Runki Goswami
Runki Goswami | |
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| Born | 12 June 1978 (age 46) Asansol, West Bengal |
| Genres | Khayal, Folk, Bhajan's, Thumri's, Light |
| Occupation(s) | Corporate music director, singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocal and harmonium |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Website | Official website of Runki Goswami |
| Alma mater | ISB Hyderabad |
Runki Goswami is an Indian classical singer and composer[1] who sings in 17 different Indian languages,[2] also a Telugu music director.[3]
Early life and career
[edit]Runki Goswami was born in Asansol, West Bengal, on 12 June 1978. Her formal training started at the age of 3. She is trained in the Dilli and Chandigarh Gharana from Prayag Sangeet Samiti. She did her executive management from ISB Hyderabad and a Masters in Communication and Journalism.[4][1]
Runki Goswami started her professional music career with a private Bengali Devotional album – Debobeena. The lyrics were written by her father, Dr. Malay Kumar Laik which she composed, directed and sung. The album was released Pan India by Keerthana music. Following this, she was the music director for two Telugu films, writer, Thedavaste fighter and Trivikraman.[5]
She is also a pioneer and huge proponent of reviving Indian Ragas as an alternative therapy. She is currently working on projects with medical practitioners to create an awareness of Indian Raga therapy to help heal patients faster from chronic diseases like asthma, spine issues, stomach problems etc. Her articles on Raga Therapy have generated a lot of curiosity about this traditional Indian Raga therapy which was otherwise getting lost to other influences.[6][7]
In 2018, Runki performed at Indian High Commission in London and represents India. She had sung in 17 languages.[4][8]
Soundtracks
[edit]Non films
[edit]The following songs were sung by Runki Goswami.[9]
- Debobeena
- Manmarziyan
- Esho Devi
- Teen Maar Beatulakki
- Ni andelasandarilo
- Teen maar beatulakki
- kabhie ajnabi thi
- Ab naahi chanda
- Loomba Jhoomba
- Luk Chhip
- Kesariya Baalam
- Rangi Saari
- Saiya mile
- Bhedu Paako
- Morni
Films
[edit]- Thedavaste Fighter (Writer)
- Trivikraman
Cultural performances
[edit]National
[edit]- Ghazal Evening, Ode to Farida Khanum: Lamakaan – Hyderabad, 2016[10][11]
- Tribute to Geeta Dutt – India Habitat Centre, 2016[11]
- Tribute to Farida Khanum – Epicentre, Gurgaon, Haryana, 2016[4]
- Heirloom Collection of Indian Folk – India International Centre, 2017[12]
- Tribute to Salil Choudhary, India Habitat Centre, 2017[11][13]
- Tribute to O.P. Nayyar, India Habitat Centre, 2018
- Raga to depict moods and Seasons in Bollywood – India Habitat Centre, 2019[14]
International
[edit]- Folk Tour of India – Heirloom Collection of Indian Folk – Nehru Centre, London – 2018[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Ayushi Maehta (6 June 2017). "MS Runki Goswami". The New Hunt. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ HansRaj (3 June 2018). "17 भाषाओं में लोक गीत गाकर रुनकी ने जीता लंदन का दिल" [Runki won the heart of London by singing folk songs in 17 languages]. Jagrabn. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ TNN (15 January 2017). "New music director in Telugu cinema". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ a b c Abhimanyu Mathur (10 June 2018). "Gurgaon singer performs at Indian High Commission in London". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ Bhumika Popli (29 July 2017). "'My aim is to promote India's half-forgotten folk melodies'". Sunday Guardian Live. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ Kishori Sud (5 December 2019). "Get Rid Of Sickness Due To Pollution, With Raga Therapy Says Classical Singer, Composer Runki Goswami". Her Zindagi. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ Gayatri Rao (15 November 2017). "Raga Chayanat". LemonWire. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ Bhumika K (21 April 2018). "Folk tunes to the fore". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ a b "Glorious Indian Folk – Nehru Centre London". nehrucentre.org.uk.
- ^ Bansari Trivedi J (30 August 2018). "A powerhouse of talent". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ a b c Kota Soumya (29 August 2018). "Bengali singer Runki Goswami talks on folk music and perception in India". Telangana Today. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Runki Goswami's music heals". The New Indian Express. 30 August 2018. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Runki Goswami: Scaling Heights of Music". Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ MP, Team (27 December 2019). "Runki Goswami's tribute to music legends". millenniumpost.in.
- 21st-century Indian women classical singers
- Indian classical composers
- People from Asansol
- Living people
- 1978 births
- Bengali Hindus
- 21st-century Bengalis
- Indian women classical singers
- 21st-century Indian classical singers
- Musicians from West Bengal
- 20th-century Indian composers
- Indian women classical composers
- Ghazal singers
- Indian ghazal singers
- Bhajan singers
- Indian women folk singers
- Thumri
- Bengali musicians
- Bengali singers
- Bengali women artists
- 20th-century Indian women composers
- 21st-century Indian women composers
- 21st-century Indian composers