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Sniti Mishra — Classical Vocalist | Performer | Cultural Ambassador
Classically trained Sniti Mishra burst on the national music scene through Zee SaReGaMaPa Singing Superstar 2010 and performed wide variety of songs – from Classical, Sufi, Ghazal, old classics and film/ Non film songs. Rising through the ranks on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Sniti won millions of hearts and was honored with the title of “Most Remarkable Voice of the Series” in the Grand Finale. Music legend and Oscar-winner A.R. Rahman, after listening to Sniti live, remarked:
“This melodious voice is different; I haven’t heard a voice and style as original as Sniti’s in a very long time.”
In the bouquet of admiration she received, countless fans from India and abroad, along with renowned composers and directors, added fragrance to her unique musical journey. Television commentators and guests compared the quality of her voice to that of Janis Joplin and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
As a trained Hindustani classical vocalist, Sniti Mishra has collaborated with eminent artists including the Indo-Swedish fusion jazz band Mynta, legendary percussionist Sivamani, and Grammy-nominated jazz maestro Louis Banks. Her versatility has taken her to prestigious stages across India and around the world, where she has performed both classical and fusion concerts, earning acclaim for her distinctive voice and cross-genre artistry
Her accolades include the ‘Baji Rout Samman’ (2016) from Utkala Cultural Association, IIT Bombay. She was invited to judge the Chicago Indian Icon in the USA in 2013 and was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for the global charity Combat Blindness International. Sniti has also lent her voice to the Tamil film Maaveeran Kittu under the music direction of D. Imman.
As an exponent of Hindustani classical and semi-classical music, Sniti Mishra has been invited to perform at some of India’s most prestigious music festivals and cultural platforms, including:
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Tansen Samaroh - 2023
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Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav (Abhibadan), Pune - 2022
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Balgandharva Sangeet Mahotsav - 2022
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International Music Festival (sponsored by Government of India & DD National) - 2022
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Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 (Odisha Tourism & Govt. of Odisha) - 2023
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Kanha Shanti Vanam, the world’s largest meditation center (Heartfulness Organization) - 2024-25
She is also known for her celebrated renditions of Marathi Classical and Kashmiri Folk songs, including her acclaimed track “Harmukh Bartal”, featured in the popular web series The Family Man.
Early Life:
Sniti Mishra was born in Balangir, a district in western Odisha, into an Odia Brahmin family. She is the younger of two siblings.
From an early age, Sniti displayed a deep inclination towards music. She received formal training in Hindustani Classical music under the guidance of Guru Shri Raghunath Sahoo, a distinguished disciple of Dr. Damodar Hota of the Gwalior Gharana. She went on to earn her Visharad (Bachelor’s in Music) specializing in Hindustani Khayal.
A firm believer in the harmony of education and art, Sniti also pursued her academic interests, earning a Master’s degree in Business Administration (Finance and Control) from Odisha graduating in 2012.
Sniti Mishra's Recent works :
Sniti Mishra LIVE | Meera Bhajan | Pag Ghunghroo Baandh | Indian Classical | Live Kanha Shanti Vanam
Bhor Bhayi Tori Baat l Sniti Mishra l Drut Khayal | Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan
LIVE in Bhavotsav, Bhavnagar, Gujarat
Sniti Mishra's mesmerising performance on the occasion of Basant Panchami, an original composition dedicated to Ma Saraswati. A beautiful tribute you don't want to miss! held LIVE at Kanha Shanti Vanam, the global headquarters of Heartfulness Institute. It's an original Bandish, never heard before.
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Rag Bageshree by Sniti Mishra, performed at the special occasion of Basant Panchami and Pujya Shri Lalaji Maharaj's Birth Anniversary.
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Sniti Mishra l Pt. Ronu Majumdar l Hrishikesh M | Marathi Natya Sangeet | Ya Bhavanatil Geet
LIVE at Balgandharva Ranga Mandir, Pune ( Diwali Pahat, November 2024)
Sniti Mishra performs at Kanha Shanti Vanam on the of Daa ji's Birthday celebration.
Raag Ahir Bhairav by Sniti Mishra | Kanha Shanti Vanam | Heartfulness | September Bhandara 2024
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Sniti Mishra | Jeevan Patra | Excellent Odia Bhajan |Pt. Hari prasad Chourasia I Daaji | Bhubaneshwar I Heartfulness
Hara Hara Mahadeva | Sniti Mishra | Pt. Damodar Hota | Phani Narayana| Indian Classical
Concert for the memory of Ustad Abdul Kareem Khan
At Miraj, Maharashtra, 6th Feb 2024
At Triveni Festival, Hyderabad on 6th Jan 2024.
Sniti Mishra performs Hindustani Khayal and thumri at the legendary "Tansen Mahotsav" in Datia, Gwalior on 22nd Dec, 2023
Sniti Mishra performs Hindistani Khayal in at "Bhavrang Mahotsav" in Bhavnagar, Gujurat- 17th Dec 2023
Sniti Mishra Live Classical concert at Diwali Pahat, Nashik on 14th Nov, 2023
Mujh Se Pehli Si Mohabbat | Sniti Mishra | Noor Jahan | Faiz A Faiz | Urdu Nazm
Bhubaneswar.Fest 2023;
Raurkela Fest- 16th Jan 2023
At Silk City Fest, Bramhapur- 14th Jan 2023
At Men's hocky world cup 2023 in Barabati stadium, Cuttack- 11th Jan, 2023
Sniti Mishra Live at DD National 2022.
Ya Bhavanatil Geet | Sniti Mishra | Marathi Natya Sangeet
Sniti Mishra Performing at prestigious Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav, Pune on 5th February, 2022
Kin Bairan I Sniti Mishra | The Classical Unwind Mix I Indian Hindustani Classical (2022)
Sufiyana Andaaz | Sniti Mishra | Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | LIVE Concert | LivDemy (2022)
Abhibadan :Sawai Gandharva Mahotsav, pune (2022)
Sniti Mishra performed on 9th Jan, 2022 at prestigious Bal Gandharva Sangeet Mahotsav, Jalgaun, Maharashtra
Baju Band Khul Khul Jaye I Sniti Mishra I The Classical Unwind Mix | Tthumri (2022)
Ulfat Zindagi Ki | Sniti Mishra | Pt. Ronu Majumdar | Raju Das | Ghazal (2022)
Humse Aaya Na Gaya --Tere Bin Sune| Sniti Mishra| Talat Mehmood| Md. Rafi| Lata| Old Classic (2021)
JEEVANA PATRA | SNITI MISHRA | VIDUSHI SUNANDA PATNAIK | ODIA DEVOTIONAL CLASSICAL (2021)
Mahashivaratri Concert at BBSR(2021)
Toote Hue Khwabon Ne | SnitiMishra | Mohd. Rafi I Salil Chowdhury I Old Classic (2021)
Concert at SKICC(Sheri Kashmir International Convention Centre) Srinagar, Kashmir(16th Jan, 2021)
Mai Sanware Ranga Rachi | Sniti Mishra| A tribute to Pt. Jasraj | Devotional Classical
He Surano Chandra Vha | Sniti Mishra | Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki | Marathi Natya Sangeet |
Ghei Chhanda Makaranda | Sniti Mishra | Pt.Jitendra Abhisheki Marathi Natya Sangeet|
Online session with SPIC MACAY Odisha Chapter:
Sniti Mishra One Take Fusion Classical- Raag Kirwani
Ghir Ghir Aayi Badariya Kaari | Sniti Mishra | Classical Live
Awwal Allah Noor Upaaya | Shabad Guru Baani | Sniti Mishra |
Vasant Utsav celebration at Sai Ka Aangan Gurgaon, Delhi, 31st Jan, (2020)
Sniti Mishra LIVE- Divotional Classical Concert:
Yaad Na Jaaye Beetein Dino Ki || Sniti Mishra| Mohammad Rafi || Shankar Jaikishan|| Old Classic
More Saiyan Toh Hain Pardes | Sniti Mishra | Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | Sufi Old Classic| (Cover) 2019:
Jalte Hein Jiske Liye I Sniti Mishra (Cover) I Old Hindi Classic I Talat Mehmood I SD Burman (2019)
Live Concert with Luiz Banks sir, Shivamani sir and Vijay Ghate ji at Nasik:
Sniti Mishra LIVE in Hyderabaad (2019)
Ka Karoon Sajni (A tribute to Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan) 2018
LIVE Concert : Hyderabaad (2018)
Evergreen Classics I Sniti Mishra (cover) I Md. Rafi I Lata Mangeshkar (2017)
Kashmiri Sufi song "Khudaya" (2017)
Kashmiri Folk Song "HARMUKH BARTAL" (2018)
Her Classical fusion single Hori Hori has recently released on the eve of HOLI 2016. This classical Bandish is written/composed by Padmashree Pt.Balwant Rai Bhatt widely known as Bhawrang. It has recorded in Yashraj studio in a contemporary Fusion classical manner.
Classical fusion concert (2018) - Geo World Forum. Hyderabad :
Elanthari- Reprise- Sniti's sang for Tamil film “Maveeran Kittu” composed by D Imman:
“Peer Myanyo”( Kashmiri Sufi Song):
Naina More Taras Gaye from the Album “Classical unwind”:
Music in the Park with Pt. Jasraj, Bhubaneswar (2017)
Sniti released her First Odia Devotional Album "Muka Bhagawana" penned by Evergreen Poet Pt. Baikutthanath Patnayak with Eminent Composer Padmashree Prafulla Kara. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2RHTP3Hib0
UK Tour 2016;
Palm Expo 2016 @ Mumbai:
At Vishal -Shekhar Live at Xpressions-15, XIMB, Bhubaneswar: 2015
Sniti Mishra Tour to Oslo, Norway: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_PXhMqEqQE
Performed @ Bollywood Festival:
With Gracy Singh..
Sniti has worked with many acclaimed artists like Luiz Banks, Shivamani and many more. She was performing with The FUSION maestros Louis Banks & Sivamani with their concept band FUSION ENCOUNTER.
She is also performed with the legendary International fusion band MYNTA and Grammy Award-winning Indian percussionist Vidwan Vikku Vinayakram on their India tour.
At Nagpur Fest.
Unplugged Cover : Abhi mujh me kahin” (2014)
Sniti Mishra’s US Tour 2013 :
She has completed her US Tour in 2013 where she visited most of the places of continental US and amazed her audience with her unique voice and soulful songs. She started her journey from Chicago and covered Atlanta GA, Phoenix, AZ, Seattle, WA, Fremont, CA, MD, Dallas, TX, Lansing, MI, NJ and ended her journey in Madison, WI. She was invited as a jury member of prestigious IACA Beauty Pageant., Atlanta GA. She was also ONE of the Jury members of Chicago Indian Icon singing context which is aired on ONE of the popular channels of Asia.
Sniti was invited as the chief guest/Co-grand marshal of 21st Annual Festival of India in Fremont, California along with the eminent Bollywood actor Jimmy Shergill..
She did a series of concerts in Chicago, Seattle, LA, Dallas and Madison to raise funds for victims of Uttarakhand. In the Benefit Evening organized by the Jain Centre of Southern California (JCSC, LA) on Aug. 9th, 2013 she helped to raise over $85k, which went to the welfare of the survivors of the flood in Haridwar.
On September 13th, 2013, she was chosen as a Good Will Ambassador for a global charity “Combat Blindness International”.
Classically Unplugged in Kathmandu — NEPAL
Classical Fusion FUSION with legends Louiz Banks & Dallas Smith Reunion Concert in BLUE FROG, Mumbai.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEZWA2rHmzU
Sniti performs “Sanware”, Tribute to Ustad Nusrat fate Ali Khan- Concert in San Francisco, Bay area — CA:
Live performance Old classic mashup – SFO bay area.
Live in concert with Sniti Mishra — Seattle Showreel:
Sniti Mishra sings at Georgia IACA- Beauty Pageant on July 13, 2013. She was also one of the jury members of Miss Georgia Beauty Pageant.
IDF USA Presents Sniti Mishra live concert for Uttarakhand Relief, 09-07-2013 – India House, Chicago
Zee Tv SRGMP Singing Superstar :2010