INFORMATION
| Artist Birtday : | 24/10/1980 (Age 46) |
| 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
- 2002 – A Journey Begins
- 2005 – Hamaaro Pranaam
- 2005 – Water
- 2007 – Rageshri
- 2007 – Pure
- 2008 – Jhanak
- 2010 – Jag Do Din Ka Mela
- 2011 – Manomay
- 2011 – Kaushiki
- 2011 – Jaani Dyakha Hawbe
- 2012 – Paanch Adhyay
- 2013 – Boon
- 2013 – Hanuman.com
- 2013 – Shunyo Awnko
- 2013 – Thirumanam Enum Nikkah
- 2014 – Parapaar
- 2014 – Gulaab Gang
- 2014 – Ramanujan
- 2014 – Sondhey Naamar Aagey
- 2014 – Hrid Majharey
- 2015 – Karvaan
- 2015 – Kadambari
- 2015 – Family Album
- 2016 – Mirzya
- 2017 – Kaushikis Sakhi
- 2017 – Arani Takhon
- 2017 – Gaayeja
Songs
- 2020 – Teri Arzoo Mein
- 2018 – Naanaagiya Nadhimoolamae
- 2016 – Kaaga
- 2015 – Kichu Kichu Kotha
- 2014 – Thuli Thuliyay and Jaa Urey
- 2013 – Basonar Gaan, Chillenra Chillenra, Hridoy Aamar Nache Re, Aloy Alokmoy Kore, Emoni Barasha Chhilo Sedin and Rabso Neha Laage
- 2012 – Bhalobashi and Rahoon Tere Peechhe Peechhe
- 2011 – Paata Jhora Brishti and Phire Ja Re Mon Ja
- 2005 – Vaishnava Jana To
Recordings
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- The Best of Kaushiki Chakraborty
- Dhrupad Alap ( Purvi raga)
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- Dhrupad ( Purvi raga)
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- Khayal (Bageshree raga)
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- Khayal (Bageshree raga)
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- Varṇam (Swarashtram raga)
Awards
Kaushiki Desikan Chakraborty receives many awards for her work in singing.
- 1995 – Jadu Bhatta award
- 2000 – Outstanding Young Person
- 2005 – BBC Award
- 2010 – Ustad Bismillah Khan Puraskar of Sangeet Natak Academy
- 2013 – Aditya Birla Kalakiran Puraskar
- 2017 – Shera Bangali Samman
- 2020 – Nari Shakti Puraskar
Social media
- Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/kaushiki_sings/?hl=en
- Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/kaushiki.music
- Twitter – https://twitter.com/Singer_kaushiki?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
