Shreya Ghoshal is one of the most popular female playback singers of this generation. She was born in Berhampore in West Bengal and raised in Rawatbhata, a small town in Rajasthan.
She learned music at the age of four and won the title of reality show Sa Re Ga Ma when she was sixteen.
Shreya Ghoshal debuted in Bollywood the same year with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s movie Devdas, giving her voice to songs like Silsila Ye Chaahat Ka, Bairi Piya, Morey Piya, Chalak Chalak and Dola Re Dola.
She also won her first Filmfare Awards for Best Female Playback Singer for Dola Re and the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for Bairi Piya from the movie Devdas in 2002.
In 2007, her wax statue unveiled at India’s first Madame Tussauds museum.
“I am thrilled to be a part of history here at Madame Tussauds, and it is an honor to be featured among such talented stars, artists, historians, and renowned celebrities,” Shreya said in a statement.
She has received four National Film Awards, four Kerala State Film Awards, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, seven Filmfare Awards including six for Best Female Playback Singer and ten Filmfare Awards South.
Apart from playback singing, she has performed as a judge on several television reality shows and She also performs in musical concerts around the world.
Twitterati also showers love on her. Check out some of the tweets –
All you youngster musicians out there, aspire to be like Shreya. Focus on music and find happiness and give out happiness to your listeners . Happy birthday @shreyaghoshal https://t.co/F16O4T4CYd
— Srinivas singer (@singersrinivas) March 12, 2020
#happybirthday #balma #partner #cosinger @shreyaghoshal , the sweetest n warmest person who sing’s like a #queen i am really glad to have met you and to knw u and to have worked with you..#party time… https://t.co/uUcaBRGZ8T
— Sreerama Chandra (@Sreeram_singer) March 12, 2020
Happy birthday @shreyaghoshal ! Wish you loads of happiness & another year of beautiful music & wonderful songs! Have a great one! #HappyBirthdayShreyaGhoshal pic.twitter.com/EJNGRtG1v2
— salim merchant (@salim_merchant) March 12, 2020
Thank you so much dear @subhashreesotwe ♥️♥️ https://t.co/g0pbipm58x
— Shreya Ghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) March 12, 2020
The supreme songstress with the awe-inspiring voice that weaves countless emotions and creates a striking impact with every song!💟
— Sony Music South (@SonyMusicSouth) March 12, 2020
Here's wishing the reigning queen @shreyaghoshal an incredible day today! 🎼🥰
➡️ https://t.co/9N3RB7a2iR#HBDShreyaGhoshal pic.twitter.com/TXB6akcjLk
Every birthday deserves a treat, here's something from us for @shreyaghoshal 's birthday! Don't miss #ShreyaGhoshal 's special on #HighOnLove 1 PM and #BreakFree at 4 PM today!#HappyBirthdayShreyaGhoshal #HBDShreyaGhoshal #SunMusic #SunMusicSocial pic.twitter.com/x6F5HOxkZW
— Sun Music (@SunMusic) March 12, 2020
Listen to the @shreyaghoshal Birthday Special Songs 🎶
— Lahari Music (@LahariMusic) March 12, 2020
Kannada: https://t.co/7Jk4ZGAp3a
Telugu: https://t.co/nyQGhDGTH7#HBDShreyaGhoshal
Her soulful voice has filled our lives with countless songs! Here's wishing @shreyaghoshal a melodious birthday.🎶#HappyBirthdayShreyaGhoshal pic.twitter.com/3UBqUajIiq
— Zee Studios (@ZeeStudios_) March 12, 2020
The queen of melodies turns a year older today. Here's wishing the beautiful @shreyaghoshal a happy birthday!
— Eros Now (@ErosNow) March 12, 2020
Listen to some of her best hits, only on #ErosNow – https://t.co/2PM18hXWpR#BollywoodBirthdays #ShreyaGhoshal #BollywoodUpdates pic.twitter.com/0BEGjFGwYf
Manwa laage, whenever @shreyaghoshal’s songs play! ❣ Wishing this melody queen a very Happy Birthday!#HappyBirthdayShreyaGhoshal pic.twitter.com/yIf6pJ9VS2
— Red Chillies Entertainment (@RedChilliesEnt) March 12, 2020
गोड गळ्यानी आणि श्रवणीय सुरांनी अखंड जगभरातील रसिकप्रेक्षकांची मने जिंकून जी 4 राष्ट्रीय पुरस्करांचीही मानकरी ठरली त्या @shreyaghoshal हिला वाढदिवसाच्या मनःपूर्वक शुभेच्छा. #HappyBirthday #ColorsMarathi pic.twitter.com/1p5z9WCnPa
— Colors Marathi (@ColorsMarathi) March 11, 2020