https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

A Wannabe Playback Singer Ended Up In Uniform

Indian Masterminds Stories

She comes from an era when reality shows had not yet turned into realities, but her passion for playback singing was never far away even as she took charge as an IPS officer. In fact, one of her first few projects brought her the chance to live life to the fullest.

Just over a decade after cracking the toughest exam in the country SP Vigilance Sambalpur Ms. Sara Sharma is among the top artists on All India Radio. One of her songs inspired by the famous ‘Manike Mage Hithe’ was used for creating awareness about corruption.

Ms. Sharma is now SP Vigilance (Sambalpur)

But it was not all a rosy walk. Just like many others from middle-class families the enigma of the silver screen beckoned Ms. Sara as a child, and she too faced the dilemma as the motto of these families that always veers toward a secure job. 
Pining to be a singer since her childhood, Ms. Sharma tried to practice the songs she used to hear. Her parents too appreciated her talent and even started her singing classes. The now IPS officer, trained in Hindustani classical singing for five years.

Then lack of resources steered her away from her dreams and even her parents advised her to study hard and secure a government job. 

That was it, she cracked one of the toughest exams in the country and joined the 2010 batch of IPS officers.

‘IT WILL HAPPEN’

Ms. Sharma plays many instruments including harmonium

Ms. Sharma, who hails from Odisha and is currently posted in Sambalpur, spoke to Indian Masterminds and says, “When I was growing up reality shows were not that popular and it was not easy for us to even reach the auditioning stage. So, the dream of becoming a playback singer took a back seat.”
She never lost hope. Today, her job demands confidentiality and she doesn’t get much time for singing. She is determined to start a proper YouTube channel where she can explore her art. “I am prepared. I will do it when I get a chance. It will happen someday. My dream will come true”, she said.
She has been using her singing for creating awareness. The officer, who also pens the lyrics for her songs, started with an overnight sensation of a song for the SHE team.

THE SHE TEAM

Ms. Sharma, who was the first woman Superintendent of Police of Gajapati district, during her tenure received a lot of complaints from women about eve-teasing, abuse, and domestic violence. 


To end these, a dedicated team and full-time patrolling were needed. So, inspired by the concept of SHE Team in Hyderabad, Ms. Sharma also started a pilot project in Parlakhemundi in Gajapati district.


A team of seven constables led by a female Sub-Inspector (SI) was formed. There were assigned dedicated vehicles and a dress code. This team did round-the-clock patrolling and anyone could reach them on phone. After its success, the SHE team expanded in the entire district.


To popularise the SHE team, Ms. Sharma made a song along with an SI. Her guru composed the music. As hiring a singer was too costly, Ms. Sharma sang it. 


“We used basic instruments and local artists. Our budget was strict but that led it to my debut in singing,” recalls Ms. Sharma. The song is in both Hindi and Odia and it helped in the massive popularity of the project. Even the Chief Minister of Odisha, Mr. Naveen Patnaik was so impressed by her song that he praised her on many platforms.


Her childhood dream of serenading life in its myriad hues is being fulfilled and Ms. Sharma has been selected as an ‘A’ grade artist by AIR . She will be singing both modern and bhajans, catch her programme soon.


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
Punjab_govt_resized
Punjab: 2 IAS Officers Transferred in Late Evening Move, Jaspreet Singh Takes Over as MD of Punjab INFOTECH
UPPSC_UPPCS_resized
UPPSC PCS 2025 Prelims on October 12: 42 Exam Centres in Meerut, First-Time Room Inspector Training Introduced
ED _Enforcement_Directorate
ED Sends Fresh Notice to Nikant Jain, Close Aide of Suspended IAS Abhishek Prakash, Amid Ongoing Probe
CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Bihar Elections 2025: CEC Gyanesh Kumar Addresses 5 Key Issues - SIR, Fake Voting, Freebies & More
BSNL
BSNL Surpasses Airtel in Mobile Subscriber Growth After Nearly a Year; Jio Leads with 19 Lakh Additions in August
NTPC_Tapovan Donates_Ambulance_
NTPC Hands Over ₹30 Lakh Advanced Life Support Ambulance to Chamoli District Hospital to Boost Emergency Healthcare
NTPC_Barauni_signed_agreement_
NTPC Barauni to Install 89 High-Mast Lights Across Begusarai to Boost Safety and Community Development
BPCL_bags_Excellence_Awards_
BPCL Wins Top Honours for City Gas Distribution and Customer Service at 19th PNGRB Foundation Day
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IDES Saquib Alam
UPSC Strategy & Mindset Tips from IDES Officer Saquib Alam | Video Interview 
Dr G K Goswami IPS
Everything you ever wanted to know about e-murder, e-dacoity and data safety
IFS Ravikant Meena UPSC IFS
Ravikant Meena on IFS Preparation, Optionals, and Life in Forest Service
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
IDES Saquib Alam
UPSC Strategy & Mindset Tips from IDES Officer Saquib Alam | Video Interview 
Discover how IDES officer Saquib Alam left his corporate job at Mahindra, overcame six UPSC attempts,...
Utkarsh Ujjwal IAS
IAS Utkarsh Ujjwal Shares Key Advice for UPSC Aspirants: Work Ethic, Failure, and Focus
Read the inspiring journey of IAS Utkarsh Ujjwal, 2023 batch, Gujarat cadre. From IIT Guwahati to clearing...
Sagar Datta Majumdar UPSC CSE 2024 AIR 317
“Don’t get trapped in the vicious cycle of self-doubt,” says UPSC Achiever Sagar Datta Majumdar
Discover how Sagar Datta Majumdar from Agartala, Tripura, cracked UPSC CSE 2024 with All India Rank 317....
Social Media
World Rhino Day India
On World Rhino Day, IFS Officer Parveen Kaswan Shares Rare Insights - India Now Hosts 80% of the World’s One-Horned Rhinos
September 22 Marks Global Call for Rhino Conservation; India Holds 80% of World’s Greater One-Horned...
Parag Madhukar Dhakate
Relentless Rains Wreak Havoc in Dehradun: IFS officer PM Dhakate Warns Citizens Amid Flash Floods
Cloudbursts in Dehradun triggered flash floods. IFS officer Dr. PM Dhakate warned citizens to stay indoors...
Forest Guard Tiger Encounter
Tigers Clash in the Wild as Forest Guards Capture Rare Footage , Retired IFS Mohan Pargaien Posts Viral Video
Retired IFS officer Mohan Pargaien shares viral video of three tigers brawling in Ramnagar, as forest...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
Punjab_govt_resized
Punjab: 2 IAS Officers Transferred in Late Evening Move, Jaspreet Singh Takes Over as MD of Punjab INFOTECH
UPPSC_UPPCS_resized
UPPSC PCS 2025 Prelims on October 12: 42 Exam Centres in Meerut, First-Time Room Inspector Training Introduced
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IDES Saquib Alam
Dr G K Goswami IPS
IFS Ravikant Meena UPSC IFS
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT