Shraddha Pandit

Shraddha Pandit
Background information
Birth nameShraddha Pandit
Also known asSP, Shradha Pandit
Born (1982-07-04) 4 July 1982 (age 42)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
OriginIndian
GenresIndian classical music, Playback singer, Pop and Bollywood
Occupation(s)Singer, lyricist
InstrumentVocalist
Years active1996-present

Shraddha Pandit (born 4 July 1982) is an Indian playback singer,[1][2][3] solo artist, composer, and lyricist. [4]

Early life

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Shraddha is the daughter of Vishwaraj Pandit and Swarna Pandit. She is the grand-niece of Indian classical vocalist and Padma Vibhushan awardee, Pandit Jasraj. Shraddha grew up in Mumbai and belongs to a large family of successful musicians, singers, music producers and actors. She learnt Hindustani Classical Music from her Grandfather, Sangeet Acharya Late Shri. Pandit Pratap Narayan.

She debuted in the world of playback singing at only age 11. Shraddha began her singing career at age 11 as a child vocalist for Anjali_(1990_film), a movie which one National Award for Best Film Music by Illayraja. [5]

Career

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Shraddha Pandit receiving Honorary Doctorate from Gov. of Madhya Pradesh Shri Mangubhai Patel at Mansarovar Global University

Shraddha has sung for many prolific music composers including A. R. Rahman, Amit Trivedi, Salim–Sulaiman, Badshah and many more. Her all-time hits are "Pehli Pehli Baar Baliye", "Ae Shivani", "Rang Deeni", "Sasural Genda Phool", "Jigar Da Tukda", "Manchandre Nu", "Khuda Ke Liye", "Bipasha", "Aiyoji", "Rab Rakha" and "Band Baaja Baaraat". Her latest chartbusters are "Pani Wala Dance" (2015) and "Aaj Raat Ka Scene" (2016). Shraddha has also released an album, Teri Heer from Sony Music in 2008, where she wrote lyrics and composed all the songs by herself.[1]

In 2023, Shraddha was conferred an Honorary Doctorate for her contribution in the field of music. This was conferred by the Mansarovar Global University at Kushabhau Thakre Memorial Auditorian, Bhopal. She received the honor from the Governor of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Mangubhai Patel.

Shraddha Pandit wrote the lyrics to the hit song "Chhaila," which is the first song to bring both Sunidhi_Chauhan and Shreya_Ghoshal together on one track.[6] Music was composed and produced by Salim–Sulaiman. As of November 12, 2024 the video had been seen over 7.5 million times since it's release on October 14, 2024. [7]

Filmography as Playback Singer

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Chords & Notes". The Hindu. 3 December 2008. Archived from the original on 7 December 2008. Retrieved 9 August 2009.
  2. ^ "Singer "Shrraddha Pandit" Turns Composer With Her Album "Teri Heer"". 27 April 2009. Retrieved 9 August 2009.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "Heer and Now". 14 November 2004. Archived from the original on 15 July 2009. Retrieved 9 August 2009.
  4. ^ https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/shraddha-pandit-the-current-generation-of-musicians-is-cooler-101714994619025.html
  5. ^ https://everythingshafqat.wordpress.com/tag/shweta-and-shraddha-pandit/
  6. ^ https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/internet-ecstatic-as-shreya-ghoshal-and-sunidhi-chauhan-team-up-for-new-song-chhaila-101728970136171.html
  7. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UkJ-AziPu0
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