Ruchira Panda
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Ruchira Panda [1] (Bengali: রুচিরা পাণ্ডা; born 21 October 1975) is a North Indian classical vocalist and disciple of Pandit Manas Chakraborty. She is the current torch bearer of the Kotali Gharana.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
Ruchira Panda | |
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Background information | |
Born | (1975-10-21)21 October 1975 Deoghar, Jharkhand |
Origin | Kolkata, West Bengal |
Genres | Indian classical music, Khayal, Tappa, Thumri, Bhajan |
Occupation(s) | Musician, Composer, Philanthropist |
Years active | 1994–present |
Website | ruchirapanda |
She is an exponent of Khayal, Thumri, Tappa, Tap-Khayal, Nirguni Bhajan and other semi classical forms including Jhoola, Birha, Chaiti, Kajri, Patjhar, Jaad ke Geet, Pasar ke Geet etc.[8] She is a solo vocalist and composer who performs across all the major Indian Classical festivals in India, USA, CANADA and Europe.[9][10][11]
Panda is an Established Empaneled Artist of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), SPIC MACAY, Fellow of The Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India and an "A" grade artist of All India Radio.[12][13][14]