Shreya Ghoshal facts for kids
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Shreya Ghoshal
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| Born | 12 March 1984 Berhampore, Murshidabad, West Bengal, India
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| Alma mater | SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
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| Children | 1 |
| Awards | Full list |
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Shreya Ghoshal (born on March 12, 1984) is a famous Indian singer. She is known for her amazing voice and how she can sing many different types of songs. People often call her the "Queen of Dynamics" because of her strong vocal expressions. Many consider her one of the best singers from the Indian subcontinent.
Shreya has recorded songs for movies and albums in many Indian and even foreign languages. She has won lots of awards, including five National Film Awards and many Filmfare Awards.
She started learning music when she was just four years old. By age six, she began formal training in classical music. Her big break came after she won the TV singing show Sa Re Ga Ma. She then made her movie singing debut in 2002 with the film Devdas. Her first songs, "Bairi Piya" and "Dola Re Dola," became instant hits. These songs also won her a National Film Award. She later won more National Awards for other popular songs.
Shreya has won Filmfare Awards for her songs in many languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. Some of her most famous songs are "Barso Re," "Teri Ore," "Deewani Mastani," "Ghoomar," "Saibo," "Chikni Chameli," and "Param Sundari."
Besides singing, Shreya has also been a judge on TV reality shows. She has been honored in the United States, where June 26, 2010, was declared "Shreya Ghoshal Day" in Ohio. On July 24, 2015, Cincinnati also celebrated "Shreya Ghoshal Day." In 2017, she became the first Indian singer to have a wax figure at Madame Tussauds Museum in Delhi. On June 15, 2024, Austin, Texas, also proclaimed "Shreya Ghoshal Day."
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Early Life and Musical Start
Shreya Ghoshal was born on March 12, 1984, in Berhampore, West Bengal, India. She grew up in a small town called Rawatbhata. Her father, Bishwajit Ghoshal, is an electrical engineer, and her mother, Sarmistha Ghoshal, studied literature.
Shreya started learning music at age four. Her mother helped her practice and sang Bengali songs with her. When she was six, she began formal training in classical music. She trained with famous composers like Kalyanji for 18 months.
In 1995, she won a national singing competition in New Delhi. In 1997, her family moved to Mumbai. There, she continued her studies and music training. In 2000, at age sixteen, she won the TV music reality show Sa Re Ga Ma on Zee TV. This win changed her life.
Her Amazing Singing Career
Shreya Ghoshal's first recording was a cover of a Marathi song called "Ganraj Rangi Nachto." Her first studio album, Bendhechhi Beena, came out in 1998. She released other albums in Bengali before her big movie debut.
Big Break in Bollywood (2002-2004)
Film director Sanjay Leela Bhansali noticed Shreya when she was on Sa Re Ga Ma. His mother saw her performance and told him about her. Bhansali felt Shreya's voice was perfect for the main character, Paro, in his film Devdas (2002).
In 2000, Bhansali offered her the chance to sing for Devdas. Shreya sang five songs in the film, including "Bairi Piya" and "Dola Re Dola." She was only sixteen when she recorded "Bairi Piya" with Udit Narayan. This song became a huge hit.
For Devdas, she won her first Filmfare Award for "Dola Re Dola" and a National Film Award for "Bairi Piya." She also won the Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent. This success made her very popular, and other film industries wanted her to sing for them.
Shreya then sang for films like Jism, where her songs "Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai" and "Chalo Tumko Lekar Chale" showed her versatility. She won another Filmfare Award for "Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai." She also sang for Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. and Main Hoon Na. Her voice was praised for suiting actresses like Aishwarya Rai.
She also started singing in other Indian languages. She debuted in Tamil cinema in 2002, Telugu cinema in 2003, and Kannada cinema in 2003. Her Malayalam debut was in 2007.
Becoming a Top Singer (2005-2007)
Shreya won her second National Film Award for "Dheere Jalna" from the film Paheli (2005). She also sang popular songs like "Piyu Bole" from Parineeta. Critics loved her work in these films.
In 2006, she sang for the film Vivah, performing duets like "Mujhe Haq Hai." She also sang "Pal Pal" for Lage Raho Munna Bhai. Her song "O Saathi Re" from Omkara was also well-received.
That same year, Shreya gained international fame with the Tamil song "Munbe Vaa" from Sillunu Oru Kaadhal, composed by A. R. Rahman. This song became her signature in South Indian Cinema. She won her first Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil for it.
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In 2007, she sang the lively rain song "Barso Re" for the film Guru, also composed by A.R. Rahman. This song won her a third Filmfare Award. She also won her third National Film Award for "Yeh Ishq Haaye" from Jab We Met. Her classical song "Mere Dholna" from Bhool Bhulaiyaa was also highly praised.
Continued Success (2008-2014)
Shreya continued to deliver hit songs. In 2008, she sang "Teri Ore" for Singh Is Kinng, which earned her a fourth Filmfare Award. She also won her fourth National Award for songs in Bengali and Marathi films.
In 2010, she sang "Tere Mast Mast Do Nain" for Dabangg, which was a big hit. She also sang for the English film When Harry Tries to Marry. In 2011, her duet "Saibo" from Shor in the City was very popular. She also sang "Teri Meri" for Bodyguard and "Ooh La La" for The Dirty Picture.
In 2012, Shreya sang the famous item song "Chikni Chameli" for Agneepath. She later said she was not comfortable with some of its lyrics and asked for changes. She also sang "Saans" for Jab Tak Hai Jaan, which was voted the "Most Romantic Song of 2012."
In 2013, she sang "Sunn Raha Hai" (female version) for Aashiqui 2, which was widely praised. She also sang "Nagada Sang Dhol" for Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, which became a huge dance hit.
In 2014, Shreya sang "Manwa Laage" for Happy New Year, which quickly gained millions of views online. Her Malayalam song "Vijanathayil" from How Old Are You? became her signature song in Malayalam cinema. She won a Filmfare Award and a Kerala State Film Award for it.
Expanding Her Reach (2015-2017)
In 2015, Shreya collaborated with A. R. Rahman again for the Tamil song "Pookkalae Sattru Oyivedungal" from I. Critics praised her vocals. She also sang "Hasi" (female version) for Hamari Adhuri Kahani.
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The same year, she worked with Sanjay Leela Bhansali for Bajirao Mastani. She sang "Mohe Rang Do Laal," "Deewani Mastani," and "Pinga." "Deewani Mastani" won her a sixth Filmfare Award.
In 2016, she sang "Tere Bin" for Wazir and "Tum Bin Jiya" for Sanam Re. She also sang "Aatach Baya Ka Baavarla" for the Marathi film Sairat, which was very popular. Her song "Jab Tum Hote Ho" from Rustom was also well-received.
In 2017, Shreya sang "Aashiq Surrender Hua" for Badrinath Ki Dulhania, where she showed her ability to sing in a lower voice. She also sang "Rozana" for Naam Shabana, which received positive reviews. Her duet "Thodi Der" from Half Girlfriend earned her another Filmfare nomination.
Independent Work and More Awards (2018-Present)
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In 2018, Shreya sang "Ghoomar" for the film Padmaavat. This song, based on traditional Rajasthani music, was very popular and won her a Filmfare Award. She also sang the title track for Dhadak.
In 2019, she started with classical songs "Ghar More Pardesiya" and "Tabah Ho Gaye" for Kalank, winning many awards. She also sang for the TV series The Family Man.
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From 2020 onwards, Shreya released several independent songs. She wrote and composed her single "Nah Woh Main." She also recorded musical versions of poems and a patriotic song "Apni Maati." Her collaborations with other artists like Darshan Raval and Salim–Sulaiman were also successful. She sang many Bollywood songs, including "Taare Ginn" from Dil Bechara.
In 2021, her song "Param Sundari" from Mimi became one of the biggest hits of the year. It was very popular globally and earned her a Filmfare nomination. "Chaka Chak" from Atrangi Re also became a viral hit on Instagram.
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In 2022, Shreya sang "Jab Saiyaan" for Gangubai Kathiawadi, which was highly praised. She also sang for the film Bachchhan Paandey, and her song's billboard was featured in New York's Times Square. She recorded songs for the Marathi musical Chandramukhi, including the viral hit "Chandra."
Shreya won her fifth National Film Award for "Maayava Thooyava" from the Tamil film Iravin Nizhal. She was the first singer to win a National Award for a bilingual song and for recordings in five different languages. She also sang "Rasiya" for Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva, winning an IIFA Award.
In 2023, Shreya sang "Baharla Ha Madhumas" for the Marathi film Maharashtra Shahir, which went viral on TikTok and Instagram. She also sang "Maine Pi Rakhi Hai" for Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. Her independent song "Zihaal e Miskin" was one of the most searched Indian songs on YouTube. She also sang "Tum Kya Mile" and "Ve Kamleya" for Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, earning Filmfare nominations. Her bilingual song "Guli Mata" topped the Billboard Arabic Hot 100 chart.
Concerts and Other Activities
Shreya Ghoshal performs in musical concerts all over the world. In 2013, she performed in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Arab Emirates. She also performed twice at the Royal Albert Hall in London in 2013 and 2014.
In 2006, she performed the theme song for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. She also recorded a song for an AIDS awareness campaign. In 2011, she became a brand ambassador for Joyalukkas jewelry. She has performed at the Bangalore Ganesh Utsava every year since 2010.
From 2017 to 2018, Shreya went on a world tour with the Symphony Orchestra of India. She performed in the UK, USA, Canada, and other countries. She was only the second Indian artist to perform at the Fox Theatre in Detroit.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, she participated in online concerts to raise money for relief funds. In 2022, she started another world tour to celebrate her 20 years in the music industry. She performed in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the USA. In 2023, she began her "All Hearts Tour," performing in Mauritius, USA, Canada, and other places.
Her Unique Singing Style
Shreya Ghoshal's mother was her first music teacher. Shreya looks up to legendary singers like Lata Mangeshkar and K. S. Chithra as her idols. She also gets inspiration from Asha Bhosle and Geeta Dutt for their versatility.
Her voice has been described as "sweet" and "honeyed." She can sing both low and high notes beautifully. Shreya believes that classical music training helps keep a singer's voice strong and fresh. She is known for her wide vocal range and how she can adapt her voice for different songs.
Shreya is also very careful about how she pronounces words in different languages. She writes lyrics in Hindi, even for other languages, to help her get the phonetics right. She has said that she avoids singing songs with inappropriate or vulgar lyrics.
Impact and Recognition
Many famous musicians and filmmakers have praised Shreya Ghoshal's work. Composers like A.R. Rahman and Ankit Tiwari, and singers like Sonu Nigam and Papon, have spoken highly of her. Sonu Nigam even called her one of the finest singers of her generation.
The Recording Academy (Grammys) has called Shreya a "legend" among modern playback singers. She is considered one of the most awarded singers in India. The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) described her as a "generational talent" and one of India's greatest singers ever.
Personal Life
Shreya Ghoshal married her childhood friend, Shiladitya Mukhopadhyaya, on February 5, 2015. They had been dating for ten years. On May 22, 2021, Shreya gave birth to their son, Devyaan, in Mumbai.
Discography
Filmography
Shreya Ghoshal has appeared as a judge on several TV reality shows. She has also been featured in music videos.
Awards and Achievements
Shreya Ghoshal is one of India's most awarded singers. She has won five National Film Awards for Best Female Playback Singer. These include awards for "Bairi Piya" (2002), "Dheere Jalna" (2005), "Yeh Ishq Haaye" (2007), and for two songs, "Pherari Mon" and "Jeev Rangla" (2008). Her fifth National Award was for "Mayava Chayava" (2021).
She has won seven Filmfare Awards. One was the RD Burman Award for New Music Talent. The other six were for Best Female Playback Singer for songs like "Dola Re Dola" (2003), "Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai" (2004), "Barso Re" (2008), "Teri Ore" (2009), "Deewani Mastani" (2016), and "Ghoomar" (2019). She has also won ten Filmfare Awards South for Best Female Playback Singer.
See also
In Spanish: Shreya Ghoshal para niños
- List of Indian playback singers
