Akanksha Grover
Akanksha Grover | |
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Akanksha Grover at Sahitya Aaj Tak 2022. | |
| Born | Faridabad, India |
| Alma mater | University of Delhi |
| Occupations | Singer; music educator; performer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Website | www |
Akanksha Grover is an Indian singer and performer known for her work in Hindustani classical music and for organising and performing in intimate baithak (sit-down musical gathering) concerts.[1][2][3][4][5] She has performed at literary and music festivals in India and internationally and has released several singles and live recordings.[6][7][8][9]
Early life and education
Akanksha Grover was born in Faridabad, India.[10] According to published interviews, she grew up in a musical household and later pursued formal training in Hindustani classical vocal music, including a degree from the University of Delhi. [11][12]
Career
Grover performs a repertoire that spans Hindustani classical pieces, ghazals and light-classical/film melodies rendered in a classical idiom.[13][14][15] She is particularly noted for reviving and popularising the baithak format informal, conversational musical gatherings intended to recreate the intimate atmosphere of old-school classical mehfils.[16][17][18][13][19][20]
Notable performances
- Performed at Sahitya (Sahitya Aaj Tak literature festival) in New Delhi (2022), where she sang classic film songs and ghazals.[21]
- Regular Baithak live sessions and concerts, including ticketed performances listed for international venues (event listing in Dubai).[22]
See also
References
- ^ "For Hindustani classical vocalist Akanksha Grover, music is a global language". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "Meet Akanksha Grover, The Independent Artist Making Waves In The Indian Music Scene". Loudest. 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "Mumbai: From a village courtyard to a modern day studio, independent musician Akanksha Grover's 'Baithak' is set to revive the traditional art of musical exchange". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "'Baithak': A soulful evening of Sufi music, poetry, and connection returns to Dubai". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ Das, Alisha (2023-07-04). "Akanksha Grover: A Rare Musical Gem in Today's Hustle Bustle". The Talented Indian. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 20 July 2025". Hindustan Times. 2025-07-20. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "सिंगर आकांक्षा ग्रोवर ने साहित्य आजतक के मंच पर सजाई सुरों की महफिल, लता मंगेशकर को किया याद". AajTak (in Hindi). 2022-11-19. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ Das, Alisha (2023-07-04). "Akanksha Grover: A Rare Musical Gem in Today's Hustle Bustle". The Talented Indian. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "Meet Akanksha Grover Whos Spearheading A Movement To Preserve The Tradition Of Baithaks In Hindustani Music". india.com. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ Sarkar, Vaaswat (2023-03-29). "A Homegrown Artist Reviving The Baithak Tradition Of Hindustani Music". Homegrown. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "For Hindustani classical vocalist Akanksha Grover, music is a global language". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "Meet Akanksha Grover Whos Spearheading A Movement To Preserve The Tradition Of Baithaks In Hindustani Music". india.com. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ a b Sarkar, Vaaswat (2023-03-29). "A Homegrown Artist Reviving The Baithak Tradition Of Hindustani Music". Homegrown. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "Baithak By Akanksha Grover". Explocity Bangalore. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "Meet Akanksha Grover, The Independent Artist Making Waves In The Indian Music Scene". Loudest. 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "जब स्टेज पर गाती है आकांक्षा, तो पूरा माहौल हो जाता है जादुई!". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). Archived from the original on 2025-06-06. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "'Baithak': A soulful evening of Sufi music, poetry, and connection returns to Dubai". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "Meet Akanksha Grover Whos Spearheading A Movement To Preserve The Tradition Of Baithaks In Hindustani Music". india.com. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ Molshree. "The Journey of Akanksha Grover bringing the 'Baithaks' back to revive the Hindustani music culture". localsamosa.com. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "Viral Video: 'ಸೆರಗನ್ನು ಮೇಲೇರಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಿ!' ನೈತಿಕ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರಿಗೆ ಗಾಯಕಿಯ ಮಾತಿನಚಾಟಿ, ನೋಡಿ ವಿಡಿಯೋ". TV9 Kannada (in Kannada). 2023-05-26. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "सिंगर आकांक्षा ग्रोवर ने साहित्य आजतक के मंच पर सजाई सुरों की महफिल, लता मंगेशकर को किया याद". AajTak (in Hindi). 2022-11-19. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ "'Baithak': A soulful evening of Sufi music, poetry, and connection returns to Dubai". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2025-12-12.