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
NationalityIndian
OccupationPerformer
AwardsPadma Shri in 2016

Early life and education edit

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]

Career edit

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 edit

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
  1. Bata De More Shyam
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

Awards edit

References edit

  1. ^ Service, Tribune News. "An evening dedicated to Benaras". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
  2. ^ a b "'Award is nothing but guru's blessing': Soma Ghosh". The Hindu. 14 April 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
  3. ^ a b Naidu, Sitara Suresh (16 July 2019). "Lofty khayal". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Indian Oil felicitates Soma Ghosh on Women's Day". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
  5. ^ "Satyam Anandjee on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 14 July 2022.