Govind Sharan Lohra
Govind Sharan Lohra was an Indian folk artist. He was a Nagpuri folk singer, songwriter and dancer. He had performed in many national events. He was recipient of several awards including Akruti Samman, Peter Naurangi Sahitya Samman and Jharkhand Bibhuti. He was awarded Jaishankar Prasad Smriti Award in 2021.
Early life
He was born in Itta village in Lohardaga district on 5 May 1955. He is well versed in field of Nagpuri song writing, singing, playing musical instruments and dancing. He belonged to Lohra community.Career
He performed in several national events such as Rastriya Janjatiya Sammelan in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Rastriya Ekta Sibir in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, National folk music event in Patna, Chotanagpur Mohatsav in Bihar, Bharatiya Kishan Sangh's national event, Hastinapur, Uttar Pradesh and 4th Vanvasi Krida Mahotsav in Ranchi.He had helped researchers in regional language Department of Ranchi University about Nagpuri folk music. At old age he had paralysis but he wanted his knowledge to give next generation. He advised youth to not distort folk music in the name of modernization.