Shreya, who is considered one of the most magical singers of this generation, turns 29 today
Born on March 12, 1984 Shreya Ghoshal made an early entry into Bollywood at the age of 16. After winning the singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, she got a quick break in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Devdas, in which she became the playback voice of both Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit.
Shreya made her mark with her silky voice and created a space for herself by singing romantic, sensual and soulful numbers. Over the last couple of years, Shreya has ventured out of her comfort zone and sung some peppy fast-paced numbers too. The singer already has an enviable list of brilliant numbers to her credit. But we pick 15 of her songs that we like best. What’s your favourite? Tell us!
1. Noor E Khuda – My Name Is Khan (2010)
2. Chikni Chameli – Agneepath (2012)
3. Ooh la la – The Dirty Picture (2011)
4. Dola re – Devdas (2002)
5. Jaadu hai nasha hai – Jism (2003)
6. Piyu bole – Parineeta (2005)
7. O saathi re – Omkara (2006)
8. Zoobi doobi – 3 Idiots (2009)
9. Rabta – Agent Vinod (2012)
10. Silsila ye chahat ka – Devdas (2002)
11. Yeh ishq haye – Jab We Met (2007)
12. Pal pal – Munnabhai MBBS (2003)
13. Teri ore – Singh Is Kinng (2008)
14. Aashiyan – Barfi! (2012)
15. Chori kiya re jiya – Dabangg (2010)
We are sure that the singer will give us many more melodious songs to hum in the years to come and continue to charm us with her soulful singing. Here’s wishing Shreya Ghosal a happy birthday! Take the poll below.
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Anilkumar T V
Posted at 12:06 pm on March 12, 2013
What about her songs in south Indian Languages, especially Malayalam films, where she has mastered the diction better than many malayali singers.One should also know that most of the songs based on Carnatic ragas are very difficult to sing. Her voice is magical and effort for perfection has no comparison