Padma Shri folk singer Malini Awasthi to grace DNA Women Achievers Awards 2025 as guest of honour

DNA is all set to host an event, the DNA Women Achievers Awards 2025, to honour the 'New Gen Women', on Friday, June 27. The goal of the DNA Women Achievers Awards 2025 is to honour and celebrate the women who are rising to the top in a variety of fields. This year, the DNA Women Achievers' Awards 2025 will have none other than Padma Shri folk singer Malini Awasthi as the guest of honour. 

Who is Malini Awasthi?

Born in 1967, Malini Awasthi, often referred to as the Folk Queen of India, started learning the art of music when she was 5. She completed her postgraduate in Hindustani classical music from Bhatkhande University, Lucknow, and was conferred with a gold medal in her master's degree.

Malini Awasthi is a Ganda bandh student of Legendary Hindustani Classical singer Padma Vibhushan Vidushi Girija Devi of Banaras Gharana. Malini Awasthi started as an artist for Akashvani (radio broadcaster) at a very young age. She is now not only a regular performer at music festivals but is also a renowned playback singer in the film industry.

In 2016, the Government of India, to honour her decades-long service to Indian music, awarded Malini Awasthi the Padma Shri. She is currently a visiting professor at the Centre for Media Studies, JNU. 

Malini Awasthi is married to senior IAS officer Awanish Kumar Awasthi, who is currently an advisor to UP CM Yogi Adityanath.

About DNA Women Achievers Awards 2025

The DNA Women Achievers Awards 2025 acknowledge the tireless efforts, strategic planning, and unwavering determination that have empowered women to excel and pave the way for future generations. We've identified the crème de la crème of women achievers and are excited to celebrate their success in a grand event. Join us as we recognise and applaud the women who are making a significant impact in their respective domains.

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