Shreya Ghoshal Biography
Shreya Ghoshal (Bengali pronunciation: [ʃreja 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. Often referred to as the "Queen of Dynamics'' for her remarkable vocal expressions, Ghoshal is widely regarded as one of the greatest vocalists of the Indian subcontinent. She has recorded songs for films and albums in various Indian and foreign languages and received numerous accolades, including five National Film Awards, four Kerala State Film Awards, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, one Maharashtra State Award, BFJA Awards, seven Filmfare Awards and ten Filmfare Awards South. Ghoshal began learning music at the age of four. Beginning her training in classical music at the age of six, she made her singing debut with the 2002 romantic drama Devdas (2002) after winning the television singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma. Her debut songs "Bairi Piya" and "Dola Re Dola" were instant successes and won her the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer. She went on to receive four more National Awards for "Dheere Jalna", "Yeh Ishq Haaye", "Pherari Mon", "Jeev Rangla", and "Maayava Thooyava". She won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer in five languages: "Dola Re Dola", "Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai", "Barso Re", "Teri Ore", "Deewani Mastani", "Ghoomar" (six Hindi), "Munbe Vaa", "Un Perai Sollum" (two Tamil), "Jagadhananda Karaka", "Mandaraa Mandaraa" (two Telugu), "Kizhakku Pookkum", "Paattil Ee Paattil", "Vijanathayil", "Kaathirunnu" (four Malayalam) and "Ninna Nodulenthu" and "Gaganave Baagi" (two Kannada). Some of her other notable songs include "Suna Suna", "Agar Tum Mil Jao", "Piyu Bole", "Mere Dholna", "Bahara", "Ooh La La", "Saibo", "Chikni Chameli", "Saans", "Sunn Raha Hai", "Nagada Sang Dhol", "Manwa Laage", "Pookkalae Sattru Oyivedungal", "Mohe Rang Do Laal", "Thodi Der", "Ghar More Pardesiya", "Param Sundari" and "Guli Mata". Apart fro...