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Kirtidan Gadhvi
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Gujarati folk singer · Dayro · Bhajan · Garba

Kirtidan Gadhvi

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The voice of Gujarat's dayro — from village stages to Coke Studio, Gujarati cinema and a 2026 world tour.

  • 2005First big stage, Jamnagar
  • 2015Laadki on Coke Studio
  • 2019Kavi Kag Award
Watch videosNavratri 2026Read the full story
Bholiyanath Dev Nathi, Mahadev Chhe · from his official YouTube channel

Dayro, bhajan, garba, lok-geet

Signature songs

Just released on his channel

What's new

Gadh Chotile Rame Chamund MaaA garba to the goddess of Chotila, released on his channel on the eve of Navratri 2026.Kirtidan Gadhvi Official

Announced

Parampara Navratri 2026

Ahmedabad ·

Live dates

Record-breaking film

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He sang three songs for Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate (2025), the first Gujarati film ever to cross ₹100 crore worldwide.

Playback work in Gujarati cinema

Who he is

A Gujarati folk singer of dayro, bhajan and garba — a classically trained voice who carried the dayro from village courtyards to Coke Studio, Gujarati cinema and stages around the world.

  • Dayro
  • Bhajan
  • Garba & Raas
  • Gujarati film playback
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The songs,on stage and screen

All videos
  • Nagar Mein Jogi Aaya — live dayroThe Shiv bhajan as it is sung in a dayro, recorded live at Somnath.Studio Bansidhar Official · 2018
  • Manorath Jeev — LaaloRecording the song for Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate, released by the film's producers.Manifest Films · 2025
  • Laadki — Coke Studio @ MTVWith Sachin-Jigar, Taniskha Sanghvi and Rekha Bhardwaj. A father's song for his daughter.Coke Studio India · 2015
  • Gori Radha Ne Kalo Kaan — Wrong Side RajuThe garba from Wrong Side Raju, with Pratik Gandhi on screen.Zee Music Gujarati · 2016

Reels

On tour and on his channel

Short clips from his official channel — from the 2026 world tour to the dayro stage at home.

  • Sydney

    30 August 2026

  • Janmashtami dayro, Washington DC

    5 September 2026

  • Dil Diya Hai Jaan Bhi Denge

  • Aai Ashapura Maa

  • What friendship means

  • Farmaish — a request from the crowd

Signature songs

Songs everyonesings along to

All songs and albums

  • Laadki

  • Gori Radha Ne Kalo Kaan

  • Nagar Me Jogi Aaya

  • Rasiyo Rupalo Rang Reliyo

  • Saibo Re

  • Manorath Jeev

The journey

From Valvodto the world

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01 / 10

1975

Born in Valvod, Anand district

Born on 23 February 1975 in Valvod, a village in the Anand district of central Gujarat.

02 / 10

Student years

BPA and MPA, M. S. University, Vadodara

Bachelor and Master of Performing Arts in music at the Faculty of Performing Arts, under B. I. Mahant and Rajesh Kelkar.

03 / 10

2005

Jamnagar: the performance that travelled

A cow-protection rally in Jamnagar became his professional breakthrough; the gathering is reported to have raised around 45 million rupees.

04 / 10

Bhavnagar years

Teaching music at Bhavnagar University

He moved to Bhavnagar and worked as a music teacher at Bhavnagar University.

05 / 10

2013–2015

Best Playback Singer honours, Gujarati cinema

Recognised as Best Playback Singer (Male) in Gujarati cinema across these years, as listed on his official site.

06 / 10

2015

Laadki on MTV Coke Studio

Performed Laadki in April 2015 with Sachin-Jigar, Tanishka and Rekha Bhardwaj — his introduction to a national audience.

07 / 10

2016

Gori Radha Ne Kalo Kaan

Sang the Sachin-Jigar composition, written by Niren Bhatt, for Mikhil Musale's Wrong Side Raju.

08 / 10

2019

Kavi Kag Award

Received the Kavi Kag Award, presented by Morari Bapu — an honour named for the poet Dula Bhaya Kag.

09 / 10

2025

Three songs for Laalo

Sang three songs for Laalo - Krishna Sada Sahaayate, which became the first Gujarati film to cross ₹100 crore worldwide.

10 / 10

2026

World tour, then Navratri at home

Tours Sydney, Washington DC and Philadelphia in August–September, then is announced for Parampara Navratri in Ahmedabad.

Honour

2019

Kavi Kag Award

Named for the poet Dula Bhaya Kag and presented by Morari Bapu, this is the honour in his list that sits closest to the tradition he performs in.

  • Best Playback Singer (Male), Gujarati cinema2013–2015
  • Transmedia Gujarati Awards — Best Playback Singer (Male)Won
  • Global Mirchi Music AwardsWon
  • World Amazing Talent AwardHonour
  • Brand Ambassador, World Talent Organization (USA)Appointment
Every honour, with sources

Coming up

Catch him livethis Navratri

Navratri 2026 — United States and Canada

Promoters list garba nights in cities including Dallas, Florida and Sterling, Virginia. Dates vary by organiser — confirm with the listing before booking travel.

Organiser listing ↗

Follow Kirtidan Gadhvi

His official channels, and where to stream the music.

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