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{{Short description|Indian singer and politician}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Aditi Munshi
| image = Aditi Munshi - Kolkata 2023-12-05 8508.jpg
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|08|26|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Baguihati]], [[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]], India
| office = [[West Bengal Legislative Assembly|Member of West Bengal Legislative Assembly]]
| term_start = 2 May 2021
| predecessor = [[Purnendu Basu]]
| constituency = [[Rajarhat Gopalpur (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Rajarhat Gopalpur]]
| party = [[Trinamool Congress]] (2021–present)<ref>{{cite web | last=Television | first=India Today | title=Bengali singer Aditi Munshi joins Trinamool Congress | website=India Today | date=March 4, 2021 | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/west-bengal-assembly-polls-2021/video/bengali-singer-aditi-munshi-joins-trinamool-congress-1775598-2021-03-04 | access-date=October 10, 2025}}</ref>
| spouse = Debraj Chakraborty {{marriage| |2018|}}
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
| embed = yes
| occupation = Singer, Songwriter, Vocal Artist, Actress, Politician
| discography = Shri Krishno Kirton (2020) Bhorer Shishir (2021) Laxmi Panchali (2022) Natobor Ke Go (2023) Boni Abhishare (2023) Anandini Maa (2023) Bosonto Ronge (2024) Debi Bhagabati (2024) Shib Bandana (2024) He Mahapran (2024)
 '''Playback''': Krishnakoli (2018), Gotro (2019) .
| label = Baro Gaane Borsho Japon
}}
}}
'''Aditi Munshi''' (born 26 August 1988) is an Indian singer and politician from [[West Bengal]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Star candidates steal the show for TMC, but fail to shine for BJP in poll battle - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/star-candidates-steal-the-show-for-tmc-but-fail-to-shine-for-bjp-in-poll-battle/articleshow/82361276.cms|access-date=3 May 2021|website=The Times of India|date=3 May 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=BanglaNews24|title=প্রথমবার নির্বাচনে দাঁড়িয়েই জিতলেন অদিতি মুন্সি|url=http://www.banginews.com/web-news?id=a01e760889a0dde3b5f73d7f1bbffd3fb01dcf6b|access-date=3 May 2021|website=BanglaNews24|language=en}}</ref> She is known for singing many [[Hindu]] devotional songs in Bengali.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aditi Munshi Election Results 2021: News, Votes, Results of West-bengal Assembly|url=https://www.ndtv.com/elections/west-bengal-assembly-election-candidates-list-2021/aditi-munshi-25117-2|access-date=3 May 2021|website=NDTV.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=West Bengal Assembly election results: TMC turncoats fail to make a dent, only 3 manage to win|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/west-bengal-assembly-election-results-tmc-turncoats-fail-to-make-a-dent-only-3-manage-to-win|access-date=3 May 2021|website=www.freepressjournal.in}}</ref> She was also a participant of [[Zee Bangla]]'s Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aditi Munshi(All India Trinamool Congress(AITC)):Constituency- RAJARHAT GOPALPUR(NORTH 24 PARGANAS) - Affidavit Information of Candidate|url=https://myneta.info/WestBengal2021/candidate.php?candidate_id=1152|access-date=27 May 2021|website=myneta.info}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Rajarhat Gopalpur, West Bengal Assembly election result 2021|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/story/rajarhat-gopalpur-west-bengal-assembly-election-result-2021-live-updates-1797197-2021-05-01|access-date=3 May 2021|website=India Today|date=2 May 2021 |language=en}}</ref> She won from [[Rajarhat Gopalpur (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Rajarhat Gopalpur]] in [[2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election|2021 West Bengal assembly election]] as a candidate of [[Trinamool Congress]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Election Commission of India|url=https://results.eci.gov.in/Result2021/ConstituencywiseS25117.htm?ac=117|access-date=3 May 2021|website=results.eci.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=West Bengal Election Results 2021 Winning Candidates Full List: Mamata loses Nandigram by 1956 votes; check constituency-wise performance |url=https://www.firstpost.com/politics/west-bengal-election-results-2021-winning-candidates-full-list-mamata-loses-nandigram-by-1956-votes-check-constituency-wise-performance-9587851.html|access-date=4 May 2021|website=Firstpost|date=3 May 2021 }}</ref>

== Early life and musical foundation ==
Aditi Munshi was born on 26 August 1988 in a [[Bengalis|Bengali]] family, in the household of Manindra Munshi and Mitali Munshi in the Dakshinpara locality of [[Baguihati]], [[Kolkata]]. Raised in a home steeped in the traditions of puratoni music, Aditi's upbringing was filled with the daily practice of [[Kirtan]] during the worship rituals dedicated to the family deities. This environment fostered her deep connection to devotional music from a very young age. The daily recitals of devotional songs under her mother's supervision and her father's inspiration laid the foundation for Aditi's musical journey. As she grew older, her dedication to artistic practice merged seamlessly with her devotion to her muse, leading her to embody the very essence of the Kirtans she performed.

== Musical training and education ==
Aditi's initial vocal training was provided by her parents. As she matured, she received further guidance from Shubrakanto Chatterjee and Snehashish Chatterjee. Her quest for mastery in Kirtan and puratoni music led her to study under Shrimati Kankana Mitra, Shrimati Saraswati Das, and Timir Baran Bhattacharya. Recognizing the dual role of Kirtan performers as both singers and percussionists, Aditi trained in Tabla under Dhruba Biswas and Shri Khol under Gautam Bhattacharya. She formalised her education by completing a bachelor's degree in Performative Art in Kirtan from Rabindra Bharati University. Throughout her training, she was blessed with the mentorship of deeply spiritual individuals, which is often reflected in her performances.

== Career and achievements ==
Aditi's career took off with her first performance at the All India Merit Contest in 2010, where she was recognised by the [[List of governors of West Bengal|Governor of Bengal]], [[M. K. Narayanan|M.K. Narayanan]], for her evocative style. In 2012, she was acknowledged as a Sangeet Shilpi by [[All India Radio|Akashvani]]. Her international breakthrough came in 2015 through [[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla|Zee Bangla Sa-Re-Ga-Ma-Pa]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 September 2016 |title=বাঙালি টিনেজ এখন কীর্তনেও আকাশের দিকে হাত তুলে হরি বল হরি বল করে |url=https://zeenews.india.com/bengali/puja/2016/durga-puja-2016-munsiyana_149831.html |access-date=3 July 2024 |website=Zee24Ghanta.com}}</ref> where she was hailed as the "Queen of Kirtans." In 2016, she received the Sangeet Samman award<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home Page |url=http://wbcmo.gov.in/news.aspx?mon=71 |access-date=3 July 2024 |website=wbcmo.gov.in}}</ref> from the [[Chief Minister of West Bengal|Chief Minister of Bengal]]. Her growing popularity led to her being chosen as a brand ambassador for the Chattagram Bagishik Geet Sansad. In 2018, she was honoured as Kirtan Samragee by the Shree Chaitanya Institute of Vaishnavite Culture. In 2020, she was nominated for the Emerging Female Vocalist in Bengali category and received the title from [[Mirchi Music Awards]].

== Playback singing and contemporary contributions ==
Aditi's talent extended beyond live performances into playback singing for contemporary Bengali cinema and TV serials. Her notable works include playback performances in films such as Tushangni, Gotra,<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8_VfjZI-OY |title=Shrikrishno Kirton {{!}} Aditi Munshi {{!}} Manali {{!}} Gotro {{!}} Krishna Nam {{!}} Latest Bengali Song |date=22 August 2019 |last=Times Music Bangla |access-date=3 July 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Kathamrita,<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.facebook.com/aditiofficial.page/videos/%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%9F%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A5%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F-%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%9C%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9E%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%80-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A7%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B8-%E0%A6%93-/1747590019433832/ |title=সময়ের সাথে বদলে যায় ভালোবাসার সংজ্ঞা। স্বামী-স্ত্রীর পারস্পরিক শ্রদ্ধা, বিশ্বাস ও ভালবাসার বাইরে গিয়েও এক বদলে যাওয়া সম্পর্কের সমীকরণ নিয়ে আজ থেকে ঠিক এক... {{!}} By Aditi MunshiFacebook |language=en |access-date=3 July 2024 |via=www.facebook.com}}</ref> and Bismillah.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_FazDDWz9s |title=Raash Kirton (রাস কীর্তন) {{!}} Bismillah {{!}} Subhashree {{!}} Riddhi {{!}} Aditi Munshi {{!}} Indraadip {{!}} SVF Music |date=20 April 2023 |last=SVF Music |access-date=3 July 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> The music album for Bismillah, directed by Indradeep Dasgupta, was nominated for a Filmfare Award in 2022. Her songs have a profound effect on her audience, often leading them to sway with their arms raised in the spiritual rhythm of Haribol.

== Sangitam: Aditi’s dream project ==
Sangitam <ref>{{Cite web |title=Sangitam Music - YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/@sangitammusic |access-date=3 July 2024 |website=www.youtube.com}}</ref> is Aditi's visionary project aimed at creating a space where individuals of all ages can come together to immerse themselves in music. The Sangitam Music House focuses on producing and publishing music albums, while the Sangitam Cultural Academy, initiated in 2022 under the guidance of [[Ajoy Chakrabarty|Pandit Ajoy Chakravarty]], aims to train young talents. This academy provides comprehensive musical training, enabling trainees to explore and establish themselves in various branches and disciplines of music.

Aditi grew up in a musically active household and later established a career as a performer and educator.

Her contributions to Kirtan and puratoni music continue to inspire and resonate with audiences around the world.

== Political career ==
Munshi joined [[Trinamool Congress]] ahead of [[2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election]]. She got a ticket from [[Rajarhat Gopalpur Assembly constituency]] of West Bengal. She secured 87,650 votes about 49% of total vote share, defeating her nearest rival, [[Samik Bhattacharya]] of [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] by a margin of 25,296 votes.<ref>{{cite web |title=ADITI MUNSHI |url=https://www.myneta.info/WestBengal2021/candidate.php?candidate_id=1152 |work=myneta.info |access-date=30 October 2025 }}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
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*[http://aditimunshi.com/ Official website]
*[http://www.wbassembly.gov.in/MLA_WhosWho.aspx Aditi Munshi – WB Assembly profile]
*[https://prsindia.org/mlatrack/aditi-munshi Aditi Munshi – PRS profile]

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