Sraboni Chaudhuri Indian Classical Thumri & Ghazal Singer's Exclusive Interview Part 02
Channel: Raaggiri
Date: 17/09/2022

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Watch Indian classical thumri and ghazal singer Sraboni Chaudhuri exclusive interview part 02 only on Raaggiri. Sraboni has had the rare privilege of being part of a musical ensemble led by the tabla legend Ustad Zakir Hussain on two occasions under the Aadi Anant Festival held by NCPA in Mumbai and Delhi in 2013. She is one of the leading thumri and ghazal exponents of today is a disciple of the legendary thumri singer Smt Shobha Gurtu. Sraboni, a Sangeet Visharad and a Surmani has also been trained under Smt Shashikala Kaikini, Smt Shubha Joshi, Smt Shampa Pakrashi and Smt Geeta Chanda. Besides, she has received the guidance of Pandit Dinkar Kaikini and Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty.
Sraboni holds a Masters Degree in Economics from the University of Mumbai and was formerly "Lecturer in Charge" of the Department of Economics at Sophia College, Mumbai.
Sraboni got empanelled by Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR) in March 2017.
Sraboni has also composed music and sung for prominent fashion labels like Anita Dongre for their promotional videos in 2019 and the Nakshatra Diamond advertisement in an earlier occasion.
Sraboni has performed at several prestigious music festivals including the Kesarbai Kerkar Sangeet Samaroh held by Kala Academ Goa, Alladiya Khan Punyatithi Samaroh in Mumbai, Swararpan(a tribute to Begum Akhtar) organised by Sangeet Natak Academy in New Delhi and Thumri Utsav organised by Pancham Nishad in Mumbai.
Sraboni has also been a part of the Khazana Festival of Ghazals on numerous occasions featuring several prominent ghazal artists like Pankaj Udhas, Anup Jalota, Talat Aziz and Bhupinder & Mitali Singh. Sraboni also conducted a lecture demonstration for the students of St Xaviers College Mumbai on Hindustani Music. 

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01:22 - How legendary thumri singer Smt Shobha Gurtu strated teaching you 
06:10 -  Sraboni Chaudhuri sung indian classical song "Saawan Ki Rutu Aayi Sajanwa"
08:20 - When was the thought decided to pursue a career in semi-classical music only
12:15 - Which program is closest to your heart?

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