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Surinder Kaur

Indian singer (1929-2006) · India · On the map · Musicians · Died at 76

Surinder Kaur was an Indian singer and songwriter. While she mainly sang Punjabi folk songs, where she is credited for pioneering and popularising the genre, Kaur also recorded songs as a playback singer for Hindi films between 1948 and 1952.

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Awards

Padma Shri in arts2006
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award

About this person

For her contributions to Punjabi music, she earned the sobriquet Nightingale of Punjab, the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1984, and the Padma Shri in 2006.

Country
India
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1929 to 2006 · aged 76

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