Karnail Singh Paras

Karnail Singh Paras (28 June 1916 – 28 February 2009) was an Indian Kavishar from Punjab, India. He is the father of former union minister and Samajwadi Party politician Balwant Singh Ramoowalia and Canada based writer Iqbal Singh Ramoowalia. One of his granddaughters is married to singer and actor Harbhajan Maan.

Early life

Paras was born as Karnail Singh on 28 June 1916, to father Tara Singh of Ramoowala village and mother Ram Kaur, The couple has 6 children; 4 sons and 2 daughters.

Career

Paras was inspired by Kavishar Mohan Singh Rode. After the performance of Mohan Singh at Mela Maghi at Sri Muktsar Sahib, Paras met and told him about his love for singing and also recited a poem of his own. He also wrote songs for Maan brothers. Harbhajan Maan's first album, Ishq De Mamle featured 7 songs written by Paras.

Discography

After his first performance on All India Radio Jalandhar, in 1954, he got high popularity and His Master's Voice recorded his first record featuring the Kavisharis, Kyon Pharhi Sipahian Ne, Bhaino Eh Hansaa Di Jorhi and Hai Aaun-Jaan Bania, Dunia Chahun Ku Dina Da Mela. After that he recorded about 20 records.