S. D. Batish was a leading figure the Indian music scene since 1936. His songs were broadcast from All India Radio nationwide. His old movies are regularly shown on Indian TV.
He was a true master of the various vocal and instrumental styles of North Indian music, including Bhajans, Geet, Thumri, Ghazals, Film Sangeet, etc. Shiv Dayal Batish was born December 14, 1914, in Patiala, India.
S. D. Batish studied singing from Guru Chandan Ram Charan of Patiala. He was an expert player of the Sitar, Tabla, Dilruba, Vichitra Veena, Violin and Harmonium. S. D. Batish specialized as a vocalist, composer, author and teacher. He recorded numerous albums for His Masters Voice – EMI (India), Topic Records and Batish Records, an independent label run by his family in Santa Cruz, California.
Some of his hit songs in India are: Khamosh Nigaahen from the film Daasi Pagadi Sambhaal Jattaa from the film Gowaandhi Ishk Ishk Qawaali from the film Barsaat Ki Ek Raat Aankhen Keha Gai Dil Ki Baat from the film Laadli Aae Sajanaa Hamaar from the film Taksaal Pucho Naa Kaise Maine Raina Bitaae from the film Meri Surat Teri Aakhen Aao Hamaare Hotel Me from the film Kundan Daayam Paraa Huaa Tere Dar Par private ghazal by Ghalib Laazim Thaa Ke Dekho private ghazal by Ghalib Manmohan Mana Men from film Kaise Kahoon Best Vocalist Award for the song “Manmohan Mana Men” in 1964 fom Sur Singar Samsad
Shiv Dayal Batish died on July 29, 2006 in Santa Cruz, California.
Discography:
My Favorite Bhajans (Batish, 1980)
Kaise Kahoon (Saregama, 2004)
Hamari Manzil (Saregama, 2004)
Ram Bhajans: Devotional Hindu Folk Songs (Batish, 2006)
Om Shanti Meditation: Dilruba (Batish, 2006)
72 Carnatic Melakarta Series, Vol. 1 (Batish, 2006)
Rasik Raga Lakshan Manjari (Batish, 2007)
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
