Srabani Sen

Srabani Sen, born on 31 July 1974 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, hails from a distinguished musical lineage; she is the daughter of the legendary Rabindra Sangeet exponent Sumitra Sen and the granddaughter of the eminent vocalist and composer Hemanta Mukherjee. Trained in classical music from a young age, she honed her craft under the guidance of maestros such as Pandit Arun Bhaduri and later pursued formal studies at Rabindra Bharati University, where she earned a degree in music. Her early career was marked by performances on All India Radio and Doordarshan, quickly establishing her as a versatile vocalist capable of navigating the nuanced realms of Rabindra Sangeet, Nazrul Geeti, and Bengali folk traditions. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Srabani expanded her repertoire into playback singing for Bengali cinema, delivering memorable renditions in films like "Bariwali" and "Chokher Bali." Her signature hits include the soulful "Amar Shonar Bangla" (a contemporary rendition of the national anthem), "Mone Pore Ki" and the devotional classic "Bharati Bhakti Geet." Recognized for her warm, lyrical soprano that blends classical rigor with emotive expression, she has received numerous accolades, notably the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2015) and the Bengal Film Journalists' Association Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2002). Srabani continues to captivate audiences worldwide through concerts, collaborative projects, and her ongoing efforts to preserve and popularize Bengal’s rich musical heritage.