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Line 21: | spouse = }} '''Ronkini Gupta''' (born 1984) is a Hindustani classical vocalist and playback singer who won the [[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa|Saregamapa World Series]] reality show aired on [[Zee TV]] in 2004. She sang the critically acclaimed song "Rafu" in [[Tumhari Sulu]] (2017) for which she was nominated for [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer]].<ref name="a">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/heres-the-official-list-of-nominations-for-63rd-jio-filmfare-awards-2018/articleshow/62554021.cms|title=63rd Jio Filmfare Awards 2018: Official list of nominations - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=23 January 2018|access-date=19 August 2019|archive-date=24 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224231040/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/heres-the-official-list-of-nominations-for-63rd-jio-filmfare-awards-2018/articleshow/62554021.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> She sang two songs in the 2018 released film [[Sui Dhaaga]] for [[Anu Malik]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/sui-dhaaga-music-review-anu-malik-helps-ronkini-gupta-to-shine-bright-like-a-diamond/|title=Sui Dhaaga Music Review: Anu Malik Helps Ronkini Gupta To Shine Bright Like A Diamond!|date=2018-09-27|work=Koimoi|access-date=2018-09-30|language=en-US|archive-date=30 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930154626/https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/sui-dhaaga-music-review-anu-malik-helps-ronkini-gupta-to-shine-bright-like-a-diamond/|url-status=live}}</ref> "Chaav Laaga" with [[Papon (Assamese singer)|Papon]] and "Tu Hi Aham" which is her solo song in the film. She is a Sangeet Visharad and her singing repertoire covers [[Khyal|Khyaal]], Fusion, and Bollywood. She has been recipient of many awards such as the [[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa|Saregamapa World Series]], Doverlane National Merit and Artist Aloud Award. She has performed with Elan on many stages and has also travelled the world with the Indian Broadway show "Bharati" as the lead vocalist.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bharatitheshow.com/|title=Bharati The Show|website=bharatitheshow.com|language=en|access-date=2018-08-26|archive-date=26 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180826150219/http://www.bharatitheshow.com/|url-status=live}}</ref> She composed in [[Mr Ya Miss]] (2005) and lent voice to [[Jai Maharashtra Dhaba Bhatinda]] (2013), [[Aankhon Dekhi]] (2014), [[Pyaar Vali Love Story]] (2014), Hrudyantar (2017), Taleem (2016), "Rafu" in [[Tumhari Sulu]] (2017), "Chaav Laaga" with Papon and "Tu Hi Aham" as a solo song in Sui Dhaaga. Both the songs in Sui Dhaaga received widespread acclaim and firmly established her as a noteworthy singer of her generation.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://boxofficeindia.co.in/sui-dhaaga-made-india-music-review-anushka-sharma-and-varun-dhawans-soundtrack-earthy-and-completely|title=Sui Dhaaga - Made in India music review: Anushka Sharma and Varun Dhawan's soundtrack is earthy and completely desi|date=2018-09-28|work=Box Office India|access-date=2018-09-30|language=en|archive-date=30 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930193023/https://boxofficeindia.co.in/sui-dhaaga-made-india-music-review-anushka-sharma-and-varun-dhawans-soundtrack-earthy-and-completely|url-status=dead}}</ref> She is widely known for her ability to superbly blend her classical training with contemporary musicality.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/suitably-mellow/article20049367.ece|title=Suitably mellow|last=Nair|first=Vipin|date=2017-11-09|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-08-26|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=18 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210418043602/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/suitably-mellow/article20049367.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> ==Early life and musical training== Ronkini hails from [[Jamshedpur]], the steel city of India. A distinction holder - ''Sangeet Visharad'' from [[Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal|Gandharva Mahavidyalaya]] in Hindustani Classical, she has trained under, Shri Chandrakant Apte, an exponent of the [[Gwalior Gharana]] in her formative years (1990-2000). She has further honed her skills under [[Dilshad Khan|Ustad Dilshad Khan]] (2000–01) Pt. Samaresh Chowdhary (2003–04) and Late Ustad [[Abdul Rashid Khan]] Sahab (2005-2007). Winning her way through several inter-school and inter-state level competitions, she went on to win a National Level Merit (Hindustani Classical Vocal category) at the prestigious [[Dover Lane Music Conference]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/more-lifestyle/feminine-ragas-one-mumbai-event-celebrates-the-fairer-sound/story-oGvPTuMeZMycIfFy17VajJ.html|title=Feminine ragas? One Mumbai event celebrates the fairer sound|date=2018-04-06|work=hindustantimes.com/|access-date=2018-08-26|language=en|archive-date=26 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180826150402/https://www.hindustantimes.com/more-lifestyle/feminine-ragas-one-mumbai-event-celebrates-the-fairer-sound/story-oGvPTuMeZMycIfFy17VajJ.html|url-status=live}}</ref> in Kolkata, in the year 2000 when she was only 16. ==Career== She participated in the 2004 edition of [[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa]] world series (earlier Sa Re Ga Ma Pa), and she became the winner of the contest jointly with [[Hrishikesh Ranade]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/jharkhand/steel-city-magic-in-success-stories/cid/1667526|title=Steel city magic in success stories|website=telegraphindia.com|access-date=15 February 2023|archive-date=29 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329162428/https://www.telegraphindia.com/jharkhand/steel-city-magic-in-success-stories/cid/1667526|url-status=live}}</ref> Later, she composed two songs for the film [[Mr Ya Miss]] titled "Kanha" for [[Sonu Nigam]]. her debut bollywood playback was for the highly acclaimed film [[Aankhon Dekhi]] (2014), directed by [[Rajat Kapoor]] . She sang "<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bollywood/tumhari-sulu-music-review-this-concoction-of-uplifting-songs-is-redolent-of-loving-others-and-yourself-4209109.html|title=Tumhari Sulu music review: This concoction of uplifting songs is redolent of loving others, and yourself|work=Firstpost|access-date=2018-08-26|language=en-US|archive-date=26 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180826150420/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bollywood/tumhari-sulu-music-review-this-concoction-of-uplifting-songs-is-redolent-of-loving-others-and-yourself-4209109.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Rafu" for [[Vidya Balan]] in [[Tumhari Sulu]] (2017) for which she was nominated for [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer]].<ref name=a/> She was nominated yet again in 2019 for [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer]] for the chartbuster song Chaav Laga from [[Sui Dhaaga]]. SBroadwayls across the country with her solo recitals and has performed at various prestigious stages namely [[Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Festival|Sawai Gandharv Mahotsav]] (2022), Maharana Kumbha Sangeet Samaroh, Udaipur (2022), Pancham Nishad- Pratahswar(2021), [[Durga Jasraj|Utsaah by Durga Jasraj]] (2021)Banyan Tree Festival- Barkha Ritu (2020), [[Kala Ghoda Arts Festival|Kalaghoda Festival]] (2019), Melbourne Classical Arts Society Festival (2019), to name a few. She has released an independently produced Indian classical album titled Mere Kheyaal Se in 2020, where she has recorded four tracks in four different ragas, which are her own original bandishes, shot and recorded live. She is often quoted by the musical maestro AR [[A. R. Rahman|Rahman]] in his list of favourite artists. Ronkini Gupta has a band called The Kheyaal-e-Jazz Projekt (Ronkini Gupta Collective) which is a classical fusion band. The band has won the Artist Aloud Music Awards for 2016 and 2018<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/biz/mobile-digital/platforms/180405-6th-edition-artist-aloud-music-awards|title=6th Edition of Artist Aloud Music Awards concluded on a star-studded note|access-date=2018-08-26|language=en|archive-date=14 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180814084844/http://www.radioandmusic.com/biz/mobile-digital/platforms/180405-6th-edition-artist-aloud-music-awards|url-status=live}}</ref> and has also been featured on [[Kappa TV]] with their OSTs- Aye Ri Chandni,<ref>{{Citation|last=Mathrubhumi Kappa TV|title=Aye Ri Chandni - The Kheyaal E Jazz Project - Music Mojo Season 5 - KappaTV|date=2018-07-11|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxqj2qxr89A|access-date=2018-08-26|archive-date=29 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329162427/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxqj2qxr89A|url-status=live}}</ref> Khaare Se Naina and Jhoothi Batiyaan. She has also contributed additional vocals towards [[Coke Studio (India)|Coke Studio]] Season 4 with [[Sachin–Jigar|Sachin Jigar]] for the song "Laadki". She sang the highly acclaimed ''Hamse Toh Woh Behtar Hai''<ref name="Humse">{{ YouTube |title= Hamse Toh Woh Behtar Hai |id=xP0LEwX0Ot0}}</ref> for [[Mukhbir - The Story of a Spy|Mukhbir]], a Zee OTT presentation, released in 2022. Line 112: |[[The Kheyaal-E-Jazz Projekt]]|| {{Won}} |- | 2018 || [[Artist Aloud Award for Best Hindi Song]]|| "[[Aye Ri Chandni]]<ref>{{Citation|last=aslimusicglobal|title=Ronkini Gupta Collective - Aye Ri Chandni (The Kheyaal-e-Jazz Project)|date=2016-06-21|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qvxMIB7b0U|access-date=2018-08-26|archive-date=21 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160621174200/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qvxMIB7b0U&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref>" ||[[The Kheyaal-E-Jazz Projekt]]|| {{Won}} |- | 2018 || [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer]] || "Rafu" || [[Tumhari Sulu]] || {{nom}} | |||