In 1975 Mandira's talent was nationally recognized for the first time. All India Radio awarded her with the highest position in light classical vocal music, which other than khayal is also her subject of excellence. Now she holds the top grade in this classification in AIR. This category includes subjects like Thumri, Dadra, Ghazals, Bhajans etc. Her performances have been appreciated throughout India. She has performed numerous times on both viz. national media television and radio and has become increasingly popular... more...

Mandira is gifted with a very sonorous voice.  She has a unique style of singing inherited from her guru.  Her style of khayal singing is characterized by pure and meticulous treatment of ragas.  Taans and sargams are developed on a variety of rhythmic patterns which travel through the octaves. more.....


    Salt lake Cultural Association  honoured her with
    the "JADUBHATTA AWARD"  in 2011.