He was born on 15 April in Raipur, in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh to Vidhyadhar Gaina Bharti.[4] His early musical training was under his father's tutelage and later, trainedGhazal,Thumri andDadra under Ustad Ashiq Ali Khan and Sufi music under Ustad Haji Eid Ali Shah Chishti.[2][5]
Bharti is the lead vocalist ofBharti Bandhu Group, an Indian musical troupe based in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.[6][7] The members of Bharti Bandhu are GCD Bharti, Vivekanand Bharti, G Ramanand Bharti and C Vidrumna Vachaspati Bharti.[8][9] Their musical style has been developed from family musical tradition.[4][10][9] The troupe has been reported[by whom?] to have performed in four Chhattisgarhi movies,Pirit Ke Jang,Chhattisgarh Mahatari,Ram Milahi Jodi andMuktiram. Bharti Bandu sing Sufi songs[11] and the verses of Kabir. The troupe has performed widely in India,[12] and have given nearly 6000 performances. The members of the group have trained thousand of students.
