Dapu Khan
Born
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India
DiedMarch 13, 2021
NationalityIndian
OccupationFolk Singer
Known forPlaying Kamaicha (Instrument)
Notable workMumal

Dapu Khan from Ganwari Jat caste was a Rajasthani Folk singer known for entertaining tourists from India and abroad in the fort of Jaisalmer over 30 years. He died at the age of 62 on March 13, 2021, after reportedly suffering a heart attack.[1][2] Dapu is one of the very few exponents of the Kamaicha, which is often termed as one of the oldest bowed instruments in the world.[3][4]

Life

Khan lived in Bhadli Village, 127 km from Jaisalmer City in Fatehgarh District.

Death

Dapu Khan died on March 13, 2021, due to a heart attack.[5]

References

  1. ↑ ZEE Rajasthan. "Rajasthan के लोक कलाकार दपु खान का निधन, Coke Studio सिंगर और 'मूमल' से थे मशहूर". zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  2. ↑ News 18 Hindi. "'मूमल' गीत से मशहूर हुए लोक गायक दपु खान नहीं रहे, 25 साल एक ही जगह बैठकर गाया". news18.com. Retrieved 14 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ↑ The Wire. "Dapu Khan Merasi, the Voice of the Jaisalmer Fort". thewire.in. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  4. ↑ Jaisalmer News. "Dapu Khan Mirasi – The King Of Kamaicha And Sarangi Musical Instrument". jaisalmernews.com. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  5. ↑ Dilip Soni (March 13, 2021). "जैसलमेर : नही रहे मूमल गीत वाले लोक कलाकार दपु खान मिरासी". Hello Rajasthan.


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