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Soma Ghosh
The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Padma Shri Award to Dr. Soma Ghosh, at a Civil Investiture Ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 12, 2016.jpg
Ghosh receiving her award in 2016
Born (1962-04-20) 20 April 1962 (age 62)
NationalityIndian
Occupations
  • Singer
  • performer
Awards Padma Shri (2016)

Dr Soma Ghosh (born 20 April 1962) is an Indian singer of Hindustani classical music. [1] In 2016, she was awarded Padma Shri by the Indian Government for her contribution in arts. [2] [3]

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Early life and education

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 Hindustani Classical Music. [3] She is a prominent exponent of the Banaras Gharana of Hindustani Classical music, received learnings from her 'Guruma' (teacher) Smt. Bageshwari Devi, in her early life. [4] [5]

Career

Soma Ghosh is specialised in Benaras singing like Thumri, Tappa, Hori, Chaiti, Kajari, Dadra and Ghazal. She is the brand ambassador of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Initiative. She is also a founder of the NGO called Madhu Murchhana. [6] [7] Dr. Soma Ghosh, widely recognized for her connection with Ustad Bismillah Khan, was adopted by the maestro after recognizing her musical talent. [8] They performed together in various concerts, including at the Parliament of India. [9] Their `jugalbandi' titled `Ras Barse', was attended by the then President of India Dr A. P. J Abdul Kalam sahab. [10]

Albums

AlbumsSongSingerComposerLyricistYear of ReleaseReleased By
Bhagwan Mere Bhagwan Bhagwan Mere Bhagwan Soma Ghosh, Madhushree, Anup Jalota, Sudesh Bhosale & Satyam Anandjee Satyam Anandjee [11] Sukhnidhan Mishra2021
Krishna Bhajan
  1. Bata De More Shyam
Soma Ghosh2022Sanskar TV Music
Mohabbat Hai Toh Hai5 ghazalsSoma GhoshShayara Dipti Mishra2019
Adi Shankaracharya5 stotrasSoma Ghosh2018Sanskar Music
Shiva RocksShiv Stotras and StutisSoma Ghosh2014Sanskar TV Music
IntezaarThumri, Dadra & TappaSoma Ghosh2013Saregama
Ganapati Ashta Vinayak VandanaShree Ganesh StutiSoma Ghosh2012Sanskar TV Music
Reflections of RagaChhota KhayalSoma Ghosh2011Saregama
He’ ShivaShiva Stotra & StutisSoma Ghosh2011Sanskar TV Music
DeviDevi StotrasSoma Ghosh2010Saregama
Ras Barse againJugalbandi Concert with Ustad Bismallah KhanSoma Ghosh2010Times Music
Uski dulhan sajaungiGhazals of legendary shayara Parveen ShakirSoma Ghosh2009Murchhana Audio & World Wide Records
IshqGhazals of legendary shayara Parveen ShakirSoma Ghosh2009Murchhana Audio & World Wide Records
Holi Ke RangRang DarungiSoma Ghosh2007Times Music
HoriTraditional ‘Hori’ songsSoma Ghosh2007Times Music
KajariBheegi Jaoon MainSoma Ghosh2007Times Music
Whispers of JasmineRecital of poemsSoma GhoshDr A P J Abdul Kalam2006N.A.Classical
AradhanaRendition of bhajansSoma GhoshUstad Bismillah Khan Sahab2003Times Music
Ras BarseJugalbandi Concert with Ustad Bismallah KhanSoma Ghosh2001Times Music
HoriRecital of poemsSoma GhoshKaviyatri Maya Govind1999Sagarika
KhayalRagas Lalit and KalawatiSoma Ghosh1997Sagarika
Kal Ke Kalakar SeriesChhota KhayalSoma Ghosh1993HMV
SinglesSongSingerComposerLyricistYear of ReleaseReleased By
1.Tan Dhoya Kyun Mann Nahi Dhoya reSoma Ghosh2022Sanskar TV Music
2.Manjhi SongSoma GhoshRajeev MahavirSmt. Ankita Khatri2019T-Series
3.Chaand TanhaSoma Ghosh2015World Wide Records
4.Shree Ganesh StotraSoma Ghosh2012World Wide Records

Awards

Books

Dr. Soma Ghosh, a protégé of Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan, launched her book "Baba & Me," providing insights into the life of the legendary shehnai maestro. [13]

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