Bhai Hira Singh Ragi, (1879-2 September, 1926) eminent exponent of Sikh devotional music, was born at Faruka, in Shahpur district, now in Pakistan. His father`s name was Bhai Bhag Singh and his mother`s name was Satbharai. Bhag Singh was well versed in classical music and played string instruments such as sdraizgi and tails. Hira Singh joined the middle school at Sahival, but soon left it to study the religious texts with Bhai Mahna Singh of Faruka. He learnt music from his father who performed kirtan in the village gurdwara.