country and abroad.
Additional Information
Satram is a versatile stage artiste. He is a renowned singer of Sindhi soofi kalams folk songs and comedy songs. He keeps his audience spell bound for hours. He in the company of famous Singer, Bhagwanti Navani under the banner of Kalakar Mandal [founded by prolific writer & dramatist Shri Gobind Malhi] enthralled Sindhi audience with soul stirring folk songs and Sindhi Bhagat [mixture of song, dance & folk tale].
Finale
Satram started his career as a singer during his school days. He presented children's special programmes on All India Radio, Mumbai. He has a very effective voice, which impresses immensely with its variety of modes & styles, be it devotional, folk or simple geet. Late Bhagwanti Navani & Satram Rohra were always the most sought after singing duo. Satram also produced a number of films.