Ramsharan

Ramsharan is a 65-year-old Dholak player from the small village of Fatehpur in Uttar Pradesh. Chotelal has accompanied him for at least 35 years, a very long period. He has performed on many occasions and stages, like Unnav Mela, Banaras Mela, Kanpur Bal Bawan, Mahiyar Mandir Aalha Akhada, etc. He also recorded at Kanhaiya Cassette Jhansi, where he played Dholak with his group. He works as a part-time labourer for some extra income. He has loved playing Dholak since childhood and wants to play on many stages and show his talent to the world.

• Bundelkhand
• Uttar Pradesh