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Anweshaa Dattagupta is a versatile Indian playback singer known for her melodious voice and exceptional vocal skills. Born on December 15, 1993, in Kolkata, India, she showed a keen interest in music from a very young age. Anweshaa rose to fame when she participated in the reality TV singing competition, "Amul STAR Voice of India" in 2007, where she emerged as the runner-up, captivating audiences with her powerful performances.
Anwesshaa is a second generation musician and by the grace of her mother, she got a culture at home which was inclusive of literature and music. Formal training started at the age of four from her Guru Shri Jayant Sarkar, who is a senior disciple of Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty. Lately she has been closely associated with Pandit ji as well which allowed her to learn from him. Indirectly, the singers and composers whose work she has grown up on are a huge source of inspiration.
Anwesha achieved 1st Division with Distinction in Hindustani Vocal and Rabindra Sangeet under Bangiya Sangeet Parishad Examination (2002–03 and 2003–04). She also became one of the few recipients of the Jugal Srimal Talent Scholarship in Rabindra Sangeet, given by Tagore Foundation.
Anwesha was the Winner of "Young Talent Contest – 2004" in Indian Popular Vocal category (Junior) organized by the Calcutta School of Music. She has also won the All Bengal (Inter School) Music Competition 2006 organized by Smile World, an NGO. She was also the runner up at Amul Star Voice of India Chhote Ustaad. Here is a recent interview