Biography:- Shreya Ghoshal
| Shreya Ghoshal | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 12, 1984 |
| Origin | Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, India |
| Genre(s) | Playback singing, Indian classical music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2002 - Present |
Biography
Early years
Shreya Ghoshal was born in a Bengali brahmin family. She grew up in Rawatbhata, a small town near Kota, Rajasthan. Her father works in Bhabha Atomic Research Center as a nuclear power plant engineer for the Nuclear Power Corporation of India while her mother is a post-graduate literature student.
From the age of four Ghoshal accompanied her mother on the harmonium. Her parents enrolled her for formal training in Hindustani classical music in Kota with Maheshchandra Sharma[1].
As a child she won the children's special episode of the Sa Re Ga Ma contest on Zee TV. Back then, the show was hosted by now-famous singer Sonu Niigaam. Kalyanji who also judged the competition, convinced her parents to move to Mumbai[2]. She trained with him for 18 months and continued her classical music training with Mukta Bhide in Mumbai[1].
She studied at Atomic Energy Central Schools (AECS) at Kota and Anushaktinagar (Mumbai). For Graduation she had enrolled herself at SIES College in their Arts Stream.
Career
She caught the attention of film director Sanjay Leela Bhansali when she participated in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa for a second time, this time competing against adults. In 2000, He offered her the opportunity to be the voice of Paro, the lead female character of his film Devdas, who was to be portrayed by Aishwarya Rai. Shreya sang five songs in the film. Moviegoers from across the world heard Ghoshal’s singing voice pictured on Aishwarya Rai, and she quickly became one of the top female playback singers in Bollywood, alongside Alka Yagnik, Sunidhi Chauhan, Sadhana Sargam and Kavita Krishnamurthy. This song earned her the Filmfare Award for best singer that year, as well as the R D Burman award, given to upcoming talents in music at the same award ceremony.
Since Devdas, she went on to sing for many other actresses under the baton of various music directors, including Anu Malik, Himesh Reshammiya, M.M. Kreem, Nadeem-Shravan, Shankar Ehsaan Loy, Pritam, Vishal-Shekhar, Mano Murthy, Gurukiran, Ilayaraja, A.R. Rahman, Yuvan Shankar Raja and Harris Jayaraj.. She has won many awards. She has also received many accolades for the song 'Mere Dholna' from Bhool Bhulaiyaa.
Today Ghoshal is an established industry singer and has recorded in various regional languages, including Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Meitei, Marathi, and Bhojpuri. She also appeared as a judge in the singing show Amul Star Voice Of India Chhote Ustaad. She also sang the title songs of many Indian Television serials.
Ghosal has completed her college education, and is planning to pursue her MA in literature. She enjoys Symphony and instrumental in western music and her favourite group is ABBA. But Indian music is definitely her soul. Her voice has a texture that suits romantic songs and she can project voice very well (a fine example is “Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai ” from Jism). She is also comfortable singing sad songs or peppy songs. Apart from Devdas, she has done songs for Jism, Saaya, Inteha, Out of Control, Khakee, Munnabhai MBBS, Dhoop, Kuchh Kaha Aapne, Armaan, Desh Devi, Tujhe Meri Kasam, LOC Kargil, Aetbaar, Police Force, Lage Raho Munnabhai, Guru, Big B etc. She is the only playback singer to have been nominated in 4 out of the 5 nominations for the best playback singer for her songs in 2007 in IIFA 2008. She won the best female playback singer Filmfare award for her performance in Pritam's song "Teri Ore" from Singh is Kinng,
Below are the list of Shreya Ghoshal
Hindi
2009
- 42 KMs
- Chandni Chowk To China
- Raaz - The Mystery Continues
- Delhi 6
- Sree Ashtavinayak's Blue
- Dulha Mil Gaya
- Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
- Kisse Pyar Karoon
- Antaheen
- Kal Kisne Dekha
- Ek - The Power of One
2008
- Ghajini
- Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
- Dostana
- Yuvvraaj
- Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang
- Welcome to Sajjanpur
- Kidnap
- Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi
- Karzzzz
- Ru Ba Ru
- Chamku
- God Tussi Great Ho
- Bachna Ae Haseeno
- Singh Is Kinng
- Kismat Konnection
- Haal-e-dil
- Khushboo
- Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
- De Taali
- Ghatothkach
- U Me Aur Hum
- Sirf
- Black and White
- Mere Baap Pehle Aap
2007
- Milana
- Big B
- Mohabbataan Sachiyaan
- Guru("Barso Re")
- Salaam E Ishq
- Ta Ra Rum Pum
- Aap Kaa Surroor("Jhoot" )
- Dharm
- Cheeni Kum
- Partner
- Heyy Babyy
- Apna Aasman
- Laaga Chunari Mein Daag
- Bhool Bhulaiya(
- Jab We Met
- Saawariya
- Om Shanti Om
- Teri Haath
- Khoya Khoya Chand
- Welcome
- Showbiz
- Aaja Nachle
2006
- Woh Lamhe
- Vivah
- Shiva
- Rehguzar
- Naksha
- Krrish
- The Killer
- Kachchi Sadak
- Lage Raho Munnabhai
- Jackpot - The Money Game
- Iqraar
- Dor
- Banaras - A Mystic Love Story
- Aryan - Unbreakable
- Ankahee
- Nazar
- ASMAAN
- Aisa kyun hota hai
- Anthony Kaun Hai
- Aparichit
- Baabul
- Bhagam Bhag
- Chaand Ke Paar Chalo
- Chup Chup Ke
- Dahek
- Darna Zaroori Hai
- Dil se pooch kidhar jana hai
- Fight club
- Game
- Jadu sa chal gaya
- Jaana - Let's fall in love
- Jawani Diwani
- Madhubala
- Malamaal Weekly
- Men not allowed
- Meri jung
- Mirza sahiba
- Mr. Khujli
- Omkara
- Rafta Rafta
- Saawan: The Love Season
- Sun Zara
- With Love Tumhara
- Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota
2005
- Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi
- Shabd
- Shikhar
- Kuchh Meetha Ho Jaye
- Blackmail
- Aashiq Banaya Aapne(Title Track)
- Parineeta
- Zeher
- Tera Mera Pyar - An Album
- Holiday (The Film)
- Bad friend
- Bold
- Chaahat - ek nasha
- Chehraa
- Chor mandli
- Classic - Dance of love
- Dil jo bhi kahey
- Elaan
- Fareb
- Fun - can be dangerous sometimes
- Hum dum
- Jaane hoga kya
- Jackpot
- Jalwa - Fun in love
- James
- Jurm
- Kasak
- Koi tujh sa kahan
- Mahiya
- Main aisa hi hoon
- Main meri patni aur woh
- Mazaa Mazaa
- Men not allowed
- Mumbai Xpress
- Naam gum jayega
- Nazar
- Nigehbaan
- Paheli
- Pyar mein twist
- Revati
- Rog
- Saathi
- Sauda - the deal
- Shadi no. 1
- Sheesha
- Silsilay
- Sitam
- Tango charlie
- Tezaab
- Timepaas
- Topless
- U Bomsi n me
- Yahaan
- Yakeen
- Zameer - the fire within
2004
- Tumsa Nahin Dekha
- Khakee
- Main Hoon Na
- Krishna Cottage
- Dil Maange More
- Aan - men at work
- Ab...bas
- Aetbaar
- Chot
- Dil bechara pyar ka mara
- Dhoom
- Garv
- Girlfriend
- Hawas
- Kaun hai jo sapno mein aaya
- King of Bollywood
- Mission mumbai
- Paisa vasool
- Phir milenge
- Plan
- Rakht
- Rok sako to rok lo
- Sheen
- Shukriya
- Thoda tum badlo thoda hum
- Tum?
- Wajahh - A reason to kill
- Zammer
2003
- Munnabhai M.B.B.S.
- Jism
- Saaya
- Armaan
- Dhoop
- Inteha
- Jodi kya banai wah wah ramji
- LOC Kargil
- Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon
- Muskaan
- Out of control
- Police Force
- Shart - the challenge
- Tujhe Meri Kasam
- Xcuse Me
- Zamaanat
- Zinda dil
2002
- Devdas
Awards and recognitions
National Film Awards
- 2002: National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Bairi Piya (Devdas)
- 2006: National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Dheere Jalna (Paheli)
- 2008: National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Barso re (Guru (2007 film))
Filmfare Awards(North)
- 2003: Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent
- 2003: Filmfare Best Female Playback Award (shared with Kavita Krishnamurthy) - Dola Re (Devdas)
- 2004: Filmfare Best Female Playback Award - Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai (Jism)
- 2008: Filmfare Best Female Playback Award - Barso Re (Guru)
- 2009: Filmfare Best Female Playback Award - Teri Ore (Singh Is Kinng)
Filmfare Awards South
- 2007: Filmfare Awards South Best Female Playback Singer - Munbe Vaa (Sillunu Oru Kaadhal) (Tamil)
IIFA Awards
- 2003: IIFA Best Female Playback Award (shared with Kavita Krishnamurthy) - Dola Re (Devdas)
- 2004: IIFA Best Female Playback Award - Jadu Hai Nasha Hai (Jism)
- 2008: IIFA Best Female Playback Award - Barso Re (Guru)
Zee Cine Awards
- 2003: Zee Cine Award Best Female Playback Singer (shared with Kavita Krishnamurthy) - Dola Re (Devdas)
- 2006: Zee Cine Award Best Female Playback Singer - Piyu Bole (Parineeta)
- 2008: Zee Cine Award Best Female Playback Singer - Barso Re (Guru)
Star Screen Awards
- 2006: Star Screen Award Best Female Playback - Piyu Bole (Parineeta)
- 2008: Star Screen Award Best Female Playback - Barso Re (Guru)
Other Awards
- 2005: Andhra Pradesh State Award Best Female Playback Singer - Pillagaali Allari (Athadu) & Neeke Nuvvu (Modati Cinema) (Telugu)
- 2007: Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback - Munbe Vaa (Sillunu Oru Kaadhal) (Tamil)
- 2008: Apsara Award Best Female Playback Singer - Barso Re (Guru)[3]
- 2008: GPBA - German Public Bollywood Award Best Singer (Female) - Yeh Ishq Haaye (Jab We Met)[4]
- 2008: Zee Astitva Award for Excellence In Music
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