Quick Info
| Profession | Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/07/1975 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Chandigarh, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Notable Achievement | Awarded Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar by Sangeet Natak Akademi in 2015 for her talent in Sufi and folk music of Punjab |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Post Graduate in English | Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab (2002-2004) |
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| PhD in Music | Government College For Boys in Chandigarh Sector 11, Chandigarh |
Personal Life
| Religion | Sikhism |
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| Ethnicity | Punjabi |
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| Current Position | Assistant Professor in Chandigarh |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Died on 24 June 2019 |
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| Mother | Rani Tandan |
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| Children | Son - 1 |
Career
| Debut | She began her musical journey with a Sufi album titled 'Aagaaz' released in 2014. |
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| Awards | In 2015, she was honored with the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar by the Sangeet Natak Akademi for her notable talent in the field of Sufi and folk music of Punjab. |
| International Performances | Performed live in her maiden USA tour |
Favourites
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Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-mamta-joshi-2bb19921 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dr. Mamta Joshi was raised in a middle-class Punjabi family with a strong inclination towards singing from a young age. | |
| 2. She began practicing singing early with encouragement from her elder brother, Gulshan. | |
| 3. Her maternal grandfather, Sardar Balwant Singh, instilled a passion for music in her by teaching her songs during childhood. | |
| 4. Mamta has participated in several music events, notably at the 'Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan' in Jalandhar. | |
| 5. Influenced by renowned singers like Ghulam Ali and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, she considers Fareed Ayaz her musical mentor. | |
| 6. Mamta was inspired by classmates and teachers during her school years, which propelled her towards a singing career. | |
| 7. She has performed internationally, including an event in Canada in 2007. | |
| 8. Mamta's accolades include multiple medals and recognition for her singing skills. | |
| 9. Her grandfather advised that she should cover her head when singing specific traditional songs. | |
| 10. Known for versatility, she sings various languages including Urdu, Punjabi, Bhojpuri, and Hindi. | |
| 11. Some of her notable albums include 'Saifal Malooq', 'Asan Ishq Namaaz', and 'Kamli De Saiyaan'. |