Malini Awasthi is an Indian folk singer. She sings in Bhojpuri, Awadhi and Hindi, She also presents Thumri and Kajri. The Government of India awarded her the civilian honour of the Padma Shri in 2016, Yash Bharti award, UP Government 2006,Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Academy Fellowship and many more
She is known for her contribution in Bhojpuri music.
Malini Awasthi was born in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh. She is a post graduate as well as gold medalist in Hindustani classical music from Bhatkhande University, Lucknow. Also, she achieved a gold medal in M.A. Modern History with specialization in Medieval and modern Indian architecture, University of Lucknow.
She has a high pitch voice and is popular for rendition of Thumari, Thaare Raho Baanke Shyam.
She judged the Bhojpuri – Musical Reality Show “Sur Sangram” . She was appointed as the brand ambassador by Election Commission for UP Elections 2012 and 2014.
She sang the song “Sunder Susheel” in the 2015 film Dum Laga Ke Haisha which had music by Anu Malik.
The Gandhi Centre, Embassy of India is commemorating the Coronation Day celebrations of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on Tuesday, June 6th at 6.30 PM. As part of this event,we have organized an enchanting evening of musical performance featuring Ms.Malini Awasthi, the renowned queen of Indian folk music.
