Aditi Munshi
Aditi Munshi | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | August 26, 1988 |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Vocal Artist, Actress |
| Discography | Shrikrishno Kirton 2020
Bhorer Shishir 2021 Laxmi Panchali 2022 Natobor Ke Go - Single 2023 Boni Abhishare - Single 2023 Anandini Maa - Single 2023 Bosonto Ronge - Single 2024 Debi Bhagabati - Single 2024 Shib Bandana - Single 2024 He Mahapran - Single 2024 Playback : Krishnakoli (2018), Gotro (2019) . |
| Labels | Baro Gaane Borsho Japon |
| Website | https://www.aditimunshi.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@AditiMunshipage |
Aditi Munshi | |
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| Renowned Singer & Member of West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Purnendo Bose |
| Constituency | Rajarhat Gopalpur |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | All India Trinamool Congress |
Aditi Munshi is an Indian Bengali singer and politician from West Bengal. Aditi Munshi was born on 26th August 1988. Aditi Munshi is known for singing many Hindu devotional songs in Bengali. She was also a participant of Zee Bangla's Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2015. She won the Rajarhat Gopalpur assembly constituency seat in 2021 West Bengal assembly election as candidate of All India Trinamool Congress.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
Early life and musical foundation
[edit]Aditi Munshi was born on August 26, 1988, in the household of Manindra Munshi and Mitali Munshi in the Dakshinpara locality of Baguihati, Kolkata. Raised in a home steeped in the traditions of puratoni music, Aditi's upbringing was filled with the daily practice of Kirtan during the worship rituals dedicated to the family deities. This environment fostered her deep connection to devotional music from a very young age. The daily recitals of devotional songs under her mother's supervision and her father's inspiration laid the foundation for Aditi's musical journey. As she grew older, her dedication to artistic practice merged seamlessly with her devotion to her muse, leading her to embody the very essence of the Kirtans she performed.
Musical training and education
[edit]Aditi's initial vocal training was provided by her parents. As she matured, she received further guidance from Shri Shubrakanto Chatterjee and Shri Snehashish Chatterjee. Her quest for mastery in Kirtan and puratoni music led her to study under Shrimati Kankana Mitra, Shrimati Saraswati Das, and Timir Baran Bhattacharya. Recognizing the dual role of Kirtan performers as both singers and percussionists, Aditi trained in Tabla under Dhruba Biswas and Shri Khol under Gautam Bhattacharya. She formalized her education by completing a bachelor's degree in Performative Art in Kirtan from Rabindra Bharati University. Throughout her training, she was blessed with the mentorship of deeply spiritual individuals, which is often reflected in her performances.
Career and achievements
[edit]Aditi's career took off with her first performance at the All India Merit Contest in 2010, where she was recognized by the governor of Bengal, Shri M.K. Narayanan, for her evocative style. In 2012, she was acknowledged as a Sangeet Shilpi by Akashvani. Her international breakthrough came in 2015 through Zee Bangla Sa-re-ga-ma-pa[9]a, where she was hailed as the "Queen of Kirtans." In 2016, she received the Sangeet Samman award[10] from the chief minister of Bengal. Her growing popularity led to her being chosen as a brand ambassador for the Chattagram Bagishik Geet Sansad. In 2018, she was honored as Kirtan Samragee by the Shree Chaitanya Institute of Vaishnavite Culture. In 2020, she was nominated for the Emerging Female Vocalist in Bengali category and received the title from Mirchi Music Awards.
Playback singing and contemporary contributions
[edit]Aditi's talent extended beyond live performances into playback singing for contemporary Bengali cinema and TV serials. Her notable works include playback performances in films such as Tushangni, Gotra,[11] Kathamrita,[12] and Bismillah.[13] The music album for Bismillah, directed by Indradeep Dasgupta, was nominated for a Filmfare Award in 2022. Her songs have a profound effect on her audience, often leading them to sway with their arms raised in the spiritual rhythm of Haribol.
Sangeetam: Aditi’s dream project
[edit]Sangeetam[14] is Aditi's visionary project aimed at creating a space where individuals of all ages can come together to immerse themselves in music. The Sangeetam Music House focuses on producing and publishing music albums, while the Sangeetam Cultural Academy, initiated in 2022 under the guidance of Pandit Ajoy Chakravarty, aims to train young talents. This academy provides comprehensive musical training, enabling trainees to explore and establish themselves in various branches and disciplines of music.
Aditi Munshi's journey from a musically enriched household to a celebrated performer and educator is marked by her devotion to her art and her relentless pursuit of musical excellence. Her contributions to Kirtan and puratoni music continue to inspire and resonate with audiences around the world.
References
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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Aditi Munshi Election Results 2021: News, Votes, Results of West-bengal Assembly". NDTV.com. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- ^ "Election Commission of India". results.eci.gov.in. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- ^ "West Bengal Assembly election results: TMC turncoats fail to make a dent, only 3 manage to win". www.freepressjournal.in. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
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- ^ "West Bengal Election Results 2021 Winning Candidates Full List: Mamata loses Nandigram by 1956 votes; check constituency-wise performance". Firstpost. 3 May 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "Aditi Munshi(All India Trinamool Congress(AITC)):Constituency- RAJARHAT GOPALPUR(NORTH 24 PARGANAS) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ "বাঙালি টিনেজ এখন কীর্তনেও আকাশের দিকে হাত তুলে হরি বল হরি বল করে". Zee24Ghanta.com. 26 September 2016. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Home Page". wbcmo.gov.in. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Times Music Bangla (22 August 2019). Shrikrishno Kirton | Aditi Munshi | Manali | Gotro | Krishna Nam | Latest Bengali Song. Retrieved 3 July 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ সময়ের সাথে বদলে যায় ভালোবাসার সংজ্ঞা। স্বামী-স্ত্রীর পারস্পরিক শ্রদ্ধা, বিশ্বাস ও ভালবাসার বাইরে গিয়েও এক বদলে যাওয়া সম্পর্কের সমীকরণ নিয়ে আজ থেকে ঠিক এক... | By Aditi MunshiFacebook. Retrieved 3 July 2024 – via www.facebook.com.
- ^ SVF Music (20 April 2023). Raash Kirton (রাস কীর্তন) | Bismillah | Subhashree | Riddhi | Aditi Munshi | Indraadip | SVF Music. Retrieved 3 July 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Sangitam Music - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 3 July 2024.