Vijaya Bharti

Singer

Indian Village Jamalpur, Munger District, Bihar

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth28/02/1967
Age59 years
BirthplaceVillage Jamalpur, Munger District, Bihar

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameViju

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 1" (155 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Qualifications
  • BA in Sanskrit
  • MA in Indian Classical Music and Hindi Literature
  • PhD
College/UniversityBanaras Hindu University, Uttar Pradesh

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteBrahmin
Hobbies
  • Writing
  • Cooking

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date29/05/1994
Marriage PalaceKamakhya Temple, Guwahati, Assam

Family

FatherParmanand Jha
Siblings
  • Sujeet Kumar Jha (younger)
  • Aastha (younger)
SpouseOnkareshwar Pandey
Children
  • Bhavyaraj Pandey
  • Garima Bharti Mehta

Career

DebutBhojpuri Album: 'Duara Par Aile Bariyar' (1996)
Awards
  • Inspiring Women Award (10 March 2018)
  • Sushri Sammaan at the 10th World Bhojpuri Conference (2018)
  • Swar Kokila Samman (8 March 2022)
  • Swar Ratna Award
  • The Great Women Award (2009)
  • Damodar Das Chaturvedi Award (2010)
  • Best Folk Singer by Sangam Kala Group (2002)
OverviewVijaya Bharti's musical journey began at a young age, driven by her passion for singing despite initial opposition from her family and community. She gained recognition through local television and radio, eventually earning accolades and a successful career in various languages. Her resilience through personal struggles shaped her career, leading her to prominence.

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Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Vijaya Bharti grew up in a poor family and began singing at just two and a half years old.
2. She had to fight against societal norms and her parents' initial opposition to pursue her musical dream.
3. At 13, she performed on radio, marking the start of her professional musical career.
4. She endured a challenging first marriage, which ended due to continual domestic abuse and control.
5. Vijaya Bharti trained under notable musicians and is recognized for her versatility in singing across 18 languages.
6. Her dedication to music and education led her to receive several awards, including a government accolade during the COVID-19 pandemic.
7. She qualified the Union Public Service Commission exam in 1989 and was selected as a television executive in folk music and classical music.
8. She judged the reality TV show “Bhauji No. 1 Season 4” aired on Mahua TV Channel in 2012.
9. Vijaya Bharti is an artist of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and performed stage programs in France, Ireland, Netherlands, Germany, Holland, and Scotland in 2003.
10. She has given more than 1000 live performances across India and abroad.
11. She has more than 100 albums to her name from leading audio companies and has done playback singing for movies like Dharmyuddha, Gaon Aaja Pardesi, Toote Na Sanehiya Ke Dor.
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