She took the folk singing of Uttarakhand to a national and international scene, through her live shows and concerts.In an interview, she revealed that initially, she wanted to become a nurse.
Meena’s sister, Uma thought that they both are a perfect match for each other, and arranged their marriage.
They both used to sing together at Akashvani club in Mussoorie. Debut, Film: Nauni Pichhadi Nauni (Garhwali 1992) Nauni Pichhadi Nauni Awards & Achievements Young Uttarakhand Cine Award - Best Singer Female for the song. Meena’s Husband is also her sister’s brother-in-law.Her Husband, Sanjay Kumola is the owner of the recording studio ‘Surbhi Multi-Track Sound Studio.’ The name of the studio was kept after her daughter, Surbhi.Meena has sung in many languages including Garhwali, Kumaoni, Jaunsari, Jaunpuri, Bhojpuri, Rajasthani, Kargali, Balti, Hindi, and has recorded more than 500 songs in Ladakhi.She has also collaborated with many popular Uttarakhandi singers including Narendra Singh Negi, Pritam Bharatwan, Fauji Lalit Mohan Joshi, Anil Bisht, Gajendra Rana, and Manglesh Dangwal.She has sung in many popular Uttarakhandi albums such as Chand Taro Maa, Meri Khati Mitthi, Darbar Nirala Sai Ka, Utrakhandi Garhwali Teri Meri Maya, Meru Uttarakhand, Chilbilat, Mohana, Chandra, and Lalita Chi Hum.It was after a few years of her debut that she started to learn music. In an interview, she confessed that before making her singing debut, she had not take any formal training in music.Therefore, making her debut with the songs ‘Ni Biwanu Shairu Ma,’ ‘Baith Dola Laadi,’ and ‘Jando Ni Chhaun Mi.’ She accepted the offer and went to Delhi in 1991 to record songs for the film. They offered her to sing in their upcoming Garhwali film “Nauni Pichhadi Nauni” (1992). The folk singers, Mani Bharti and Puran Singh Rawat spotted her at the club and contacted her through Ram Lal Kumola (her sister’s husband).The first song that she sang was ‘Nainon Me Badra Chhaye’ by Lata Mangeshkar. The club was owned by Mukesh Lal Kumola (a relative) and Ram Lal Kumola, her elder sister’s husband. At the age of 16, she started performing at the Akashvani Club in Mussoorie.After completing her middle school from Delhi, she went to her sister, Uma’s home in Mussoorie, where she completed her schooling from Mussoorie Girls Inter College. Meena Rana was born in a Garhwali Family in Delhi.Mussoorie Girls Inter College, Mussoorieĭaughter(s)- Surbhi Kumola (Singer), Pari Kumola.Butler Memorial Girls Senior Secondary School, Delhi.Young Uttarakhand Cine Award - Best Singer Female for the song "Ham Uttarakhandi Chha" in 2012.Young Uttarakhand Cine Award - Best Singer Female for the song "Au Bulanu Yo Pahara" in 2011.Young Uttarakhand Cine Award - Best Singer Female for the song "Palya Gaun Ka Mohana" in 2010.That’s all folks! Do comment below your favorite classic Pahari song from the heart of Uttarakhand.'Lata Mangeshkar of Uttarakhand' and 'Sur Kokila of Uttarakhand'įilm: Nauni Pichhadi Nauni (Garhwali 1992) Song: Sunu Teri Basuri Sun Bandh Maa Sune | Singer: Lata Mangeshkar | Regional Language: Garhwali Song: Haaye Teri Rumala | Singer: Gopal Babu Goswami | Regional Language: Kumaoni Song: Kaile Baje Muruli Baina | Singer: Gopal Babu Goswami | Regional Language: Kumaoni Song: Bhalu Lagdu Bhanuli | Album: Nauchhami Narena | Singer: Narendra Singh Negi and Meena Rana | Regional Language: Garhwali Song: Bedu Pako Baramasa Original Cover | Singer: Gopal Babu Goswami | Regional Language: KumaoniĪnother famous version of Bedu Pako Baramasa by Kalpana Chauhan Song: Dayara Jhoomailo | Album: Tikuliya Mama | Singers: Rajnikant Semwal and Preety Ranakoti | Regional Language: Garhwali Song: Suma Danda Na Ja | Singers: Narendra Singh Negi and Anuradha Nirala | Regional Language: Garhwali Lok Geet Rumuk Song: Ta Chuma Ta Chuma | Album: | Singer: Suresh Wadkar | Regional Language: Garhwali Song: Minkay Ba Motay Laalay | Singer Sita Ram Chauhan | Regional Language: Jaunsari Song: O Dhyani Suniye | Singer: Ratiyanand Panwar and Meena Rana | Regional Language: Jaunsari Song: Jaunsari Harul Vidiya Ro Pani | Album: Teri Chithi | Singer: Attar Shah | Regional Language: Jaunsari Song: Meri Gaji Mala | Album: Bhaana | Singer: Preetam Bharatwan | Regional Language: Garhwali : Harsu Mama Tandi Geet | Album: Mayako Mundaro | Singers: Narendra Singh Negi, Meena Rana and Jyoti Nainwal | Regional Language: Garhwali, Rawain-Jaunpur culture is showcased in the video. B Abm Ebm Ab Db Eb Cm Bbm Chords for Latest Kumaoni Song O bhina kaske janu dwarhata By Govind Digari & Meena Rana with song key, BPM, capo transposer, play along with guitar, piano, ukulele & mandolin.