Kaushiki Desikan Chakraborty Biography

INFORMATION

Artist Birtday : 24/10/1980 (Age 44)
Born In : Kolkata
Occupation(s) : Classic Vocalist

Kaushiki Desikan Chakraborty is a well-known Vocalist in Classical India. Her collection includes Khayal and Thumri (semi-classical). She was having interested in music since her childhood. At the age of 7, She sings first time on at stage Calcutta Rowing Club. She also hosts talk shows weekly along with singers on the entertainment channel. Kaushiki Desikan talk show name is Gaan-Golpo ar Gaan.She has also formed a music group and the name of the music group is Sakhi.

 

Full Name Kaushiki Chakraborty
Occupation Classic Vocalist
Date of Birth 24 October 1980
Birth Place Kolkata
Debut Album A Journey Begins

Early Life

Kaushiki Desikan belongs to the brahmin Bengali family. Kaushiki’s father’s name is Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty.  Ajoy Chakraborty is also an Indian classical vocalist. She did her schooling at Patha Bhavan School in Kolkata. She completes her graduation in  Philosophy from Jogamaya Devi College in Kolkata. After her graduation, she did a post-graduation in Philosophy from Jadavpur University in Kolkata.

Personal Life

In 2004, Kaushiki got married with  Parthasarathi Desikan. Parthasarathi is a singer in Indian Music. Kaushiki Desikan and Parthasarathi bless with a child and they named him Rishith.

Albums

  1.  2002 A Journey Begins
  2. 2005Hamaaro Pranaam
  3. 2005 Water
  4. 2007Rageshri
  5. 2007Pure
  6. 2008 Jhanak
  7. 2010Jag Do Din Ka Mela
  8. 2011Manomay
  9. 2011 – Kaushiki
  10. 2011Jaani Dyakha Hawbe
  11.  2012Paanch Adhyay 
  12. 2013Boon
  13. 2013Hanuman.com
  14. 2013 – Shunyo Awnko
  15. 2013 Thirumanam Enum Nikkah
  16. 2014Parapaar 
  17. 2014Gulaab Gang
  18. 2014 – Ramanujan
  19. 2014Sondhey Naamar Aagey 
  20. 2014Hrid Majharey 
  21. 2015Karvaan
  22. 2015 Kadambari 
  23. 2015 – Family Album 
  24. 2016Mirzya
  25. 2017Kaushikis Sakhi
  26. 2017Arani Takhon 
  27. 2017Gaayeja

Songs

  1. 2020Teri Arzoo Mein
  2. 2018Naanaagiya Nadhimoolamae
  3. 2016 Kaaga
  4. 2015Kichu Kichu Kotha
  5. 2014Thuli Thuliyay and Jaa Urey
  6. 2013Basonar Gaan, Chillenra Chillenra, Hridoy Aamar Nache Re, Aloy Alokmoy Kore, Emoni Barasha Chhilo Sedin and Rabso Neha Laage
  7. 2012Bhalobashi and Rahoon Tere Peechhe Peechhe
  8. 2011Paata Jhora Brishti and Phire Ja Re Mon Ja
  9. 2005Vaishnava Jana To

 Recordings

    1.  The Best of Kaushiki Chakraborty
    2. Dhrupad Alap ( Purvi raga)
    • Varṇam (Swarashtram raga)

 Awards

Kaushiki Desikan Chakraborty receives many awards for her work in singing. 

  1. 1995Jadu Bhatta award
  2. 2000 –  Outstanding Young Person
  3. 2005 –  BBC Award
  4. 2010 – Ustad Bismillah Khan Puraskar of Sangeet Natak Academy
  5. 2013 – Aditya Birla Kalakiran Puraskar
  6. 2017 – Shera Bangali Samman   
  7. 2020 Nari Shakti Puraskar  

Social media

  1. Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kaushiki_sings/?hl=en
  2. Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/kaushiki.music
  3. Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Singer_kaushiki?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

   

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Kaushiki Desikan Chakraborty

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