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{{Short description|Indian performer (born 1962)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2022}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Soma Ghosh
| image = The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Padma Shri Award to Dr. Soma Ghosh, at a Civil Investiture Ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 12, 2016.jpg
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1962|04|20}}
| caption = Ghosh receiving her award in 2016
| birth_place = [[Varanasi]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India
| death_date =
| death_place =
| death_cause =
| education =
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|performer}}
| employer =
| awards = [[Padma Shri]] (2016)
}}
'''Dr Soma Ghosh''' ({{IPA|bn|ʃoma ɡʱoʃ}}; born 20 April 1962) is an Indian singer of [[Hindustani classical music]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Murthy |first=Neeraja |date=2017-01-06 |title=Soma Ghosh's tryst with classical music |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/%E2%80%98No-short-cuts-in-music%E2%80%99/article16997858.ece |access-date=2024-07-03 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> In 2016, she was awarded [[Padma Shri]] by the [[Government of India|Indian Government]] for her contribution in arts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Tribune News |title=An evening dedicated to Benaras |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/an-evening-dedicated-to-benaras-315895 |access-date=2022-07-10 |website=Tribuneindia News Service |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0" />

== Early life and education ==
Ghosh was born and brought up in [[Benaras]]. Her parents are Archana Chakravarty and Shri Manmohan Chakravarty. She did her graduation in literature from [[Benaras Hindu University]]. She did her higher education in music with a master's degree and [[PhD]] in Hindustani Classical Music.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2016-04-14 |title='Award is nothing but guru's blessing': Soma Ghosh |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/award-is-nothing-but-gurus-blessing-soma-ghosh/article8476345.ece |access-date=2022-07-10 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> She is a prominent exponent of the [[Banaras Gharana]] of Hindustani Classical music, received learnings from her 'Guruma' (teacher) Smt. Bageshwari Devi, in her early life.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-04-22 |title='Bageshwari Devi added glory to Banaras gharana' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/bageshwari-devi-added-glory-to-banaras-gharana/articleshow/99683868.cms |access-date=2024-07-03 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-10-01 |title=In the company of legends |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/in-the-company-of-legends/article7711818.ece |access-date=2024-07-03 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Career ==
Soma Ghosh is specialised in Benaras singing like [[Thumri]], [[Tappa]], [[Hori (music)|Hori]], [[Chaiti]], [[Kajari]], [[Dadra]] and [[Ghazal]]. She is the [[brand ambassador]] of [[Beti Bachao Beti Padhao]] Initiative. She is also a founder of the NGO called Madhu Murchhana.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Naidu |first=Sitara Suresh |date=2019-07-16 |title=Lofty khayal |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/music/160719/lofty-khayal.html |access-date=2022-07-10 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Indian Oil felicitates Soma Ghosh on Women's Day |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/indian-oil-felicitates-soma-ghosh-on-womens-day |access-date=2022-07-10 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref> Dr. Soma Ghosh, widely recognized for her connection with [[Ustad Bismillah Khan]], was [[adopted]] by the [[maestro]] after recognizing her musical talent.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-08-21 |title=A digital music concert on the death anniversary of Ustad Bismillah Khan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-events/a-digital-music-concert-on-the-death-anniversary-of-ustad-bismillah-khan/articleshow/77660049.cms |access-date=2024-07-03 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> They performed together in various [[concert]]s, including at the [[Parliament of India]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2003-07-23 |title=Ustad Bismillah Khan to perform in Parliament |url=https://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/ustad-bismillah-khan-to-perform-in-parliament_112590.html |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=Zee News |language=en}}</ref> Their `[[jugalbandi]]' titled `Ras Barse', was attended by the then [[President of India]] [[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam|Dr A. P. J Abdul Kalam sahab]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Power vacuum for Bismillah |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/power-vacuum-for-bismillah/cid/805506}}</ref>

== Albums ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Albums
!Song
!Singer
!Composer
!Lyricist
!Year of Release
!Released By
|-
|Bhagwan Mere Bhagwan
|[https://open.spotify.com/track/0VMN02F8BaWmZRP2EaAC1X?si=a6390b9a6e5541fb Bhagwan Mere Bhagwan]
|Soma Ghosh, [[Madhushree]], [[Anup Jalota]], [[Sudesh Bhosale]] & [[Satyam Anandjee]]
|[[Satyam Anandjee]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Satyam Anandjee on Apple Music |url=https://music.apple.com/in/artist/satyam-anandjee/1260933887 |access-date=2022-07-14 |website=Apple Music |language=en-GB}}</ref>
|Sukhnidhan Mishra
|2021
|
|-
|Krishna Bhajan
|
# Bata De More Shyam
|Soma Ghosh
|
|
|2022
|Sanskar TV Music
|-
|Mohabbat Hai Toh Hai
|5 ghazals
|Soma Ghosh
|
|Shayara Dipti Mishra
|2019
|
|-
|Adi Shankaracharya
|5 stotras
|Soma Ghosh
|
|
|2018
|Sanskar Music
|-
|Shiva Rocks
|Shiv Stotras and Stutis
|Soma Ghosh
|
|
|2014
|Sanskar TV Music
|-
|Intezaar
|Thumri, Dadra & Tappa
|Soma Ghosh
|
|
|2013
|Saregama
|-
|Ganapati Ashta Vinayak Vandana
|Shree Ganesh Stuti
|Soma Ghosh
|
|
|2012
|Sanskar TV Music
|-
|Reflections of Raga
|Chhota Khayal
|Soma Ghosh
|
|
|2011
|Saregama
|-
|He’ Shiva
|Shiva Stotra & Stutis
|Soma Ghosh
|
|
|2011
|Sanskar TV Music
|-
|Devi
|Devi Stotras
|Soma Ghosh
|
|
|2010
|Saregama
|-
|Ras Barse again
|Jugalbandi Concert with Ustad Bismallah Khan
|Soma Ghosh
|
|
|2010
|Times Music
|-
|Uski dulhan sajaungi
|Ghazals of legendary shayara Parveen Shakir
|Soma Ghosh
|
|
|2009
|Murchhana Audio & World Wide Records
|-
|Ishq
|Ghazals of legendary shayara Parveen Shakir
|Soma Ghosh
|
|
|2009
|Murchhana Audio & World Wide Records
|-
|Holi Ke Rang
|Rang Darungi
|Soma Ghosh
|
|
|2007
|Times Music
|-
|Hori
|Traditional ‘Hori’ songs
|Soma Ghosh
|
|
|2007
|Times Music
|-
|Kajari
|Bheegi Jaoon Main
|Soma Ghosh
|
|
|2007
|Times Music
|-
|Whispers of Jasmine
|Recital of poems
|Soma Ghosh
|
|Dr A P J Abdul Kalam
|2006
|N.A.Classical
|-
|Aradhana
|Rendition of bhajans
|Soma Ghosh
|
|Ustad Bismillah Khan Sahab
|2003
|Times Music
|-
|Ras Barse
|Jugalbandi Concert with Ustad Bismallah Khan
|Soma Ghosh
|
|
|2001
|Times Music
|-
|Hori
|Recital of poems
|Soma Ghosh
|
|Kaviyatri Maya Govind
|1999
|Sagarika
|-
|Khayal
|Ragas Lalit and Kalawati
|Soma Ghosh
|
|
|1997
|Sagarika
|-
|Kal Ke Kalakar Series
|Chhota Khayal
|Soma Ghosh
|
|
|1993
|[[Saregama|His Master's Voice]]
|-
!Singles
!Song
!Singer
!Composer
!Lyricist
!Year of Release
!Released By
|-
|1.
|Tan Dhoya Kyun Mann Nahi Dhoya re
|Soma Ghosh
|
|
|2022
|Sanskar TV Music
|-
|2.
|Manjhi Song
|Soma Ghosh
|Rajeev Mahavir
|Smt. Ankita Khatri
|2019
|T-Series
|-
|3.
|Chaand Tanha
|Soma Ghosh
|
|
|2015
|World Wide Records
|-
|4.
|Shree Ganesh Stotra
|Soma Ghosh
|
|
|2012
|World Wide Records
|}

== Awards ==
*[[Padma Shri]] in 2016<ref name=":1" />
* Big Star IMA Award for best [[Ghazal]] track of the year 2010-11 for "Faasle Aise Bhi Honge".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-04-15 |title=Dr. Soma Ghosh presents ghazal show |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/web/dr-soma-ghosh-presents-ghazal-show/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Books ==
Dr. Soma Ghosh, a [[protégé]] of [[Bharat Ratna]] [[Bismillah Khan|Ustad Bismillah Khan]], launched her book "Baba & Me," providing insights into the life of the legendary [[shehnai]] maestro.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-11-17 |title=Singer Dr. Soma Ghosh, protege of late Ustad Bismillah Khan, launches her book 'Baba & Me', sharing insights into the life of the legendary musician |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/singer-dr-soma-ghosh-protege-of-late-ustad-bismillah-khan-launches-her-book-baba-me-sharing-insights-into-the-life-of-the-legendary-musician/articleshow/105290633.cms |access-date=2024-07-03 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ghosh, Soma}}
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Recipients of the Padma Shri in arts]]
[[Category:Musicians from Varanasi]]
[[Category:1962 births]]
[[Category:21st-century Bengali people]]

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