Mamta Joshi Age, Wiki and Bio

Mamta Joshi

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceJalalabad, Fazilka, Punjab, India

Bio/Wiki

ProfessionSinger

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6" (168 cm)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

Post Graduate in EnglishGuru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab (2002-2004)
PhD in MusicGovernment College For Boys in Chandigarh Sector 11, Chandigarh

Personal Life

HometownFazilka, Punjab
ReligionSikhism
EthnicityPunjabi
Hobbies
  • Writing
  • Dancing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherDied on 24 June 2019
MotherRani Tandan
SiblingsBrother - Gulshan (elder; Sufi singer)
ChildrenSon - 1

Career

DebutShe began her musical journey with a Sufi album titled 'Aagaaz' released in 2014.
AwardsIn 2015, she was honored with the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.

Favourites

Singer(s)
  • Hariharan
  • Rashid Khan

Some Lesser Known Facts

Dr. Mamta Joshi was raised in a middle-class Punjabi family with a strong inclination towards singing from a young age.
She began practicing singing early with encouragement from her elder brother, Gulshan.
Her maternal grandfather, Sardar Balwant Singh, instilled a passion for music in her by teaching her songs during childhood.
Mamta has participated in several music events, notably at the 'Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan' in Jalandhar.
Influenced by renowned singers like Ghulam Ali and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, she considers Fareed Ayaz her musical mentor.
Mamta was inspired by classmates and teachers during her school years, which propelled her towards a singing career.
She has performed internationally, including an event in Canada in 2007.
Mamta's accolades include multiple medals and recognition for her singing skills.
Her grandfather advised that she should cover her head when singing specific traditional songs.
Known for versatility, she sings various languages including Urdu, Punjabi, Bhojpuri, and Hindi.
Some of her notable albums include 'Saifal Malooq', 'Asan Ishq Namaaz', and 'Kamli De Saiyaan'.