The New York-based singer’s proposed programme includes free lessons for children with special needs.
As Ronti Das adds the Dhallywood Award 2026 to her musical achievements, she is also preparing to bring her experience into the classroom. The Bangladeshi singer, recognised in the Best Melody Singer (Female) category, is developing an education initiative in New York with access to learning among its priorities.
Called Ronti’s Music Kitchen, the proposed programme is intended to offer lessons across several traditions: classical music, Nazrul Sangeet, Rabindra Sangeet, patriotic songs, contemporary Bangla music and folk songs. Specialised voice training will form part of the teaching, with both online and in-person options planned.
One of its most significant provisions is free music instruction for children with special needs. By including these learners in the programme’s plans, Das is seeking to broaden participation in music education alongside her own work as a performer.
For families living abroad, opportunities to learn Bangla songs can also offer a connection with language and cultural traditions. The range of subjects planned for the initiative reflects that connection between musical learning and cultural familiarity.
Das brings experience across television, recorded songs, film soundtracks and live concerts. She gained national attention through Close Up 1 in 2006 and went on to work in contemporary Bangla music, folk songs and playback singing.
Her recordings include “Hello Brishti,” “Hridoy Jekhane,” “Uraliya” and “Obhimani.” Born in Chattogram and now living in New York, she has also performed for audiences outside Bangladesh.
Singer Rizia Parveen presented Das with the Dhallywood award 2026 at a ceremony in the United States. While that recognition adds to her performance career, her educational plans point to a further role: helping learners develop their voices and creating opportunities for children to take part in music.
Accessible Music Education
