{"id":3946,"date":"2026-04-04T05:36:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T05:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indietimescoverage.news\/?p=3946"},"modified":"2026-04-04T05:36:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T05:36:20","slug":"lucknow-ki-mitti-se-juda-hoon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indietimescoverage.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/04\/lucknow-ki-mitti-se-juda-hoon\/","title":{"rendered":"Lucknow ki Mitti se Juda Hoon!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bhajan Samrat Anoop Jalota<\/strong> speaks of his passion for singing, receiving the Padma Shri and his entry into Big Boss in an in-depth tete-e-tete<\/em> with Editor Indie Times.<\/strong>\u00a0
Q You have earned the distinction as the <\/strong>\u201cBhajan Samrat\u201d<\/em><\/strong> and your popularity has increased steadily with all age group. How have you managed to do this in a fast changing entertainment industry?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ans. I\u2019ve always believed in keeping things simple,  I truly love what I do. The moment work starts feeling like a burden or something you have to push yourself through, it begins to lose its meaning. For me, the joy has always been in the journey itself. Fame, however, changes things. While it brings recognition, it also brings pressure. Once you become a household name, it feels like the world is constantly watching every move observed, every action judged. It pushes you to work even harder, to live up to expectations. I\u2019m 72 now, and even today I perform around 20 concerts every month, across India, the UK, the USA, Australia, and Africa. On top of that, there are regular recordings , it all adds up to a demanding schedule. But this has been my life for the past 45 years. And in the end, I believe it\u2019s all worth it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q. You were conferred with the highest civilian award -The Padma Shri in 2012 for your contribution to devotional music. How was that experience?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ans. You know, my father was honoured with the Padma Shri a few years before I received mine, and we remain the only father\u2013son duo to have been conferred with this award. That, in itself, is something I hold very close to my heart.  I was in Mumbai when I received a call from the Home Ministry informing me that I had been selected for the Padma Shri, and asking if I would accept it. I was overjoyed,  it was a moment of immense pride,  and of course, I said yes. The first thing I did after that was call my mother. I said, \u201cChaiji,<\/em> I\u2019ve been chosen to receive the Padma Shri.\u201d And her response was so simple, yet so profound: \u201cBetaji, ab theek se gana.<\/em>\u201d That one sentence says everything about the kind of family I come from,  a reminder that no matter what you achieve, there is always room to do better, to stay sincere to your art, and to keep growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q. How would you define music today, specifically devotional and <\/strong>ghazals<\/em><\/strong>? With AI now doing almost everything including creating music and lyrics, how has things changed for artists like you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ans.Change is a natural part of growth, nothing stays the same, and that\u2019s true in every field. But change isn\u2019t something to fear; it\u2019s something to learn from. Every new shift brings with it a chance to evolve, to see things differently, and to grow. In today\u2019s music landscape, there is an incredible surge of creativity. Artists have the freedom to experiment in countless ways, and that openness brings out new dimensions in their work. We are now exposed to music from across the world,  something that wasn\u2019t as accessible earlier, and that has enriched both artists and listeners alike. I, too, have embraced this change. While the essence of my singing remains the same, I\u2019ve incorporated new musical instruments into my performances. My  audience has welcomed this change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q. What is your connection with Lucknow? You have a very special bond with this city?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ans. I spent 20 years of my life in Lucknow,  it\u2019s where I grew up, studied, and eventually graduated from Lucknow University in 1973. Not many people know this, but main yahan ki mitti se juda hoon<\/em> \u2014 I have a deep, personal connection with this city. Even today, whenever I get the slightest chance to return to Lucknow, main bhaaga chala aata hoon<\/em>. There\u2019s a sense of belonging here that\u2019s hard to put into words.I also love visiting Agra, Kanpur, and Prayagraj. Each place holds its own special memories for me. This entire region has shaped who I am, and I carry those experiences with me wherever I go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q. Tell us about Big Boss season 12, hosted by Salman Khan. What was that about? It was a complete shift from your singing career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ans. I had never watched Bigg Boss,  not even a single episode, even after I became a part of it. The whole journey began when Jasleen Matharu, who was my student, came to me with her father. She had an opportunity to enter the show, and they felt it could help her career. The condition, however, was to participate as a \u201cvichitr jodi,\u201d<\/em> and they requested me to join her. I agreed, thinking it would support her. But I was quite taken aback when she introduced the narrative that we were in a relationship, while I had always maintained that she was my shishya<\/em>. Despite the unexpected turn, I ensured that my conduct remained dignified throughout the six weeks I spent there. Inside the house. After a week, I even requested to leave, but since the TRPs were doing well, they wanted me to stay. In hindsight, I have no regrets. In fact, it had an amusing upside, a whole new Gen-Z audience began googling Anoop Jalota, discovering my ghazals and bhajans. My younger fan base grew significantly after Bigg Boss<\/em> and that, I must say, was quite enjoyable. (laughs).
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Bhajan Samrat Anoop Jalota speaks of his passion for singing, receiving the Padma Shri and his entry into Big Boss in an in-depth tete-e-tete with Editor Indie Times.\u00a0Q You have earned the distinction as the \u201cBhajan Samrat\u201d and your popularity has increased steadily with all age group. How have you managed to do this in a fast changing entertainment industry? Ans. I\u2019ve always believed in keeping things simple,  I truly love what I do. The moment work starts feeling like a burden or something you have to push yourself through, it begins to lose its meaning. For me, the joy has always been in the journey itself. Fame, however, changes things. While it brings recognition, it also brings pressure. Once you become a household name, it feels like the world is constantly watching every move observed, every action judged. It pushes you to work even harder, to live up to expectations. I\u2019m 72 now, and even today I perform around 20 concerts every month, across India, the UK, the USA, Australia, and Africa. On top of that, there are regular recordings , it all adds up to a demanding schedule. But this has been my life for the past 45 years. And in the end, I believe it\u2019s all worth it.  Q. You were conferred with the highest civilian award -The Padma Shri in 2012 for your contribution to devotional music. How was that experience? Ans. You know, my father was honoured with the Padma Shri a few years before I received mine, and we remain the only father\u2013son duo to have been conferred with this award. That, in itself, is something I hold very close to my heart.  I was in Mumbai when I received a call from the Home Ministry informing me that I had been selected for the Padma Shri, and asking if I would accept it. I was overjoyed,  it was a moment of immense pride,  and of course, I said yes. The first thing I did after that was call my mother. I said, \u201cChaiji, I\u2019ve been chosen to receive the Padma Shri.\u201d And her response was so simple, yet so profound: \u201cBetaji, ab theek se gana.\u201d That one sentence says everything about the kind of family I come from,  a reminder that no matter what you achieve, there is always room to do better, to stay sincere to your art, and to keep growing. Q. How would you define music today, specifically devotional and ghazals? With AI now doing almost everything including creating music and lyrics, how has things changed for artists like you? Ans.Change is a natural part of growth, nothing stays the same, and that\u2019s true in every field. But change isn\u2019t something to fear; it\u2019s something to learn from. Every new shift brings with it a chance to evolve, to see things differently, and to grow. In today\u2019s music landscape, there is an incredible surge of creativity. Artists have the freedom to experiment in countless ways, and that openness brings out new dimensions in their work. We are now exposed to music from across the world,  something that wasn\u2019t as accessible earlier, and that has enriched both artists and listeners alike. I, too, have embraced this change. While the essence of my singing remains the same, I\u2019ve incorporated new musical instruments into my performances. My  audience has welcomed this change. Q. What is your connection with Lucknow? You have a very special bond with this city? Ans. I spent 20 years of my life in Lucknow,  it\u2019s where I grew up, studied, and eventually graduated from Lucknow University in 1973. Not many people know this, but main yahan ki mitti se juda hoon \u2014 I have a deep, personal connection with this city. Even today, whenever I get the slightest chance to return to Lucknow, main bhaaga chala aata hoon. There\u2019s a sense of belonging here that\u2019s hard to put into words.I also love visiting Agra, Kanpur, and Prayagraj. Each place holds its own special memories for me. This entire region has shaped who I am, and I carry those experiences with me wherever I go. Q. Tell us about Big Boss season 12, hosted by Salman Khan. What was that about? It was a complete shift from your singing career. Ans. I had never watched Bigg Boss,  not even a single episode, even after I became a part of it. The whole journey began when Jasleen Matharu, who was my student, came to me with her father. She had an opportunity to enter the show, and they felt it could help her career. The condition, however, was to participate as a \u201cvichitr jodi,\u201d and they requested me to join her. I agreed, thinking it would support her. But I was quite taken aback when she introduced the narrative that we were in a relationship, while I had always maintained that she was my shishya. Despite the unexpected turn, I ensured that my conduct remained dignified throughout the six weeks I spent there. Inside the house. After a week, I even requested to leave, but since the TRPs were doing well, they wanted me to stay. In hindsight, I have no regrets. In fact, it had an amusing upside, a whole new Gen-Z audience began googling Anoop Jalota, discovering my ghazals and bhajans. My younger fan base grew significantly after Bigg Boss and that, I must say, was quite enjoyable. 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Artists have the freedom to experiment in countless ways, and that openness brings out new dimensions in their work. We are now exposed to music from across the world,  something that wasn\u2019t as accessible earlier, and that has enriched both artists and listeners alike. I, too, have embraced this change. While the essence of my singing remains the same, I\u2019ve incorporated new musical instruments into my performances. My  audience has welcomed this change. Q. What is your connection with Lucknow? You have a very special bond with this city? Ans. I spent 20 years of my life in Lucknow,  it\u2019s where I grew up, studied, and eventually graduated from Lucknow University in 1973. Not many people know this, but main yahan ki mitti se juda hoon \u2014 I have a deep, personal connection with this city. Even today, whenever I get the slightest chance to return to Lucknow, main bhaaga chala aata hoon. 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You were conferred with the highest civilian award -The Padma Shri in 2012 for your contribution to devotional music. How was that experience? Ans. You know, my father was honoured with the Padma Shri a few years before I received mine, and we remain the only father\u2013son duo to have been conferred with this award. That, in itself, is something I hold very close to my heart.  I was in Mumbai when I received a call from the Home Ministry informing me that I had been selected for the Padma Shri, and asking if I would accept it. I was overjoyed,  it was a moment of immense pride,  and of course, I said yes. The first thing I did after that was call my mother. I said, \u201cChaiji, I\u2019ve been chosen to receive the Padma Shri.\u201d And her response was so simple, yet so profound: \u201cBetaji, ab theek se gana.\u201d That one sentence says everything about the kind of family I come from,  a reminder that no matter what you achieve, there is always room to do better, to stay sincere to your art, and to keep growing. Q. How would you define music today, specifically devotional and ghazals? With AI now doing almost everything including creating music and lyrics, how has things changed for artists like you? Ans.Change is a natural part of growth, nothing stays the same, and that\u2019s true in every field. But change isn\u2019t something to fear; it\u2019s something to learn from. Every new shift brings with it a chance to evolve, to see things differently, and to grow. In today\u2019s music landscape, there is an incredible surge of creativity. Artists have the freedom to experiment in countless ways, and that openness brings out new dimensions in their work. We are now exposed to music from across the world,  something that wasn\u2019t as accessible earlier, and that has enriched both artists and listeners alike. I, too, have embraced this change. While the essence of my singing remains the same, I\u2019ve incorporated new musical instruments into my performances. My  audience has welcomed this change. Q. What is your connection with Lucknow? You have a very special bond with this city? Ans. I spent 20 years of my life in Lucknow,  it\u2019s where I grew up, studied, and eventually graduated from Lucknow University in 1973. Not many people know this, but main yahan ki mitti se juda hoon \u2014 I have a deep, personal connection with this city. Even today, whenever I get the slightest chance to return to Lucknow, main bhaaga chala aata hoon. There\u2019s a sense of belonging here that\u2019s hard to put into words.I also love visiting Agra, Kanpur, and Prayagraj. Each place holds its own special memories for me. This entire region has shaped who I am, and I carry those experiences with me wherever I go. Q. Tell us about Big Boss season 12, hosted by Salman Khan. What was that about? It was a complete shift from your singing career. Ans. I had never watched Bigg Boss,  not even a single episode, even after I became a part of it. The whole journey began when Jasleen Matharu, who was my student, came to me with her father. She had an opportunity to enter the show, and they felt it could help her career. The condition, however, was to participate as a \u201cvichitr jodi,\u201d and they requested me to join her. I agreed, thinking it would support her. But I was quite taken aback when she introduced the narrative that we were in a relationship, while I had always maintained that she was my shishya. Despite the unexpected turn, I ensured that my conduct remained dignified throughout the six weeks I spent there. Inside the house. After a week, I even requested to leave, but since the TRPs were doing well, they wanted me to stay. In hindsight, I have no regrets. In fact, it had an amusing upside, a whole new Gen-Z audience began googling Anoop Jalota, discovering my ghazals and bhajans. My younger fan base grew significantly after Bigg Boss and that, I must say, was quite enjoyable. 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