About Diwaliben Bhil
Lived 1943 – 2016 (aged 72). Diwaliben Bhil was an Indian singer and playback singer.
Diwaliben Punjabhai Bhil (2 June 1943 – 19 May 2016), also known as Diwaliben Punjabhai Ladhia, was an Indian folk singer and playback singer from Gujarat. Her talent was discovered late; she then sang on radio and in Gujarati films and was awarded the Padma Shri in 1990.
Biography Diwaliben Bhil was born on 2 June 1943 in Dalkhania village (now in Dhari Taluka, Amreli district, Gujarat) to Punjabhai and Monghiben in a tribal family. Her original surname was Ladhiya.
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Who was Diwaliben Bhil?
Gujarati folk singer from India (1949-2016)
When was Diwaliben Bhil born?
Diwaliben Bhil was born on 2 June 1943 in Dalkhaniya.
When did Diwaliben Bhil die?
Diwaliben Bhil died on 19 May 2016 in Junagadh.
What was Diwaliben Bhil's occupation?
Diwaliben Bhil was a singer and playback singer.
What nationality was Diwaliben Bhil?
Diwaliben Bhil was Indian.
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