Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Manoj Tiwari Blends Folk Music at Banaras Festival
Manoj Tiwari, a famous Bhojpuri singer and actor, performed at the Banaras Literature Festival.
He sang traditional folk songs and talked to the audience, especially young people, about why it's important to keep folk music alive.
He shared stories and even sang a song that reminded him of his trip to Suriname.
Everyone enjoyed the performance and the meaningful conversation about preserving cultural heritage.
Manoj Tiwari performed at the Banaras Literature Festival, blending folk music and engaging conversations.
He began with a devotional song to Lord Shiva and followed with popular folk songs like 'Ae Raja Ji...' and 'Rinkiya Ke Papa...'.
Tiwari emphasized the importance of preserving and experimenting with folk music, especially for the youth.
He shared anecdotes and sang 'Tor Mor Lava Milaye Sakhi...' to connect with the Bhojpuri diaspora.
The session served as a bridge between Bhojpuri identity, folk culture, and the new generation.
- Who
- Manoj Tiwari, a Bhojpuri singer, actor, and Member of Parliament
- What
- A musical performance and interactive session at the Banaras Literature Festival
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Sur Pravah, during the Banaras Literature Festival
- Why
- To blend folk music, memories, and engage with the audience, particularly the youth, about the importance of folk culture
- Event
- Banaras Literature Festival (BLF-4)
- Performer
- Manoj Tiwari
- Venue
- Sur Pravah
- Date
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Songs Performed
- Devotional song to Lord Shiva, 'Ae Raja Ji...', 'Rinkiya Ke Papa...', 'Tor Mor Lava Milaye Sakhi...'
- Audience Engagement
- Interactive conversation with Generation Z
- Key Message
- Importance of preserving and experimenting with folk music