Mahabir Singh Guddu
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Mahabir Singh Guddu | |
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| Born | 10 October 1961 Haryana, India |
| Occupation(s) | Folk artist, singer, actor |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2024), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award |
Mahabir Singh Guddu (born 10 October 1961) is an Indian folk artist, singer, and actor from Haryana. He is known for his contributions to Haryanvi folk music and dance, particularly through performances of traditional genres such as Shiv Gaayan.[1] In 2024, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, for his contributions to the arts.[2][3]
Career
[edit]Guddu began performing at the age of 11. His early career included participation in cultural festivals, notably winning first prize in the folk performance Paniharin at the All India Inter University Youth Festival in Jaipur in 1980.[4] He has worked with All India Radio Rohtak and the North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC).[1]
His work includes the performance and preservation of traditional Haryanvi dance forms such as Ghoda Naach (also known as Kacchi Ghodi).[5]
Guddu has performed at various cultural events, including the Surajkund Mela,[6] and has performed internationally.[7]
Filmography
[edit]Guddu has acted in a few regional films, including:
- Panghat
- Khaandani Sarpanch
- Satrangi
Awards and Honours
[edit]- Padma Shri (2024) – for contributions to Indian folk art and music.[2] [8]
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Preserve country's culture, traditions: Padma Shri awardee Mahabir Guddu to youth". ThePrint. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ a b "Padma Shri Award Citation 2024" (PDF). padmaawards.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "हरियाणा: पद्मश्री मिलने पर राष्ट्रपति और प्रधानमंत्री ने दी बधाई, महाबीर गुड्डू ने कहा- ये सम्मान हरियाणा की कला का". Amar Ujala. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "Padma Shri awards 2022: Social worker to singer". The Times of India. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "Folk artiste, three others from state win Padma Shri awards". The Tribune. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "सूरजकुंड मेले में हरियाणावी लोकगीतों की धूम, पद्मश्री महाबीर गुड्डू ने बांधा समां". Bhaskar. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "Chief Minister Nayab Singh honored Padma Shri awardees". Face2News. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "सफीदों के महाबीर गुड्डू को मिला पद्मश्री सम्मान". Dainik Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "Haryana Chief Minister felicitates Padma Shri awardees". PRHaryana.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-05-02.