New Delhi: Born on March 12, 1984, Shreya Ghoshal is one of the best known voices behind the Bollywood songs. The lady entered the limelight after winning the singing contest on Zee TV - 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa' in 2000. Not many people remember that she had already won the children's version of the same contest earlier in her life.
Shreya Ghoshal's singing career kicked off with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Devdas'. She sang five songs in the film. Her performance won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer, as well as Filmfare's RD Burman Award for New Music Talent. She also won the National Film Award for the song 'Bairi Piya'.
Ever since that sparkling debut - there was no looking back for the singer. She has received Filmfare awards in Hindi,Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada industries and State Film Awards from Malayalam, Tamil industries.
She debuted in South through the song 'Yen Chellam' in Vasantha Balan's Tamil film Album and got noticed after singing 'Kannil Paarvai' from Naan Kadavul under composer Ilayaraja. She debuted in Malayalam through a studio album of composer Alphons Joseph and later gave voice to his song 'Vida Parayukayano' from Big B. In 2010, Shreya sang for the English independent film 'When Harry Tries to Marry'.
With a host of awards already under her belt - Shreya Ghoshal is all set for a brilliant career ahead. We wish her a great year with a lot of great songs. Happy Birthday Shreya!
Shreya Ghoshal should have won National Award: Rupa Ganguly
Rupa Ganguly has bagged the 59th National Film Award in the best playback singer category. But the Bengali actress, who is known for her role as Draupadi in the hit television series 'Mahabharat', says that she loves Shreya Ghoshal's music and she best deserves this award.
Talking to PTI, 45-year-old actress-turned-singer Ruplai Ganguli said, "I am happy but I am more surprised. When I heard the news the first thing which came to my mind was that Shreya Ghoshal should have won it. I love her music.”
Rupa Ganguli also said that it was on the insistence of director Aditi Roy, she agreed to lend her husky voice for two Tagore songs in last year's Bengali filmAbosheshey. She added, "She was hell-bent that I sing. They said since the songs are without any instrumental music only I can sing well in such a situation. I think it worked out well because the songs are an integral part of that character."
She is a well-known face on Indian television, thanks to her roles in serials like 'Karam Apnaa Apnaa', 'Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo' and the epic 'Mahabharat'. Besides she has also made her mark as an actress in films like the Goutam Ghosh directed 'Padma Nadir Majhi', Aparna Sen's 'Yugant' and Rituparno Ghosh's 'Antarmahal'. But those close to her knew her vocal abilities too.
Talking to PTI, 45-year-old actress-turned-singer Ruplai Ganguli said, "I am happy but I am more surprised. When I heard the news the first thing which came to my mind was that Shreya Ghoshal should have won it. I love her music.”
Rupa Ganguli also said that it was on the insistence of director Aditi Roy, she agreed to lend her husky voice for two Tagore songs in last year's Bengali filmAbosheshey. She added, "She was hell-bent that I sing. They said since the songs are without any instrumental music only I can sing well in such a situation. I think it worked out well because the songs are an integral part of that character."
She is a well-known face on Indian television, thanks to her roles in serials like 'Karam Apnaa Apnaa', 'Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo' and the epic 'Mahabharat'. Besides she has also made her mark as an actress in films like the Goutam Ghosh directed 'Padma Nadir Majhi', Aparna Sen's 'Yugant' and Rituparno Ghosh's 'Antarmahal'. But those close to her knew her vocal abilities too.
| Ohio Declares Shreya Ghoshal Day |
| During the 2010 Summer US tour, Shreya Ghoshal received a rare honor from the State of Ohio. Governor Ted Strickland issued a proclamation declaring June 26, 2010 as Shreya Ghoshal Day. |
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