Antara Mitra began her musical journey in Maslandapur, West Bengal, growing up in a musically inclined family and performing from the age of six. She first gained national attention as a contestant on Indian Idol 2 in 2006, which ultimately led her to pursue playback singing in Mumbai.

Her breakthrough came with the soulful duets Gerua and Janam Janam alongside Arijit Singh, which earned her widespread recognition across the Indian music industry. Antara’s versatility shines through her multilingual repertoire, having sung in Hindi, Bengali, Urdu, Kannada, English, and more.

In addition to playback singing, she expanded her presence as a judge on music reality television and continues to enthral audiences with her live stage performances. Her voice resonates deeply with fans and critics alike—celebrated for her ability to evoke raw emotion through heartfelt melodies, making her a standout talent in contemporary Indian playback singing.