Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Renowned Folk Artiste Joravarsinh Jadav Dies at 85 in Ahmedabad
Joravarsinh Jadav, a very famous folk artist from Gujarat, has passed away at the age of 85.
People called him 'Bapu' and 'Bhishma Pitama' because he was like a wise grandfather figure to many artists.
He helped over 3,000 folk artists, some from very small villages, get famous by giving them chances to show their art in India and even in other countries.
He also wrote 110 books and received a very important award called the Padma Shri.
He was sick for a few days but passed away peacefully.
His friends and students honored him by playing music and dancing during his last journey.
Veteran folk artiste Joravarsinh Jadav passed away at 85 in Ahmedabad.
Jadav, fondly called 'Bhishma Pitama' and 'Bapu', was a Padma Shri awardee.
He authored 110 books and mentored over 3,000 folk artistes, providing them national and international platforms.
He was also the Vice-chairman of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, Delhi.
Artistes performed folk music and dance during his funeral procession to honor his legacy.
- Who
- Joravarsinh Jadav, a veteran folk artiste, author, and Padma Shri awardee
- What
- Died at the age of 85
- When
- Friday morning
- Where
- Ahmedabad
- Why
- Died due to thyroid issues after a period of illness
- Name
- Joravarsinh Jadav
- Age at Death
- 85
- Date of Death
- Friday
- Place of Death
- Ahmedabad
- Awards
- Padma Shri, Meghani Suvarna Chandrak, Gujarat Sahitya Akademi Award, Javerchand Meghani Award
- Published Works
- 110 books
- Affiliation
- Vice-chairman of Sangeet Natak Akademi, Delhi