Runki Goswami Explained

Runki Goswami
Birth Place:Asansol, West Bengal
Instrument:Vocal and harmonium
Genre:Khayal, Folk, Bhajan's, Thumri's, Light
Occupation:Corporate music director, singer
Years Active:2011–present
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Child:yes
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

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.[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.[4]

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.[5] [6]

In 2018, Runki performed at Indian High Commission in London and represents India. She had sung in 17 languages.[7] [8]

Soundtracks

Non films

The following songs were sung by Runki Goswami.[9]

Films

Cultural performances

National

International

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MS Runki Goswami. The New Hunt. Ayushi Maehta. 6 June 2017. 16 January 2020.
  2. Web site: 17 भाषाओं में लोक गीत गाकर रुनकी ने जीता लंदन का दिल. Jagrabn. HansRaj. 3 June 2018. 16 January 2020. Runki won the heart of London by singing folk songs in 17 languages.
  3. Web site: New music director in Telugu cinema . The Times of India. TNN. 15 January 2017. 16 January 2020.
  4. Web site: ‘My aim is to promote India's half-forgotten folk melodies’. Sunday Guardian Live. Bhumika Popli. 29 July 2017. 16 January 2020.
  5. Web site: Get Rid Of Sickness Due To Pollution, With Raga Therapy Says Classical Singer, Composer Runki Goswami. Her Zindagi. Kishori Sud. 5 December 2019. 16 January 2020.
  6. Web site: Raga Chayanat. LemonWire. Gayatri Rao. 15 November 2017. 16 January 2020.
  7. Web site: Gurgaon singer performs at Indian High Commission in London. The Times of India. Abhimanyu Mathur. 10 June 2018. 16 January 2020.
  8. Web site: Folk tunes to the fore. Deccan Herald. Bhumika K. 21 April 2018. 16 January 2020.
  9. Web site: Glorious Indian Folk – Nehru Centre London . nehrucentre.org.uk.
  10. Web site: A powerhouse of talent. Deccan Chronicle. Bansari Trivedi J. 30 August 2018. 16 January 2020.
  11. Web site: Bengali singer Runki Goswami talks on folk music and perception in India. Telangana Today. Kota Soumya. 29 August 2018. 16 January 2020.
  12. Web site: Runki Goswami's music heals. The New Indian Express. 30 August 2018. 16 January 2020.
  13. Web site: Runki Goswami: Scaling Heights of Music . 21 April 2023.
  14. Web site: MP . Team . Runki Goswami's tribute to music legends . millenniumpost.in . 27 December 2019.

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