Malini Awasthi

Indian Folk Singer

Indian Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India

Quick Info

ProfessionIndian Folk Singer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth11/02/1967
Age59 years
BirthplaceKannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Bio/Wiki

ProfessionIndian Folk Singer

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Post graduationHindustani classical music from Bhatkhande University, Lucknow
M.A.Modern History (Medieval and modern Indian architecture) from the University of Lucknow
Gold MedalsReceived gold medals in both master's degrees

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
HusbandAwanish Kumar Awasthi (retired IAS officer, former Principal Secretary to Government of Uttar Pradesh, currently advisor to Chief Minister of U.P.)
Parents
FatherPratham Nath Awasthi (Dr. P.N. Awasthi)
MotherNirmala Awasthi
Children
  • Adwitya
  • Ananya Awasthi
SiblingsElder brother and a sister

Career

Debut
Bhopuri FilmJai Ho Chhath Maiya from the film Bhole Shankar (2008)
Hindi FilmMann Ki Aasha from the film Bumm Bumm Bole (2010)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • 2016: Padma Shri
  • 2006: Yash Bharti by Uttar Pradesh Government
  • Nari Gaurav
  • Kalidas Samman

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. An Indian folk singer who specializes in Hindi and Awadhi languages.
2. Received the Yash Bharti award in 2006.
3. Honored with the Padma Shri award in 2016.
4. Started singing at a young age and learned from renowned teachers.
5. Performed at various festivals and international events.
6. Attained the status of a high-grade radio artist at a young age.
7. Has sung as a playback singer for Bollywood movies.
8. Active in environmental causes and received recognition for contributions.
9. Regularly performs live concerts nationally and internationally.
10. Was stopped from singing a song on Doordarshan in 2005 due to lyrical content.
11. Ganda bandh student of Padma Vibhushan Vidushi Girija Devi of Banaras Gharana.
12. Sings in dialects like Awadhi, Bundelkhandi, and Bhojpuri.
13. Served as brand ambassador for Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections and Lok Sabha 2019 elections.
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