Bheru Singh Chouhan
Bheru Singh Chouhan | |
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| Born | Malwa region, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Folk singer |
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| Awards | Padma Shri (2025) |
Bheru Singh Chouhan is an Indian folk singer from the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh. He is known for performing Nirgun devotional music and traditional Kabir bhajans. In 2025, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honor, for his contributions to the field of art.[1]
Career
[edit]Chouhan has been active in preserving the oral traditions of Malwi folk music, with a focus on Nirgun bhakti—a form of spiritual poetry that emphasizes formless devotion. His performances are primarily centered around the verses of the 15th-century mystic poet Kabir, and have been featured at regional and religious gatherings in Madhya Pradesh.[2][3]
Recognition
[edit]In January 2025, the Government of India conferred the Padma Shri on Chouhan for his contributions to folk music.[4][5][6][7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Padma Awards 2025" (PDF). Padma Awards. Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ "Padma Award 2025: मालवा के निर्गुण भजन गायक भैरू सिंह चौहान को मिला पद्मश्री". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). 26 January 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ "Five from Madhya Pradesh feted with Padma Shri Award 2025". Free Press Journal. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ "5 people including Bheru Singh Chauhan and Sally Holkar got Padma Shri Award". Swadesh News. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ "Padma Awards 2025 list: Fruit farmer, Kuwaiti yoga practitioner, travel bloggers among Padma Shri awardees". Hindustan Times. 25 January 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ "MP Padma Awards 2025: Winners include Bheru Singh Chauhan, Sally Holkar". ABP Live. 25 January 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ "Indore News: Mhow's Bheru Singh Chouhan awarded Padma Shri". Amar Ujala. 25 January 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2025.