Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Shreya Ghoshal

Role / Field:

Versatile Indian playback singer renowned for her wide vocal range and influence.

Born:

1984-03-12

Century / Era:

1984s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Shreya Ghoshal (Bengali pronunciation: [sɾea ɡʱoʃal]; born 12 March 1984) is an Indian singer. Noted for her wide vocal range and versatility, she is one of the most prolific and influential singers of India. She has recorded songs for films and albums in various Indian and foreign languages, receiving numerous accolades, including five National Film Awards, four Kerala State Film Awards, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, two BFJA Awards, seven Filmfare Awards and ten Filmfare Awards South. Ghoshal began learning music at the age of four, and started her formal training in classical music when she was six years old.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

At sixteen, she was noticed by filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's mother after she won the television singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma. Following the success, she made her Bollywood playback singing debut with Bhansali's romantic drama Devdas (2002) for which she received a National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer, a Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer, and a Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent. Apart from playback singing, Ghoshal has appeared as a judge on several television reality shows and in music videos. She has been honoured by the...

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.

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