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SohiniDey

Singer·Performer·Vocal Coach

Nāda Brahma: the world is sound.

2025Gold Trophy, WAVES Awards WinnerSaReGaMa Battle of Bands Season-1 FinalistMTV Colors of Youth Season-7 ScholarCCRT National Scholarship Graded ArtistAll India Radio 2025Gold Trophy, WAVES Awards WinnerSaReGaMa Battle of Bands Season-1 FinalistMTV Colors of Youth Season-7 ScholarCCRT National Scholarship Graded ArtistAll India Radio
Sohini Dey singing into a studio microphone in warm light
Artistic Essence

Gentle grace, profound musicality

Sohini Dey weaves together over two decades of stage experience and classical training in her performances.

Recognised as an All India Radio Graded Artist and a CCRT National Scholarship recipient, she moves between Hindustani classical, Bollywood, Thumri, Dadra, Bhajan, Ghazal, semi-classical, Sufi, folk and contemporary music with remarkable authenticity.

She won SaReGaMa Battle of Bands Season-1, hosted by Doordarshan, was a finalist on MTV’s Colors of Youth Season-7, and received the Gold Trophy at WAVES Awards 2025. Her artistry is further shaped by an ongoing collaboration with Padmashree Hariharan, and her repertoire is enriched by numerous professional studio recordings across India.

22+Years on stage
5+Years teaching
2025WAVES Gold Trophy
Sonic Versatility

One voice, many traditions

Command across India’s vocal traditions, with an understanding of each genre’s aesthetics and cultural roots, never just technique.

01

Hindustani Classical

Raag Pradhaan

02

Bollywood

Classic and contemporary

03

Light & Semi-Classical

Thumri, Dadra, Ghazal, Bhajan

04

Sufi & Devotional

Music of the spirit

05

Folk

Rooted in the people’s songs

06

Rabindra Sangeet & Nazrul Geeti

Diploma with Distinction

07

Hindi & Bengali Songs

Popular old classic and modern

08

Contemporary

Tradition, kept relevant

Notable Works

Listen & watch

Mismatched Season-2 · Ghazal Version

Keno? (Bengali version of “Aise Kyun”)

Watch on YouTube
Original Ghazal · SUR Music Label

Mohabbat Teri

A duet with Padmashree Hariharan.

Watch on YouTube
Performance Portfolio

On stage with Padmashree Hariharan

Following their standout duet, Sohini tours nationally and internationally alongside the legendary maestro, sharing the stage as his co-singer in live concerts.

  • Collaborative recording with Padmashree Hariharan, a ghazal project
  • Featured guest artist on a Singapore radio channel
  • Television appearances on a national channel
  • Headliner at Rotaract and Rotary festivals, national and international
  • Extensive studio recording experience across India
  • Performed for the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi
Sohini Dey performing on a lit stage with musicians
Sohini Dey singing on stage under purple lights beside a male vocalist
Cover artwork for the ghazal Mohabbat Teri, showing Sohini Dey with two male singers
Mohabbat Teri
Accolades & Recognition

Honours & awards

2025

Gold Trophy, WAVES Awards 2025

A mission and dream of the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, aligned with his vision of India as a global creative industries hub.

I

Winner, SaReGaMa Battle of Bands Season-1

An Indian government reality show by Doordarshan and Prasar Bharati.

II

Finalist, Colors of Youth Season-7

MTV, presented by Maruti Suzuki.

III

CCRT National Scholarship, Hindustani Classical (Vocals)

Awarded by the Ministry of Culture to exceptional artists showing outstanding promise.

IV

All India Radio (Akashvani) Graded Artist

By Prasar Bharati, following a rigorous audition process.

V

Regional and national competitions

Multiple award winner, and a recognised performer at prestigious Rotaract and Rotary Club events.

Musical Foundations

A lineage of learning

Academic credentials

  • Visharad, First Class Distinction, Hindustani Classical (Vocals)
  • Diploma with Distinction, Rabindra Sangeet
  • Diploma with Distinction, Nazrul Geeti

Institutional training

  • Allahabad Prayag Sangeet Samiti
  • Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya
  • Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal

Mentorship lineage

  • Susanta Chowdhury
  • Jayanta Sarkar
  • Pt. Ajoy Chakraborty
  • Vasundhara Vidalur

An education that holds tradition and innovation together, carrying India’s musical heritage into contemporary settings.

Sohini Dey singing in a recording studio wearing headphones
Vocal Mentorship

Learn with Sohini

For over five years Sohini has guided Indian and international students, joining rigorous technical training with personalised artistic development. Her teaching honours traditional approaches while using contemporary insight, shaping complete artists, not only technical vocalists.

Voice & foundation

  • Voice modulation techniques
  • Comprehensive vocal exercises
  • Voice warming and muscle relaxation
  • Note visualisation and recognition
  • Brain exercises for musical development

Classical craft

  • Alankaars on different taals
  • Training in various Indian taals
  • Singing on tabla, in different taals
  • Hindustani classical raagas with notation
  • Harmonium for self-accompaniment
  • Manual tanpura playing

Repertoire & creation

  • Hindi and Bengali songs with notation
  • Independent song learning and notation
  • Self-composition techniques

Performance & progress

  • Performance preparation for events
  • Social media promotion guidance
  • Personalised practice regimens
  • Progress monitoring via voice notes
  • Regular revision tests
  • Exam preparation for music diplomas
  • Mixed approach vocal training

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Bookings & Lessons

Let’s sing together

For concerts, collaborations, recordings and vocal lessons, get in touch.

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