Dr. Mallika Banerjee Born in a Family Dedicated to Music Dr. Mallika

Dr. Mallika Banerjee

Born in a family dedicated to music Dr. Mallika Banerjee was initiated to Hindustani vocal Classical music at an early age by her mother Smt. Parul Banerjee, a well-known vocalist. Later she became personal disciple of Prof. Krishna Bisht, the eminent exponent of Delhi Gharana. Apart from Khayal she is equally adept in light classical forms which she has learnt under the guidance of her mother. Academically she is a Doctorate in Music from the University of Delhi. Her area of research was ancient world music systems.

She is a notable artiste in the field of Hindustani classical music and in recognition of her artistry she has been awarded by some very respected organizations – 1. Surmani - By Sur Singar Parishad, Mumbai 2. Nada Brahma Shiromani – By Lok kala Manch Delhi 3. Sangeet Bhushan – by Society for Action through Music 4. Gunijan Samman – By Swaranjali Delhi

Prior to IGNOU she has experience of working in All India Radio as Programme Executive for 20 years. Mallika is now working in IGNOU as one of the Faculty member in music.

She is an approved A Grade Classical Vocalist of AIR Delhi and an empanelled artiste of ICCR. Apart from of Classical and Light Classical music Mallika is also proficient in Bengali Ragpradhan and Nazrulgeeti.

List of Publications- Book – Music in Ancient Civilizations – ISBN – 978-81-8457-763-1

 Course Contents –

 Contributed a Unit in the course material for Post Graduate Programme in Gender Studies,(Constructing Gender through Arts and Media) on women and Indian Music through ages, with the topic “Construction of Tradition”(ISBN: 978-81-266-6329-9)

 Contributed units for the SLMs for programmes of Music run by NIOS.

 Had been in editorial team for print publication of Seminar proceedings on “Emerging Trends and New Practices in Teaching – learning Process of Performing and Visual Arts”.

 Papers –

 ‘Intrinsic Appeal of Bandishes of Delhi Gharana’, published in Sangeetika, ISSN: 2348-5892, 2017

 ‘Possibilities of teaching Music through E-Learning’ in the seminar proceeding of IGNOU.  ‘Music, Intuition and Science’ in the seminar proceeding entitled “Exploring the Science of Music” organized by Inter-University Centre for studying Science of Music, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala.

Articles-  Published an article in the ICCR Journal “Horizon” titled ‘Traditional Festivals of Music Across India’ in its 57th Vol, April 2010  Published an article in the ICCR Journal “Horizon” titled ‘Delhi Gharana’ in August 2012.

Published Albums  ‘Sur Sadhana’ published by Sarthak Music world, Delhi  An album Classical Music comprising of – Rag Bihag, Rag Kalawati, Thumri and Bhajan  “Hey Govinda Hey Gopal” Published by Bihaan Music, Kolkata

Few of her performances: -  NCPA Mumbai – 2017  National Programme of Music (Door Darshan) – September 2016  Chhandayan Delhi - 2015  Sumadhur Hamsadhwani Concert – Delhi, - 2015  Sankalp –Saptak Saptah, Ahmedabad - 2015  Subah Banaras concert, Assighaat, Banaras - 2015  Concert “Sur Darwaze Par” at NOIDA - 2014  Bhajan Sandhya, Sangeet Natak Akademi, Lucknow,  Ninad, Manav Sangrahalay, Bhopal  Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan  National Programme of Music in AIR & DD  Mahasarakham University, Thailand  Shri Manmohan Bhatt Smiriti Sangeet Samaroh, and Shruti Mandal in Jaipur,  Swami Haridas Sangeet Sammelan, Mumbai  National Centre for Performing Arts, Mumbai,  Harballabh Sangeet Mela, Jallandhar,  Sangeet Natak Academy, Delhi & Jodhpur  ITC Sangeet Sabha, Calcutta  Prachin Kalakendra, Chandigarh  Nada Vardhan Society, Kanpur  Haldiya Music Circle, Haldiya, West Bengal  Saptak, Ahmedabad  Sangeet Natak Academy, Delhi, On Centenary year celebration of Qazi Nazrul Islam  HCL concert in India Habitat Centre  IIC Delhi  Bhowanipore Music Society Kolkata  Sahitya Kala Parishad, Delhi  Bharat Bhawan, Bhopal