Smt. Shivani Kallianpur
Instrument / Art Form: Vocal
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Shivani Kallianpur was born into a deeply music-oriented family, with her talent identified early by her grandmother, Late Smt. Nirmala Haldipur. She is the niece of internationally acclaimed flautist Pt. Nityanand Haldipur.
She began her musical journey at the age of five under Pt. Dharmadhikari and later received advanced training from Smt. Shalmali Joshi of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana. She is currently under the tutelage of Vidushi Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, gaining refined insights into Khayal and Thumri gayaki, and is also learning Thumris from Smt. Shubha Joshi, a senior disciple of the late Vidushi Shobha Gurtu. She has additionally received guidance from Vidushi Girija Devi during a workshop at NCPA, Mumbai.
An A-Grade Artist of All India Radio in Semi-Classical music and a Gold Medalist in AIR competitions, Shivani is also a Ministry of Culture scholarship holder. With a strong academic background including an MA in Hindustani Classical Music, she has performed widely across India at prestigious festivals and cultural platforms.
Her notable musical contribution includes the Thumri album “Bairan Ratiya”, reflecting her deep engagement with semi-classical aesthetics and expressive artistry.