Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Folk Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/02/1967 |
| Age | 59 years |
| Birthplace | Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Malini Awasthi is known as the Folk Queen of India. A classically trained musician and Gandabandh disciple of Padma Vibhushan Girija Devi, she is a leading exponent of the Purab Ang Gayaki of the Banaras Gharana. She has dedicated her life to preserving and promoting Indian folk music and cultural heritage. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Post graduation | Hindustani classical music from Bhatkhande University, Lucknow |
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| M.A. | Modern History (Medieval and modern Indian architecture) from the University of Lucknow |
| Gold Medals | Received gold medals in both master's degrees |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||||||||
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Career
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| Awards, Honours, Achievements |
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| Early Career | Started as an artist for Akashvani (All India Radio) at a young age. Top grade artist of All India Radio and A grade artist of Doordarshan, Lucknow. ICCR approved artist. | ||||
| Musical Training | Gandabandh disciple of Padma Vibhushan Girija Devi of the Banaras Gharana. | ||||
| Musical Specialization | Specializes in folk songs in dialects including Hindi, Awadhi, Bundelkhandi, Bhojpuri, Braj, and Kashika. Proficient in classical ragas, ghazals, and folk traditions including kajri, chaiti, dadra, phaag, and sohar. | ||||
| Cultural Contributions | Founded SONCHIRAIYA organization for promotion and proliferation of folk music. Performances have graced prestigious platforms including the Cannes Film Festival. Played a pivotal role in reviving forgotten folk art forms. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. An Indian folk singer who specializes in Hindi and Awadhi languages. | |
| 2. Received the Yash Bharti award in 2006. | |
| 3. Honored with the Padma Shri award in 2016. | |
| 4. Started singing at a young age and learned from renowned teachers. | |
| 5. Performed at various festivals and international events. | |
| 6. Attained the status of a high-grade radio artist at a young age. | |
| 7. Has sung as a playback singer for Bollywood movies. | |
| 8. Active in environmental causes and received recognition for contributions. | |
| 9. Regularly performs live concerts nationally and internationally. | |
| 10. Was stopped from singing a song on Doordarshan in 2005 due to lyrical content. | |
| 11. Ganda bandh student of Padma Vibhushan Vidushi Girija Devi of Banaras Gharana. | |
| 12. Sings in dialects like Awadhi, Bundelkhandi, and Bhojpuri. | |
| 13. Served as brand ambassador for Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections and Lok Sabha 2019 elections. | |
| 14. Grew up in a family of doctors in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 15. Pursued folk music despite classical training after realizing audiences responded more emotionally to her folk renditions. | |
| 16. Has spent four decades establishing her identity as the Folk Queen of India. |