Born in Kolkata, raised in Patna, Sharmistha Banerjee is an accomplished vocal artist. She has performed in many cities in North America, Canada and India. She has earned highest appreciation and compliments for her singing as well as for her down to earth personality. Following her Guruji's foot steps, Sharmistha maintains a very low profile.

All India Radio: For many years Sharmistha Banerjee was a regular vocal artist for All India Radio, Patna. She was a broadcasting artist for both 'Sugam Sangeet' (light music)' & 'Shashtriya Sangeet' (Vocal classical). Sharmistha Banerjee is also a music composer. Throughout her broadcasting years she has performed her own music compositions for All India Radio.

Vocal Classical Training: Encouraged by her parents who both were professors, Sharmistha started her formal training in vocal classical from Guru Shrimati Ruby Bhattacharya at a very tender age. After a few years, she started receiving training from Guru Pt.Vindhya Prasad Gaur. Who is a guru-bhai of Pt. V. G Jog. She continued her training for many more years. Under his guidance she received her 'Sangeet Visharad’ degree in vocal classical.

Light Classical Training: She has also gotten an extensive training in light-classical Bengali songs from late Shri Prafulla Kumar Sengupta, who was a direct disciple of Kazi Nazrul Islam. From late Shri Sukumar Mitra, she had received training in 'Adhunik', Nazrul Geeti and 'Puratani gaan'.

Academics: Sharmistha Banerjee has earned a Masters Degree in Economics. Sharmistha has also studied Graphic Design Technology.

Social Services: Sharmistha has been volunteering for Red Cross Society of America for many years. She also lends her services as a Bengali/Hindi language interpreter.

Sharmistha Banerjee is the founder of ‘TARAANA MUSIC', Florida, USA. She offers vocal, harmonium and keyboard lessons for all ages on a regular basis. She also produces variety of cultural shows throughout the year. Taraana Music is growing and striving towards excellence in music education, cultural productions while creating a platform for local artists as well as those from outside.