Akriti started learning Hindustani Classical music at the tender age of 5, from her Mother, who is a post graduate in Hindustani Classical music and her Guru (Late) Sh. Byomkesh Banerjee.

She gave her first stage performance at the age of 5 years and from there became a part of "Little Stars" the Anand Ji (Kalyanji Anandji fame) troupe, where she made her way through two world tours. She has also been the Winner a major Indian reality show in 1998.

Akriti's songlist

• Chham Se Woh Aa Jaye - Dus
  
• Dil Vich Lagya Weh - Chup Chup Ke
  
• Johnny Gaddaar - Johnny Gaddaar
  
• Insha Allah - Welcome
  
• Freaky Freaky Raat - Kismat Konnection
  
• Thaa Kar Ke - Golmaal Returns
  
• Khuda Ya Khair - Billu Barber
  
• Mohobbat Aapse - Aa Dekhen Zara