Sukrajji was known for singing Halakki folk songs. She had launched a movement against the liquor menace in her village.

HUBBALI: Sukri Bommagowda, fondly called Sukrajji, was just 16 years old when she lost her husband. While her community urged ...

HUBBALLI: Renowned folk singer and Padma Shri awardee Sukri Bommagowda, also known as Sukrajji, passed away on Thursday ...

Revered in the Halakki community, Sukrajji was often described as a “walking encyclopaedia” for her unparalleled contribution ...

Sukri Bommagowda, a celebrated Halakki folk singer and Padma Shri recipient, died at 84. She played a key role in preserving ...

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She was a ‘walking encyclopedia’ of the Halakki community for knowing more than 5,000 folk songs traditionally sung by the ...