Fateh Bahadur

A 42 -year-old artist from the chamar community of Banaras has been learning music through Biraha and Chaiti. He began to play the Harmonium after taking inspiration from Ashok Kumar. He has been working hard towards achieving mastery in his craft and pursues it with tremendous passion. He considers Gullu Ram as his Guru and speaks very highly of his teachings and achievements in music. Most of his songs are in a similar style as his. He also knows how to sing Bhajan Kirtan apart from playing the Harmonium and has performed in Lucknow and Prayagraj. He has pulled off brilliant performances at music festivals and shows only to dazzle the crowds and regards his performance at Prayagraj is the most memorable experience. He lives in a family of 5 people and has a daughter and two sons. Thus, he only makes music to make ends meet. Despite all his struggles, he strives to keep developing his craft and dreams to perform music all his life and sees himself succeed through the art that he loves so much.