Soma Ghosh | |
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| Born | Benaras |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Performer |
| Awards | Padma Shri in 2016 |
Dr Soma Ghosh is an Indian performer. In 2016, she was awarded Padma Shri by the Indian Government for her contribution in arts. [1] [2]
Soma Ghosh | |
|---|---|
| | |
| Born | Benaras |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Performer |
| Awards | Padma Shri in 2016 |
Dr Soma Ghosh is an Indian performer. In 2016, she was awarded Padma Shri by the Indian Government for her contribution in arts. [1] [2]
Ghosh was born and brought up in Benaras. Her parents are Archana Chakravarty and Shri Manmohan Chakravarty. She did her graduation in literature from Benaras Hindu University. She did her higher education in music with a master's degree and PhD in Hindu Classical Music. [2]
Ghosh is specialised in Benaras singing like Thumri, Tappa, Hori, Chaiti, Kajari, Dadra and Ghazal. She is the brand ambassador of Beti Bachao Beti Padao Initiative. She is also a founder of the NGO called Madhu Murchhana. [3] [4]
| Albums | Song | Singer | Composer | Lyricist | Year of Release | Released By |
| Bhagwan Mere Bhagwan | Bhagwan Mere Bhagwan | Soma Ghosh, Madhushree, Anup Jalota, Sudesh Bhosale & Satyam Anandjee | Satyam Anandjee [5] | Sukhnidhan Mishra | 2021 | |
| Krishna Bhajan |
| Soma Ghosh | 2022 | Sanskar TV Music | ||
| Mohabbat Hai Toh Hai | 5 ghazals | Soma Ghosh | Shayara Dipti Mishra | 2019 | ||
| Adi Shankaracharya | 5 stotras | Soma Ghosh | 2018 | Sanskar Music | ||
| Shiva Rocks | Shiv Stotras and Stutis | Soma Ghosh | 2014 | Sanskar TV Music | ||
| Intezaar | Thumri, Dadra & Tappa | Soma Ghosh | 2013 | Saregama | ||
| Ganapati Ashta Vinayak Vandana | Shree Ganesh Stuti | Soma Ghosh | 2012 | Sanskar TV Music | ||
| Reflections of Raga | Chhota Khayal | Soma Ghosh | 2011 | Saregama | ||
| He’ Shiva | Shiva Stotra & Stutis | Soma Ghosh | 2011 | Sanskar TV Music | ||
| Devi | Devi Stotras | Soma Ghosh | 2010 | Saregama | ||
| Ras Barse again | Jugalbandi Concert with Ustad Bismallah Khan | Soma Ghosh | 2010 | Times Music | ||
| Uski dulhan sajaungi | Ghazals of legendary shayara Parveen Shakir | Soma Ghosh | 2009 | Murchhana Audio & World Wide Records | ||
| Ishq | Ghazals of legendary shayara Parveen Shakir | Soma Ghosh | 2009 | Murchhana Audio & World Wide Records | ||
| Holi Ke Rang | Rang Darungi | Soma Ghosh | 2007 | Times Music | ||
| Hori | Traditional ‘Hori’ songs | Soma Ghosh | 2007 | Times Music | ||
| Kajari | Bheegi Jaoon Main | Soma Ghosh | 2007 | Times Music | ||
| Whispers of Jasmine | Recital of poems | Soma Ghosh | Dr A P J Abdul Kalam | 2006 | N.A.Classical | |
| Aradhana | Rendition of bhajans | Soma Ghosh | Ustad Bismillah Khan Sahab | 2003 | Times Music | |
| Ras Barse | Jugalbandi Concert with Ustad Bismallah Khan | Soma Ghosh | 2001 | Times Music | ||
| Hori | Recital of poems | Soma Ghosh | Kaviyatri Maya Govind | 1999 | Sagarika | |
| Khayal | Ragas Lalit and Kalawati | Soma Ghosh | 1997 | Sagarika | ||
| Kal Ke Kalakar Series | Chhota Khayal | Soma Ghosh | 1993 | HMV | ||
| Singles | Song | Singer | Composer | Lyricist | Year of Release | Released By |
| 1. | Tan Dhoya Kyun Mann Nahi Dhoya re | Soma Ghosh | 2022 | Sanskar TV Music | ||
| 2. | Manjhi Song | Soma Ghosh | Rajeev Mahavir | Smt. Ankita Khatri | 2019 | T-Series |
| 3. | Chaand Tanha | Soma Ghosh | 2015 | World Wide Records | ||
| 4. | Shree Ganesh Stotra | Soma Ghosh | 2012 | World Wide Records |
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