🎙️ Episode 07 | Let’s Talk with Mekhla ft. Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury
📍Recorded on: 29th November, 2024
In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with the phenomenal Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury — singer, performer, psychology professor, and the magnetic voice behind ‪@SomlataandTheAces‬🌟
Known for her soulful vocals and quiet strength, Somlata opens up about her musical journey, creative philosophy, and what it’s like to be an introvert in the spotlight. This candid conversation is full of laughter, vulnerability, insights, and of course, some stunning live music. 🎶

💬 Topics we explore:
• Life as an introvert in the world of showbiz
• Evolution of her band: Somlata & The Aces
• Her dual life as a psychology professor & performer
• Hair & skincare secrets ✨
• Her love for books, plants, and quiet spaces
• Vocal tips for aspiring singers
• Two beautiful live renditions of her songs 🎤
• Grief, presence, and emotional resilience 💔💫

💖 This episode is a soul-to-soul exchange — intimate, inspiring, and full of heart.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:06 – দুজন introvert এর কথোপকথন
01:58 – Being introverted in a public career
15:32 – Early musical beginnings
23:19 – The rise of Somlata & The Aces
32:58 – 🎵 Song 1: ইচ্ছাগুলো যে দিচ্ছে ঈশারা
33:24 – Her take on item songs
35:18 – Hair & skincare routines
37:56 – Books, artists & influences
41:58 – 🎵 Song 2: হৃদয় আমার প্রকাশ হলো অনন্ত আকাশে
48:03 – Thoughts on music practice & discipline
55:39 – Plants, nature & inner calm
58:56 – On loss, grief, and emotional memory
1:13:13 – Final reflections & goodbye

✅ Follow Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury
YouTube: ⁨@SomlataandTheAces⁩
Facebook: www.facebook.com/somlatawebteam
Instagram : www.instagram.com/somlataacharyyachowdhury
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/43t7ABAwiLwVJ9b738CWOh?si=…

✅Follow Mekhla Dasgupta On:
YouTube:    / @mekhladasguptaofficial  
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MekhlaDasgupta
Instagram: www.instagram.com/iam_mekhla
Threads: www.threads.net/@iam_mekhla
X (Twitter): x.com/iam_mekhla
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/5PdQzQdwnN895FR7NLcnQ0?si=…


⚠️ Disclaimer: The views shared in this episode are personal and intended for entertainment purposes only.

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