Runki Goswami is an Indian classical singer and composer who sings in 17 different Indian languages, also a Telugu music director.
Early life and career Runki Goswami was born in Asansol, West Bengal, on 12 June 1978. Her formal training started at the age of 3. She is trained in the Dilli and Chandigarh Gharana from Prayag Sangeet Samiti. She did her executive management from ISB Hyderabad and a Masters in Communication and Journalism.
Runki Goswami started her professional music career with a private Bengali Devotional album – Debobeena. The lyrics were written by her father, Dr. Malay Kumar Laik which she composed, directed and sung. The album was released Pan India by Keerthana music. Following this, she was the music director for two Telugu films, writer, Thedavaste fighter and Trivikraman.
She is also a proponent of reviving Indian Ragas as an alternative therapy. She is working on projects with medical practitioners to create an awareness of Indian Raga therapy to help heal patients from chronic diseases like asthma, spine issues, and stomach problems. Her articles on Raga Therapy have generated curiosity about this traditional Indian Raga therapy.
In 2018, Runki performed at Indian High Commission in London and represents India. She had sung in 17 languages.
Soundtracks Non films The following songs were sung by Runki Goswami.
Debobeena Manmarziyan Esho Devi Teen Maar Beatulakki Ni andelasandarilo Teen maar beatulakki kabhie ajnabi thi Ab naahi chanda Loomba Jhoomba Luk Chhip Kesariya Baalam Rangi Saari Saiya mile Bhedu Paako Morni
Films Thedavaste Fighter (Writer) Trivikraman
Cultural performances National Ghazal Evening, Ode to Farida Khanum: Lamakaan – Hyderabad, 2016 Tribute to Geeta Dutt – India Habitat Centre, 2016 Tribute to Farida Khanum – Epicentre, Gurgaon, Haryana, 2016 Heirloom Collection of Indian Folk – India International Centre, 2017 Tribute to Salil Choudhary, India Habitat Centre, 2017 Tribute to O.P. Nayyar, India Habitat Centre, 2018 Raga to depict moods and Seasons in Bollywood – India Habitat Centre, 2019
International Folk Tour of India – Heirloom Collection of Indian Folk – Nehru Centre, London – 2018
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