Date of Birth
14 December 1914,
Patiala, Punjab, India
Date of Death
31 July 2006, Santa Cruz, California, USA
Mini Biography
S. D. Batish has been a stalwart on the Indian music scene since 1936. His songs have been broadcast from All India Radio nationwide. His old movies are regularly shown on Indian TV. He is a true master of the various vocal and instrumental styles of North Indian music, including Bhajans, Geet, Thumri, Ghazals, Film Sangeet, etc. Some of his outstanding films are Betab, Bahu Beti, Toofan, Harjeet, Tipu Sultan, Ham Bhi Kuch Kam Nahin, and Amar Keertan. His songs have been sung by such top artists as Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhonsle, Talat Mahmood, Mohomad Rafi, Sudha Malhotra, Manna Dey, and Geeta Dutt. Some of his all time hit songs are, Pagadi Sambhal Jatta, Khamosh Nigahen, and Aakhen Kehe Gayi Dil Ki Baat. He also sang in the famous qawalli "Naa To Kaaravaan Ki Talaash Hai" from the film Barsat Ki Raat.
Where Are They Now
1964 - Received the Tansen Award from Sur Singaar Samsad for the song "Mana Mohana Mana Men" from the film Meri Surat Teri Aankhen.
1967 - Played music in the "Help" movie by the Beatles
1970 - Taught Indian music at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
1974 - Started the Batish Institute of Indian Music and Fine Arts in Santa Cruz.
10/1999 - Residing in Santa Cruz California
Pandit Shiv Dayal Batish is a master ...
... and Pandit Shiv Dayal Batish.
