Shalmali Kholgade
| Shalmali Kholgade | |
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 Shalmali Kholgade at the Times of India Film Awards 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Shalmali Kholgade |
| Born | January 31, 1988 |
| Origin | Mumbai, India |
| Genres | Western music, Filmi, Hindustani classical music |
| Occupations | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Shalmali Kholgade (born January 31, 1988) is an Indian singer-songwriter from Mumbai.[1] She is best known as a playback singer in Hindi films.
Her Bollywood playback singing career began with the song "Pareshaan" from the film Ishaqzaade, for which she won several awards including Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer.
Career
Career Beginning (2004-2011)
Shalmali began performing at the age of 16 and has had her tutelage in music from the age of 8 years under her mother, Uma Kholgade - an Indian classical singer and theater personality. She later continued her music education under Shubhada Paradkar and has also recently been accepted by the L.A. Music Academy for their April semester but decided not to attend, due to her recording commitments.
A versatile singer who sings both in English and Hindi, Shalmali paid a 2 hour tribute to one of her favourite singers; Amy Winehouse last year at Blue Frog, Mumbai which was attended widely. She is also a vocalist with Mikey McCleary's popular act 'The Bartender' where she has performed beautiful renditions of vintage Bollywood songs revamping it with a flavour of sensuous, old school jazz, and is featured on their second album, 'B Seventy'.
Furthering her versatility as a performer, Shalmali has performed as a soloist with a Latvian troupe in a Cabaret named Bombaloo which toured Moscow, Russia and Yerevan, Armenia. [2]
Shalmali has been singing professionally in Mumbai for several years,[3] she also appeared as an actor in film, Tu Maza Jeev (2009) made in Marathi language Directed by: Ranjan singh [4]
Debut in films & breakthrough (2012-Present)
Shalmali made her debut as a lead vocalist in Bollywood playback singing in 2012 with the song Pareshaan from film Ishaqzaade under the music of Amit Trivedi. The song was a critical and commercial success, and got Kholgade many awards. [5][6] For the song Pareshaan she won Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer and several other awards. Her second song in Bollywood is Daaru Desi from film Cocktail,[7][8] became a hit online.[9] She has also sung aga bai in movie Aiyyaa. Her latest song includes Lat Lag Gayi from the movie Race 2. The latest song she has recorded is Balam Pichkari from the movie Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. Her first song in Telugu "Preminchaa.." in movie "Thoofan".
Film Songs
| Year | Film Title | Song Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ishaqzaade | "Pareshaan" | Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer |
| 2012 | Cocktail | "Daaru Desi" | |
| 2012 | Aiyyaa | "Aga Bai" | |
| 2013 | Race 2 | "Lat Lag Gayi" | |
| 2013 | Akaash Vani | "Rumani" | |
| 2013 | Mere Dad Ki Maruti | "Main Senti Hoon" | |
| 2013 | Naan Rajavaga Pogiren | "Raja Raja" | Tamil Song |
| 2013 | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | "Balam Pichkari" | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer |
| 2013 | Pune 52 | "Jag Saare Badle" | Marathi Song |
| 2013 | Proloy | "Kala Koi Geli" | Bengali song |
| 2013 | Maazii | "Zindagi" | |
| 2013 | Shuddh Desi Romance | "Shuddh Desi Romance" | |
| 2013 | Phata Poster Nikla Hero | "Hey Mr DJ" | |
| 2013 | Toofan | "Preminchaa.." | Telugu Song |
| 2013 | Raja Rani | "Oday Oday.." | Tamil song |
| 2013 | Sixteen | "Solah Baras Ki" | |
| 2013 | Gori Tere Pyaar Mein | "Chingam Chabake" | |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Category | Song and Film | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filmfare Awards | ||||
| 2013 | Best Female Playback Singer | "Pareshaan" (Ishaqzaade) | Won | |
| 2014 | Best Female Playback Singer | "Balam Pichkari" (Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani) | Nominated | |
| Screen Awards | ||||
| 2013 | Best Female Playback Singer | "Pareshaan" (Ishaqzaade) | Won | |
| 2014 | Best Female Playback Singer | "Balam Pichkari" (Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani) | Nominated | |
| Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | ||||
| 2013 | Best Female Playback Singer | "Pareshaan" (Ishaqzaade) | Nominated | |
| Zee Cine Awards | ||||
| 2013 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Award for Fresh Singing Talent | "Pareshaan" (Ishaqzaade) | Won | |
| Best Playback Singer - Female | "Pareshaan" (Ishaqzaade) | Nominated | ||
| Times of India Film Awards | ||||
| 2013 | Best Playback Singer - Female | "Pareshaan" (Ishaqzaade) | Won | |
| Stardust Awards | ||||
| 2013 | Best Female Playback Singer | "Pareshaan" (Ishaqzaade) | Won | |
| BIG Star Indian Music Awards | ||||
| 2013 | Best Playback Singer - Female | "Pareshaan" (Ishaqzaade) | Nominated | |
| Star Guild Awards | ||||
| 2013 | Best Female Playback Singer | "Pareshaan" (Ishaqzaade) | Won | |
| Bollywood Hungama Surfers Choice Music Awards | ||||
| 2013 | Best Playback Singer - Female | "Pareshaan" (Ishaqzaade) | Nominated | |
References
- ↑ "Broken flower". The Hindu. July 25, 2011.
- ↑ "Shalmali Kholgade - the newest Bollywood singing sensation". Filmicafe. May 3, 2012..
- ↑ "Tribute concerts in India". The Times of India. Jun 15, 2012.
- ↑ "First East Indian movie releases on Maharashtra Day". The Times of India. May 4, 2009.
- ↑ "Love Goes Grunge". Indian Express. Apr 20, 2012.
- ↑ "Ishaqzaade: Music Review". The Times of India. Apr 15, 2012.
- ↑ "NEW SONG: Deepika-Saif in Cocktail". Hindustan Times. June 1, 2012.
- ↑ "Shamali Kholgade Page".
- ↑ "Saif, Deepika get tipsy in Cocktail!". India Today. June 4, 2012.
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