Hema Sardesai

Hema Sardesai, also known as simply Hema, is an Indian playback singer, best known for her Hindi songs.
During her career, Sardesai has sung playback songs for over 60 Bollywood films, has released several successful Indipop albums, and has performed numerous live stage shows in almost all the states of India and world tours in different countries around the globe.


Sardesai is the only Indian Singer to win the Grand Prix at the 16th International Pop Song Festival in Germany, and the only female singer other than Lata Mangeshkar to perform at the celebrations for the 50th year of India's Independence day.

Contents

• 1 Career
• 2 Reviews
• 3 Famous songs
• 4 Awards and honors
• 5 International Achievements
• 6 Discography
• 7 External Link

Career

Born in Mumbai, India, Hema Sardesai hails from Goa. She began singing from a very young age and made her stage debut as an eight-year-old at the Navratri Festival. As a child, teachers and friends used to call her Happy Go Lucky Girl and even today she is frequently called so by her colleagues in the Indian music industry.

She started her playback singing career in 1989 and made her debut in the film Goonj, singing for actress Juhi Chawla. Since then she has sung songs for over 60 Hindi films for many popular actresses like Manisha Koirala, Urmila Matondkar, Karisma Kapoor, Raveena Tandon, Tabbu, Kajol, Preity Zinta, Sushmita Sen and Kareena Kapoor, collaborating with some of India's most prominent music directors and composers, including Anand-Milind, Anu Malik, A. R. Rahman, Rajesh Roshan, Nadeem-Shravan, Vishal Bhardwaj and Pritam.

Her first milestone achievement was her winning the Grand Prix at the 16th International Pop Song Festival '89 held in Germany. This gave her an opportunity to express her stage talent and, since then, she has successfully performed on TV and live stage shows in almost all the states of India and numerous world tours to places such as the United States, UK, Germany, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji Islands, West Indies, Thailand, Nepal, Indonesia and so on.

On 15 August 1997, Hema performed at the celebrations for the 50th year of India's Independence. She sang one of her own compositions, "Mere Vatan Hindustan" at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi witnessed by an audience of nearly 3 million people. The song was specially composed for the occasion.

Her 1999 album Piya Se Milke Aaye Nain won Hema an award for "The best selling album of the season.

During her years in the Indian film industry, Sardesai was widely praised for her song performances. Her performances for songs such as Awaara Bhavaren (Sapnay, 1997), Sona Sona Ye Na Hona (Soldier, 1998), Sar Sar Hawa Hai (Daman, 2001), Kitne Kisse Hain (Astitva, 2001), Hai Re Hai Re (Khushi, 2003), Sun Suniyo (Musafir, 2004), the title track of the film Asambhav (2005) among many other, were much appreciated and applauded by critics and audiences.

Hema is the only singer who sang playback duets with four superstars: Amitabh Bachchan (Baghban), Naseeruddin Shah (Asambhav), Govinda (Hum Do Hamara Do) and Shahrukh Khan (Josh).

Hema sang several hit songs in Chris Perry's Konkani album Cu Cu Ru Cu. In 2005, she released a Konkani album, Goa Zaai.

Reviews

The Times of India wrote about her once "Hema Sardesai hit an all time high with 'Aawara Bhavaren'. A few albums which did exceedingly well on the charts followed. Hema has always been someone who needs to have her share of fun. She wants to concentrate on being the Indian girl who can get both critical and commercial acclaim. After all with a debut like 'Hindustani Gudiya' you would have expected that.

The Asian Age proclaimed that she is "A playback singer with a difference." Another critic from Record wrote, "One of the most versatile performers and singers in our industry, Hema Sardesai has over the last few years made a mark for herself in the heart of every music lover. She is versatile because she not only sings for films and Indipop, but also renders Indian Classical and Western Pop songs beautifully, besides Folk and Fusion. Her live stints in India and abroad have proved her vocal strength.

Famous songs

This is a list of Hema's Top Hit Playback Songs Sung by Hema, according to her website:

• Ishq Chandi Hai - Biwi No.1
• Jungle Hai Aadhi Raat Hai - Biwi No.1
• Jaanam Samjha Karo - Jaanam Samjha Karo
• Apun Bola - Josh
• Sona Sona Ye Na Hona - Soldier
• Tere Pyaar Mein - Zor
• Mein Kudi Anjaani Ho - Zor
• Awaara Bhavaren - Sapnay
• Hulle Hulle - Aar Ya Paar
• Hai Re Hai Re - Khushi
• Kehna Hai Tumse Kehna - Mann
• Naach meri Jaan - Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
• Na Heera Na Moti - Kunwara
• Eli Re Eli - Yaadein
• Tere Sang Ek Simple Si Coffee - Zameen
• Kal Thi Mohabbat - Tere Pyar Mein
• O Maria - Josh
• Chali Chali Phir Chali Chali - Baghban
• Khalli Valli - Market
• Qayamat Qayamat - Qayamat
• Asambhav - Asambhav
• Chori Chori - Garam Masala
• Badal Pe Paon Hai - Chak De! India
• Kallzam Amchim - The Victim (2012 film)

Awards and honors

• 1989 - 16th International Pop Song Festival, Grand Prix in Germany
• 1999 - The best selling album of the season for the album Piya Se Milke Aaye Nain
• 2006 - All India Woman's Conference, Gomant Tejaswini Award for her outstanding achievements in the music field

 

INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

	A Milestone achievement was her winning the GRAND PRIX at the 16th INTERNATIONAL POP SONG FESTIVAL '89 held in Germany, where Hema represented India. She was also awarded the 'AUDIENCE DARLING PRIZE' here, and was called the "'Indian Nightingale "' by the German Media.
	Hema Represented India yet again for the International UNICEF concert held in Belgrade, Yugoslavia.
	Hema wrote and rendered songs for the English version of 'Maine Pyar Kiya', which broke records in sales in West Indies, Guyana etc. Hema was then interviewed by a New York Television channel in the USA on her achieving STAR status in those countries.
	In the western music area, Hema has worked with the likes of Tony Mercedes, ex-producer of LAFACE records USA, who has worked with and produced and released albums of the Internationally famous artistes like TONY BRAXTON, TLC etc. Tony Mercedes has spent a huge sum of US Dollars towards recording songs with Hema in Atlanta USA, a project awaiting completion.
	Hema has worked with and recorded songs with the Internationally well-known BETTY WRIGHT, at her studio in Miami, Florida, in the USA
	Hema has recorded a duet song with one member of the Internationally famous vanilla Ice team, in Lexington, Georgia, in the USA
	She has successfully performed on T.V and live stage shows all over India and the world over. The Countries are U.S.A., UK, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Holland, Yugoslavia, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji Islands, West Indies, S. America, U.A.E., Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Thailand, Nepal, Indonesia, Kuwait, etc.
	At the ZEE Music Award nite, Hema's performance with the International Chart buster Singer, of ''Saturday Night'' song fame WHIGFIELD from Sweden, was acclaimed the highlight of the evening.

 Discography

•  Hindustani Gudiya
• Piya Se Milke Aaye Nain
• Sajnaa
• Jhoom

 External Link

• OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Alyssia Vibha Sharma

Alyssia Vibha Sharma is an Indian popstar who released her first album in the 1990s. She made her foray into Indian pop domain with her debut album Mehandi (2000), HMV SaReGaMa Records, which was extremely well received by the music lovers and was one of the top 3 best selling private albums of that year. The title song "Mehandi Lagaoongi Main" became a superhit.

Contents

• 1 Early life and background
• 2 Career
• 3 Filmography
• 4 Albums
• 5 References

Early life and background

Alyssia Vibha Sharma was born and brought up in London and hails from a Hindu Punjabi-Kashmiri Pandit background, she always had a great liking for Indian music. But she never thought of taking up music seriously until she won a singing competition in which more than 3000 South-East Asians from all over Europe had participated.

As a result she took to learning Indian classical music under the tutelage of Parshottam Kapila in London, and later on, when she came to India she continued her training under the guidance of Pandit Ajay Pohankar, Geeta Prem (sister to singer Jagjit Singh), amongst other Gurus.

Aside from her music accomplishments Alyssia has also attained a BSc (Hons) from a University in London as well as post graduate certification qualifications.

Career

Vibha Sharma started her career in Bollywood when she got her first break with Anu Malik, who, once having heard her in London, offered her to sing for two songs in Ishq (1997). Bulandi, Hadh Kar Di Apne, Dil Dhoondhta Hai were other feathers in her cap and she also sung Vaishnva Jana To for Kamal Hassan's controversial film Hey Ram.

She did some more playback singing before launching her first private album with Anand Raj Anand titled 'Mehndi'. This was one of the few private albums that gained a high level of sales around the millennium era and was one of the top 3 best selling private albums in India, which was a great feat for the singer. She also sang a Tamil song for Kartik Raja, son of Illyaraja, Inde Siripinai, which was criticized for wrong pronunciation but despite this, the song was at No.1 in the South Indian music charts for several weeks and later Kartik Raja was quoted to say "I have received a lot of positive feedback from music lovers asking me to work with Vibha Sharma more often".

She is known in the UK as Alyssia Sharma, working with renowned Punjabi DJ's and producers Panjabi Hit Squad releasing an album self-titled 'Alyssia' which was one of the top 5 best-selling albums of the year. Three songs off the album reigned at the No.1 spot on all the primary Asian music charts within UK and Europe. Alyssia was also nominated in the category of 'Best Female Singer' for the UK AMA awards for Deewana.

Alyssia has been performing all over UK and Europe since the release of Deewana. Some of her more prestigious appearances have included the Viva La Glam show sponsored by MAC Make Up company in Toronto, Canada and Apple Store Bollywood Themed Carnival, Regent Street, London. Sharma released videos for two tracks on her album, Deewana and Tera Pyar Soneya Veh. She featured on Ms.Scandalous' latest album and video, which released in 2008, AAG and released a video of a live rendition of Rab Rakha in 2012.

Alyssia.V.Sharma recorded for Panjabi Hit Squad's album in 2012 and is currently working on her own album simultaneously.

Filmography

Year	Film	Title	Music Director
1997	Ishq	Ishq Hua... Kaise Hua, Kaise Kahun	Anu Malik
1998	Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar (Tamil)	Intha Siru Pennai, Aathi Adi Aathi	Karthik Raja
2000	Bulandi		Viju Shah
2000	Hadh Kar Di Aapne	Mujhe Kuchh Tumse Hai Kehna	Anand Raj Anand
2000	Hey Ram	Vaishnav Jana To	Ilaiyaraaja

Albums

• Mehndi
• Alyssia
• World Famous Compilation Album

References

Rajeshwari Sachdev

Rajeshwari Sachdev is a Hindi film actress and singer(hulle hullare fame), who is most known for her role in Shyam Benegal's film Sardari Begum (1996), for which she won the 1997 National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Sachdev co-hosted the Zee TV musical show, Titan Antakshari from 1994 to 2001. In 2005, she along with her husband Varun Badola, took part a reality TV, Dance competition show, Nach Baliye.

Contents

• 1 Early life and education
• 2 Career
  • 2.1 Filmography
  • 2.2 Discography
• 3 External links 

Early life and education

Rajeshwari was born on 14 April 1975 in Mumbai to a Punjabi father and a mother from Southern India. After completing her graduation from Guru Nanak Khalsa College (King's Circle) in Mumbai, she started her career on stage doing plays with Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA).She married Varun Badola on 25 November 2004.

Career

She made her film debut with Marathi film 'Aayatya Gharat Gharoba' (1991) directed by Sachin. Her second film was Shyam Benegal's Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (1992). She then became a regular in his films, and was cast in Mammo (1994), Sardari Begum (1996), Samar (1999), Hari-Bhari (2000), Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005) and Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008). She also appeared in the Hollywood film Little Buddha (1993) and later in Tales of Kamasutra: The Perfumed Garden (1998). She also worked in Samvidhaan (TV Series) show, directed by Shyam Benegal.

Filmography

Year	Film	Role	Notes
1991	Aayatya Gharat Gharoba	Kaanan	Marathi film
1993	Little Buddha	Yasodhara	English film
1993	Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda	Jamuna
1994	Mammo	Riyaz's mother
1994	Triyacharitra
1996	Sardari Begum	Sakina
1997	Tunnu Ki Tina	Tina
1998	Porkkalam		Tamil film
1998	Qila	Lajo
2000	Samar
2000	Tales of The Kama Sutra : The Perfumed Garden	Lochani/Loni
2000	Hari-Bhari	Salma
2001	Meri Pyaari Bahania Banegi Dulhania
2001	Rahul	Sheela
2003	The Perfect Husband
2004	Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna	Preet	Punjabi film
2005	Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero	Capt. Lakshmi Sahgal
2008	Welcome to Sajjanpur	Shobharani
2008	Bombay to Bangkok	Dr. Rati
2009	7 Days in Slow Motion	Mrs. Suri	Indian English film
2010	Malik Ek	Saraswati
2013	Issaq	Paro
2015	Balika Vadhu	Mangla Devi

 Discography 

Year	Album
1999	Hulle Hullare
2000	Mukhda Piya Ka
2006	Ummang

External links

Manasi Scott

Manasi Scott is an Indian singer, song writer, and an actress. Manasi is best known for her live performances and for composing the album of Sanjay Gupta's "Acid Factory".

Contents

• 1 Early life
• 2 Career
• 3 Notable Discography
• 4 Notable Filmography
• 5 Notable Television
• 6 External links

Early life

Manasi is known as a multi talented personality. She made national level recognition as a singer while she was studying in eighth standard. After obtaining a degree on mass communications from the prestigious St. Xavier College, she also done a course on TV and Film production. She kick started her professional singing career with the popular Pune rock band Dark Water Fixation which also paved way to get her first break in Tamil composer Vidyasagar's “Snehithiye". The song was "Othaiyadi Pathaile" and the film directed by Priyadarshan turned out to a box office hit. Manasi also played an important supporting role in the film and her character's name was Nancy. Snehithiye is a movie noted for having only female characters in the leads. Manasi also acted in the Malayalam film Raakilipattu, it is the Malayalam version of Tamil film Snegithiye. In Raakilipattu she acted with his original name Manasi as Jyothika's friend. Manasi is also a national basketball player.

Career

Even before releasing her debut album, Manasi already became a national sensation with her terrific live performances. Even though she had her debut album "Nachlae" in 2005, her first major break happened in 2009 with the Sanjay Gupta film "Acid Factory". Manasi has composed and sung a song 'Khatti Meethi' for the film. She has also done a music video for the same number. The video was voted as No.2 video of 2009 by MSN users. Her other major works as "Peter Gaya Kaam Se ", "Pappu Can’t Dance"," The Fox"," Loot", "Tom Dick and Harry Rocks Again", "Love Story 2050" etc.


Along with her singing career, Manasi has also acted in a couple of popular film which includes " Jhootha Hi Sahi", "Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu" etc. She was also the anchor of many leading shows which include Perfect 10 on Sony Pix, Glamorous on Zoom and E Buzz on AXN. She was the major judge in Cornetto Anchor Hunt on Zing/ETC.

Manasi Scott is the first Indian singer to have graced the coveted cover of The Week. She is also the first Indian singer to be a brand ambassador, model and host for brands such as Sunsilk, L’oreal and Reebok.

Notable Discography

• Snehithiye
• Okkadu Chalu
• Goppinti Alludu
• Acid Factory
• Peter Gaya Kaam Se
• Pappu Can't Dance Saala
• The Fox
• Loot
  
• Tom Dick and Harry Rocks Again
• Love Story 2050
• Aadhi Bhagavan
• Thillalangadi
• Raakilipattu

Notable Filmography

• Snehithiye
• Raakilipattu
• Acid Factory
• Jhootha Hi Sahi
• Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu

Notable Television

• Perfect 10 on Sony Pix - Anchor
• Glamorous on Zoom - Anchor
• E Buzzon AXN - Anchor
• Cornetto Anchor Hunt on Zing/ETC - Judge

External links

 Official website

Akriti Kakkar

Akriti Kakkar (Bengali: আকৃতি কক্কর) (born 8 July 1986) is an Indian singer. Her Saturday Saturday from Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania and Iski Uski from 2 States (film) are popular songs. Akriti is a judge on Zee Bangla's Sa Re Ga Ma Pa: Li'l Champs and will be seen on Colors (TV channel)'s Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.

Contents

• 1 Track listing
• 2 Playback songs
• 3 TV Shows
• 4 Personal life
• 5 External links

Track listing

Akriti released her solo album non Bollywood playback album - "Akriti" released in April 2010 under Sony Music India. Songs were composed by Shankar Mahadevan & Akriti Kakar The track list for the album is as follows

• Mehrmaa Ve
• Gazab
• Chhoone Do
• Na Re Na Na Re
• Dil Vi Deewana
• Taabiz (Marhale)
• Chal Kaheen Sang 

Playback songs

• Ishkaboner Bibi (2015) - Film: Gangster - Music:Jeet Gannguli - Lyrics: Raja Chanda - Co-Singer: Nakash Aziz
• “Chham se vo aa jaye” (2004) - Film: Dus - Music: Vishal-Shekhar
• “One night stand” - O jaana (2006) - Film: Rocky - Music: Himesh Reshammiya
• “Dil Vich Lagya Weh” (2006) - Film: Chup Chup Ke - Music: Himesh Reshammiya
• “Shakalaka Boom Boom” Title song (2007) - Film: Shakalaka Boom Boom - Music: Himesh Reshammiya
• “Dil Lagaayenge” (2007) - Film: Shakalaka Boom Boom - Music: Himesh Reshammiya
• “Loneliness is Killing Every One” (2007) - Film: Red “The Dark Side” - Music: Himesh Reshammiya
• “Aanan Faanan” (2007) - Film: Namastey London - Music: Himesh Reshammiya
• “You Good You Good Good Boy” (2007) - Film: Good Boy Bad Boy - Music: Himesh Reshammiya
• “Dekhu tujhe to payar aaye” (2007) - Film: Apne - Music: Himesh Reshammiya
• “Johnny Gaddaar” (2007) Title Song - Film: Johnny Gaddaar - Music: Shankar Ehsaan Loy
• “Hadsa” (2007) - Film: Dhol - Music: Pritam
• “Awaaz Do” (2007) - Film: Mummy Ji - Music: Aadesh Srivastava
• “Insha Allah”(2008) - Film: Welcome - Music: Himesh Reshammiya
• “Move your body- Freaky freaky raat” (2008) - Film: Kismat Konnection - Music: Pritam
• “Meri Ek Ada Shola” (2008) - Film: Kidnap - Music: Pritam
• “Bhai Aa Gaya” (2008) - Film: Hari Puttar - Music: Guru Sharma
• “Tha Kar Ke” (2008) - Film: Golmaal Returns - Music: Pritam
• “Marjani” and “Khuda-ya Khair” - Film: Billu Barber - Music: Pritam
• “Mohabbat Aap se” - Film: Aa Dekhein Zara - Music: Pritam
• “Jail House Rock” - Film: We are Family - Music: Shankar Ehsaan Loy
• “Teekhi Teekhi” - Film: Mirch - Music: Monty Sharma
• “I Love Amreeka” - Film: Tere Bin Laden - Music: Shankar Ehsaan Loy
• “Abhi Abhi” - Film: Jism 2 - Music: Arko Pravo Mukherjee
• "Iski Uski" - Film: 2 States - Music: Shankar Ehsaan Loy
• "Saturday Saturday & Daingad Daingad " – Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014)
•  "Bas Tum Ho" – Desi Kattey (2014)
•  "Kolkata Diaries (single) " (2014)
• “Paglu” - Film: Paglu (Bengali movie) - Music: Jeet ganguly
• “Monbebagi” - Film: Paglu (Bengali movie) - Music: Jeet ganguly
• “Prem ki bujhini” - Film: Paglu (Bengali movie) - Music: Jeet ganguly
• “Police chorer preme porece” - Film: Challenge 2 (Bengali movie) - Music: Jeet ganguly
• “Mon” - Film: Chhaya Chhobi (Bangladeshi Movie) - Music: Arfin Rumey
• “Gobhir Joler Fish” - Film: Khoka 420 (Bengali movie) - Music: Savvy
• “Mon Amar” - Film: Na Jene Mon (Bengali movie) - Music: Sanjib Sarkar

She has also sung a song in Marathi for the film - lagna pahave karun ( marathi movie) song name is kasa ha maajha saajna. Besides these Akriti has also sung many songs in other regional languages, the song in Bengali Film Paglu has become the biggest chart buster song in Bengali films. On 12 April 2010, a solo music album "Akriti", composed by Shankar Mahadevan and Akriti, was released on Sony Music.

She also released her first single named #Kolkata Diaries. Composed by the renowned bengali musical maestro, Joy Sarkar. The lyrics of the entire song are in Hindi written by Manoj Yadav who is popular for his songs in Coke studio and movies; but for the main hook lines that are derived from a popular Bengali folk song “Tomay Hrid Majhare Rakhibo, Chede Debo Na” that literally translate into "I am going to keep you in my heart and never let you go!".

TV Shows

• She was a celebrity judge in Zee Bangla sa re ga ma pa lil champs'2013 along with Kumar Shanu and other regional and national celebrities
• Akriti was supposed to enter the dance show Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa on Colors channel through wild card but sadly met with an accident while rehearsing and doctor advised complete bed-rest and hence she had to quit the show.

Personal life

Akriti has two twin sisters Sukriti and Prakriti Kakkar.

External links

• Official website

Anuradha Paudwal

Anuradha Paudwal is an Indian playback singer in Bollywood. She has sung songs in Hindi, Bengali, Marathi,  Tamil, Telugu, Oriya, and Nepali.

Contents : 1 Biography 2 Controversies 3 Marathi 4 Personal Life 5 Geet & Ghazal Albums 6 Bollywood Songs 7 Awards and recognition 8 External links

Biography :

She studied at Xavier's College in Mumbai. Her singing career started in 1973 with the movie, Abhimaan, (starring Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan) in which she sang a Shloka (a Sanskrit verse). In the same year she also made her Marathi film debut with "Yashoda" (music by Datta Davjekar). In 1974, she brought out a record of Non-film Marathi songs or "bhav geeten" which became very popular.

In 1976, she got her break as a playback singer in Hindi films with Kalicharan (starring Shatrughan Sinha and Reena Roy). Her first solo was in the movie, Aap Beati, (starring Hema Malini and Shashi Kapoor). Laxmikant-Pyarelal were the music-composer duo for that movie. She also occasionally sang songs for composers Rajesh Roshan (Udhar Ka Sindoor), Jaidev (Dooriyan, Laila Majnu), Kalyanji Anandji (Kalaakar, Vidhaata), and Usha Khanna (Souten, Sajan Bina Suhagan).

Anuradha apparently never received any formal training in classical music, stating in an interview, "I have not received any formal training in classical music. I have tried many times, but it has never worked out. I learnt a little here and a little there, but ultimately, I just practiced for many hours listening to Lataji"

Anuradha gained recognition with her popular numbers for the movie, Hero, for composers Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Her collaboration with Laxmikant-Pyarelal produced more success with songs for Meri Jung ("O Mere Kwabon Ke"), Batwara ("Thaare Vaaste Re Dola-Tu Maaro Kaun Lage"), Nagina and many more.Ram Lakhan saw Laxmikant-Pyarelal giving three major hit songs to Anuradha. Their association ended with Tezaab where she sang two good numbers for them - "Kehdo Ki Tum" and "Hum Tumko Dilbar Kyon Maane".

Following this she collaborated with movie producer, Gulshan Kumar, and began a success streak with the movies, Lal Dupatta Malmal Ka, Tezaab, Aashiqui and Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin. She along with Gulshan Kumar were instrumental in getting many unknown playback singers to the fore, including Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan, Abhijeet, Sonu Nigam. New Music directors, including her husband Arun Paudwal, were introduced to the music world. Nadeem-Shravan, Anu Malik, Anand-Milind, Nikhil Vinay and Amar Utpal all collaborated with T-Series (Gulshan Kumar's music label) and started a new era of melody in Bollywood. Most of her duets have been with Udit Narayan, Kumar Sanu, Mohammed Aziz. She sang some songs with Kishore Kumar, Mohammed Rafi and also with her female co-singers; Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Alka Yagnik, Kavita Krishnamurthy and Sadhana Sargam. Her other notable songs were also for the famous duo Shiv-Hari, for the movie "Sahebaan". She has also sung for R.D. Burman in her initial days and actually convinced him to make songs for Gulshan Kumar's label in his last days and the song "Aja Meri Jaan" set to one of the background score of R.D.Burman from Saagar is still popular. She also sang beautiful duets with her co-singers from south, notably S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. J. Yesudas.

Controversies :

Anuradha believed to have dubbed the songs of Alka Yagnik in the film "Dil". This also caused rifts between Anand-Milind and Alka Yagnik, thereby causing them to not collaborate for 2 years. Later in 1998, Anuradha Paudwal dubbed the songs of Alka Yagnik once again for the film Itihaas, this time under the music direction of Dilip Sen-Sameer Sen. Alka Yagnik protested, to which the music company, T-Series was forced to include both versions of the same song, one in the voice of Alka Yagnik and the other in the voice of Anuradha Paudwal. She went to dub Lata Mangeshkar's song in "Radha Ka Sangam" citing that her voice suited the heroine better. Anu Malik, a smaller name then, who had composed the soundtrack, protested against this move.

At her peak, Anuradha announced that henceforth she would sing exclusively for "T-Series", and concentrated on devotional songs and "cover-version" albums. T-Series used her fame to good effect in numerous Bhajan and promotional videos. She was the first playback singer whose face featured on music covers more than the film's actors. She sang for T-series for some time and then went into a sabbatical. After about five years, she restarted her playback career. She sang a few hit songs for her old music directors but the reception for her comeback was mild.

Although Anuradha has significantly cutback in singing for films, she has continued on with her popularity for singing devotional songs and creating devotional albums, which remains her forte. She has collaborated with Pandit Jasraj on his "Geet Govind" & on many devotional albums with Anup Jalota.

Marathi :

Anuradha sang in a number of Marathi movies including the memorable "Disate Majalaa", "Raja Lalakaari", and "Kaalyaa Maatita Maatitaa". Most of these movies had music by the duo of Anil-Arun, Arun being her husband, who collaborated with Anil Mohile to form a pair.

Personal Life :

She was married to the late Arun Paudwal, who worked with music director S. D. Burman as his assistant.

Geet & Ghazal Albums :

• Aashiyan
• Deewangee
• Ahsaas
• Afsana (1997)
• Ishq Hua (2000)
• Choodiyaan (2002)
• isaq(1996)
• raat(1997)
• mere mehboob(1995)
• tere khushboo me base khat(1996)
• asar(1990)
• rishta(1996)
• sikhar(1996)

Bollywood Songs :

Main article: List of Songs by Anuradha Paudwal

This is an alphabetical list of known Hindi songs performed by Anuradha Paudwal from 1973 til date. Over 1500 songs are listed here. She has also sung in several other different languages which is not included here.

Contents:

Top, 0–9, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z 

Awards and recognition :

• 1986: Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer for "Mere Mann Bajaa Mridang" from Utsav.
• 1990: National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for "He Ek Reshami" from Kalat Nakalat
• 1991: Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer for "Nazar Ke Saamne" from Aashiqui.
• 1992: Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer for "Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahi" from Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin.
• 1993: Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer for "Dhak Dhak Karne Laga" from Beta.
• 2010: Lata Mangeshkar Award
• 2011: Mother Teresa Award for Lifetime Achievement.

External links :

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Alisha Chinai

Alisha Chinai (Hindi: अलीशा चिनॉय; born 18 March 1965) is an Indian pop singer known for her albums as well as playback singing in Hindi cinema.

Contents :

• 1 Career
• 2 Personal life
• 3 Awards
• 4 Partial discography
• 5 Partial discography
• 6 Selected hit songs
• 7 External links

Career :

Alisha's initial albums include Jadoo, Baby Doll, Aaah Alisha and Made in India. Alisha was introduced to Hindi film music by the veteran music director and composer Bappi Lahiri. They had many disco hits together in many films in the 1980s including "Tarzan", Dance Dance, Commando, Guru, Love Love Love etc. When she started her career with him, she was doing playback singing for many actresses, such as Karisma Kapoor, Smita Patil, Mandakini, Sridevi, Juhi Chawla, Madhuri Dixit and Divya Bharati etc. In 1985, Alisha sang with Remo Fernandes in the album Old Goan Gold. She also recorded a song for Pankuj Parashar's film Jalwa (1987), composed by Anand-Milind. One of her biggest hits during the 80s was "Kaate Nahin Katte" (Mr. India) in 1987, which she recorded with Kishore Kumar under the music direction of Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Another successful track in 1989 was "Raat Bahr Jaam Se" from the film Tridev, which had music by Kalyanji-Anandji and Viju Shah.

In the 90s, she took on working in different films, collaborating with other music directors, such as Anu Malik, Anand-Milind, Rajesh Roshan and Nadeem-Shravan. Throughout these years, she had several Bollywood hit songs, including "Tere Ishq Mein Nachenge" (Raja Hindustani), "Chaa Raha Hain Pyaar Ka Nasha" (Chandramukhi), "Roundhe" (Pyar Tune Kya Kiya), "Sona Sona Roop Hai" (Bollywood/Hollywood), "Mouje Mein" (Karobaar), "De Diya" (Keemat), "Ruk Ruk Ruk" (Vijaypath) and the controversial "Sexy sexy sexy Mujhe Log Bole" (Khuddar).

Simultaneously with playback singing, she has recorded many songs as a pop singer, with album releases. Chinai was noted for her 1995 hit single and album, titled Made in India, which was composed by Biddu. Made in India went on to become one of the highest selling pop albums of its time and Alisha became a household name. This album contains well-known songs like, "Aaja Mere Dil Mein", "Ek Baar Do Baar", "Sun O Meri Dhadkan", "Tu Kahan", "Ooh La La", "Tu Jo Mila", "Dhokha Diya Hai Re Tune Mere Dil" and "Lover Girl". With its success, Alisha announced her departure from playback singing and wanted to concentrate only on private pop albums. However, her follow-up albums were less successful. This was also the period when she got into a major controversy with the man who recorded several hit songs with her, Anu Malik. During the release of Made in India, Alisha had accused Anu Malik of molesting her. While some claim it was a publicity stunt by the singer to promote her album, Anu Malik and Alisha did not work for several years, only to reunite in 2003 with Ishq Vishk
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Alisha's comeback to film music was with the song "Oh My Darling" in the Yash Raj Film Mujhse Dosti Karoge!. Through the 2000-2009 decade, she recorded primarily with Himesh Reshammiya, Shankar Ehsaan Loy and Pritam. After her controversy with Anu Malik in the 90s, she patched up with him to record for a number of films starting with Ishq Vishk, Fida, No Entry, Love Story 2050, Maan Gaye Mughle Azam, Ugly Aur Pagli, Chehraa and Kambakht Ishq.

In 2005, she had one of her highest career points came with "Kajra Re" (Bunty Aur Babli). The song was a hit and Alisha won her first and only Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer.
Alisha was a judge in Indian Idol 3 and is a judge in Zee TV's Star ya Rockstar with Anu Malik.

Personal life :

Alisha changed her name to that of her cousin’s daughter Alisha (also Chinai) after she was born. She was married to her manager Rajesh Jhaveri and is now separated.

Awards :

• Alisha received the Filmfare Best Female Playback Award for the song "Kajra Re" from Bunty Aur Babli in 2005
• Alisha received the International Billboard Award around the time Made in India came out, and also won the Freddie Mercury Award for Artistic Excellence.

Partial discography :

1. Jadoo
2. Aah...
3. Alisha Unleashed
4. Soniya
5. Lover Girl
6. Alisha: Baby Doll of India
7. Madonna
8. Bombay Girl
9. Made In India
10. Om
11. Alisha
12. Greatest Hits
13. Film Hits
14. Best of Alisha Live
15. Dil Ki Rani
16. Shut Up N Kiss Me
17. Alisha : Singer Doll of India

Partial discography :

• Alisha Unleashed

1. Aah Alisha
2. Babusha
3. Baby doll
4. Dekho dekho
5. Dheere dheere
6. Jadoo
7. Kiss ko dil doon
8. Pyaara awara
9. Rootho na hum se
10. Shor sharaaba
11. Superman
12. Tara
13. Tarzan my Tarzan
14. Vote for Alisha

• Jaadoo

1. Jaadoo
2. Khuda
3. Mon cheri
4. My angel blue
5. Rootho na humse
6. Kabhi na raat
7. Tum meri zindagi ho
8. Jaadoo

• Alisha

1. Seulement vous (Only you)
2. Ishq se ishq
3. Dilbar jaaniya
4. Maashuka
5. Woh pyaar mera
6. Soniyaa
7. Don't want your love
8. Aai teri yaad
9. Dhuaan dhuaan
10. Can you dance

• Made In India

1. Made in India
2. Lover girl
3. Dil
4. Tu kahaan
5. Ek baar do baar
6. Aajaa
7. Mere saath
8. Oo la la
9. Dhadkan
10. Made in India (Remix)
11. Dede

• Shutup N Kiss Me

1. Shutup n kiss me (Ravi Bal mix)
2. Sohneya aaja (Smedrock dance refix)
3. Tra la la- tere pyaar mein (3si Ibiza mix)
4. Dil goes boom (Mumbai mix)
5. Meri jaan mujhe kehke
6. Silsila (Jazzed up mix)
7. Ghazal
8. Shutup n kiss me (Ravi Bal hiphop refix)
9. Sohneya aaja (Sli Booty mix)
10. Sooni meri kalai
11. Be my lady
12. Shutup n kiss me (Cheeky Monkee refix)

• Kamasutra

1. Kamasutra
2. Main aur tu
3. Intezaar
4. Rota hai kyun mera dil
5. Jhoom baby jhoom
6. Vote for alisha
7. Hai gam humdum
8. Dancing queen
9. Kisko dil de doon
10. Taara
11. Jannat
12. Jalta hai kyun tan badan

Selected hit songs :

• "Made in India" (Made in India, 1995)
• "Jumbalakka" (Thakshak, 1999)
• "Panch Vorsam" (Konkani, Old Goan Gold, 1985)
• "Rajan Ani Prema" (Konkani, Old Goan Gold, 1985)
• "Zooby Zooby" (Dance Dance)
• "Let's Do It" (Jalwa)
• "Kaate Nahin" (Mr. India)
• "Raat Bhare Jaam se" (Tridev)
• "Dhak Dhak" (Maha Sangram)
• "Cha Raha Hain" (Chandramukhi)
• "Sexy Sexy" (Khuddar)
• "Tu Shama Main Parwana Tera" (Khiladi)
• "Ruk Ruk Ruk" (Vijaypath)
• "Bambai Se Rail Chali" (Zaalim)
• "My Adorable Darling" (Main Khiladi Tu Anari)
• "Ure Baba" (Bambai Ka Babu)
• "Tere Ishq Main Nachenge" (Raja Hindustani)
• "Krishna Krishna" (Insaaf)
• "De Diya Dil Piya" (Keemat)
• "Tinka, Tinka" (Karam)
• "Pyaar Aaya" (Plan)
• "Mehboob Mere" (Plan)
• "Oh My Darling!" (Mujhse Dosti Karoge, 2002)
• "Rang Rang Mere Rang Rang Mein" (Bollywood/Hollywood, 2002)
• "Chot Dil Pe Lagi" (Ishq Vishk, 2003)
• "Dil Ko Hazar Bar" (Murder, 2004)
• "Maine Jisko Chaha" (Fida, 2004)
• "Hamnasheen" (Dobara, 2004)
• "Tinka Tinka" (Karam, 2005)
• "Kajra Re" (Bunty Aur Babli, 2005)
• "Ishq Di Gali" (No Entry, 2005)
• "Dil Chura ke Mere" (No Entry, 2005)
• "Yeh Ishq Mein" (No Entry, 2005)
• "Abhi toh mein" (Killer,2006)
• "Aaj Ki Raat" (Don, 2006)
• "Touch Me" (Dhoom 2, 2006)
• "It's Rocking" (Kya Love Story Hai, 2007)
• "Ticket To Hollywood" (Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, 2007)
• "Lover Boy" (Love Story 2050, 2008)
• "Bebo" (Kambakkht Ishq, 2009)
• "Tera Hone Laga Hoon" (Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, 2009)
• "Jiyara Jiyara" (Prince, 2010)
• "Dilruba" (Namastey London, 2007)

External links

• Alisha Chinai

Ruprekha Banerjee

Ruprekha Banerjee (Bengali: রূপরেখা ব্যানার্জী;born 1984 in Agarpara, (a small town in the northern suburbs of Kolkata) was one of the three finalists of Fame Gurukul, one of the most watched television shows in India, along with Rex D'Souza and Qazi Touqeer. On 20 October 2005, she managed to grab the top prize along with Qazi Touqeer.

All through the 4 months spent in Gurukul, Ruprekha was always on the sidelines but managed to perform well. Some people have criticized the decision of her being chosen the winner on the account of the fact that she was not always a good on-stage performer, even though her singing was very good. Her Debut Album Yeh Pal with Qazi Touqeer went Double Platinum in India and sold over 5 million copies worldwide. Currently she is participating in a new reality show aired by Star Plus named Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar and "Royal Bengal Super Star" by Star Jalsa. "BONDHU HOBE..." 2011 puja album by Sagarika became a super hit... Ruprekha Banerjee Playback Singer

Contents :

    1  Early Life--Career Stats
    2  Career
    3  Discography
    4  Milestones
    5  Achievement & Awards
    6  External links

Ruprekha Banerjee was born on 28 July 1984 in Bongaon, Dist: North 24 Parganas,West Bengal, India, to Bengali parents, Shri. Pradip Kr. Banerjee and Smt. Kabita Banerjee. She spent the first three months of her life in her birthplace in West Bengal, then she moved to a place called Agarpara, Kolkata, where she lived with her busunessman father. She spent her first eighteen teen years of formative part of her life there and completed her schooling up to tenth standard, in Ramakrishna Mission, Barrackpore, the 12th Standard from Ariyadaha Sarbamangala Vidyapith, then Vidyasagar College and finally at the University of Calcutta with honours in zoology.

Life at Agarpara was simple. There used to be cultural programs and social gatherings very often. Her grandfather is a singer and both of her parents are very much culturally inclined and they all are very much involved with all such activities. During those activities, as a small child, she picked up her first lesson of music. She used to hum the same songs with her immature words, whatever her grandfather sang during rehearsals. It was during those days when her potentials for singing was discovered by her grandfather.

At the age of 6, she started learning music, mainly Rabindra Sangeet, from her first Guru – her grandfather. She gave her first stage performance at their club’s annual function. At the age of 7, she started getting formal training in Hindustani Classical Music. She learnt Classical Hindustani Music from Sangeeta Das of Agarpara, Neela Gowsami up to age of 10 and Anju Chakraborty up to age of 16. She learned Light Classical Hindustan Music from Pandit Arun Bhaduri and thereafter, she got her initial exposure to Bengali film background songs and Bengali serial title songs. She received training in playback singing from Legendary Bharat Ratna Pandit Late Bhimsen Joshi’s student Maloy Banerjee at a later stage at Mumbai after shifting there. She continued her training in Classical Hindustani Music with Late Mira Bandhopadhya’s student Kanika Mitra.

In 2005, she moved to Mumbai with her family afetr being crowned the winner of Fame Gurukul. She has won and has been nominated for a number of awards. She won the “Fame Gurukul” Award for Most Promising reality show for Mast, the Award and the “Sera Bengali-2006” Award. She won “Sananda Adittiya” Award, Best Rising Singer Award 2012--Kalakar Awards, Best Album 2012, and was nominated for “Bondhu Hobe”.

In 2005, she was the winner of Fame Gurukul, the All India Music Competition, Mumbai, organized by Sony TV. Eminent judges Javed Akhtar, Kamal Khan (singer), and Shankar Mahadevan evaluated her at various stages. Jury member Javed Akhtar said that she spread beauty of her nature in her singing.

In 2006, she was selected for special episode of Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star being judged by Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravijani and Farah Khan. In 2007, she started recording in regional languages, Bhojpuri, Bengali, etc.). After Fame Gurukul, she has been continuously working and recording songs with many music directors. She has recorded film songs not only in Bengali but also in Hindi, Bhojpuri, Gujrati, etc.

She worked with music directors including, Bickram Ghosh, Ashok Bhadra, Shankar Mahadevan, Indrajit Dey, Nabin Chottopadhya, Raju Mukherjee, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Arup Om, Joy Sarkar, Rupankar Bagchi, Goutam Ghosal, Indradeep Dasgupta, Subhadeep Chatterjee and Purbayan Chatterjee.

She has launched lots of Bengali and Hindi albums like, Jori No-1 (Sony BMJ)- 2005, Asma Ke Paar (Sony BMJ) -2005, Oi Dakche Boi (Cosmik)- 2008 with Bickram Ghosh-Book Fair Theme song, Electronic A Krishna (Cosmik)-2009 with Indradeep Dey, Masti Cocktail (Purple)-2010 with Subhadeep, Tagore Lounge Rabindra Sangeet “Sedin Dujane…”- (Veecon)- Bickram Ghosh-2011, an album with Purbayan Chattopadhya (yet to be released), album with Bickram Ghosh(yet to be released), Puja album “Bondhu Hobe…”(Sagarika)-2011 and Rabindra Sangeet album “Niruddesh Yatra” (Sagarika)- 2012.

She has been performing all over the world along with legends like Md. Aziz, Udit Narayan, Babul Supriyo, Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Vinod Rathod, Kailash Kher, Rupankar, Rupam Islam and Raghab Chatterje. She was adjudged "a child contestant with exceptional ability" in the Musical Talent Show "Khoj-2”- organized by Lions Club.

Ruprekha Banerjee wishes to take her musical talent much beyond the film music and expand her horizon in other genre of music particularly in Hindustani Classical Music.

Career :

Ruprekha Banerjee was female singer of crown winner Fame Gurukul. Fame Gurukul was the most popular and most watching television show in Indian television industry. She became the best Fame Gurukul Jodi along with Qazi Touqeer on 20 October 2005. She spent four months in Gurukul and she was always in sidelines. But she sang well.  Some audiences of India criticized her for choosing Qazi Touqeer as partner. She was not a good performer but she was a very talented singer. Her first album Yeh Pal with Qazi Touqeer reached Double Platinum in India and over 5 million copies were sold all over the world. She also participated in a reality show presented by Star Plus named “Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar”and “Royel Bengal Super Star” presented by Star Jalsa.

Ruprekha  is said to be a versatile singer. She has a strong and intense voice and can sing any kind of song whether it is romantic, rock, pop, classical or semi-classical. The singer is famously known in different movie for singing like

•     “Chokher jale jai go chole…” (Bela seshe)- Music: Ashok Bhadra-2009
•      "Tomar Sathe…" (Ladai)-Music: Ashok Bhadra-2011
•      "Moner Pakhi Dake"(Sudhu Cheyechi Tomai)- Music: Indrajit Dey-2010
•      “Bristy Pore Tapur Tupur….” (Tapur Tupur  Bristy Pore)- Music: Nabin                                   Chattopadhya-2010.
•     “ Bhalobasa Jibone…” (Sudhu Bhalobasa)- Music: Raj Mukherjee-2005
•     “ Rupe Tomai Bholabo Na….” (Diya Jale-Tele Film)- Music: Raj Mukherjee-2006
•     “ Koi Hain Apna, Koi Hain Paraya..” (Hindi Serial)- Doordarsan, Music: Bickram Ghosh
•     “Jadi Tere Sath Koi Na Aaye…” (Hindi Serial)- Doordarsan Music: Bickram Ghosh
•     “ Tomar Chokhe Misty Hasi” (Dui Prithibi)- Music: Prasenjit Chakraborty
•     “Tomake Dekhechi Monete..” (Jano Lage Rupkatha) Music: Arup Om
•     “Ichha Danay, Kon thikanai..” (Jano Lage Rupkatha) Music: Arup Om

Discography :

   

•     Yeh Pal
•     Karoon Kya
•     Hero
•     Meri Mehbooba
•     Kehkashan
•     Maddham
•     Meri Choodiyaan

Bengali Album: "BONDHU HOBE..." 2011 Puja Album By Sagarika Super Hit... "Electronic A Krishna" she is performining very well with music directed by Indra. "Rabindra Sangeet" Album by Bickram Ghosh. "Ruprekha Banerjee's

Milestones :

2005 She crown winner of FAME GURUKUL the All India Music Competition, Mumbai, organized by Sony TV. Eminent judges Javed Akhtar, Kamal Khan, and Sankar Mahadevan her at various stages. Jury member Javed Akhtar once said about her she spreads beauty of her nature in her singing. She is a great singer as well as a great human being.

2006 She was selected for  Special Episode of “Jo Jita Wohi Superstar” being the judged by exceptional panel of judges comprising of Vishal Dadlani, Sekhar Ravijani and Farha Khan.

2007 She started recording in regional languages (Bhojpuri, Bengali, etc.)

Miles to go and Promises to Keep…

After Fame Gurukul, she has been continuously working and recording songs with many music directors. She has recorded film songs not only in Bengali but also in Hindi, Bhojpuri, Gujrarati, etc.

She worked with music directors like Bickram Ghosh, Ashok Bhadra, Sankar Mahadevan, Indrajit Dey, Nabin Chottopadhya, Raju Mukherjee, Prasenjit Chatterjee, Arup Om, Joy Sarkar, Rupankar, Goutam Ghosal, Indradeep Dasgupta, Subhadeep Chatterjee, Purbayan Chatterjee.

She has been launched lots of Bengali and Hindi album like

• Jori No-1(Sony BMJ)- 2005
• Asma Ke Paar(Sony BMJ) -2005
• Oi Dakche Boi (Cosmik) 2008 With Bickram Ghosh Book Fair Theme Song
• Electronic A Krishna (Cosmik) 2009 with Indradeep Dey
• Masti Cocktail (Purple)2010 with Subhadeep
• Tagore Lounge Rabindra Sangeet “Sedin Dujane…”(Veecon)- Bickram Ghosh-2011
• Album with Purbayan Chattopadhya - yet to be release
• Album with Bickram Ghosh Yet to be release
• Puja Album “Bondhu Hobe…” (Sagarika)-2011
• Maya (2012)yet to be release
• Rabindra Sangeet Album “Niruddesh Yatra” (Sagarika)- 2012
• "Chinite Paro Ki Na" Music Composed by :Pratul

She has been performing all over the world along with legends like
       

•     Md. Aziz
•     Udit Narayan
•     Babul Supriyo
•     Abhijit Bhattacharya
•     Sankar Mahadevan
•     Kumar Shanu
•     Vinod Rathor
•     Kailash Kher
•     Rupankar
•     Rupam Islam
•     Monomoy
•     Goutam Ghosh
•     Raghab Chatterjee
•     Ashok Bhadra
•     Joy Sarkar
•     Goutam Sushmit
•     Goutam Ghosal
•     Bickram Ghosh
•     Toufik Khureshi
•     Rakesh Chourasia
•     Purbayan Chatterjee
•     Indradeep Dasgupta
•     Shaan
•     K K
•     Sonu Nigam
•     Javed Akhtar
•     Ela Arun
•     Bappi Lahiri
•     Usha Uthup
•     Kabita Krisnamurthi
•     Vishal
•     Sekhar
•     Farha Khan
•     Karan Johar
•     Bipasa Basu
•     John Abraham
•     Anil Kapoor
•     Diya Mirza
•     Uday Chopra
•     Madhaban
•     Vidya Balan
•     Sahid kapoor
•     Katrina Kaif
•     Maliaka Arora
•     Amrita Arora
•     Preety Zinta
•     Akshay Kumar
•     Kunal ganjawala

and captivating audience with her charming personality, ability to connect to audience instantly and above all her musical ability. She has judged child contestant in Musical Talent Show "Khoj-2”- Organized by Lions Club with exceptional ability.

She wishes to take her musical talent much beyond the film music and expand her horizon in other genre of music in particular Hindustani Classical Music.

Achievement & Awards :

The singer has won and has been nominated for a number of awards:

•     She won the “Fame Gurukul” Award for Most Promising reality show for Mast.
•     She won “Uttam Kumar” Award
•     One award of the “Sera Bengali-2006”
•     She won “Sananda Adittiya” Award also.
•     She Won Best Singer Award in 2011 (Kalakar Awards)
•     Nomination For Radio Mirchi Best Album (Bandhu hobe)
•     She won "Bharat Nirman Award" for Upcoming Rising Singer in 2013.

External links :

      Ruprekha Bannerjee

Falguni Pathak

Falguni Pathak (Gujarati: ફાલ્ગુની પાઠક, Hindi: फाल्गुनी पाठक), born March 12, 1964, is an acclaimed singer and is performing artist from India, based in Mumbai. Her music is based on traditional musical forms from the Indian state of Gujarat. Since her professional debut in 1998, she has developed into an artist with a large fan base across India.

Her debut album was released in 1998, and she has also recorded numerous songs for Bollywood movies. The theme of most of her songs is love. She has performed in many shows in India and other countries, backed by a band called Tha Thaiyaa. She has made her appearance in television shows like Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Kaun Banega Crorepati & Star Dandiya Dhoom.

She has some very popular singles to her credit, still heard and appreciated all over India. Her albums are not only famous for the melodious songs but also for the cute love stories depicted with them. She is very popular with the Gujarati community where she is called to perform for popular festivals like Navratri.

Some of her popular songs include "Chudi jo khanki haath ma", "Maine payal hai chhankai", "Meri chunar udd udd jaye", etc.

Falguni Pathak, rightly coined as the undisputed 'Queen of Dandiya' is a hot favourite personality in the dandiya world. A very talented and energetic performer, Falguni is considered as a 'Diva' amongst today's young generation. She is not just famous for her powerful vocal talents but also for her stage appearance and entertainment. She is one of the most noted and respected singers in India and abroad with a lot of an-following. She could be rightly called today's 'mover & shaker' in the field of dandiya.

She is backed by a powerful and dedicated band 'Ta Thaiyaa' which provides the required punch to make the show a grand success. With a long list of shows in India and abroad Falguni has come a long way since she started off as a dandiya singer.

And now there is an added achievement in her success story. Falguni has released a pop album of which 'Yaad Piya Ki Ane Lagi' has become a chartbuster.

ABOUT Album Yeh Kisne Jadoo Kiya :

Falguni Pathak, a young and dynamic woman singer who always wears men's dress (trouser and shirt), is back with her another album after 'Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi'. The album is titled 'Yeh Kisne Jadoo Kiya' and is released by Universal. Lalit gives the music and Nida Fazli the lyrics. And the song is sung by sweett Falguni. The album consists of 10 tracks.

The first track of the album is the title track 'Yeh Kisne Jadoo Kiya' rendered by Falguni Pathak. The track starts with fine music and Falguni picks the rhythm very well. Nida Fazli's lyrics are fine and Lalit's music is excellent. The picturisation of the song is also excellent. On the whole, this track scores s a good position in the pop chartbusters and attracts lovebirds.

The second track of the album is 'Yeh Mera Kajal Haan Mera Kajal' by Falguni, starts with the fine pitcher beats. The lyrics are okay, and the music is fine. It's a routine song with nothing to mention.

The next track 'O Mithu Miya, O Mithu Miya' is another fine and chunky one by Falguni with a fast beat music. Nida Fazli tries to fit words in Lalit's music through Falguni's voice, but fails. The second last track of side A is 'San San Ude Dupatta Hua Gulabi Mousam' by Falguni Pathak. The music is fast and loveable in the beginning, but later loses the track and Falguni's voice becomes louder than the music.

The last track of side A 'Jhonka Hawa Ka' is another wonderful track rendered by Falguni. This is another fast beat track. The lyrics of Nida Fazli are fine, but not impressive or soothing to listen again and again.

The first track of the side B is 'Sun Re Peepal Tere Patte Shor Machate Hai'. It is another song by Falguni with the same repeat music beats of Lalit. Lalit tries to put music without any major change in this track too. Nida's lyrics are fine. But this is slow and sad one in which the girl complains that the leaves of the 'peepal' tree moving with the wind disturb her.

The next track is 'Sajna Dekha Hai Jabse Tujhe' rendered by Falguni is another chunky one. Lyrics and music are so so. The repetition of the same beat irritates music lovers otherwise Nida and Falguni do their job well.

The third track of the Side B is 'Jate Jate Phool Kali Se Bol Gaya' is another wonderful track by Falguni, Lalit and Nida. The music is good and suits the lyrics of Nida Fazli. This song too scores a good position in the pop chartbuster and attracts lovebirds, especially young girls.

The second last of Side B is again the title track 'Yeh Kisne Jadoo Kiya' without any change from the earlier one. This shows that Falguni falls short of songs as she repeats the title track again without change.

The last track of the side B is 'Bola Chhat Pe Aakar Kaga' is another fast beat song. But this time Lalit gives the excellent music and Falguni sing this track in a Gujarati folk style. This is another good one by Falguni and her team

On the whole, we can say that Falguni Pathak tries to hit her album only by one or two songs of 'Yeh Kisne Jadoo Kiya'. The lyrics of Nida Fazli are fine but the repetition of music by Lalit irritates the audience and forces them to forward the track. Falguni Pathak is again lucky. The choreography in her songs is always her USP. This time too Falguni takes this album on her own.

DISCOGRAPHY :

ALBUMS :

• Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi
• Yeh Kisne Jadoo Kiya
• Marjhani Jhanjar
• Dil Jhoom Jhoom Naache
• Meri Chunar Udd Udd Jaye
• Saawariyan Teri Yaad Mein
• Teri Main Prem Deewani
• Maine Payal Hai Chhankai

TRACK LIST :

Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi Tracklist :

1. Chudi - Falguni Pathak 

2. Na Russia Na Japan Ki - Falguni Pathak 

3. Aayee Pardes Se - Falguni Pathak 

4. Indhana Winya - Falguni Pathak 

5. Pyar De De - Falguni Pathak 

6. Meri Aankhon Mein Kajal - Falguni Pathak 

7. Kaise Aankh Milaun - Falguni Pathak 

8. Ooi Maa - Falguni Pathak 

9. Kudi Panjab Di - Falguni Pathak

Yeh Kisne Jadoo Kiya Tracklist :

1. Yeh Kisne Jadoo Kiya - Falguni Pathak 
2. Mera Kajal - Falguni Pathak 
3. Mithu Miyan - Falguni Pathak 
4. San San Ude - Falguni Pathak 
5. Jhoka Hawa Ka - Falguni Pathak 
6. Sun Re Peepal - Falguni Pathak 
7. Sajna Dekha hai - Falguni Pathak 
8. Jate Jate Phool Kali - Falguni Pathak 
9. Yeh Kisne Jadoo Kiya - Falguni Pathak 
10. Bani Ka - Falguni Pathak

Marjhani Jhanjar Tracklist :

1. Ye Kisne Jadu Kiya - Falguni Pathak 
2. Aiyo Rama - Falguni Pathak 
3. Jhoom Jhoom - Falguni Pathak
4. Narjani Jhanjar - Falguni Pathak 
5. Meri Chunar Udd Udd Jaye - Falguni Pathak 
6. Mera Kajal - Falguni Pathak 
7. Chudi - Falguni Pathak 
8. Maine Payal Hai Chankaye - Falguni Pathak 
9. Pal Pal Teri Yaad - Falguni Pathak 
10. Saawan Mein - Falguni Pathak 
11. Mehndi Haathon Mein - Falguni Pathak 
12. O Piya - Falguni Pathak 

Dil Jhoom Jhoom Naache Tracklist :

1. Dil Jhoom Jhoom - Falguni Pathak
2. Dhire Se Chupke Se - Falguni Pathak 
3. Sajan Teri Yaad - Falguni Pathak 
4. Mehndi Hathon Mein - Falguni Pathak
5. Ankhon Mein Tu - Falguni Pathak
6. Piya La De - Falguni Pathak
7. Jaane Kyun - Falguni Pathak
8. Mere Mathe Pe - Falguni Pathak
9. Tere Naynon Se Dar Lagta Hai - Falguni Pathak

Meri Chunar Udd Udd Jaye Tracklist :

1. Meri Chunnar Udd Udd Jaye - Falguni Pathak 
2. Aiyo Rama - Falguni Pathak 
3. Gulabi Gaal - Falguni Pathak
4. Rim Jhim - Falguni Pathak
5. Julmi - Falguni Pathak
6. Jab Se Gaye Pardes - Falguni Pathak 
7. Mare Ghagre - Falguni Pathak
8. Meri Lal Chunariya - Falguni Pathak
9. Meri Payal Chhanki Jaye Hai - Falguni Pathak

Saawariyan Teri Yaad Mein Tracklist :

1. Saawan Mein - Falguni Pathak
2. O Piya - Falguni Pathak
3. Chham Chham Payaliya - Falguni Pathak
4. Dole Dole - Falguni Pathak
5. Dekho Dekho - Falguni Pathak
6. Banke Bawri - Falguni Pathak
7. Jhanjariya - Falguni Pathak
8. Umbre Ubhi - Falguni Pathak
9. Rangi Chunariya - Falguni Pathak

Teri Main Prem Deewani Tracklist :

1. Aayee Pardes Se - Falguni Pathak
2. Ankh Ladake - Falguni Pathak
3. Jab Se Gaye - Falguni Pathak
4. Mane Chudi Piravan Lagyo - Falguni Pathak
5. Mar Jani Jhanjar - Falguni Pathak
6. Mare Ghagre - Falguni Pathak
7. Na Russia Na Japan Ki - Falguni Pathak
8. Rim Jhim - Falguni Pathak
9. Sajna Tu Mat Jai Re - Falguni Pathak
10. Teri Main Prem Deewani - Falguni Pathak

Maine Payal Hai Chhankai Tracklist :

1. Aayi Re Milan Ki - Falguni Pathak
2. Ankh Ladake - Falguni Pathak
3. Ek Pagla Meri Gali Ka - Falguni Pathak
4. Maine Payal Hai Chhankai - Falguni Pathak
5. Maine To Khadi Chhat Ke Upar - Falguni Pathak
6. Mane Chudi Piravan Lagyo - Falguni Pathak
7. Mar Jani Jhanjar - Falguni Pathak
8. Pal Pal Teri Yaad - Falguni Pathak
9. Sajna Tu Mat Jai Re - Falguni Pathak

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Aditi Paul

Aditi Paul Born in Kolkata to a highly educated Bengali Family, her proficiency in singing was dicovered by her parents at a very young age. Her entry into singing happened at a very early age through the hands of her mother. Her Aunt and Pt. Ajay Chakraborty disciples of Ustad Munawar Ali Khan Sahab were her main inspiration. As she grew up she started her formal training of Classical bengali Songs at the hands of Pt. Ajay Chakraborty.

She is currently training under Bhavdeep Jaipurwale in Mumbai. Seeing her competency and her zeal to enthral people her parents left no stones unturned to ensure she competesin the Indian Idol Season 1 contest in 2004 and finished sixth among all other contestants.Her mesmerising voice won the hearts of many and she turned out to be one of the most popular Indian Idol Contestant. Then on, her professional career as an artist took off when her voice was recognised by many music directors who signed her for various musical contracts. From Advertisements to Small to Big Screens, her voice is there.

Indian Idol finalist Aditi Paul-Majumdar (that's how she wants to be referred to post marriage) has shifted base from Kolkata to Mumbai to pursue a career in playback singing.

Best remembered as the most lively and emotional Idol contestant (tears and laughter were a constant in every round), Aditi is "learning to survive in the city."

More importantly "understanding how people operate here, especially in the music industry." In all this, Aditi, has gained oodles of confidence and has undergone a transformation.

Career Milestones

year 2005 - small screen playback for "Kusum", "Kaisa yeh pyar hai", "Fame Gurukul (Guest Appearance)"

year 2006 - small screen playback for "Ek Ladki Anjani Si" & International tour of "Dubai".

year 2007 - small screen playback for "Music Masti Dhoom" "(Guest Appearance)".

year 2008 - small screen playback for "K for Kishore" "(Guest Appearance)" & International tour of
                   "USA", "Canada" & "Mauritius".

year 2009 - Silk screen playback for "Rann", "Kissan", "Life Partner", "Main aur Mrs. Khanna" &
                    International tour of "USA", "Bangladesh".

year 2010 - Silk screen playback for "Rakth Charitra", "Guzaarish" & International tour of "Turkey".

year 2011 - Silk screen playback for "Not a love story", "Shatru (Bengali)", International tour of "Bangkok"
                   & "Bangladesh", Advertisement Playback for "Pears" & "Tata Nano Gold Plus".

year 2012 - Silk screen playback for "Vicky Donor" , "Kumki (Telgu)", "Satya Sai (Malayalam)",
                   Advertisement Playback for "Tetrapak".

External Link

 Aditi Paul.