Musician Madan Singh Chouhan, popularly known as ‘Guruji’, from Chhattisgarh has been named for Padma Shri award under art category as per the announcement made on Saturday.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel extended greetings to him for the award.
Extending greetings Chief Minister said Chouhan Guruji is a renowned music teacher, ghazal and Sufi singer. He had dedicated his whole life for music. The achievement has brought laurel to the state.
On Saturday, union home ministry had announced names of Padma awardees.
Madan Singh Chouhan was born on October 15, 1947. President Ramnath Kovind will confer the awards in March-April at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
