Kalpana has performed many musical programmes in India and abroad. Participated in Debates organized by many social institutions. She has done voice overs for different commercials and hosted the launch function of an album. She also sung bhajans for cassettes. Currently pursuing B. Music from Gandharv Mahavidyalaya, Delhi, learning Indian Classical and Light Music from the noted Ghazal Maestro Sh. Satish Babbar ji. Education: Passed SSC from S.S. Mota Singh Sr. Sec. School, Delhi in 1995. Passed HSC from S.S. Mota Singh Sr. Sec. School, Delhi in 1997. Currently pursuing B. Music from Gandharv Mahavidyalaya, Delhi and also learning Indian Classical and Light Music from the noted Ghazal Maestro, Sh. Satish Babbar ji. Bachelor of Computer Applications from Indira Gandhi National Open University.

Objective:
To excel in music industry

Experience:

Performances at School Level:

• Secured First position in Inter-School Gurbani Competition in 1991.
• Secured Second position in Shabad Kirtan Competition in 1992.
• Got Consolation Prize for performance in Patriotic Song Competition in 1992-93.
• Secured Second position in Zonal Patriotic Song Competition at senior level organized by the Directorate of Education, Delhi in 1993-94.§ Secured Second position in Zonal Patriotic Group Song Competition organized by the Directorate of Education, Delhi in 1994-95.
• Secured Third position in Inter school Shabad Competition at middle level in 1994.
• Awarded the certificate of performance by Guru Nanak Public School in the Inter School Gurbani Competition in 1995.
• Secured First position in Zonal Patriotic Song Competition at senior level organized by the Directorate of Education, Delhi in 1996-97.
• Secured First (Senior) position in the Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurbani-Gyan Inter School Competition in 1996.
• Awarded the Certificate of Merit by Mata Sundri College for Women (University of Delhi) for getting the First position (Secondary level) in Kirtan Competition in 1995.
• Awarded the Certificate of Merit by Mata Sundri College for Women (University of Delhi) for getting the Third position (Secondary level) in Kirtan Competition in 1996.
• Awarded the Certificate of Merit for participating in the S.S. Mota Singh Inter-School Competition in 1996.

• Performed in November, 1996 in Clemsford Club in Gurbani Programme organized by Punjabi Academy for PM, Sh. Atal Behari Vajpayee Ji.
• Performed in November, 1997 in “Raashtriya Ekta Sammelan” at Ramlila Maidan, Delhi.
• Performed in “Himalaya Garjana” Programme at Sh. Prem Nagar Ashram, Haridwar in April 1998.
• Performed in October 1998 in Panchacharya’s Sammelan, Banaras.
• Performed in April 1999 in Panchacharya’s Sammelan, Raisina and Gurgaon.
• Performed in July 2000 in “Ganga Dushehra Mahotsav”, Chandigarh.
• Performed in Parliament Annexes in March 2001.
• Performed in Parliament Annexes in July 2001.
• Performed in Ashoka Hotel, in the book release function of “Delhi-The Emperor’s City” written by Sh. Vijay Goel with the Ghazal Maestro, Sh. Satish Babbar ji on 30th September 2003.
• Performed in “Sadbhavana Sammelan” organized by Manav Uthan Sewa Samiti on 7th November 2003.
• Performed in IITF, Pragati Maidan and Delhi at Falaqnuma Hall on 16th November 2003 with Ghazal Maestro, Sh. Satish Babbar ji.
• Performed at Indian Islamic Cultural Center on 7th February 2004 in the programme “Sham-e-Ghazal” with Sh. Satish Babbar ji.
• Performed at Radissons on 13th February 2004 with Sh. Satish Babbar ji.
• Performed at Shah Auditorium, Delhi on 10th April 2004 with Sh. Satish Babbar ji in a Programme called “Ek Sham Bhagwan Mahavir Ke Naam”.
• On 29th June’04 in Kamaani Auditorium, Mandi House, Delhi. In a cultural evening organized by an organization Sangeet Vandana (Regd.) with The Ghazal Maestro Sh. Satish Babbar.
• On 10th October’04 in The India Habitat Centre, Delhi in a programme “Bhajan Sandhya”.
• On 21st December ‘04 in Jawahar Lal Nehru Auditorium, AIIMS (Delhi) in a programme “Shaam-e-Ghazal” organized by Neuro Stroke Society Of India.
• On 30th January’ 05 in Country In, Jalandhar. Organized by Kohinoor Pvt. Ltd.
• On 4th March’ 05in India Habitat Centre, Delhi. Organized by Ernst & Young.
• On 13th March’ 05 in Chin – Min Farm House, Delhi. Organized by Tina Oils (P) Ltd.
• On 19th March’ 05 at D.S. Kothari Hostel Lawn, Delhi University, Delhi in programme “GULSHAN 2005” organized by The Culture & D.S. Kothari Hostel.
• On 16th September,2005 at Aiwan-e-Ghalib,Delhi organized by Ghalib Institute,for Ghalib and Cultural Heritage of Delhi.

Performances Abroad

• On 6th and 7th August ‘2000 in S. S .S Hall, Triolet, Mauritius.
• In year 2002,in Swami Krishnanand Hall, Calbasses, Mauritius

Other Experiences

• Sung bhajans for cassettes named “Bhajan Veena”, “Ruhani Bhajanawali”, “Shri Sadguru Mahima”, “Insaan Ka Insaan Se Ho Bhaichara”.
• Sung Garhwali geets for some audios.
• Participated in Debates organized by many social institutions.
• Done voice overs for different commercials.
• Hosted the launch function of an album.

Forthcoming Project:

• Eternal Bliss, the Paramananda – an utmost collection of Stutis and Strotras in Sanskrit from Upanishads and Puranas

Other Info:

Interests:

Reading books, Net-surfing, Listening music and Traveling.

Languages Known:

Hindi, English, Punjabi and Urdu

Personal Summary:

Date of Birth: 27th August
Nationality: Indian
Place of Birth: New Delhi
Father’s Name: Sh. Mehar Chand Sharma
Marital Status: Single

Address:
J-119,SF,
VIKAS PURI,
NEW DELHI - 110018
Phone:+91-9313338250, +91-11-39596745
E-Mail: kalmanav@rediffmail.com