Shreya Ghoshal is a famous Indian singer who has mesmerized millions of listeners with her beautiful voice.
She has recorded songs for films and albums in various languages like Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Malayalam, etc.
She is one of India’s most popular and successful singers and has won numerous awards and honors for her contributions to music.
She is also a judge on several reality shows and has a wax figure at Madame Tussauds in Delhi.
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- Full Name: Shreya Ghoshal
- Date of Birth: March 12, 1984
- Age: 40
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Belhampur, West Bengal, India
- Nationality: India
- Occupation: Singer
- Height: 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm)
- Parents: Bishwajit Ghoshal (father), Sarmistha Ghoshal (mother)
- Siblings: Soumyadeep Ghoshal (brother)
- Spouse: Shiladitya Mukhopadhyaya (husband)
- Children: Devyaan Mukhopadhyaya (son)
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $25 million
Early life and education
Shreya Ghoshal, 40, was born on March 12, 1984, in Belhampur, West Bengal, India.
Her father Bishwajit Ghoshal is an electrical engineer and her mother Sarmistha Ghoshal is a literature graduate.
She has a younger brother, Soumyadeep Ghoshal, who is a musician. She comes from a Bengali Hindu family and practices Vaishnavite religion.
She began learning music at the age of four from her mother, who taught her Bengali songs and classical music.
Later, she was trained by Mahesh Chandra Sharma and Mukta Bhide in Kota, Rajasthan, where her father was stationed.
She also learnt Hindustani classical music from Padmashree Late Kalyanji Bhai and Late Mukta Bhide.
She completed her schooling from Central School of Atomic Energy, Rawatbhata and Anushaktinagar. She graduated from SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai with a degree in Arts and English.
She has participated in various music competitions and won many awards. She rose to fame in 2000 after winning the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa competition organized by Sonu Nigam.
She impressed music director Sanjay Leela Bhansali so much that in 2002 he asked her to sing in his film Devdas.
Personal life
Since 2015, Shreya Ghoshal is happily married to entrepreneur and childhood friend Shiladitya Mukhopadhyaya.
They had a traditional Bengali wedding in Mumbai, attended by their close family and friends. In 2021, they welcomed their first child, a son named Devyaan Mukhopadhyaya.
She announced the news of her pregnancy and birth on the social media platform and shared adorable photos of her son.
Shreya Ghoshal is a devout Hindu who follows the Vaishnavite tradition. She is a vegetarian and enjoys cooking. She also enjoys reading, writing and traveling.
Profession
Shreya Ghoshal made her Bollywood debut in 2002 with the film Devdas, in which she sang five songs, including the iconic “Dola Re Dola” and “Bairi Piya.”
She won the Filmfare Award, National Film Award, IIFA Award and Zee Cine Award for her debut film.
She also won the Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Musical Talent. She became an overnight sensation and received offers from many music directors and composers.
She has sung for films and albums in many languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Malayalam, etc.
She has worked with some of the biggest names in the Indian music industry like AR Rahman, Vishal-Shekhar, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Pritam, Amit Trivedi, Salim-Sulaiman and many more.
She has also collaborated with international artists such as Akon, Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull and Wyclef Jean.
Her most popular and critically acclaimed songs include “Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai” From Jism,Piyu BoleFrom ParineetaBasso ReinsuranceFrom Guru,Terry Orr” from Singh is King,Diwani Mastani” From Bajirao Mastani,Gumar” from Padmaavat,Babahaba” From Lage Raho Munna Bhai,Zhai Bo” Excerpted from “Shor in the City” “Chikni Chameli” From Agneepath,Rahahanatu” Excerpted from Aashiqui 2,Manwarag“Happy New Year from,”Galmore Pardesia” from Kalank, and “Tan Hei Hao” Excerpt from Aashiqui 2.
She has also released several albums and singles, such as “Humnasheen”, “Mon Kharap E Bristi”, “Dhadkane Azad Hain”, “Tere Bina”, “Angana Morey” and “Oh, bye.”
She also sang some devotional songs, e.g. “Shree Ganeshay Dheemahi”, “Shree Ramchandra Kripalu Bhajman” and “Om Jai Jagdish Hare.”
She has also been a judge on several reality shows like Indian Idol Junior, Music Ka Maha Muqqabla, X Factor India, The Voice of India and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. She has also performed live at concerts and events around the world like the Royal Albert Hall in London, Sydney Opera House in Australia, Wembley Arena in the UK and Prudential Center in the US.
She has also received various honours and recognitions for her musical achievements such as the 2020 Padma Shri Award, India’s fourth highest civilian award, the 2015 Swaralaya Yesudas Award, the 2013 Kerala State Film Award, the 2006 Tamil Nadu State Film Award and the 2005 Bangladesh Film Journalists Association Award.
She has also been featured in various lists and rankings such as Forbes India’s Celebrity 100, Times of India’s Most Desirable Women, Outlook India’s 50 Most Influential Women, and BBC’s 100 Women.
In 2017, she became the first Indian singer to have a wax figure at Madame Tussauds in Delhi.
In the presence of fans and media, she unveiled the sculpture of herself wearing a red sari and holding a microphone.
She expressed gratitude and excitement for the honor and said it was a dream come true.
Awards
Shreya Ghoshal has won numerous awards and honors for her contribution to music. Some of the awards she has won include:
- She has won four National Film Awards for Best Female Vocalist for Devdas (2002), Paheli (2005), Jab We Met (2007) and Antaheen (2009).
- She has won 10 Filmfare Awards, including 7 Best Female Dubbing Singer awards for Devdas (2002), Jism (2003), Parineeta (2005), Guru (2007), Singh Is Kinng (2008), Aashiqui 2 (2013) and Bajirao Mastani (2015); and 3 Best Female Dubbing Singer (South) for Autograph (2004), Vaaranam Aayiram (2008) and Anamika (2014).
- She has won the IIFA Award for Best Female Dubbing Singer eight times for Devdas (2003), Musafir (2005), Guru (2008), Singh Is Kinng (2009), Aashiqui 2 (2014), Bajirao Mastani (2016), Half Girlfriend (2018) and Padmaavat (2019).
- She won the Nine Zee Cine Award for Best Female Vocalist for Devdas (2003), Jism (2004), Parineeta (2006), Guru (2008), Singh Is Kinng (2009), Aashiqui 2 (2014), Bajirao Mastani (2016), Half Girlfriend (2018) and Padmaavat (2019).
- She has won seven awards for Female Singer of the Year, namely Singh Is Kinng (2009), Aashiqui 2 (2014), Bajirao Mastani (2016), Half Girlfriend (2018), Padmaavat (2019), and Kalank (2020).
- Won the One Screen Award for Best Female Singer for Bajirao Mastani (2016).
- Won a Stardust Award for Best Female Dubbing Singer for Aashiqui 2 (2014).
- Won the Guild Award for Best Female Dubbing Singer for Aashiqui 2 (2014).
- Won a Global Indian Music Academy Award for Best Female Dubbing Singer for Aashiqui 2 (2014).
- Won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Vocalist for Aashiqui 2 (2014).
- Won the One Big Star Entertainment Award for Best Female Dubbing Singer for Aashiqui 2 (2014).
- Won an Asian Television Award for Best Female Vocalist for Anwar (2011).
- Won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer for Rathinirvedam (2011).
- Won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Dubbing Singer for Autograph (2004).
- Won the Bangladesh Film Journalists Association Award for Best Female Dubbing Singer for Shubho Mahurat (2003).
- Won the Indian Film Award for New Musical Talent at the RD Burman Awards for Devdas (2002).
net worth
Shreya Ghoshal’s net worth is estimated to be $25 million. Her income comes from singing projects, concerts, endorsements, and other activities.
She is one of the highest paid singers in India and gets paid around Rs 180-20 lakh per song.
dispute
Shreya Ghoshal has not been involved in any major controversies. However, some of her songs have been criticized for their lyrics, costumes, or depiction of historical figures.
For example, her song Pinga in the film Bajirao Mastani was accused of distorting the facts and culture of the Maratha dynasty.
Some historians and activists claim that the song, which shows Bajirao’s two wives Mastani and Kashibhai dancing together, is historically inaccurate and disrespectful.
They also took objection to the costumes and jewellery worn by the actress, saying they were not in keeping with the style of the period.
Shreya Ghoshal defended the song and said that it was a tribute to Marathi folk dance and the film was a fictional re-creation of history.
Social Media
- Instagram: @shreyaghoshal
- Twitter: @shreyaghoshal
Discography
- Anjana Morey
- Oh, bye
- Trebina
- Dadkan Azad Hain
- Humnasin
- Moncalap and Bristi
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