Kalpana Patowary
Kalpana Patowary | |
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Kalpana Patowary | |
| Born | |
| Other names | Kalpana Bhojpuri Queen |
| Alma mater | Cotton University Bhatkhande Music Institute |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
| Political party | Asom Gana Parishad (2020–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Bharatiya Janata Party (2018–2020) |
| Spouse | Parvez Khan |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Bihar Kala Samman (2023–24) |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Assam |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Label | Music Box |
Kalpana Patowary, also credited professionally as Kalpana, is an Indian folk and playback singer and politician from Assam. She has recorded songs and folk music in several Indian languages, with Bhojpuri music being the major genre. Due to her contribution to Bhojpuri music, she is often referred to by the moniker "Bhojpuri Queen".
Patowary embarked on her career at the age of 4 and received further training from Dipen Roy and Shikha Dutta for Sangeet Bisharad in Hindustani Classical Music at Bhatkhande Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Lucknow. She has sung in more than 32 languages, including Bhojpuri, Assamese, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, and English, throughout her solo musical journey.