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folk album.
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First Folk Album of India
Ila Arun's album Banjaran was the first folk album of
India. The album was released in 1983 and had versions of nomadic
ballads from Gujarat and Rajasthan. Ila Arun is a popular Indian folk
singer with a unique, husky voice. Her other popular album's include:
Best of Ila, Choli Ke Peeche Vol 2, Haule Haule, Ila Arun Pop Hits, Main
Ho Gayi Sawaa Lakh Ki, The Very Best of Ila Arun, and Vote For Ghagra.
Ila Arun has also sung and acted in films. Some of her popular film
songs include "Choli ke peechhe kya hai" from the film "Khalnayak",
and "Moranee bagaa mein bole aadhi raat maa" from "Lamhe".
Ila Arun won the Filmfare best singer award in 1993 for the song "Choli
ke peechhe kya hai".
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