A renowned classical singer Malini Awasthi gave a splendid performance before the Bhopalites on the occasion of Narmada Utsav. She performed at Narmada Hall here on Tuesday.
The classical music lovers were mesmerised with the tuneful presentation of Bhojpuri classical sangeet presented by Malini Awasthi. Notably, Malini is highly acclaimed for her gaayaki and her powerful performances. Singing the various forms of folk music from Benaras and Awadh like the Dadra, Sohar, Banna, Jhoola, Kajri, Holi, Chaiti, Vivaah, Dhobiya, Nirgun, are her forte. She has showcased these different forms of folk music in her own way.
Some of these forms, which are almost dying forms when sung on the stage, mesmerized the viewers and took the nation by a storm. A disciple of the Thumri proponent Padma Vibhushan Girija Devi, today Malini is one of the leading Thumri singers of the Benaras Gharana.
Malini is recognized for her distinctive style of singing which is a beautiful combination of soulful renditions of melodies together with her powerful performances. Equally accomplished in Ghazal and Sufi gaayki, Malini reminds you of the old world charm of the beautiful lucknow and the Ganga-Jamuni culture of Uttar Pradesh.
Malini began her series of performances with Thumri leaving the audience awestruck. Her next performance was followed with another Thumri, followed with Dadra. She also performed Bhojpuri folk songs that were much appreciated by the audience.
The audience listened to her melodious voice with rapt attention and enjoyed every bit of her performance.