MOUMITA MITRA

Indian Classical and Semi-classical vocalist. Born in 1980, Moumita has learnt Music from
Lt.Pt.A.Kannan and his student Sri Anjan Majumdar. She possesses an outstanding voice and has a
distinguishing ‘gayaki’ of her own. She is a national scholarship holder in Khayal from The Dept. of
Culture of Indian Govt.. Winner of many prestigious competitions of Classical and semi-classical
vocal, Moumita has been performing in many prestigious concerts.
Some of her achievements are, winning the first position at well as the championship award for
Khayal and Thumri in The Doverlane Music Competition in the years 2002 and 2005 respectively.
She was given the honour to perform at the inauguration ceremony of Doverlane Music Conference
on its Golden Jubilee celebration in 2002. She has been conferred the title of “Adwitiya 2004” in
classical vocal, in the competition organized by Anandabazar Patrika and Shalimar. 2nd runners up in
the All India based khayal competition by Swar Vilas, Gujrat. Moumita is also a winner of “Gaan
Antaheen”, a music competition on Doordarshan Kolkata. She has 3 music albums to her credit, an
album from HMV titled “Ei Prothom” on Bengali Modern songs released in 2000, from Music 2000
titled “Journey of a musical soul” on khayal released in 2006, thumri-dadra, and from P&M Records
titled “Solely musical…a musical soul…” on thumri-dadra released in 2007.
Moumita has performed in the periodical programme organized by The Doverlane Music Conference
in the year 2002, Swar Vilas(Gujrat) in 2004 and 2005, The Youth Conference on Indian Classical
Music organized by Subhas Sanskriti Parishad, Kolkata in 2003, Aanandi’s Annual Classical Music
Conference in Kolkata in 2005 and 2006, Dhwani’s Annual Classical Music Conference at
Murshidabad in 2006, Chhondobani’s Annual Music Conference in Kolkata in 2007, Madhyami’s
Classical Music Conference in 2007, concert organized by P&M Records in 2007 on the occasion of
her CD release, Swar Ganga Music Festival, Thane in Nov.2007, Bhavan’s cultural Centre,
Mumbai and Dadar Matunga Cultural Centre, Mumbai in Jan. 2008. She has also performed as a
title music artist in ‘Dhondo’ (a Telefilm on Tara Music), background vocalist in ‘Porojibon’
(Telefilm on Tara Music) and ‘Shudhu Tomari Jonno’ (short telefilm on Etv Bangla). Presently
performing as a regular artist of Tara Music, she has also performed for various TV channels like Etv
Bangla, Zee Bangla, Tara Music, Doordarshan Kolkata.
Academically she is a first class graduate in Computer Science (hons.) from Calcutta University.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Email:moumitamitra@gmail.com, m_moumita@hotmail.com, moumita.mitra@yahoo.co.in

Website: www.moumitamitra.multiply.com ,
http://www.esnips.com/web/MoumitaMitrasMusic ,
http://www.chhondobani.net/moumita/moumita1 ,
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=moumita+mitra&search=Search

Postal Address Kolkata

 Press Reviews
“I will be surprised if this girl doesn’t make a name for herself in future.”……by Guruji, Lt. Pt. A.Kannan about his
disciple Moumita Mitra.

“The girl(Moumita Mitra) who sang on stage just now, if she gets the right opportunity, she will sing all over the
country sooner or later. She has a flawless voice.”……..quoted by Pt. Jasraj on stage at the inaugural ceremony of
50th year of Doverlane Music Conference. 22nd Jan., 2002.

“You have excellent taleem, and are obviously a very hard working young lady.You are a first rate
musician, who also uses her brains…..I have heard several Calcutta vocalists of your generation in the last
three years…….in my opinion, your foundation of Khayal is the strongest I have found so far.” ……..by
Mr. Deepak Raja, musicologist for the Ustad Enayet Khan Music Foundation, Secretary and Member of
The Music Forum, an organization devoted to preservation and promotion of cultural traditions and
senior Music Critic.

“The Golden Jubilee of Doverlane Music Conference initiated with Vande Mataram. A musical inauguration. A
memorable moment was gifted by an upcoming artist Moumita Mitra.”…………….Anandabazar Patrika, 16th Feb.,
2002.

“Doverlane Music Conference celebrated it’s Golden Jubilee with oft heard artists. Rather inaugural Vande
Mataram by Km.Moumita Mitra with a mellifluous voice, who also stood first in Khayal in this year’s Young
Musical Talent Search Contest organized by the organization, added to the prestige of the organization on its
Golden Jubilee. Doverlane audience probably hasn’t heard Vande Mataram of this height and richness before. ”…
……..Sambad Pratidin, 22nd
Feb., 2002.

“Moumita Mitra chose Ragesri. From the very beginning, the temperament and character of the raga became
prominent. Good control over “taankaari”. The Mand Thumri sang by her was also remarkable.” …. Review of
Youth Conference( by Subhas Sanskriti Parishad), Bartaman, 18th Oct., 2003.

“……..while pocket sized Moumita Mitra took away the top honours in the Indian Classical vocals section with her
powerful voice.”……..review of “Adwitiya” Award. The Telegraph, 9th Aug., 2004.

“ ……. Moumita Mitra’s Khayal and Thumri presentations reflected her deep devotion and command in Music.”…
….review of Aanandi’s programme. Aajkal, 9th Sept., 2006.

“As a young upcoming artist Moumita Mitra presented the songs with command and vivacity. With her trained
voice, she has expressed the lyrical emotions with enchanting beauty and grace.”…….review of HMV music
album. Ganasakti, 19th Oct., 1999.

“At last, some genuine melody, thanks to the courageous effort in today’s “Bengali modern songs” market by
Subrata Bhattacharya. The artist who carries his melodies on her young shoulders is Moumita Mitra blessed with a
good timbre.”…….review of HMV music album. The Telegraph, 10th Dec., 1999.

“……Moumita Mitra’s presention of Khayal and Thumri was perfect with her excellent tonal quality…..” ….
Review of Aanandi’s programme, Bartaman, 15th Dec. 2006.

“….next programme of the evening was of an upcoming artist Moumita Mitra. Her confident yet melodious voice
was a pleasant surprise. Her thoughtful, intelligent and mature approach in demonstration moved the audience.
Being accompanied by Pritam Polley on the tabla and Pradip Palit on the harmonium, Moumita presented khayal in
raag Puriya Dhyanashree followed by thumri in raag Sohini. Expectations will be high in future from Moumita….”
…. Review of Madhyami’s programme, Jansatta, 23rd Aug., 2007.