DEVAKI PANDIT

Biography : Devaki Pandit is an Indian classical singer who was born in Maharashtra, India in 1965. She received her initial training in music from her mother, Smt. Usha Pandit, and later went on to study under renowned gurus such as Pt. Vasantrao Kulkarni, Padma Vibhushan Ganasaraswati Kishori Amonkar, and Padmashree Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki. Devaki Pandit's singing is influenced by the khayal and thumri styles of Indian classical music. She is known for her melodious voice and her ability to convey a wide range of emotions through her singing. She has performed extensively throughout India and abroad, and has collaborated with renowned artists such as Pt. Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Ustad Rais Khan, Gulzar, Vishal Bhardwaj, Naushad, Jaidev, Jatin-Lalit, and Ustad Zakir Hussain. In addition to her classical singing, Devaki Pandit has also sung in a variety of other genres, including bhajans, ghazals, and film songs. She has recorded several albums, and her music has been featured in films such as "Monsoon Wedding" and "Devdas". Devaki Pandit is a recipient of several awards, including the Padma Shri and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. She is a respected and accomplished singer who has made significant contributions to Indian classical music.