Antara Nandy

Antara Nandy is a prominent Indian playback singer and musician who first rose to national prominence as a top finalist on the musical reality show 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs' in 2009. Formally trained in Hindustani classical music at the Bhatkhande Music Institute and later at A.R. Rahman's KM Music Conservatory, she captured widespread digital attention alongside her sister Ankita through their viral 'Nandy Sisters' jam sessions, showcasing rich harmonies, body percussion, and multi-genre versatility. Her major mainstream breakthrough arrived when legendary composer A.R. Rahman selected her to render the poignant track 'Alaikadal' (and its multi-language versions including 'Sol' and 'Megha Re') for Mani Ratnam's cinematic epic 'Ponniyin Selvan: I' (2022). Her evocative vocal delivery on the track earned her critical acclaim and established her as a major contemporary playback talent in South Indian and Hindi film music. Known for her distinct vocal texture, dynamic range, and exceptional linguistic flexibility across Assamese, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi, Antara regularly performs at global venues while releasing independent folk-fusion singles. Her contributions to contemporary and playback music have earned her several nominations and awards, highlighting her status as one of India's most versatile young vocalists.