Hari Om Sharan was a renowned Indian devotional singer and lyricist known for his soulful bhajans dedicated to Lord Rama, Lord Krishna, Lord Hanuman, and other Hindu deities. He became widely popular during the 1970s and 1980s for his devotional albums, including Premanjali, Pushpanjali, and Daata Ek Ram. His simple yet deeply devotional singing style touched the hearts of millions of listeners and made him a respected name in Indian devotional music.
Hari Om Sharan was born on 26 September 1932 in Lahore, which was then part of British India and is now in Pakistan. Following the Partition of India in 1947, his family migrated to India. From an early age, he developed a deep interest in devotional music and dedicated much of his life to singing bhajans and spreading spiritual messages through music.
He began his professional recording career in 1973 with His Master's Voice (HMV). Over the following decades, he released more than 20 devotional albums and became especially popular for his heartfelt renditions of Hindu devotional songs. His well-known bhajans include “Tera Ram Ji Karenge Beda Paar,” “Maili Chadar Odh Ke Kaise,” “Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki,” “Aisa Pyar Baha De Maiya,” “Shree Radhey Govinda,” and “Daata Ek Ram.” Hari Om Sharan also collaborated with other musicians and devotional artists. His albums, including Premanjali, Pushpanjali, Sumiran, Aaradhan, and Sai Kripa, remain associated with India's devotional music tradition. He was married to Nandini Sharan, who also participated in devotional music. Hari Om Sharan passed away in New York in December 2007 at the age of 75. His devotional recordings continue to be listened to by devotees and admirers across generations.