Folk songs that have been buried for years are now making a comeback just like old traditions, says renowned singer Malini Awasthi, who has worked for years on documenting and popularising the genre ...

Music aficionados call Malini Awasthi India’s folk queen. A ganda bandhan disciple of thumri maestro Girija Devi, Awasthi is a trained vocalist in Hindustani classical forms such as dadra ...

Beyond music, Awasthi has also worked to preserve Indian traditions through literature. Her latest book, Chandan Kiwad , was launched at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2025.

This rockstar wears ghagra-choli, nath and maang tika to set the stage on fire. Touted as the folk queen of India, Malini Awasthi closed the debut edition of the Jaigarh Heritage Festival with a bang.

India TV Samvaad: Malini Awasthi's captivating renditions weave a tapestry of traditions, bridging the gap between politics and art, making it a memorable moment at the event.

Folk singer Malini Awasthi and poet and writer Yatinder Mishra sat down for an enchanting conversation at a bookstore recently. Speaking about the significance of folk songs, Malini remarked ...

Veteran folk singer Malini Awasthi arrived in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, to take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam. She also praised the organisation of Maha Kumbh, highlighting the efforts of Prime ...

Renowned folk singer Malini Awasthi launched her first book 'Chandan Kiwad' at an event held at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow on Thursday. The event was graced by prominent ...

New Delhi, May 6 (PTI) Folk songs that have been buried for years are now making a comeback just like old traditions, says renowned singer Malini Awasthi, who has worked for years on documenting ...

New Delhi, Folk songs that have been buried for years are now making a comeback just like old traditions, says renowned singer Malini Awasthi, who has worked for years on documenting and ...

Malini Awasthi notes a revival of folk music. These songs are integral to Indian culture. She has worked to popularize folk music. Awasthi overcame vulgar songs to establish herself. She sings ...