Shreya Ghoshal

The drooling child prodigy will surprise you when you get a close and personal look at Shreya Ghoshal. 1. The Catchy Phrase: A Voice that Defined Millions. Close your eyes, play Deewani Mastani. That voice – timeless, haunting, magical – is priceless. The voice belongs to Shreya Ghoshal. But behind those perfect notes is the story of grit, sacrifice and unbelievable determination. From singing for 500 to being the most awarded Bollywood playback singer in India. 2. The Formative Years Of A Child Prodigy Full Name: Shreya Ghoshal. Date of Birth: March 12, 1984. Birthplace: Berhampore, West Bengal, India Parents Father: Bishwajit Ghoshal (Electrical Engineer). Mother: Sarmistha Ghoshal (Classical Singer & First Teacher) The Spark That Ignited the Flame At 4 years of age, she hummed her first Rabindra Sangeet while playing with dolls. At the local Durga Puja, she first performed on stage, leaving the crowd speechless. Applying pressure on you: 4 hours daily riyaz, even at exam time (“No riyaz, no breakfast!”). Family Sacrifices Father moved jobs two times to stay near her music instructors. Childhood without TV or parties - only swars and taals "I wanted cartoons but ended up with Lata ji's tapes," Shreya said. 3. From the Reality Show to Devdas: The Big Break Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Turning Point (2000) At just 16, he took part in the competition but was warned by the judge that his voice was too matured for Bollywood. Realising irony, 2 years later lent voice to Paro in Devdas (2002). First Recording Paycheck She framed ?500 for work at studio as motivation. I still have that ?500 note, which I treasure the most. 4. The Darkest Hour: Taking a Break from My Work 2012 Onstage Nightmare. Forgot lyrics mid-concert, crowd booed, ran off in tears Next night sang that song perfectly again. I learned true resilience from failure. 5. Record-Breaking Achievements Guinness World Record I recorded three songs in three languages – Hindi, Tamil and Bengali - all in one day. My secret weapon: Ghee halwa before recordings. Awards That Speak Volumes 6 National Awards (the greatest number received by a female playback singer). First Indian singer nominated for an Oscar for a song. 6. Six Shocking Secrets Even Fans Don’t Know. Gamer Girl: Has All PlayStation Consoles. Suffers from a fear of elevators; was stuck for two hours. First Crush: Hrithik Roshan in Koi Mil Gaya. Before every concert, eats 2 rasgullas. She does mimicry of Lata and Kishore Kumar perfectly. 7. Fan affection: the most emotional moments. The Call That Saved a Life Sang "Sun Raha Hai" over phone for dying cancer patient SingLikeShreya Challenge Post your version of ‘Piya Aaye Na’, mention @ShreyaGhoshal for a shoutout. 8. What Legends Say About Her ???? A.R. When Shreya sings, All Like a Pause: Rahman. According to Lata Mangeshkar, Shreya Ghoshal is my real successor; the only one who practises like me. 9. The Grand Finale: Not Just Another Singing Star Shreya Ghoshal is not just a voice, she is someone who sings at your heartbreaks, your struggle, your triumphs and your celebration. But on the other hand, She is also a special person, whose music with all effects finds its way to your heart and your mind. It has healing powers of sorts. Which song by Shreya Ghoshal do you value the most? Let us know in the comments below. Don't Just Read - Share The Magic! Tag three friends who need this message.