Interview with singer Smriti Mishra

Interview with Smriti Mishra,

Smriti Mishra, the singer of upcoming album of Road2tinselville. She inherited singing in her genes from her family. She got the aspirations for singing since her childhood and has a highly learned background in the field of music added as her talent. Apart from singing Smriti wanted to become a lecturer in this field and is also fond of acting. Smriti in her suave and polite essence had a conversation with us.



Why have you chosen the field of singing for yourself?

It was since childhood I developed the liking for music and singing. I have seen it in my family. My grandfather was a very good singer; my father loved it as well and was fond of singing. It was his choice to nurture the talent for singing in me and continue with it.


What are various courses that you have done?

I have done Bachelors of music from BHU, Masters of music from Bhatkhandey University, Lucknow. I Have Completed Prabhakar from Prayag Sangeet Samiti at Allahabad. Have done one year Thumri and two years Sugam Sangeet from Bhatkhandey. And currently I am pursuing PhD in music from there.



How you got the opportunity to sing for this album? Which song have you sung?

I was introduced by singer Vivek Pandey to sing a song in the album. I have sung ‘Murcha naahi chhutat baatey’ number in the album.



Who Is your favourite singer?

I like voice of Sonu Nigam, KK, Sunidhi Chauhan.



How is the experience about singing a bhojpuri song? Which is your favourite song?

This is the first time I sang for any album and that too for a bhojpuri album. Initially I was very nervous, but my co-singer Vivek Pandey supported me a lot. He is very helpful person. I like hindi songs. My favourite song is “Bade Achhey Lagtey Hai” from Balika Vadhu film.



What are the performances that you have done earlier?

I have given Performance at various places like Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Nepal. I have won a prize by governor for singing at Ravindralay, Lucknow. Performed for singing Bhajans at Doordarshan and Etv channel.



What are your future plans?

Have not planned anything as such, but yes I would love to look for good opportunities for singing.