Avantika Sinha, a gifted semi-classical vocalist from Pune, captivates audiences with her rich, mesmerizing voice and deep emotional expression. Specializing in Thumri and Dadra, she has mastered the delicate artistry of the Purab-ang tradition, breathing life into every note with soul-stirring renditions.
Deeply rooted in the Benares tradition, Avantika’s performances evoke timeless grace, transporting listeners to an era of pure musical bliss. Her ability to blend technical precision with raw emotion makes her a standout artist in the semi-classical genre.
With an ever-growing presence, Avantika has enchanted audiences across Pune, Delhi, Patna, and beyond, and continues to gain recognition among connoisseurs and music lovers alike.
A talented artist with great potential, she received her initial training in Hindustani Classical vocal music in the Patiala gharana in Kolkata under the expert guidance of the late Smt. Aarti Bagchi ( disciple of Late Ustaad Munnawar Ali Khan sahib) at Pt. Jnan Prokash Ghosh s Academy of Music and Dance-Saurabh and completed her Sangeet Kriya Visharad.
Due to her passion for semi-classical music, she has thereafter evolved primarily into a thumri and dadra performerunder the tutelage of the eminent Dr. Sanjeev Shende ( senior disciple of Shobha Gurtu), who is a leading exponent of thumri-dadra rendition. She is also guided by well-known and highly accomplished classical vocalist Dr. Madhuri Joshi.
She has performed before select audiences in several cities including Kolkata, Pune, New Delhi, Mumbai, Patnaamong others , where her impressive stage presence, and expressive rendition of thumris, dadras, kajris, chaitis, horis of the Benares gharana have been greatly appreciated.
Some noteworthy performances have been….
Avantika is now based in Pune, and continues to pursue her music under the guidance of her gurus while performing on available platforms before a discerning audience.
