Musafir Ram Bhardwaj

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Musafir Ram Bhardwaj
Born1930 (age 91–92)
Himachal Pradesh, India
GenresIndian folk
Occupation(s)Instrumentalist
InstrumentsPaun Mata

Musafir Ram Bhardwaj is a player of the musical instrument Paun Mata from Himachal Pradesh, India. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2014.

Life[]

He born in 1930 to Deewana Ram at Sunchai village, Bharmour area in Chamba district, Himachal Peadesh, India. He had no formal education. He learned playing Pauna Mata from his father at the age of 13, and has played ever since. He performed at 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. He is also an agriculturist and tailor. He has four sons and two daughters.[1]

Paun Mata[]

Paun Mata is a traditional music instrument made of copper drum and lamb's skin. Bhardwaj family have been playing it for generations and they are invited to play during religious and social ceremonies in Himachal Pradesh.[1]

Awards[]

  • Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, in 2014[2]
  • Lifetime Achievement Award 2013 by Divya Himachal[1]
  • Rashtrapati Award in 2009[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d Phull, Rajiv K. (1 February 2014). "Lifetime Achievement Award: Musafir Ram Bhardwaj". Divya Himachal. Archived from the original on 9 February 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  2. ^ "Padma Awards Announced". Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 25 January 2014. Archived from the original on 8 February 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2014.


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