Gopal Rai Age, Wiki and Bio

Gopal Rai

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth15/08/1974
Age50 years
BirthplaceVillage Bharauli, Ballia, Uttar Pradesh

Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)
  • Singer
  • Actor
  • Television Presenter

Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 5” (168 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Qualifications
  • Graduation
College/University
  • Tilakdhari College, Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
  • Allahabad University, Prayagraj

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Playing Cricket
  • Playing Football

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date09/07/1990

Family

FatherShivnarayan Jha
Mother(Deceased)
Siblings1 Sister and 1 Younger Brother
Children2 Sons (Abhishek Rai, Kartik Rai) and 1 Daughter (Ragni Rai)

Career

DebutLaunched his singing career with the Bhojpuri album 'Gajab Ho Gail' in 1995.
Awards
  • Bhojpuri Ratan Award
  • Lifetime Achievement Award
Contributions
  • Organizes the Vishal Gadha Mahotsav yearly for 21 years, engaging prominent figures in Bhojpuri art.
  • Serves as treasurer for the 'Akhil Bhartiya Bhojpuri Sammelan'.
  • Has hosted and judged Bhojpuri television shows.
Other Notables
  • Released the hit song 'Humke Odhave Chadariya' in 1997 under T-Series.
  • Contributed to several Bhojpuri projects and formed connections with notable personalities.

Style Quotient

Bike CollectionRoyal Enfield

Some Lesser Known Facts

Gopal was fascinated by acting from a young age, participating in various competitions during school and college.
He began singing publicly at the age of 12 during a school event.
Trained under Bhojpuri figure Guru Parasram Kesari, he took his first public performance at a village Puja program.
He sang on Gorkhpur Akashwani for five years while in school.
Inspired by Mohammad Kalim, he decided to pursue a singing career at an early age.
During his college days, he excelled in Javelin Throw and also competed in races.
He has a YouTube channel where he shares his music.