Madhu Mansoori Hasmukh | |
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| Born | (1948-09-04)4 September 1948 (age 77) |
| Occupation(s) | operator, Singer, Songwriter, activist |
| Spouse | Samia Oraon |
| Parent | Abdul Rahman Mansoori (father) |
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Madhu Mansoori Hasmukh (born 4 September 1948) is an Indian singer, songwriter and activist. He had written and sung severalNagpuri songs for movement of separate state Jharkhand.[1][2] In 2011, the Government of Jharkhand awarded him Jharkhand Ratna Award.[3] In 2020, he receivedPadma Shri in field of Arts.[4]
Madhu Mansuri Hasmukh was born on 4 September 1948 in similia inRanchi district. His father name was Abdul Rahman Mansuri.[5] According to Madhu Mansuri, his ancestors wereOraon who were converted to Islam. He married Samia Oraon.[3]
Hasmukh was operator inMECON. He learned traditional song from his father. He had started singing songs from his childhood. He sang first song in stage in 1960 at the age of twelve. He establishedShist Manch in 1960 and his first book of Nagpuri songs got published. In 1972 he wrote "Nagpur kar Kora" song. In 1992, he traveled Taiwan withRam Dayal Munda andMukund Nayak.[5] He had written and sung several Nagpuri songs for movement for separate Jharkhand state.[3]
Government of Jharkhand awarded him Jharkhand Bibhuti Award.[5] In 2011, Government of Jharkhand awarded him Jharkhand Ratna Award.[3] In 2020, he receivedPadma Shri in field of Arts.[4]