Anup Jalota, the most popular name for Bhajans and Ghazals, has thought of nothing but music all his life. Purushottam Das Jalota , the bhajan exponent was is father and music mentor. Born in Nainital and brought up in Lucknow, he started his career in the music industry as an All India Radio chorus singer.

He was keen on learning and making a career in classical singing, however he wowed the devotees audiences with the release of his first bhajan.

He was later honored with the prestigious tag of “Bhajan Samrat” of India.