At a very early age, she was mesmerized by the power of music when she saw Live musicians performing at Jhansi Mahotsav, captivating audience beyond any social boundaries. At a tender age of 6, she started her formal training in Hindustani classical and Light music under the guidance of Late Shri Prakash Narayan Sharmaji.

Born into a middle-class family in 1983 in Jhansi. Her father was a Railway Employee and mother, a teacher. She has a loving younger brother too. Nidhi’s family wholeheartedly supported her musical ambitions. Their unwavering encouragement paved the way for Nidhi to pursue her dreams and share her gift with the world.

After honing her skills through formal training, Nidhi performed at renowned stages across India, including esteemed Sangeetayan All India Singing Competition 1999, where she earned runner up in the Geet Ghazals category.

Equipped with a MBA degree, Nidhi traversed the corporate landscape, assuming diverse roles including Director of Marketing for a leading technology company. However, her soul’s true calling beckoned her beyond boardrooms and office walls.

Following her marriage, Nidhi embarked on a transformative journey to Europe, where she decided to pursue her musical passion wholeheartedly. In London, she found a home at Swaranjali, the Music Wing of the UK’s Chinmaya Mission, where she not only served as a lead vocalist but also shared her knowledge and love for music with eager learners of all ages and ethnicity.

During her European sojourn, Nidhi collaborated with eminent music event organizers such as Krybaby, Namaskaar London, IS Creations, SEWA 1473, and GMR Promotions, solidifying her reputation as a leading female vocalist in Indian traditional genres such as Ghazals, Folk, Sufi, and devotional music. She lent her voice to renowned music groups like Mumbai Beats Nederlands, Avishkar Orchestra, Surili Orchestra, and many others.

Nidhi’s talent transcended continents, as she actively participated in concerts broadcasted by national and international TV channels catering to the Indian diaspora across Europe, South America (Suriname), and the African Continent (Kenya).

Married to a supportive husband Deepak, Nidhi has two lovely kids, Mehak and Kabir. Nidhi is instilling in her children a deep appreciation for Indian classical music and dance. After more than a decade abroad, she has recently returned to her roots in India, driven by a desire to contribute to her motherland’s cultural vibrancy and spread the transformative power of music far and wide.

Believing fervently in the universal power of music, Nidhi envisions integrating “Healing with Music” into her life’s mantra and endeavours, aiming to spread joy and solace through her art to as many souls as possible.

Testimonials

“Nidhi has been making tremendous contributions to the field of music. She was a volunteer music teacher at Chinmaya Mission UK, teaching bhajans to people from a variety of backgrounds. Her approach to teaching music was marked by simplicity and sticking to the basic principles. This allowed students with diverse musical abilities to learn bhajans quickly and correctly. Her sincerity and humility helped maintain a healthy learning environment and uphold the lessons’ spiritual underpinnings. Nidhi taught these classes pro bono so everyone could benefit from her efforts. During the COVID-19 pandemic period, she continued teaching the classes online. These classes helped the old and young alike, giving them a purpose when stuck inside their houses. Nidhi is a highly talented singer who has performed in multiple countries. Her musical versatility is reflected in her performances, which cover a wide range of genres, from Bollywood music to ghazals to Bhajans. I would be hard-pressed to think of a more deserving person for this award.”

Mr. Lakshmanan Shivakumar, Trustee Chinmaya Mission UK, London

“The Musicians of Mumbai Beats Nederlands, wish our beloved singer and sister all the best. Nidhi is a versatile artist, vocalist and above all a humble person. Her contribution in music in The Netherlands was outstanding for past 4 years. The team and her loved listeners miss her a lot and wishes best for her musical journey in India. We hope to see her soon at Netherlands for future shows.”

Mr. Kishoendajal, Owner and Manager Mumbai Beats Nederlands