Dr. Soma Ghosh (; born 20 April 1962) is an Indian singer of Hindustani classical music. In 2016, she was awarded Padma Shri by the Indian Government for her contribution in arts.
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. 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.
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. Dr. Soma Ghosh, widely recognized for her connection with Ustad Bismillah Khan, was adopted by the maestro after recognizing her musical talent. They performed together in various concerts, including at the Parliament of India. Their `jugalbandi' titled `Ras Barse', was attended by the then President of India Dr A. P. J Abdul Kalam sahab.
Albums AlbumsSongSingerComposerLyricistYear of ReleaseReleased By Bhagwan Mere Bhagwan Bhagwan Mere BhagwanSoma Ghosh, Madhushree, Anup Jalota, Sudesh Bhosale & Satyam AnandjeeSatyam AnandjeeSukhnidhan Mishra2021Krishna Bhajan Bata De More ShyamSoma Ghosh2022 Sanskar TV MusicMohabbat Hai Toh Hai5 ghazalsSoma GhoshShayara Dipti Mishra2019Adi Shankaracharya5 stotrasSoma Ghosh2018Sanskar MusicShiva RocksShiv Stotras and StutisSoma Ghosh2014 Sanskar TV MusicIntezaarThumri, Dadra & TappaSoma Ghosh2013SaregamaGanapati Ashta Vinayak VandanaShree Ganesh StutiSoma Ghosh2012Sanskar TV MusicReflections of RagaChhota KhayalSoma Ghosh2011SaregamaHe’ ShivaShiva Stotra & StutisSoma Ghosh2011Sanskar TV MusicDeviDevi StotrasSoma Ghosh2010SaregamaRas Barse againJugalbandi Concert with Ustad Bismallah KhanSoma Ghosh2010Times MusicUski dulhan sajaungiGhazals of legendary shayara Parveen ShakirSoma Ghosh2009Murchhana Audio & World Wide RecordsIshqGhazals of legendary shayara Parveen ShakirSoma Ghosh2009Murchhana Audio & World Wide RecordsHoli Ke RangRang DarungiSoma Ghosh2007Times MusicHoriTraditional ‘Hori’ songsSoma Ghosh2007Times MusicKajariBheegi Jaoon MainSoma Ghosh2007Times MusicWhispers of JasmineRecital of poemsSoma GhoshDr A P J Abdul Kalam2006N.A.ClassicalAradhanaRendition of bhajansSoma GhoshUstad Bismillah Khan Sahab2003Times MusicRas BarseJugalbandi Concert with Ustad Bismallah KhanSoma Ghosh2001Times MusicHoriRecital of poemsSoma GhoshKaviyatri Maya Govind1999SagarikaKhayalRagas Lalit and KalawatiSoma Ghosh1997SagarikaKal Ke Kalakar SeriesChhota KhayalSoma Ghosh1993His Master's VoiceSinglesSong SingerComposerLyricist Year of Release Released By1.Tan Dhoya Kyun Mann Nahi Dhoya reSoma Ghosh2022Sanskar TV Music2.Manjhi SongSoma GhoshRajeev MahavirSmt. Ankita Khatri2019T-Series3.Chaand TanhaSoma Ghosh2015World Wide Records4.Shree Ganesh StotraSoma Ghosh2012World Wide Records
Awards Padma Shri in 2016 Big Star IMA Award for best Ghazal track of the year 2010-11 for "Faasle Aise Bhi Honge".
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.
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