Lalitya Munshaw : Lalitya Munshaw, a versatile singer, performer and an entrepreneur.
Lalitya Munshaw is a multifaceted artist and a pioneering entrepreneur in the music industry. She was born to connoisseur parents with strong values and ethics embedded deep in her family. She is not only an accomplished singer but also a visionary founder of a music label Red Ribbon and recording studios Re n Raga. With a strong academic background, holding master’s degrees in Indian classical music and English literature, Lalitya has made significant contributions to the music world across genres.
Her musical journey includes a wide array of popular albums and songs, spanning Indipop, devotional, Sufi, ghazals, fusion, Indian classical, folk, children’s music, and Bollywood. Lalitya has performed live across India and globally, enchanting audiences at private parties, corporate shows, public festivals, and government events, often captivating crowds of up to 20,000 people. Her melodious and mesmerizing voice have always enthrall audiences.
Throughout her career, Lalitya has collaborated with iconic artists such as Hariharan, Anup Jalota, Sonu Nigam, and Arijit Singh. Some of her most celebrated albums include devotional albums like Guru Om and Ganesha, fusion albums like Maika Piya, and popular Sufi tracks like Rab Piya. She has also created unforgettable Gujarati folk music with hits like Aye Halo and Dholida Na Dhol. Additionally, her children’s songs like Haste Gaate and Lullabies – Halarda have earned immense love from listeners. Lalitya transcends an expressive and innovative style of her singing in her albums.
Lalitya’s work extends to playback singing, with contributions to films such as Commando, Hai Golmaal in White House, and Queens. Her expressive music videos, spanning various genres, have been widely appreciated for their emotional depth and unique style.
With over 1 million social media followers, Lalitya has established a strong digital presence. Many of her albums have been launched by prominent personalities, including Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Morari Bapu, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Hema Malini, Rishi Kapoor and others. She has received several prestigious awards for her musical talent and entrepreneurial ventures, including the Gujarat State Award, Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Times Women’s Power Award, and the Pt. Omkarnath Thakur Award.
In 2008, Lalitya founded her music label, Red Ribbon Musik, with the mission to promote emerging talent and preserve India’s rich musical heritage. Over the years, the label has released over 5,000 songs, featuring legendary voices like Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosale, Sonu Nigam, and Arijit Singh. Red Ribbon Musik has become a respected name in the music industry, recognized for its dedication to quality and innovation.
Her Mumbai-based recording studios, Re n Raga, have been the recording hub for blockbuster films such as Singham, Mary Kom, Gangs of Wasseypur, and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.
Lalitya’s contribution to the music industry has been invaluable, both as an artist and as an entrepreneur.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Lalitya is deeply committed to social causes. She actively supports education and healthcare for the underprivileged and is an advocate for animal welfare, focusing on rescuing and caring for abandoned animals.
Through her extensive career and philanthropic work, Lalitya Munshaw continues to enrich India’s cultural and artistic landscape, inspiring others to pursue their passions with dedication and compassion.