Malini Awasthi

Malini Awasthi

Malini Awasthi is an Indian folk singer.^[1] She sings in Hindi language dialects like Awadhi, Bundelkhandi and Bhojpuri. She also presents in Thumri and Kajri.^[2]

Early life

Malini Awasthi was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. She is a post graduate in hindustani classical music from Bhatkhande University Lucknow. She is a student of popular folk singer, Girija Devi.

Career

Malini Awasthi is a regular performer at popular classical music festival, Jahan-e-Khusrau. She also participated on TV for NDTV Imagine's Junoon.

Filmography

• Jai Ho Chhath Maiya- Shailendra Singh, Malini Awasthi
• Bhole Shankar
• Bumm Bumm Bole
• Soundtrack

Awards

• Sahara Awadh Samman for 2003

References

1. ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/opinion/edit-page/Its-the-villages-where-folk-music-is-disappearing-faster/articleshow/10032647.cms
2. ^ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-11/allahabad/30141658_1_raga-braj-tabla

External links

• Official site