Trained in music by her parents
Kumar Gandharva and
Vasundhara Komkali, Kalapini has developed her own singing style, and has excelled in various forms of Hindustani classical music, including khayal, thumri, dadra, and bhajan. Her first solo performance was in 1993. She has also sung for the films
Paheli and
Devi Ahalya. ==Live performances==