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| Born | 3 December 1958
Durg, Madhya Pradesh, India
(now in Chhattisgarh, India) |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Mokshada Chandrakar |
| Occupation | Asst. Director All India RadioAkashvani in Raipur, Playback Singer, Chhattisgarhi Folk Singer |
| Years active | 1968–present |
| Spouse(s) | Prem Chandrakar |
| Children | Purvi Chandrakar |
| Parent(s) | Dau Mahasingh Chandrakar (father) Gayabai Chandrakar (mother) |
| Relatives | Dr. B.L.Chandrakar (Brother) Pramila Chandrakar (Sister) |
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Mamta Chandrakar (born 3 December 1958) is a Padma Shri Awarded folk singer of Chhattisgarh. She is referred to as the Nightingale of Chhattisgarh.
She is a Padmshree Awardee in 2016 for her work, she has bagged several other state-level awards. Her husband Prem Chandrakar is a producer in Chhollywood.
Mamta Chandrakar was born in the year 1958 to Mr. Dau Maha Singh Chandrakar who himself had deep knowledge of folk music, he started a company called “Sonha-Bihan” in 1974.
Awards
- 2018 Chhattisgarh Vibhuti Alankaran
- 2016 Padma Shri Award
- 2013 Chhattisgarh Ratna
- 2012 Dau Dular Singh Mandraji Honours
