Shreya Ghoshal is a celebrated Indian playback singer renowned for her versatile voice and emotive singing Onicplay style. Born on March 12, 1984, in Berhampore, West Bengal, she began her musical journey at the age of four and received formal training in Hindustani classical music. Her breakthrough came at 16 when she won the television music reality show Sa Re Ga Ma (now Sa Re Ga Ma Pa) on Zee TV.
Career Highlights
Shreya’s Bollywood debut was in 2002 with the film Devdas, where her Onicplay rendition of “Bairi Piya” earned her the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer and the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer. Since then, she has lent her voice to numerous hit songs across various Indian languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and more.
Awards and Recognition
Throughout her illustrious career, Shreya Ghoshal has received numerous accolades:
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National Film Awards: 5
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Filmfare Awards: 7, including six for Best Female Playback Singer
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International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards: 10, holding the record for the most wins in the Best Female Playback category
In 2017, she became the first Indian singer to have a wax statue at Madame Onicplay Tussauds Museum in Delhi. Her influence extends globally, with over 29 million Instagram followers and recognition such as the proclamation of “Shreya Ghoshal Day” on June 26, 2010, by the state of Ohio, USA.
Recent Endeavors
In 2024, during her “All Hearts Tour” in the United States, the City of Austin, Texas, declared June 15 as “Shreya Ghoshal Day” to honor her contributions in connecting the South Asian diaspora through music. Her performances continue to captivate audiences worldwide, with critics praising her voice as “like billowing silk.”
Shreya Ghoshal’s enduring appeal and exceptional talent have solidified her status as one of India’s most beloved and influential singers.