A 69-years-old artist from Agra, Raghunath Bhagati , has been learning music through {Art form}. From a very young age, he loved listening to music and participating in the village occasions. Fascinating to know, he learned music by observing and looking at artists from his village. He has been working hard towards achieving mastery in his craft and pursues it with soaring passion. He considers Sidhu Baba, a renowned Kavi (poet) from their village, as his Guru, and draws most of his inspiration from him. He speaks very highly of his teaching as well as calibre in the field of music. He also believes that music is an art that has to be enjoyed, and one needs to feel it. He says, “If you can’t enjoy your music, then you can never live your music, and eventually that will reflect in your music, and which will always come as a barrier between you and your audience.” He also knows how to play the manra apart from singing in the chorus. With Mahaveer Chahar, he has performed far and wide within the state and the country. At this ripping age of 69, he never stops himself from getting away in the flow and has performed at numerous festivals. He has always managed to mesmerize his audience with not just his singing skills, but also, his vibrant dancing abilities. He regards his performance at Uttar Pradesh Divas in Lucknow as the most memorable experience. He lives in a joint family of 7 people with his wife, three sons, and two daughters. Thus, he also has to work as a farmer to make ends meet. Despite all his struggles, he strives to keep developing his craft and wishes to dissolve in music when the last days of his life are near.
- Braj
- Uttar Pradesh