Allah Jilai Bai (1 February 1902 – 3 November 1992) was a folk singer from Rajasthan, India.
Early life Born in Bikaner to a family of singers, by the age of 10 she was singing in the Durbar of Maharaja Ganga Singh. She took singing lessons from Ustad Hussain Baksh Khan and later on from Achhan Maharaj. At one time she sang in the court of Ganga Singh, the Maharajah of Bikaner.
She was well versed in Maand, Thumri, Khayal and Dadra.
Awards and recognition In 1982, the Indian Government awarded her the Padma Shri in Arts field,Padma Shri Awardees. india.gov.in one of the highest civilian awards. She was also given the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1988 for Folk Music, and was posthumously awarded the Rajasthan Ratna in 2012.
Songs
Perhaps her best-known piece is "Kesariya Balam". Her most known songs include:
"Kallali" "Kesariya Balam" "Bai Sara Beera" "Moomal" "Kurja" "Chhappar Purana" "Aaj to Naina Ro Lobhi" "Aayo Aayo Sanina Ro Sath" "Poojan Dyo Gangaur"
See also Music of Rajasthan
References
External links Allah Jilai Bai on realbikaner.com Padamshri Allah Jillai Bai Allah Jillai Bai's Folk Songs on FolkRajasthan.com