TOI Dialogues: Malini Awasthi talks about folk music, its relevance in contemporary society, and her love for UP

Malini Awasthi, renowned as India’s Folk Queen, has made significant contributions to regional music forms like Thumri and Kajri. In the TOI Dialogues: Decoding Growth Story Of Kanpur event, she spoke about her musical journey and the relevance of folk music in modern times. She highlighted the need to make traditional music appealing to today’s youth while expressing her love for Uttar Pradesh.