Mitali Mukherjee
| Mitali Mukherjee | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Mukherjee and her husband (April 2012) | |
| Background information | |
| Native name | মিতালী মুখার্জী |
| Born | Mymensingh, Bangladesh |
| Genres | modern, classical, playback |
| Occupation(s) | singer |
| Instruments | vocal |
| Years active | 1978 - present |
Mitali Mukherjee is an Indian classical singer. She received the National Film Award of Bangladesh in 1982 for the song Ei Dunia Ekhon To Ar for the film Dui Poishar Alta.[1]
Early life and education
Mukherjee was born in Mymensingh to her parents Amulya Kumar Mukherjee and Kalyani Mukherjee.[2] Mukherjee began her formal training in classical music under Pt. Mithun Dey. She studied music at Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda.[1]
Career
Mukherjee's first album "Saahil" was released by HMV. She collaborated with lyricist Gulzar for her album "Chand Parosa Hai".[1] She has sung in several languages, including Punjabi, Gujarati and Tamil.[1]
Awards
Mukherjee was awarded "Gaan-e Gaan-e Gunijon Shongbordhona" by Citi Bank, N.A. on October 9, 2015.[3]
Personal life
Mukherjee is married to Ghazal singer Bhupinder Singh since 1983.[1] She lives in Mumbai.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Zahangir Alom (October 30, 2015). "Whenever I visit Bangladesh, I don't feel like leaving - Mitali Mukherjee". The Daily Star. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
- ↑ Syeda Shamin Mortada (April 24, 2009). "Out of sight at times, but never out of mind". The Daily Star. Retrieved Oct 29, 2015.
- ↑ Zahangir Alom (Oct 12, 2015). "Citi Bank honours Mitali Mukherjee". The Daily Star. Retrieved Oct 30, 2015.