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18-year-old Shreya Ghoshal gives voice to Aishwarya's Paro in Devdas
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Ronjita Kulkarni Shreya Ghoshal is a typical college girl. What makes Shreya different from the rest of her ilk is the fact that she has bagged the biggest film of the year --- Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Devdas, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Aishwarya Rai and Jackie Shroff. Shreya playbacks for Aishwarya Rai (who plays Paro). Eighteen-year-old Shreya considers herself very lucky. It is not everyday that a filmmaker like Sanjay Leela Bhansali calls you up and offers you a film. The singer, like the rest of the cast and crew, is obsessed with her debut film --- she has even set her mobile phone ring to Bairi piya, her song in Devdas. Shreya, who arrived in Mumbai five years ago after spending her childhood near Kota in the northwest Indian state of Rajasthan, discloses how she bagged the coveted film: "Sa Re Ga Ma, a popular Indian television show at the time, was on the lookout for talented singers. I grabbed the opportunity and mailed my songs in a cassette. Within days, I was called to audition." She sang her way to the children's finals, where she won. The judges, musical duo Kalyanji-Anandji were so impressed with her that Kalyanji took her under his wing and trained her for a year-and-half. When Bhansali noticed Shreya on the show, he knew immediately that this was the voice he wanted for Paro. It had innocence. Shreya continues, "Sanjayji tried to trace me. I remember that phone call. I could not believe that the director of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam was on the line, asking for me. The film was such a hit, yet Sanjayji was so polite and humble. I was speechless." Shreya was auditioned and selected. She remembers her first sitting: March 9, 2000. And the first song she recorded was Bairi piya, "I remember I was asked to rehearse the song once before finally recording it. I simply closed my eyes and sang without a break. When I opened my eyes, I noticed a lot of excitement and chaos outside the recording room. Then Sanjayji told me I had sung the song so well that they had recorded it at one go." The song has done very well on the Indian charts and has made Shreya very popular in her social circle. "My friends keep teasing me with, Issh [a refrain in the song]! I do not mind it." Playbacking for Aishwarya is almost a dream come true for Shreya. She states, "I have always admired Aishwarya. I was so excited when I realised I would sing for her. I met her first on the sets of Devdas. She is so humble. I remember between shots, we would sit together, and Sanjayji would ask me to sing Lataji's (Mangeshkar) songs. Aishwarya has a ear for music, so she would join in too." She adds, "When I sang, I imagined myself to be Paro. Just like Aishwarya. I tried to bring in the Paro's pain, confidence and innocence." About the director, Shreya says, "I never imagined I would work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali. He guided me a lot. I was nervous initially, but the cast and crew were so good to me. Ismailji [Durbar, composer] was also very nice to me."  What is most memorable for her is the experience of singing with those she had always admired --- Udit Narayan, Kavita Subramanium, Jaspinder Narula, K K and Pandit Birju Maharaj. "They encouraged me to give my best. I remember once, Uditji told me I that since I had talent and luck, no one could stop me from achieving my goals. This was a great moral boost, coming from such a senior artiste."
She adds, "Kavitaji and I sang Dola re dola together. We had a great time. I kept observing her." Shreya, who first performed at four, says her mother is an amateur classical singer and her a music aficionado. Her father, an engineer working at Mumbai's Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, took a transfer from Kota to Mumbai only to further his daughter's interests. "When Kalyanji offered to train me, I was still in Kota. He advised my father to take a transfer to Mumbai if I wanted a career in music." "Devdas has changed my life," she continues. "I now have to balance my life to include college and my career." Among her forthcoming films are Vidhu Vinod Chopra's Munna Bhai MBBS, [director] Shiva's Hindi version of the Telugu hit Badri, Viju Shah's Tujhe Mere Kasam and three films with Ismail Durbar --- Julie, Thoda Tum Bolo Thoda Hum and Desh Devi. Shreya also has her own plans. "I want to establish myself in the industry. Then I will cut an [independent] album. I want to come out with a new concept, break the monotony in music. Lata Mangeshkar's Meera bhajan was so out of the ordinary, a trendsetter. I too want to explore different styles of music." ____________ "I am a dreamer,I collect all the smiles from My yesterday,
Neatly pack them into words and hide them in my heart,
I call them "MEMORIES" Music has no boundary.
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____________ "I am a dreamer,I collect all the smiles from My yesterday,
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Shreya Ghoshal  Biography
Early yearsOf Bengali origin, Ghosal grew up in the remote southern corner of Rajasthan, in the small township of Rawatbhata near the city of Kota. Her father works in Bhabha Atomic Research Center as an Engineer in the nuclear power plant by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (BARC) and mother is a postgraduate in literature. She belongs to a highly academic family. Her early days as a singer started from the age of four. Her mother was a good singer and whenever she used to play any note on the harmonium, Shreya used to sing correctly on her own. Her father recognized her talent and decided to give her proper training. But as she was residing in an isolated place near Kota, she could not get much help. Later on she started going to Kota and started learning proper Hindustani classical music. She auditioned for Sa Re Ga Ma, an Indian television show, and they sent her for a year and a half training. It was here that music director Ismail Darbar discovered her and determined that she should be the voice of Paro, the heroine in Sanjay Leela Bhansalis Devdas (played on-screen by Aishwarya Rai). She began recording songs for the movie in 2000; the film itself was released two years later.
CareerMoviegoers from across the world heard Ghosal's singing voice pictured on Aishwarya Rai, and she quickly became one of the top female playback singers in Bollywood, alongside Alka Yagnik, Sunidhi Chauhan, Sadhana Sargam and Kavita Krishnamurthy. Since Devdas, she has gone on to sing for many more actresses under the baton of various music directors, including M.M. Kreem, for whom she sang "Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai", a sensuous number pictured on Bipasha Basu in Jism. She targeted doing good work and has won many awards (8 awards in a single year including a National Award). Ghosal has completed her college education, and is planning to pursue her MA in literature, a subject which she adores. She enjoys Symphony and instrumental in western music and her favourite is ABBA group. But Indian music is definitely her soul. Her voice has a texture that suits romantic songs and she can project voice very well (a fine example is "Jadu Hai Nasha Hai " from Jism). She is also comfortable singing sad songs or peppy songs. She has recorded in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, and Marathi, besides Hindi. Apart from Devdas, she has done songs for Jism, Saaya, Inteha, Out of Control, Khakee, Munnabhai MBBS, Dhoop, Kuchh Kaha Aapne, Aarman, Desh Devi, Tujhe Meri Kasam, LOC Kargil, Aetbaar, Police Force, Lage Raho Munnabhai, etc.
Hindi- Mr Khujli - 2008 (Unreleased)
- Guru -2007
- Rehguzar - 2006
- Jackpot - The Money Game 2006
- Aryan - Unbreakable 2006
- Vivah - 2006
- Woh Lamhe 2006
- Iqraar - By Chance 2006
- Dor 2006
- Shiva 2006
- Kachchi Sadak 2006
- Naksha 2006
- The Killer 2006
- Krrish
- Ankahee 2006
- Banaras 2006
- Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi 2005
- Tumsa Nahin Dekha 2005
- Aashiq Banaya Aapne 2005
- Nazar 2005
- Kuchh Meetha Ho Jaye 2005
- Shabd 2005
- Blackmail 2005
- Dil Maange More 2004
- Khakee 2004
- Munnabhai MBBS 2003
- Devdas 2002
Marathi"Mast Shaaradiya raat" This album was launched on 27 th May 2006. Shreya Ghoshal has sung melodious songs in new Marathi album. Lyrics in this album are written by noted Marathi author from Maharashtra, Late Dr. Vasant Krishna Warhadpande (Nagpur). Other singers are Pt. Suresh Wadkar, Suchitra Bhagwat and Abhijit Rane. Album has introductory note by famous Marathi artist Dr. Girish Oak "Mast Shaaradiya raat"is produced by Dr.Mrs Anjali Kulkarni and Dr.Mrs Anuradha Harkare, daughters of late Dr. Warhadpande, in the memory of their late parents and brothers.
KannadaKannada listeners too are privileged to hear Sherya Ghoshal’s ‘magical’ voice. The first opportunity came in 2003, when she sung the song ‘Krishna nee begane baaro’ for the movie ‘Paris Pranaya’. Her latest numbers include ‘Araluthiru’ from the hit movie ‘Mungaru Male’.Some of her mesmerizing tracks in Kannada include: - Krishna nee begane baro - Paris Pranaya - 2003
- Rome rome - Paris Pranaya - 2003
- L O V E ge - love - 2004
- Usiraguve hasiraguve - Maurya - 2004
- E manasella neene - monalisa - 2005
- Bachiko ninnali - Chappale - 2005
- Munjaneya - News - 2005
- Nann sona sona - Gowramma - 2005
- seritu mana seritu - Namma basava - 2005
- Aha yentha a kshana - Akash - 2005
- Gilli - Ravishastri - 2006
- bhagyada balegara - sevanthi sevanthi - 2006
- Jaji mallige node - Sevanthi Sevanthi - 2006
- O gunavantha - Jote joteyali - 2006
- Yen chanda - Ajay -2006
- Yaarivanu - Madana - 2006
- Aralitiru - Mungaru male - 2007
- Ivanu geleyanalla - 2007
- turu tunturu - Sajni - 2007
- Chandamaama - Preethi yeke bhoomi melide - 2007
TamilIn Tamil, she has sung many songs. Her pronunciation is her greatest strength - her pronunciation of the zh syllable which is unique to Tamil is flawless. Her first Tamil song is "Chellamai Chellam endrayada" with Hariharan from the film Album. Then she sang 2 great melodies in Balumahendra's "Julie Ganapathy". The songs are "Enakku piditha padal" and "Idayame Idayame". All three were great hits. Quite a few of her songs are the famous "Munbe Vaa" with sensation with Naresh Iyer from Sillunu Oru kadhal,"Unna Vida" from Virumaandi with Dr. Kamal Hassan,"Panithuli" from Kanda Naal Muthal with KayKay. She has attained a mass following in a language which is not her forte. She sang "Azhaginazhagi askawa" in Unakku18 Enakku20 and "Uruguthe" in Veyil and her latest song is "Ayyayo" from "Paruthiveeran". The great S.P.Balasubrahmanyam in his recent interview praised Shreya as one singer who flawlessly sings in Tamil. Her recent concert in Chennai was a great success due to her large fan following especially because it was her first direct solo concert in Chennai. In her interview she said "She likes Tamil language a lot and she is amazed about the wealth of the language and this language has the ability to show the full talent of the singer".
TeluguIn Telugu she started her career with the film "Okkadu". From then onwards, she has sung nearly 71 songs up to date. Some of her telugu hit songs are: - Thalachi Thalachi Choosa Album: 7G Brindhavan Colony
- Nuvvena Naa Nuvvena Album: Anand
- Vachhe Vachhe Album: Anand
- Righto Lefto Album: Anukokunda Oka Roju
- Andamlo Andhra Kosta Album: Laxmi Narasimha
- Indradhanshu Album: Maha Nandi
- Nee Kosam Album: Nenunnanu
- Nuvve Naa Swasa Album: Okariki Okaru
- Vellipothe Ela Album: Okariki Okaru
- Kopama Album: Varsham
- Neelo jarige thanthu Album:Balu abcdefg
- Enni ashalo Album:Jai
- Pillagali allari Album:Athadu
- Preme Neramouna Album : Maya Bazaar
Awards
Memorable Hits- Bairi Piya, Dola Re Dola, and Silsila Ye Chahat Ka , Movie : Devdas (2002)
- nuvvem maya chesavo gani... , Movie : Okkadu(2003)
- attarintiki niinnetuku pothanuga , Movie : Okkadu(2003)
- Mohabbat Se Zyada (Shreya Ghoshal, Udit Narayan), Movie : Gumnaam (2004)
- Dil Dooba, and Youn Hi Tum Mujse Pyar (Shreya Ghoshal, Sonu Nigam) Movie: Khakee (*2004)
- Wada Raha Movie : Khakee (2004)
- Nuvvenaa naa nuvvenaa , Movie: Anand (Telugu-2004)
- E manasella neene , Movie : monalisa: (kannada- 2004)
- Sansein madham hai , Movie : Kasak {2005)
- Agar Tum Mil Jao, Movie : Zeher (2005)
- Piyu Bole, (Shreya Ghoshal, Sonu Nigam), Movie: Parineeta (2005)
- Mujhe Haq Hai (Shreya Ghoshal, Udit Narayan) , Movie: Vivah(2006)
- Do Anjaane Ajnabi (Shreya Ghoshal, Udit Narayan), Movie: Vivah(2006)
- Milan Abhi Aadha Adhura Hai (Shreya Ghoshal, Udit Narayan) , Movie: Vivah(2006)
- Koi Tumsa Nahin and Pyar Ki Kahani ,(Shreya Ghoshal, Sonu Nigam), Movie : Krrish (2006)
- Munbe Vaa , Movie : Sillunu Oru Kaadhal(Tamil) (2006)
- Pal Pal Har pal , (Shreya Ghoshal, Sonu Nigam), Movie : Lage Raho Munnabhai (2006)
- Leja Leja Re: Ustad Sultan Khan & Shreya Ghoshal (Pop Video-2006)
- Barso Re , Movie : Guru (2006)
- O Gunavanta , Movie : Jote Joteyali (Kannada-2006)
- Araluthiru , Movie : Mungaru Male (Kannada-2006)
____________ "I am a dreamer,I collect all the smiles from My yesterday,
Neatly pack them into words and hide them in my heart,
I call them "MEMORIES" Music has no boundary.
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“I consider myself very lucky” To Kalyanji must go the credit, of selecting some of the best talent in the country through his Kalaveer Academy. Almost all singers in Bollywood today are his protégés in one way or another. To add to the AnuradhaPaudwal, Sonali Vajpayee, Sunidhi Chauhan gang, comes young Shreya Ghoshal. From small time singing she’S*** big time with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Devdas in which she playbacks for Aishwarya Rai. We trace this 18 year old’s journey into film singing. “I’m a Bengali from Rajasthan Kota where I spent 13 years of my life. My father was working in NPC the Nuclear power corporation. I’m here in Bombay for the last five years. My parents have shifted here to help me pursue a singing career. Today I’m studying in SIES Collegeand have just finished my FYBA.” How it all started “I participated in the children’s episode of the Sa re ga ma contest on Zee Tv where Kalyanjibhai was the judge. I won the contest. He was impressed by my potential and was very insistent that we be based in Mumbai so I could follow my singing. He convinced my parents and we shifted here. My father took a transfer and I started learning with Kalyanjibhai. I was with him for one and a half years. I started learning singing from the age of four, initially I learnt from my mother and I still do. Dad too has a fine sense of music and teaches me. The fine nuances of expressions etc. In Mumbai I’m learning classical singing under Shrimati Mukta Bhide. In Rajasthan I studied classical under Shri Maheshchandra Sharma. I feel that though one may do light singing it’s important to have a classical base. I’ve learnt from listening to Lata Mangeshkar. AshaBhosle, listening to folk songs. I’m also learning western music, the piano with Mr Leon D’souza. I want to imbibe all kinds of music. “Sanjay Bhansali saw me on the mega finals of Sa re ga ma-I was under age but Gajendra Singh asked me to participate. I happened to win the mega finals –that was mega finals two. Sanjayji saw this and contacted me through Gajendraji and I came to meet him. I still remember the date 9th march 2000. I sang for him and I happened to sing all his favorite numbers - Lata Mangeshkar’s old songs. He’s a big fan of Lata Mangeshkar and we shared our taste in music. Then I rehearsed for three days and he gave me a number from Devdas to sing. He approved and my work started.” Shreya is not new to the microphone having sung some marathi and Bengali songs earlier. When she was signed on by Bhansali she was a science student but realized that a full fledged career was beckoning her and shifted to the Arts stream. Shreya has sung five songs for Devdas and is pretty thrilled that she’s working with the likes of Anu Malik for JP Dutta’s much hyped LoC and Vidhu vinod Chopra’ next film with Shahrukh khan and Aishwarya Rai-here she again sings for Aishwarya-the film is Munnabhai MBBS. Her work with Vinod Chopra was also coincidental. Anu Malik was at the recording but no singer had been chosen yet and Anu asked Shreya to sing for Vinod Chopra and convince him that she was the right choice for this song. “I went to the mike and started singing and after the first line itself Vinod Chopra decided that I would sing it. I’m very happy that I’m singing Anu Malik songs these are very good songs the best of Anu Malik. I had met Anu Malik earlier but nothing had worked out but he had kept my voice in mind.” “I’m now working with Amar Mohile son of Anil Mohile who is starting his career. I’m singing for Ismail Darbar in another film too, in fact I’m recording for him tomorrow.” “I consider myself very lucky that Sanjay uncle came into my life and gave me such a big break. All of a sudden career has started off. I feel blessed no one could have got a better vehicle than this to start off.” ____________ "I am a dreamer,I collect all the smiles from My yesterday,
Neatly pack them into words and hide them in my heart,
I call them "MEMORIES" Music has no boundary.
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 | I can do item songs too: Shreya Ghoshal | | Interview by Hindol Sengupta | | August 31, 2004 | | | Bollywood playback singer Shreya Ghoshal of "Devdas" fame mock complains that she''s often taken too seriously.
"After ''Devdas'', people think I only sing melodious serious songs," laughs Ghoshal.
"But hey, that''s not it. I don''t mind singing dance numbers and item songs at all," Ghoshal, perhaps Bollywood''s youngest playback singer at the moment, told IANS in an interview on phone from Mumbai.
| | |  "Don't forget I did 'Jism'," giggles Ghoshal, referring to last year's S** and murder flick. The sultry songs of "Jism" brought a lot of fame for Ghoshal.
The daughter of an engineer at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Ghoshal's musical genes come from her mother, who is a singer.
"She always inspired me to sing and taught me a lot. Though she doesn't sing professionally," said Ghoshal.
Her next big project is "Tumsa Nahin Dekha" from the team that made "Jism" - director-producer Mahesh Bhatt and his daughter Pooja. "'Tumsa Nahin Dekha' is a big project for me, I have seven songs in the album and they are of a wide variety - from a jazzy number to soft romantic tunes," she said. "It has allowed me to experiment with the entire range of my singing capabilities." The film stars Emraan Hashmi and Dia Mirza. Ghoshal, who was first discovered through the TV crooning contest "Sa Re Ga Ma", shot to fame when director Sanjay Leela Bhansali chose her for his epic "Devdas".
"'Devdas' was a mind blowing experience," said Ghoshal. "Sanjay spotted me one and a half years before I actually got involved with the film." She went on to sing for Bollywood queen Aishwarya Rai. "I met Aishwarya several times during the film and she was just wonderful. Extremely polite and charming. "For me it was a dream come true. I was singing in a film which had the top stars of Bollywood -- Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dikshit." She was also floored by Khan. "They say Shah Rukh is the King of Bollywood and he really is. He is just magnificent." Ghoshal's other projects are a special album by Sony Music called "Tera Mera Pyar" and "Chehra", a film starring Bipasha Basu and Dino Morea. As she notches up film after film, she is also planning to complete her MA in literature. I've just finished my graduation in English and since I love literature, I want to continue my studies. But it will have to be through correspondence." The young Bengali girl is also dreaming of cutting her own album soon. "And I want to have a video that features me but I won't dance in it." |
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Neatly pack them into words and hide them in my heart,
I call them "MEMORIES" Music has no boundary.
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 . ____________ "I am a dreamer,I collect all the smiles from My yesterday,
Neatly pack them into words and hide them in my heart,
I call them "MEMORIES" Music has no boundary.
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 Ta Ra Ra Ra Rum TararumpumIt is a world of survivors where there are no friends and a man is good only, till the time he delivers the result. There is no room for failure leading to severe heartburn and misery. However one must never give up hope. Determination and grit to succeed are the key words to achieve one’s goals. This is the underlying theme of the movie, ‘Tararumpum’. The song ‘ta ra ra rum tararumpum’ is the theme song for this movie and it is here that family support and love come to the fore. This song is picturised on Rani Mukherjee who plays a pivotal role in the movie. The lyrics of the song have been penned by Javed Akhtar and the cinematographer is Binod Pradhan. The song is indeed the essence of the movie. The movie is directed by Siddarth Anand and produced by Aditya Chopra. This movie, true to the Yash Raj Films banner is replete with family entertainment. Romance, thrill, tragedy, struggle and drama are an integral part of the movie. Saif Ali Khan is Rajveer Singh who is a cab driver. A quirk encounter with a businessman, Harry results in a chance to enter the racy world of Formula One. He makes the most of the given opportunity and quickly rises to become their number one racer. Meanwhile love blossoms and he marries the pretty Radhika (Rani Mukherjee). Life is a song for the couple as they are blessed with two adorable children, Priya and Ranveer. But this idyllic bliss is shattered when tragedy strikes in the form of an accident leaving Rajveer hurt and in bed for many months.. Unable to come to terms with the accident Rajveer loses his job and the family is pushed to the brink of poverty. However, family love and support triumph and the family in unison combats discomfort and poverty. The theme song is poignantly sung by Shreya Ghoshal when the family faces its worst crisis. The strains of the piano fill the air as the song begins with lilting and nostalgic notes. The rise and fall in the music seem to depict the good and bad times faced by the family. The song stresses that every cloud has a silver lining and however long the darkness may seem to stretch there would be light at the end of the road. In the song Radhika beseeches her family to keep up their fighting spirit and face the world without fear. She encourages them not to shed tears, but instead let the candle of hope burn bright in their heart. The underlying message in the song could be summed up as, ‘Don’t worry, be happy’. This song holds a very strong message for those disillusioned in life. In this world of intense competition this song brings a cheer of hope that love and togetherness can help you face the worst challenges in life. In fact it is a triumph of family love. 
____________ "I am a dreamer,I collect all the smiles from My yesterday,
Neatly pack them into words and hide them in my heart,
I call them "MEMORIES" Music has no boundary.
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____________ "I am a dreamer,I collect all the smiles from My yesterday,
Neatly pack them into words and hide them in my heart,
I call them "MEMORIES" Music has no boundary.
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She is one of the youngest playback singers in the Hindi film music industry today. The daughter of an engineer at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Shreya's musical genes comes from her mother, who is a professionally trained singer. She was a part of Kalyanji’s group, ‘Little Wonders’. As an 11yr old, she forayed into the Sa Ra Ga Ma Pa - Children's Special and emerged the winner. It was during the finals of the contest that she was spotted by director, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who gave her the first break in his movie Devdas. The Kolkata girl has mesmerised everyone with her sweet and innocent voice. She has been awarded the Best play back singer in the year 2002. She has also sung for movies like Jism, Main Hoon Na, Munnabhai MBBS, Julie etc.
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____________ "I am a dreamer,I collect all the smiles from My yesterday,
Neatly pack them into words and hide them in my heart,
I call them "MEMORIES" Music has no boundary.
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Teen princesses of melody
Shreya Ghoshal: A new singing sensation
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JUST a decade ago who knew today’s new music generation even existed? In fact when Alka Yagnik and Kavita Krishnamurthy started singing, this year’s Filmfare best female playback singer Shreya Ghoshal wasn’t even born. Some were just learning to speak! Today they are all box-office gold. And they all thank television for their good fortune. When Sanjay Leela Bhansali heard Shreya Ghoshal sing in the finals of Sa Re Ga Ma on Zee he signed her for Devdas. And Dola Re her debut song with Kavita Krishnamurthy fetched her the best singer award. Bela too took a roller coaster ride from obscurity to singing stardom, thanks to her winning the 1999 megafinals of Sa Re Ga. Her debut album, Kaisa Yeh Jadoo did well. Now she has a host of plum Bollywood assignments. Sunidhi Chauhan was discovered when she was 17 also through a TV talent show. While judging Meri Awaz Suno, music director Sandeep Chowtha was so struck by her voice he signed her for Mast. Sunidhi is now on a one-way ticket to the singing hall of fame. Says a film critic, "I think music competitions are the best thing to happen to films. Audiences have been wanting to hear fresh voices which the TV is now providing."
____________ Ae zindagi yeh lamha jee lene de
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Chat with Shreya Ghoshal Here is a complete transcript of Shreya Ghoshal chatting online with fans on Jan 10 2005.
ysnsbam asks Hi Shreya, who is ur inspiration and role model in ur career?
Shreya says Lataji is my inspiration as a singer, my dad as the person to look upto and Sanjay Leela Bhansali who is my godfahter.
loverboy11001 asks Hi Good Evening
Shreya says Hello
ysnsbam asks what wld have been Shreya if not she had been selected as Singer? How do u see urself among the todays singers that come in plenty and live a short life in their careers? do u think that this will sustain for long time or a short period?
Shreya says I have been in this industry for quite some timenow. I do around 2-3 sonogs a day and check it once it is recorded. I believe in quality work and I put in my 100% in all the songs that I sing.
abhishek asks hi how ru...?
Shreya says I am fine, Thank you.
shameem010 asks hi,how u fell when u got national award
Shreya says It felt very nice. It was my first song for a film. I was very humbled by the entire experience. I would look at it as a blessing of god.
prathap_msn asks ur cute and very talented so when will you in the movies i want to see u as a actress -siger in a film which is directed by mani ratnam or ram gopal verma
Shreya says I not into acting at all. I am a singer and performer but not an actor. I have practiced my heart out for singing but I dont think I can act. Looks cant decide your acting skills.
prakash.karkera asks Dear Shreya, Do you think you would have been a strong candidate for the Indian Idol contest which is going on at Sony TV. Regards, PRAKASH
Shreya says hmmmm I am not very happy with the programme. Very good singers have been rejected based the votes. Such programmes should be based on merit. I dont have that kind of regard for the programme.
prernasaxena82 asks hi shreya its wonderful that u have abundance of talent ..i just wanted to know what it takes to get into the right kind of a career
Shreya says Follow ur heart, it is difficult to take a decision. I am from an upper middle class. My parents were very supportive after I proved that this is the one field that I want to follow.
vimal_vaghela asks May i know your favourite color?
Shreya says Black
mindshare asks Hi Shreya I like ur voice very much, you have a very clear and indeed sweet voice. I want to ask you do you feel insecure in this world of competition where now many channels are hosting lots of competition?
Shreya says NO i m not. I have never been insecured about anything. I am not attached to anything, I just do my work with 100% decication. As long as i have my fans I am not insecured about anything.
mindshare asks Who do u idolize in classical music
Shreya says Kishori Amonkar and Rashid Khan
venkatesh04 asks whats ur most loving dish?
Shreya says Hot dishes, Andhra Pradesh and Thai food.
n_ignou asks hai shreya,its nilesh. whats the reason behind your amazing voice
Shreya says I dont know, there is no hand of urs, it is god's gift. I have just groomed it.
vimal_vaghela asks your best actor?
Shreya says Tom Cruise
perky2003 asks Hi shreya what is your latest release and which is your favourite number
Shreya says Dhoom, Tumsa Nehi Dekha, Dil Maange More, Blackmail and Gumanaam are the movies lined up.
venkatesh04 asks what kind of boys u like?
Shreya says People who are intelligent and has a sense of humour.
haiitsraj asks what is ur hobbies
Shreya says Reading, listening to music, planning out trekking.
ysnsbam asks how do u look urself in the mirror everyday morning when u get up
Shreya says A see a lot of messy hair, and then i feel: this is the girl who is already late for recording, so better go and get dressed.
amitkalla asks Among all the songs sung by you which u like the most
Shreya says Jaddo hai Nasha
shameem010 asks whts ur future plan
Shreya says I dont plan, i live in seconds. I just plan to sing and sing and sing.
ysnsbam asks Tell us abt ur family and what do u feel like ur greatest achievement in life?
Shreya says My mom, dad and younger brother who is 13. Our family is very closely bonded. My mom or dad accompanies me when I go for recording. Family is a part of all the decisions. There is quite a lot of things yet to be achieved. `Devdas` was an achievement.
arnab_mukherji asks hi shreya what is your favourite dress?
Shreya says If i have to wear formal i go for raditional INdian dress if not i go for a simple Jeans and t-shirt.
d_banerjee_iway asks Hi Shreya, What is your most loving childhood memory you cherish?
Shreya says So many of them. I was bron and brought up in Rajasthan on the banks of Chambal river. I used to spend my time roaming around, I was a naughty kid, a vagabond and never prim and proper.
bala_bits05 asks your performance is siply superb.why not u try to tamil cine field?
Shreya says I have sung in Pitamahan, Virumaandi, Vasoolraja.
ysnsbam asks shreya, can u tell is it possible for the ordinary singers to become a classical singer all of a sudden?
Shreya says There is an age for learning. Once u grow old it is difficult to mould your voice. Voice is god's gift. Put in hard work and anything is possible.
reddy_geeta asks how many films u doing right now
Shreya says Every day i m working. I dont know how many of them will be relased. But i am singin for `Parinita, Koi Mil Gaya part II and in SRK's next home production.
badjate_anuj asks u are properly from which city?
Shreya says I am a Bengali, I was in Rajasthan till 8th and then shifted to Mumbai. Now I am settled here.
pkdas asks Hi this is PK. from whom u learn the music
Shreya says My mom, Mahesh Chandra Sharma, Kalyanji uncle of Kalyanji-Anandji and Miss Mukhta Bhite
johnny_rahman asks shreya y don't u work for a r rahman
Shreya says Coz i dint get a chance. But i have worked with him in the song `Alakina Alake Askava`.
tps_niraivu2003 asks shreya did u knoe tamil
Shreya says No I cant speak nor do i understand.
nicenpe asks what is ur like and dislike
Shreya says I like good fragrances, speaking to honest people, humour, lot of activity (adventourous), a good novel and intelligent topics. I harldy dislike anything, except people who are hypocrites.
vikalp_1972 asks Hi shreya, as per current status tell me your views about Exposure of actress?
Shreya says I've been singin for them. They have to do it as people want it. If there is a need for the same in the subject matter of the film, it is okie. Otherwise there is a beauty in hiding what needs to be hidden.
abhi10th asks shreya sorry, i am late ?HAPPY NEW YEAR 2005,and my best wishes for your bright and dynamic future...!
Shreya says Thank you.
bala_bits05 asks Do u like Tamil Nadu? did u come her?
Shreya says I do love the place. I like the climate of TN...... the Saravana food. People are very systematic, professional and organised. The whole atmosphere is very inspiring.
mahendra_mk asks hi shreya how ru and what is ur future plans and do u have any boy friends(lover)
Shreya says No i dont have any as of now. aand i am very happy to lead my life as it is. I have a lot of friends but no lover.
scsons4 asks want to hear in bengali films also, so pls dont forget BENGAL
Shreya says Not at all. I am singing in Bengali also, very soon the songs will be out.
choudhuryashok@sify. asks Hi Shreyaji what is your suggestion for relief to Tusnami vicitms.
Shreya says I just wish there is some clean way of helping them, without any corruption. Give your pesonal things, just donate whatever you can
marketingpoint asks Shreya, I wish you all the best in 2005. May God give shower her all blessings on you
Shreya says Same there.
reachhusain asks How much do you adapt your voice to the actress you are singing for? Is this one the most challenging aspects of singing for Bollywood movies?
Shreya says For me i do not change my voice, i might do it minutely. I just go for the right emotions.
singhal_kk asks My whole famile like u r voice.... U hv really amazing voice..
Shreya says Thank you.
johnny_rahman asks shraya how did u feel when u san for rahman in telugu/tamil film
Shreya says It was fun, he is a genius, I wish i get more chances to work with him.
nagendracsc asks Shreya, I am expecting more songs to be sung by you in Telugu. You have created rage among people with your couple of songs in Telugu. Esp with the song in Okkadu. By the way which is your favourite song?
Shreya says I have sung quite a lot of Sings in telugu. I dont remember most of them.
rao1948 asks ms.shreya how ru singign in so many languages. ru sure of the meaning of those songs lyrics.
Shreya says I dont try to get the meaning word by word. I just go for an overall jist. Go for the feel of the music and you cant go wrong.
singhal_kk asks So Shreya?? when r u plaaning to perform in Kota?
Shreya says Well i was supposed to do it this yearbut something went wrong. I'll definitelty perform the next chance i get.
manishyadav17 asks hi SHREYA !! Firstly a very HAPPY NEW YEAR to u and ur family.
Shreya says Thank you, same to u.
sanandmishra asks hi shreya...i want to ask u that how would u like to help the tsunami victims by the medium of ur industry.
Shreya says There are quite a lot of charity shows, and if my music can be of use to them I will definitely perform
rasadhuni1 asks What d U think about RD Burman? and solo songs of Kishore Kumar
Shreya says Pancham da is the most beloved in the music industry. We reallly misss him. I love `Bahom me Chale Aa` of Kishoer Kumar and the whole world miss them a lot, so do I. ____________ "I am a dreamer,I collect all the smiles from My yesterday,
Neatly pack them into words and hide them in my heart,
I call them "MEMORIES" Music has no boundary.
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#11 06 Jun 2007 23:10
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You don't see her judging a talent hunt show, or featuring in music videos for her hit film songs. Shreya Ghoshal believes in making her presence felt only through her voice.
And if you're wondering where you heard her last, it could be in any one of the following films: Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Vivah, Dor, Guru and Ta Ra Rum Pum. Coming up are Aap Ka Suroor - The Movie, Chooriyan, Sunglass, Bong Connection and Zamanat, among others. A pleasing-on-the-eye 23-yearold, Ghoshal is content to stay behind the scenes.
"A singer is known by his or her work and I don't think there is any need for me to be in the public gaze. I have never thought of ever getting featured in a song," she says. When we catch up with her, Ghoshal has finished a six-hour long recording stint. However, there are no signs of tiredness. She finds recording songs more exciting than performing live.
"While recording you have peace of mind and your creativity comes into play. It's like your own baby," says the singer who has been in the industry for six years now. "I haven't slept properly for two nights but I don't mind as long as I am working. I sing for the love for music," says she. I am an easy going person. I don't sing for money or fame. I was brought up in an environment where I was taught to love and respect music, not consider it a businessA private album is on the cards. Ghoshal's busy film recording schedule has slowed down her plans.
"I always feel that I must do something new, at least for my fans. I am definitely releasing an album. It's going to appeal to the youth with its soulful numbers," she adds. Much like her melody-filled film songs? Unlike contemporaries such as Sunidhi Chauhan and Alisha Chinai, she has never tried venturing into rock.
"I know my strengths and limitations. I feel my voice suits romantic or sad numbers. If someone feels that I can do justice to a rock number, it will be an honour," says the National Award-winner (for her debut song, Bairi piya, in Devdas). She loves the kind of music being produced by composers Pritam and Vishal-Shekhar.
"But everyone shouldn't imitate them because that will bring in monoton," she adds. Though she records an average of five songs a day, Ghoshal does not want to be in the rat race.
"I am an easy going person. I don't sing for money or fame. I was brought up in an environment where I was taught to love and respect music, not consider it a business," she says. ____________ "I am a dreamer,I collect all the smiles from My yesterday,
Neatly pack them into words and hide them in my heart,
I call them "MEMORIES" Music has no boundary.
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#12 13 Jun 2007 00:23
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Re: Shreya Ghoshal
Shreya Ghoshal: A new singing sensation
____________ "I am a dreamer,I collect all the smiles from My yesterday,
Neatly pack them into words and hide them in my heart,
I call them "MEMORIES" Music has no boundary.
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#13 14 Jun 2007 10:58
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Re: Shreya Ghoshal
Shreya Ghoshal
____________ "I am a dreamer,I collect all the smiles from My yesterday,
Neatly pack them into words and hide them in my heart,
I call them "MEMORIES" Music has no boundary.
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#14 15 Jun 2007 09:26
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Music Review: Cheeni Kum
Cheeni Kum - Love Story with less sugar in it! Or, probably a sugar free romance between a 60+ chef (Amitabh Bachchan) and a 30+ customer (Tabu). Going by the promos, the chemistry between this new pair is simply electrifying. And the recently released music adds to the ever growing excitement around Cheeni Kum, which hits the theaters May 25. The film is directed by debutant R Balakrishnan and music is by maestro Ilaiyaraaja with Sameer penning the lyrics. Interesting combination all over! Cheeni Kum - Shreya Ghoshal
The title track Cheeni Kum straight away sets the tone of the movie. Shreya Ghoshal sings flawlessly in a well written song. An impressive way to begin the album! Baatein Hawa - Shreya Ghoshal and Amitabh Bachchan
"Baatein Hawa Hain Saari Ki Saaari" appears twice in the album - Shreya Ghoshal first with and then without Amitabh Bachchan. Sung beautifully by Shreya Ghoshal, the song takes you through a journey of a not-so-young Tabu's crush over not-so-old Amitabh Bachchan. The song reminds me of the one ("Tune Kabhi Pyar Nahin Kiya...") from Ajooba where Rishi Kapoor teases Amitabh. Here, Tabu takes that over. In between, in his baritone voice, Amitabh Bachchan makes expert comments, which suit the sarcasm, the coldness, the warmth and a certain kind of humor on how to impress or rather how not to impress your sweetheart. I agree to most of his comments though. Jaane Do Na - Shreya Ghoshal
This is the only song in the album which did not impress me much - partly because already heard too much of Shreya Ghoshal in the previous tracks and partly because there is nothing extraordinary about it. Nevertheless, it does look good on screen with fine performances from Amitabh and Tabu. Sooni Sooni - Vijay Prakash
Begins like the male version of the title track, Sooni Sooni soon makes its own identity. One of the best songs of the album, I have been hearing it again and again. First you would think this is sung by Amitabh himself, but actually it's not. Vijay Prakash gives a very soulful rendition, which Sudesh Bhosle could not in his numerous attempts as voice of Big B. He sounds somewhere in between Amitabh and Bhupinder Singh. Very impressive! And also this song has that R D Burman touch. Ilaiyaraaja makes somewhat similar usage of instrument here. Can't wait to watch this on screen. Ok, the song does end like the male version of the title track! Theme Melody and Saxophone Melody
Towards the end of the album there are two instrumental numbers. First, Theme Melody and then Saxophone Melody. It did not strike me earlier, but after listening to Theme Melody, I recollected where I heard it before - well, not exactly but it does sound similar to "Look Chhup Look Chhup Jaao Na..." from Amitabh's Do Anjaane. Hear both and tell me if I am the only one who thinks that. The second track is too good. I hope Amitabh plays that saxophone to woo Tabu and does something similar or even better than what he did in "Bandaa Ye Bindaas" in Aks. Mr Director, are you reading this? http://www.moviewalah.com/review/2007/05/18/music-review-cheeni-kum Overall I liked this album - very honest to the theme of the movie. It does not have any dull moment. Sooni Sooni, Cheeni Kum and Baatein Hawa will make you push the replay button more than once. And then again and again. Sweet music in a sugar-free romantic movie! Enjoy the trailer below for now. ____________ "I am a dreamer,I collect all the smiles from My yesterday,
Neatly pack them into words and hide them in my heart,
I call them "MEMORIES" Music has no boundary.
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