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Naima Khan Upreti
नईमा खान उप्रेती
Born
(1938-05-25)May 25, 1938
Almora
Died
June 15, 2018(2018-06-15) (aged 80)
Delhi
Nationality
Indian
Alma mater
Agra University National School of Drama Film and Television Institute of India
Occupation(s)
Singer, actor, producer
Spouse
Mohan Upreti
Naima Khan Upreti (Hindi: नईमा खान उप्रेती; 25 May 1938 – 15 June 2018) was an Indian theatre actor, singer and a producer at Doordarshan. She was also the wife of Mohan Upreti, considered to be one of the pioneers in Indian theatre music.
Naima Khan Upreti is a popular figure in Kumaon and she is remembered for her contribution towards the preservation and revitalisation of Uttarakhand's folk music along with her husband Mohan Upreti. She is famous for singing the popular Kumaoni-language song "Bedu Pako Baro Masa" along with her husband.[1][2] She is also known for her efforts towards preserving old Kumaoni ballads, songs and folk traditions as a member and later the President of Parvatiya Kala Kendra, Delhi.[3] During her time in Doordarshan, she was involved in the production of Doordarshan's first colour television program along with Sharad Dutt.
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