Classical Music Singer Smt. Shobha Choudhary of Indore (Madhya Pradesh) India has been honoured with World Book of Records (WBR) for her matchless contribution in promoting and preserving Indian classical music along with resurgence and nurturing musical heritage through educational institute - Pancham Nishad Sangeet Sansthan.Smt. Shobha Choudhary was bestowed with the certificate of honour by Prof. Dr. Rajeev Sharma (Vice Chair, World Book of Records) and Shri Santosh Shukla (President, World Book of Records).
Significantly, as a child when her mother sang bhajans and father played the flute, she listened to them in rapt attention. This first response to the magic of musical notes became a serious involvement and a commitment for her in later life.With the encouragement of her parents, she started taking lessons in music at a tender age and by nine she began singing before a small audience around her home. Her serious study in Hindustani Classical Music started under guidance of noted musician in Wardha (Maharashtra). She has been performing various types of concerts for more than decades. She has performed at many well-known music festivals like Tansen Samaroh, Sawai Gandharv, Karnataka and at many prestigious organizations like National Center for Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai.
On being recognized by World Book of Records, London UK, Smt. Shobha Choudhary was congratulated by Shri Virendra Sharma (Member of Parliament, England), Dr. Diwakar Sukul (Chairman, World Book of Records, London), Shri Santosh Shukla (President, World Book of Records) and other dignitaries from international scenario.