20 Steps to 20 Years of Shreya Ghoshal, a whopping 2 Decades of Shreya Ghoshal

20 Steps to 20 Years of Shreya Ghoshal, a whopping 2 Decades of Shreya Ghoshal! 

1) Reality show stage:-

Performing at different age groups for Zee Saregama and winning them multiple times, being judged by stalwarts of music industry, it wasn't a cakewalk for Shreya. She proved her mettle each time and came back bettering her previous rendition. 

2) Bollywood break:-

Smt. Leela Bhansali, mother of Sanjay Leela Bhansali suggested him to check this little contestant for the innocent voice of Paru, character to be played by Aishwarya Rai. The sweetness and melody, dipped in innocence won his heart and little Shreya was now rehearsing for the mega musical blockbuster, Devdas as the voice for the lead actress. Carrying bags to study in free time in between the long schedules of rehearsals, she found the home where she truly belonged to - The studio! This break into Bollywood garnered her multiple awards on debut including the prestigious National award for Best playback singer female. 

3) Debuting the South music industry:-

She didn't restrain herself to Bollywood singing (she had already recorded and released marathi and bengali albums), Shreya ventured into the south industry, Tamizh Industry first, followed by Telugu. Picking up the correct diction and perfect pronunciations became a habit to her. This made sure she spread her wings wide, not just in Bollywood. 

4) Not letting to be Typecast:-

Shreya made a smooth gliding from those melodious genres of Devdas to high note song of Armaan to ending up singing the most evergreen sensuous songs of Jism movie for MM Kreem, the mega chartbusters Jaadu hai nasha hai and chalo tumko lekar chale. The newly crowned princess of melody was here with the most unusual songs and hit the bulls eye perfectly. 

5) Embracing Non film :-

Whilst Shreya was becoming a common name in the credits of playback singing of movies, she also actively sang non film songs like the heartwarming Leja Leja Re, Ye kya hua and many others. The radios and TV's kept humming her songs as they became a routine. 

6) Voice of Love anthems:-

Soon Shreya became the voice of love anthems of the nation. Beautiful songs like Soona Soona, Agar tum mil jao bore her name in the credits. What more, the audience was loving her more than anything. 

7) The rise of Munbe Vaa:-

Munbe vaa song, the baby of maestro AR Rahman was rendered by Naresh Iyer and Shreya. Like all other Rahman songs, this one too grew slowly and steadily, to an extent that even today Tamizh songs of Shreya always start with Munbe vaa. Wherever she went, she was always asked to hum a few lines of Munbe vaa. Munbe vaa not only won her awards but pure love from the audiences. 

8) Association with all the Titanic composers:-

One after another composers, hoping from one studio to another, sliding from one language to another, gliding from one genre to another became a daily ritual to Shreya. She was amongst the favorite artist to every composer for her perfect preparedness and understanding of music. 

9) Break into the Malayalam industry:-

Wherein even the greatest Lata Mangeshkar ji has rendered only one song, Shreya courageously jumped into the Bhool Bhulaiyaa (tough maze) of malayalam aksharamala where the zhas and zhis were waiting to swallow her. Shreya came flying in bright colors with her perfect plus diction, pronunciations and melodious heart warming renditions to become the only north Indian to have won multiple Kerala State awards. Today, pick any playlist whether wedding or romantic or melancholy, it will definitely have a Shreya Ghoshal song in it! 

10) Shreya, the girl next door:-

Shreya came back to television as a judge and instantly struck the chords with the audiences, with her innocent jovial personality. She maintained direct contact with her admirers through social networks, never hiring a PR team or so. 

11) Live concerts performance:-

Performing sold out live at prestigious venues and picking up impromptu requests of the audience, Shreya hit the headlines with sobriquet to the likes of Mistress of Music, Empress of Vocals and many more. The craze and rage for her live concert was across the globe as spectators poured in at all her performances. 

12) Celebrating Shreya Ghoshal Day :-

A feather in her cap, the global recognition of her contribution to the indian music industry and indian cinema, as the Ohio, state of US declared 26th June as Shreya Ghoshal. She was conferred with several other global recognitions too. 

13) Own albums of Indian music :- 

Post strongly rooting herself as the prominent playback singer, Shreya launched her own set of rooted albums to promote Indian music. Humnasheen, Mon Kemoner Station, Gulzar in conversation with Tagore was received positively by critics and listeners both. 

14) Masterclass at Berkelee :-

Berkelee masterclass was her best outing as a mentor and truly complete musician. It demonstrated her deep understanding of music which she shared with the students, including her proficiency behind the mic and experience of fixing where there exists scope for improvement. 

15) Live in concert with Symphony:-

40 musicians. 1 voice. This very tagline expresses the beauty which she uncovered in her live concerts. Magnificent majestic orchestration in the company of an extremely honey dipped vocals became a dream to come to any true music lover. 

16) Independent singles:-

Exploring and exploiting the gen z style of launching music singles, Shreya too came with singles on her own YouTube channel, however keeping the music rooted. Her singles were classical, infused with electronica. The experimentation continues as her last single Angana Morey proudly owned the face of Indian music in todays times! 

17) Candid Interviews:

Her renditions in interviews have moved the interviewers to tears several times, and I'd blame Shreya for singing with her soul each time. Her thinking and ideologies are simple and pure yet powerful, possessing the courage to change. 

18) Home recordings:-

As the doors were shut with lockdown owing to the pandemic, she would come up with tiny surprises from home - renditions from her home studio, her own songs and sometimes of the yesteryear legends. Brilliance found place in the dictionary as the comments kept exploding with appreciations. 

19) Rediscovering Vocal strength in Lockdown:-

The much needed rest and riyaaz for Shreya's vocals was provided by the lockdown. And it's amazing to see that her voice has gained more richness and grandeur with time, aging like wine.

20) Launching SG 2.0:-

Shreya Ghoshal has recently launched this beautiful swan SG logo reading 2.0 version of hers and we await for her to unfurl the curtains and bless us with a glimpse of this ultimate surprise for which we've been yearning since then! 

Happy 20 Shreya Ghoshal. This is just the beginning. Abhi toh bas shuruaat hai :D

Celebrating 12th Shreya Ghoshal Day!

Modern day Nightingale of Indian Cinema, one of the most loved musicians India is truly proud of, Shreya Ghoshal celebrates a special day today, the 26th of June. The United States, state of Ohio, Governor Ted Strickland had declared 26 June 2010 as "Shreya Ghoshal Day" for her contribution towards Indian music and playback singing. The ardent fans of Shreya all over the world have been celebrating this day with utmost enthusiasm and pure admiration for last 12 years! A rare honor to be bestowed upon with at a young age; which however deserves to be acknowledged highly. 

Shreya Ghoshal has sung over more than thousands of songs in almost more than 20 languages for film as well as non film projects ever since debuting in 2002. Her songs color all the hues of a human life, branch wide in terms of genres right from bhajans to romance to lullabies to classical music to ghazals to thumris. She has often encountered with listeners and fans who reminiscence about her songs playing a pivotal role in their lives. She is a household name from Kolkata to Kochi to Kota to Kanyakumari! Her rendition, nuances and perfection in diction is spoken of by composers, lyricists and contemporaries. An inspiration to the aspiring and colleagues, a yardstick of perfect balance between professional and personal life yet maintaining a direct interactive mode with her truest admirers, she's a favorite to almost everyone. 

Her illustrious filmography includes participation in music created for awareness and spreading of social messages, initiated by government and other NGOs. A part of her live concert receipts have been donated for social causes over the years. But what separates her from the crowd, is her staunch belief in Indian rooted music. Her independent projects portray her vision to cultivate the habit of celebrating Indian culture through learning Indian music across the globe, because she truly believes that the world will look up and ape Indian music into its breath. Her latest single, Angana Morey was the perfect example of face of Indian music with electronica infused into classical based ragas.

Boasting of wide discography, spread over multiple languages and genres, it is the endearing personality Shreya Ghoshal dons that steals all the attention. Her innocence, purity and angelic presence on and off screen are magical. She continues her focused aim towards bettering self outing at each of her future endeavors. As she adorns this 12th Year of Shreya Ghoshal Day onto her caps, her words always promise of delivering novel, unadulterated and rooted good music for her listeners because she truly believes that there definitely exists some true music lovers, always yearning to hear from her. Wishing the Mistress of music, Dearest Shreya Ghoshal a very happy Shreya Ghoshal Day! 

19 facets as we celebrate 19 years of Shreya Ghoshal

1 A reality show contestant

Back then, when having a TV was big deal; when getting a cable connection was luxury; when participating in a reality show was Real; yes, that's exactly when we discovered the global icon whom we sobriquet today as the Melody Queen, Mistress of Music, Nightingale, Muscular Dove, Bollywood Queen, Shreya Ghoshal. She was nurtured and harnessed by the Greats and Legendary musicians of India. And that's why we could see clearly, she deserved to Win- That day and today. In those non emotional, non back story show; all that one was judged on, was singing and nothing. Only talent was picked and only proficiency could lead you further. 

2 Blockbuster debut

Winning the show was an end to greatest beginning of all times in Indian music industry. A lil school going girl, was chosen to lend voice to the most beautiful woman in the world. Her innocence and honesty in voice were her sole companions. Her hard work and diligence were her sole swords. Her earnesty and quest were her sole tickets to take off. And she did take off like a pro. Not one, not two. Straight five songs in a magnum opus musical blockbuster of Bollywood of all times. Bagging the National award for her debut song was her first medal of excellence. The newspapers flashed with headlines reading "Sixteen year old, Ghoshal records her debut song in a single take."; to which Shreya replied as "I simply closed my eyes and sang".

3 Versatility proved in no time

But before anyone could stereotype, Shreya as a romantic, love, soft song voice; she broke the TV and radio (not internet definitely in those days) with songs like Jaadu Hai Nasha hai, Chalo Tumko Lekar Chale, Tu hi Bata Zindagi, Har Taraf, Ye kya hua and many more. She was here to stay. Also, by that time she had already started rendering songs in Tamizh. A bengal born, Rajasthan brought up, shifted to Mumbai girl, was learning to sing in Tamizh. Point to prove. 

4 Awards and accolades

Apart from being honoured with prestigious National Award for her very first song, Shreya went on to bag four of them at a very young age (for 5 songs). One after another award, every year in multiple languages, she must definitely be having a separate room to keep her awards. She has also been awarded State awards by different states in India. Also being honored as the Maharastrian of the Year, 2018.

5 TV show title tracks and ads

She didn't contain her singing to film music. She went on to being part of title tracks of highest trp rated, prime time television serials. Her voice was being heard on big screen and small alike, thus making her a favorite from 8 to 80 years. 

6 Foraying into Regional music

Apart from singing for hindi songs, Shreya lends her voice to almost all the regional film industry. Be it Marathi or be it Bengali; be in Kannada or be it Telugu; be it Malayalam or be it Tamizh; be it Assamese or be it Odia; be it Nepali or be it Punjabi; be it Bhojpuri or be it Angika; be it Gujarati or be it Tulu, name it and you have a Shreya Ghoshal song. A favorite for everyone whether it's their respective language or not, breaking barriers of language compatibility. 

7 Brand Ambassador of Indian music

With her advances into the regional music industry and lending voice to all genres of songs, Shreya Ghoshal is the brand ambassador of Indian music. She can boast of singing a thumri or classical song as well as a peppy dance number or even a ghazal. She caters to a wide range of listeners, and this thrives in the hearts of vast audience with varied music sensibilities. 

8 Ultimate Mentor as Judge in reality show (life came full circle) 

After being successful in her stint as a musician, Shreya also began to be a part of different reality shows in different TV channels. Shri. Pyaarelal Ji, who came to Indian Idol Junior as a special guest mentioned how a talented and an absolutely fantastic singer like Shreya would point out the mistakes perfectly and mould the participants into better with utmost honesty. 

9 Girl next door image

Shreya Ghoshal is definitely a household name in India. Be it for the simplicity and innocence she harbors in her words and action or be it for being a star singer in multiple languages, she was everyone's "own thing" , personal favorite. Shreya is always seen as a welcoming pleasant face, an angelic personality with angelic voice. Her interactions with fans on social media make her one of the most humble celebrity ever. 

10 An idol and inspiration to aspiring musician

If you were to question any aspiring singer today, they'd never hide how Shreya Ghoshal is an inspiration and how much they crave to become someone like her. Every newcomer in the industry has acknowledged to having listened to Shreya's singing to learn the beauty of vocal acrobatics. So much so that any girl participant who performs beautifully is compared as to being the next Shreya Ghoshal. Such is her deep impression in the music industry. 

11 Works with Legends

Shreya Ghoshal considers herself lucky to have been trained by Kalyan ji in her early days. She is also amongst the few blessed musicians to have worked with almost all the Legends in India, right from Shri K J Yesudas to Shri Illayaraja to Shri A R Rahman to Smt K S Chitra and so many others. Her 3 note stage performance for Shri Illayaraja alongside Late Shri SP Balasubramaniyam is one of the finest piece of art. 

12 Words from Colleagues

Shreya is showered upon with confettis every time you ask about her to her colleagues and contemporaries. AR Rahman mentions how Shreya is one the best artists we have in India. Whereas Sonu Nigam says that if all time greatest playback singers were to be listed, Shreya's name would definitely be there amongst top ones. Shankar Mahadevan asked his students to imbibe the goodness of Shreya in their singing as well as personality. Amaal Mallik rates her 15/10 as a singer while Armaan Malik thinks she's angelic. Salim Merchant narrates how it's difficult to choose between the variations that she sings as each of them are incredibly beautiful. Deepak Pandit also confesses how a singer like Shreya Ghoshal lifts the song above the lyrics and composition, with her singing. And so on... 

13 Love from true music lovers

Shreya is one of the most loved Indian artists across the global. Her songs are full of emotions, honesty and sincerity. Her diction in multiple languages are pitch perfect. Over the years, she has remained constant in everyones playlist. Her romantic songs play when you're in love; her meditative soft songs uplift your spirits on your blue days and her humming become your alarm and caller tones. 

14 Global recognition

26th June was declared as "Shreya Ghoshal Day" by the Governor Ted Strickland of Ohio, United States of America. 24th July was declared as "Shreya Ghoshal Day of Entertainment and Inspiration" subsequently. 

She was honoured in London by the selected members of House of Commons of the United Kingdom. She has also featured five times in the Forbes list of the top 100 celebrities from India. In 2017, Shreya became the first Indian singer to have her wax figurine in Madame Tussauds Museum.

15 Non film music

Shreya's aspirations in developing and establishing herself as a leading vocalist wasn't restricted to film music. Very early on, she was a part of a number of non film album songs like Ye Kya hua, Pyaar mein tere, Leja leja re, Kismat Se, Kandu Njan Kannane, Ye love, Theeya and many more. That apart, Shreya launched her own non film music albums like Humnasheen, Mon Kemoner Station and Gulzar In conversation with Tagore( a collab with Gulzar saab, Shantanu Moitra and Shaan). All these albums met with positive reviews from audience and critics alike. 

16 Independent Singles

With growing internet rage, Shreya embarked her journey towards independent music singles on her own YouTube channel. She first came up with a vintage, rooted Dhadkane Azad Hain. This was followed by thumri based Tere Bina. Up next was her jump into electro music song where she collaborated with her brother, Soumyadeep Ghoshal for Nah Woh Main. She then joined her favorite people, Shantanu Moitra and Swanand Kirkire for a patriotic Apni Maati. Later, she came up with raaga based bandish converted into song jammed with electronica, a music chartbuster Angana Morey, again collaborating with her brother. Angana Morey ruled the Thriller x Billboard charts for weeks. 

17 Live concert star

A Shreya Ghoshal Live in concert is the best thing you gift yourself with. Her vocal prowess, picking up impromptu requests and humorous conversation on stage, make her shows adorable. She not only sings her own beautiful songs in these concerts but also pays a tribute to the yesteryear musicians as well as AR Rahman beauties. Recently she also started performing her concerts with Symphony Orchestra consisting of almost 40 musicians of stage. She has performed at the prestigious venues like The Royal Albert Hall, Brisbane convention center, SSE arena, Sydney Opera House, Global Village, Dubai and many others too. A treat to the soul and the best evening of your life for sure. 

18 Social media icon

Shreya Ghoshal is one of the most followed and liked Indian on all social medias. This includes massive million followers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Shreya doesn't have any PR team to manage her accounts. She herself maintains them and ensures that there always exists a direct connection between her fans and herself, making them feel like a big extended family. 

19 Social work

A portion of many of Shreya's concerts were donated as charity for various purposes. She however struck novelty by coming up with "Act of Love" to celebrate Valentine's Day by helpingthe society in one way or another. She also urged her followers to follow suit. She participated and performed in a number of virtual concerts for charity purposes when the world was down with pandemic and lockdown. An angel owning angelic heart, voice and soul. 

Happy Nineteen Shreya Magical Ghoshal ! Long live. 

Chal Wahin Chalein From Saina :- Lyrics decoding

Chal Wahin Chalein / Saina

Vocals - Shreya Ghoshal

Lyrics - Manoj Muntashir

Composition - Amaal Mallik

A rainy thundering dawn. A freezing winter morning. A lazy sunday summer daybreak. All be alike. She'd wake up before the alarm. And sleep post the alarm was set for. No weekly off or no break for week. Relentlessly, perpetually, uncomplainingly just kept the show going on for years. I don't know from where you derived the energy to motivate me each morning to get going. Our mornings started as early 3.45am and ended at 11pm. I more than often felt guilty for making you toil day in and out for these lines that shaped me. 

Taking up a course as tough as chartered accountancy post completing graduation was a big call I made. And every stage of the course, I could sense how we were racing against the societal time schedule for a girl; where getting off married is priority than bagging a degree. Your support and trust in me, not once let me be bogged down by such man-made pressures. And we did fair well in the first half of our beautiful movie. We climbed up slowly and steadily; we kept filling our kitty one by one. Though each day got lengthier with time, your words and actions ensured that I was always up for it. Irrespective of the end result that awaited us, we kept going as far as we could. 

/ Raah mein shaam hogi kahan

Yeh musaafir kahan sochta hai /

And everytime I've talked about my studies, I knew it's "our studies", because your contribution and body in it was as much as mine and sometimes greater than me. I've seen you trying to hide the twinkles of pride when I got through the first half, in my first attempt itself. But not once you let them out in words. I could read those boasting silenced lips of yours, as you enveloped me positivity and never over confidence. And we kept going. 

/Chal wahin chalein

Chal wahin chalein

Na jate ho jahan

Jahan ke raaste/

But sometimes, not everything that you start meets completion. We have good days, bad days and ugly days. And my curriculum was no different. It remained half done, and unbaked.. Cracked yet I left it without any regrets, believing that better things awaited me. I know that was a huge let down for you. I know you've cried oceans over it in my absence but still I had your back in my brokenness and incompleteness too. You wiped my unseen tears and my blurred vision was now clear. I set off to find that hidden logophile in me. And finally when my first book was published, your eyes wore kohl of amaze and unbelief. 

Dear mom, without you around me, none of these would exist. Thank you for teaching me to widen my vision and dreams. And dear dad, behind each of these steps, it was you who held us firmly. 

/Jahan sar pe koi haath phere

Jahan apno ne rang ho bikhere

Chal wahin chalein

Chal wahin chalein /

/ anila nambiar/

Official link of Chal Wahin chalein

10 Things We loved about Angana Morey By Shreya And Soumyadeep Ghoshal

10 things we loved about Angana Morey blog just because Angana Morey hit a massive 10 million views on YouTube in just two weeks! Organic and sincere views, your honor! 

1) Shreya Ghoshal turned into a lyricist for Angana Morey. She is also the composer for this song. Officially her second single as a composer! 

2) The entire video was shot and edited keeping in mind the covid norms. And it still manages to enslave us with its visual appeal. 

3) Soumyadeep features in the video of a single for the first time, as he produces the music yet again! 

4) Shreya successfully turns a semi classical raga based bandish into a song to cater the music sensibilities and knowledge of all age groups and it actually hits the right chords! 

5) Shreya makes it to the second position on Thriller Billboard globally! 

6) Shreya dives deep into promotion of the song by arranging back to back interviews, interactions with listeners and all of the interviewers garland her with appreciations, rightfully for her masterpiece! 

7) For the first time, Shreya speaks her heart out as a liberated and free bird in all the interviews, all thanks to the success and receiving of Angana Morey. 

8) The last portion of the song Angana Morey is beyond what possibly any set of words could explain. That is going down to remain untouched by all the covers you'll come across on YouTube. 

9) The multiple reaction videos across the globe received by Angana Morey is baffling. An Indian rooted musical composition does have the power to relate and connect with audience worldwide. 

10) The butterflies. I cannot not talk about how the butterflies🦋 that emerge and submerge into Shreya produce butterflies and goosebumps in the souls of a true music lover! 

If you have some time spare, do check my Angana Morey lyrics translation and fan review blog as well. Thank you for your time! 

Official link of Angana Morey

A Fan review of Angana Morey by Shreya Ghoshal and Soumyadeep Ghoshal

Left at the behest to play redundant remixed, recreated, shallow music, the need for novelty and originality is stemming in the comment boxes of YouTube videos where the labels are even being forced to keep the dislike button hidden. Is it that the music sensibilities and taste has parched from the listeners? Or is it that such playlists are merely coercive and shoved into listener's ears? One of the first musicians to question this was Shreya Ghoshal.

After continually reigning in the hearts and chartbusters for last two decades, Shreya was keen on trying to present lesser heard Indian music, believing in her own instinct and her true music lovers. With each of her independent single being released, a novel area was touched upon. Angana Morey is no different.Angana Morey is unadulterated deeply rooted and semi classical yet proudly flaunts the electronica. 

A bandish converted into song and beautifully penned by Shreya herself, Angana Morey can boost of being lyrically upright and sincere; devoid of objectification, misogyny or patriarchy in its tones. The honest yearning of a separated couple comes across with ease, as the lyrics easily holds onto your mind. A soulful, mellifluous track you could play just anytime of the day and it would just fit right.

Angana Morey is vocally the tornado you were aware of but never prepared for. It grows stronger with every passing second, and when it dies off quenching the thirst of rich music, only to leave your eyes in salinity. The number of variations that Shreya must've sung between 00:00 to 3:46 minutes is imaginable since we know her massive talent but it leaves me pondering as how did she choose from those titanic recordings as to which should be given the green and which to be eliminated. It's a dilemma no composers would like to be trapped in.

But, Shreya the Composer aces it like a pro. The transitions of Raagas are smooth as is the infusion of electro music. They blend with each other comfortably as Soumyadeep produces some magical sparks. The richness and royalty of orchestration leaves you baffled as are the instrumentalists:- the table, the flute, the strings section. It makes you wonder as to why would we underutilize our raw talented musicians by not creating newer songs.

The visual treat beholds your eyes as you breathe the butterflies into your substance; and sob over the pain and longing of sweethearts. Be it the falling angel like damsel or butterflies radiating into and from Shreya, the direction and VFX department leave no scope for errors. The couple performing contemporary dance form, cement the tangerines life bestows you with. Soumyadeep walking in the most blissful scenic route with the guitar and taking the poetic liberty of playing it with no wires attached at mountain top, bring you seamless smiles. The last portion of the song is the highlight where Shreya the singer shadows the video. But, it's still a win win situation! Throughout the video Shreya looks glorious; sometimes wearing the sophisticated looks while sometimes swaying like a magical fairy, transcended to narrate stories of ardour. 

A well served delicacy you'll enjoy each day including your cheat days. With gearing up to hit over 4 million organic views on YouTube in 4 days, this is the victory of trueness and sincerity. A warrant that good music exists and so do true music lovers.

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Angana Morey by Shreya Ghoshal lyrics translation in English

Aao Sajan Angana Morey

Aao Sajan Angana Morey

(Come darling, to my yard [courtyard] )

Din Rain Tumari Yaad Sataye

(Your memories trouble me day and night)

 

Aao Sajan Angana Morey

Aao Sajan Angana Morey

Aao Sajan… Angana Morey..

(Come darling, to my yard [courtyard])

Angana Morey..

(My court...come close to me)

Raag Preet Ka Tumne Sunaya

Saat Suron Mein Mohe Sajaya

(You've played the tunes of love

and draped/decorated/adorned me in the seven notes of romance)

Tere Moh Mein Aise

Man Bheetar Mehak Rahi Hun

(I'm so fascinated by you

that my soul is now radiating/oozing fragrance [of your perfume/ of our love])

Is Peedh Ko Samjho Piya

Haan Is Peedh Ko Samjho Piya

Jiya Ab Na Maane

(Dear beloved, understand this pain

ah, know this pain o precious

Coz' my essence isn't budging [being stubborn])

Aao Sajan Angana Morey

Aao Sajan Angana Morey

Din Rain Tumari Yaad Sataye

Aao Sajan

(Come darling, to my yard [courtyard] x2

Your memories trouble me day and night

Come my lover..)

Aao.. Sajan Aao.. Aaa..

(Come darling...)

Sajan Laagi..

(Darling I'm stuck..)

Laagi Mohe Jog Piya..

(I'm hit by this craze my love..)

Sajan…

Aao Sajan Angana Morey..

Aao Sajan..

(Darling...

Come darling, to my yard [courtyard]..

Come over darling)

Ps:- This translation is to be used just aa good as a subtitle for non hindi speakers and pardon me for any mistakes.

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Apni Maati by Shreya Ghoshal :- Decoding the Song.

Song: Apni Maati

Vocals: Shreya Ghoshal

Music: Shantanu Moitra

Lyrics: Swanand Kirkire

India. It's beyond just being the name of the country we live in. It's an emotion we breathe each morning of diversity and oneness with the our cup of ginger chai or filter kaapi. We live each day with pride swollen chests of being children to a motherland who has given birth to the greats and saints.

So many poems and proses have been penned to elaborate the geographic, cultural and historical beauty of India, yet, Apni Maati still manages to find a novel way of picturisation. Right from being crowned with snow laden Himalayas to flaunting the jewels that flow in the unstoppable rivers which ornament the fertile ground we're gifted with.

Being born in a country like India has perhaps been the single most influential reason for the growth of a storyteller in me. The mythological epics which I've grown up to, has single handedly held all my attention. The knitting of stories into each other in these; the role players and their due importance of each character were chapters I learnt free of cost. 

At every stage, family and friends were of prime importance. I grew up to believing to the power of prayers and goodness that one harbours in heart. I learnt of cementing relationships and pride in performing every kind of labour with honesty and dignity. Apni Maati reminded me of these tiny specks of joy I had tucked away for long.

Songs like Apni Maati is not meant to be heard for this one day. It's a constant reminder of how beautiful a country we live in and how we've fought our way to achieve all that we own now.  And we shall continue this fight united, like before.

YouTube link to the song:-

 Apni Maati official video

18 Years of Shreya Ghoshal - 18 Songs Dedicated

On this beautiful morning, some 18 years ago, one of the all times greatest musical blockbuster cinema, Devdas released. And a star was born. No I'm not talking about the faces you watched on screen. I'm talking about the voice which brought innocence into our lives through the face of Paro aka Parvati. A teen-ager then, who debuted into the world of Indian cinema music industry, and now sobriquet as Melody Queen, Mistress of Music, Nightingale of India, Shreya Ghoshal.

On this day when she completes, eighteen glorious years of excellence and brilliance, I chose to pick 18 songs sung by Shreya Ghoshal, herself lyrics of which can be aptly dedicated to her by her ever adoring fan - family; her very own SGFamily / Team Shreya / Shreya Ghoshal Army :-

(Please note her discography is very wide, and it was a difficult choice to make. I've tried my best to select most relatable ones. You may comment your takes too below as comments.)

1 Oorellam Kekkude

 "Oorellam Kekkude En Paatu Dhaan

kuyil Ellam Pogudhe Thalaiyati Thaan"

These beautiful lines are pitch perfect lyrically. Absolutely, the entire world listens to her songs, and yeah even the singing birds might nod in affirmation to her tunes and melody.

2 Gaaye jaa

In times of despair and depression, the one thing we all turn to, the real companion for life, is music. And the music of Shreya Ghoshal is such an integral part of our lives, that we need to request her "Gaaye Jaa... Gaaye Jaa..." till eternity.

3 Deewani Mastani

"nabhatoon aali apsara

ashi sundara

saaz sazpuna..."

If you're fortunate and have attended a Shreya Ghoshal live in concert, you'll know how she slits the darkness and comes onto the stage. Indeed like a fairy queen who transcends from the heaven, beautiful and serene.

4 Achchi lagti ho

"Hila kar hoth jab bhi

haule-haule guftagu ko saaz karti ho

Accha lagta hai.."

Even the miniscule humming of the Nightingale creates a wave of goosebumps, such is her beautiful voice. A literal solacing and peace rendering vocal.

5 Hamein bhi pyaar

"Hamein bhi pyaar kar le..

Hamari bhi bhi khabar le le.."

This amazing song from the underrated album, Jaanisaar, is often tweeted and  petitioned to Shreya when she disappears from Twitter, her most favourite mode of communicating with her hardcore fans.

6 Agar Tum mil

"Agar tum mil jao,

Zamana chod denge hum.."

I'd just sum up the beautiful lyrics of this song in one line... The entire world on one side, her music on the other.

7 Bade achhe lagte Hain

"Hum tum kitne paas hain kitne,

Door hain chand sitare.."

Indeed. The closeness you feel to her owing to Shreya's girl nextdoor personality is pristine. And with her songs around, you're never far away from home.

8 Drama Queen

For anyone who knows Shreya Ghoshal very closely, her family, friends and her die hard followers; it's a well known fact that She's utterly the most cutest naughty child at heart. May I also take the liberty of divulging the well known secret, that Vishal - Shekhar, the composers, have nicknamed Shreya as "Guplu" for her mischievous nature. 

9 Hangover

Since day one. Hangover of her songs. Hangover of her persona. Hangover of her purity and innocence. Hangover of the goodness that oozes in her words and actions. Hangover of the humility with which she carries herself.

10 Thode Badmash

"Thode Badmash ho tum...

Thode naadan..."

These lines seem like painted exclusively for this beautiful lady, who is a notorious fridge raider past midnight and innocent as well to call herself a flower child, singing tunes of love. 

11 Darmiyan

"Darmiyaan... Darmiyaan...

Kuch toh tha tere mere darmiyaan.."

There are a hundred people who admit of becoming a Shreya Ghoshal fan in the first hearing of a some particular songs..for some it's "Sunn raha hai", for some "Bairi piya", for some it's "Munbe vaa.." but common in all these stories is the fact that her voice is something that connects to your heart and soul, instantly.

12 O Jiji

This ultimate fun filled sisters song has an uncanny association with Shreya and her fans. Everyone knows and Shreya herself, has admitted that Shreya is the "DeeDee" of the entire world (laughs) Shreya's marriage news broke out on social media, I clearly remember how her fans on Twitter were seeking her permission to call her better half as "Jiju". The chaos around the twitter world as if someone from the family is married..few hearts broken, few elated in glee.

13 Koi Tumsa nahin

The most oft repeated appreciation that Shreya Ghoshal receives. "There is, there was and there will always be only one Shreya. No one like you, Shreya." Brutally honest and sincere. Koi tumsa nahin, Shreya.

14 Kaise muhje 

"Kaise mujhe tum 

mil gayi..

Kismat pe aaye na yakeen.."

How could someone write the heart of a Shreya Ghoshal fan. How could someone foresee that this world needed a Shreya Ghoshal to heal. Her voice and music is one of the best healing in times of difficulties.

15 Teri Meri

"Do lazfoon mein ye 

Bayaan na ho payein.."

One of the fewest songs, which speaks for itself. This long journey of togetherness can never be summed up into an article. Neither can all the honest feelings worded correctly.

16 Main agar kahoon

"Tum hue meharbaan...

Toh hai ye dastaan.."

The kindness Shreya has always showered upon her fans through her words and actions; be it a reply on Twitter or a hug in person on meet, they have gone a long way in creating stories in people's lives. She also is tremendously sweet enough to pick up dedications and requests on the spot in her live concerts, I'm sure these incidents have become the narratives in so many diaries.

17 Raabta

"Kuch toh hai tujse raabta..."

Yet again, a song for the manifestation of how unexplainable it is the connection you feel with Shreya and her voice. Indefinable and incalculable.

18 Tujh mein rab dikhta hai

"Rab ne bana di jodi..."

Yeah. For sure. There is an intervention of the almighty which makes this relationship between Shreya and her fans so pure, immaculate and untouched. It's incredibly unadulterated and pure. And a bond definitely, made in heaven.

As you recall the lyrics of the songs I've mentioned above, I'm sure you might have found out how Shreya Ghoshal is a household name. She's indivisible part of our routine. A name which can bring tears of happiness and sparks of joy whilst you sob.

And as for the final message for today, I've come with the best lyrics for you, from the song "U, Me aur hum.." (unheard for you?)

" I Got A Feeling Incomplete In My Heart,

Don’t Wanna Go It Alone Though

We Can Never Be Apart,

We Can Never Be Apart,

You Make Me Feel Complete Coz

You Are A Piece Of My Heart

You’re The One For Me I Knew It

Right From The Start

Yeh, We Can Never Be Apart,

We Can Never Be Apart,

We Can Never Be Apart.."

This day and always. We can never be apart.

Dear Shreya Ghoshal,

The efforts that you put up in outdoing your own performances, just to bring out better music for us, is what makes us your proud followers. Here's heartfelt wishes and gratitude for many more years of glory to come your way, our way.

Happy Eighteen, Qweenn! 👸

Love,

Anila.

English Translation of lyrics of Nah Woh Main By Shreya Ghoshal

Here is the vaguely translation in English of Nah Woh Main by Shreya Ghoshal

Once upon a time this crazy me

Is no longer is crazy

The breaths have lost their relationship 

with the heartbeats, somewhere

The threads of words have been opened

And now we're no more that story

Every past talk has drifted away 

and not a spec of comfort is left

Seated below the eyes are two wet faces

Stoned there forever, 

the ones with memories

are shores so deep that we've swum

Nor me, nor you,

Neither are there the talks

Nor are the days and afternoons

Neither those dew like night

Yes, moments which brought happiness once

Don't even bring tears now

What will happen next second

Seems uncertain, unpredictable.

The godly (worth worshipping)

which was mine

Was not lesser than the Almighty

I'm clueless what should I ask

For there isn't an excuse too left 

Upset without any reason, 

Like an idiot I sat, 

How did I

Look around how the stars

have broken and remained untraceable

Nor me, nor you,

Neither are there the talks

Nor are the days and afternoons

Neither those dew like night

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YouTube link of the official video:

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Review of Nah Woh Main By Shreya Ghoshal

Independent Song :- Nah Woh Main 

Vocals : Shreya Ghoshal

Composers: Shreya and Soumyadeep Ghoshal

Lyrics: Manoj Yadav

If you've been trying to cope up with this self imposed isolation, thanks to the pandemic influenza which has set up it's spiral across the globe; I'm sure you've been also pondering of those lost relationships, the ones which had entangled your existence once but are now no more part of your substance, for those strings have been untied and you've left the verses to fly away.

"Lafzoon k dhaage khul gaye

Ab woh kahani hum nahi.."

Nah Woh Main is the reminiscing cup of stanzas which has bitter cubes of brokenness undissolved. It is slideshow of memory lanes running on the screen of the mind which none can watch. Torn and loosened lines don't make up a prose neither do they portray unifying poetry rhymes. The romance that once bloomed have been robbed of it's fragrances, and now the lingering dry petals bring more pain than memory. As good as the heartbeats being left to struggle for each breath, and not a single word remained back to comfort the wounds.

The best answer to the "what can't be taught but learnt with only experience" question, still is "a heartbreak ". All the theories of falling out of love can never teach you to unlove. Loving is the natural instinct, unloving requires efforts. And like the popular belief, falling in love was easy, it's carrying that responsibility of brittle love which is difficult. And by the end of these atrocities of toxicity brokenness brings to the soul, there's a carcass lowered in the coffin of heart.

"Pal jo hasate the kabhi...

Ab wo rulate tak nahi..."

It complains about the unpredictability this ardour has invited. Nah woh main is slightly  wanting to blame the cosmos for this separation, for love drew inspiration from those shooting stars, falling and vanishing forever into anonymity . When you've decided to part ways, knowing that not a single word would be exchanged ever again, Nah Woh Main urges to find one reason to strike a conversation. But the sourness it has left back on the lips, swallowing all of those lumps and prepping up the throat for anew chats seems far off dream.  

Though by the end of this beautiful track, you get to see the ray of hope slitting the sable, for how long it'll survive still remains undiscovered for the onlookers.

https://youtu.be/lDPL20qk2S4

101 Reasons why I Love Shreya Ghoshal

Of the millions of fans Shreya Ghoshal has all over the world, i am just one of the them.. on her birthday, today, i thought of compiling the reasons why is she is so adorable and loved unconditionally... this is certainly not an exhaustive list..these are just few of them that stuck my mind, when i sat down to jot them down..Shreya Ghoshal, the musician, the vocalist, the super human being deserves all this love and much more..

On her birthday and everyday, i wish the almighty blesses her with all the goodness and choicest blessings.. Happy Birthday Shreya <3

   

1. She Inspires Me.
2. She asked me to follow my heart.
3. Her voice helps me escape my pain
4. She loves me the way I love her.
5. Her voice brings me peace and harmony.
6. She emotes words like they were meant for me.
7. She has a heart of gold.
8. She is truly a flower child.
9. She is so precious and forever so humble.
10. She always acknowledges her love for the yesteryears legends and pays tribute to them.
11. She made me realize that criticism meant I am getting another chance to improve myself.
12. She speaks her heart out.
13. She is the tune in which my heart beats.
14. She makes me write about her without any boundaries.
15. She always chooses the difficult path.
16. She excels in what she chooses.
17. She is a perfectionist.
18. She has own her dictionary.
19. She improves herself each time.
20. She is competing with only her own self that makes your journey a learning process.
21. Life is incomplete without her voice.
22. She reads my silence as well as my spam's.
23. She treats me like her family.
24. She pushes her limits for me.
25. She chooses the untrodden paths.
26. She smiles no what matter.
27. She never lets me down.
28. She performs irrespective of her state of health.
29. She brings me happy tears.
30. I find solace in her voice.
31. She taught me to work hard in silence.
32. She dances in her concert just for her audience.
33. She taught me the importance of maintaining the Line.
34. Her voice is the Voice of Truth.
35. The world was in need of Shreya Ghoshal.
36. Her solo songs means the world to me.
37. No one pulls off trilingual the she way does.

38. She nurtures an innocent kid in her heart.
39. She and her son Sherlock are goals!
40. Her selfies are impeccable.
41. Her photographic skills are unbeatable.
42. Her shut eye clicks are flawless.
43. She travels around the world and takes me along with her.
44. She makes the most cutest typos ever.
45.  She is so me!
46. She is fully a Guplu.

47. She raids the fridge when everyone is sleeping.
48. She is in food coma often and she accepts it.
49. She loves the smell of Kasoori Methi smell.
50. She is either with “Gaana” or “Khaana”.
51. Her love for Kaapi is massive, like me.
52. When she cooks food, she is the best chef of the town.
53. Her love for Mother Nature is huge.
54. The way she teaches me little things I can do to save the environment.
55. She celebrates every festival with me as if it was hers too!
56. Her love for regional songs is so much deep.
57. Her wedding ring is such an eye grabber.
58.  Her love for lipsticks is something else.
59. That Instagram picture of “Ulta Chashma” gives “Kaala Chashma” a run for it’s money!
60. Her Anarkali’s are royal and class apart.
61. Her love story is nothing but perfectly placed “YeLove”.
62. She maintained her wedding lowkey to ensure it is a private affair.
63. Her love for music is honest and sincere.
64. Her diction in all languages is mind boggling.
65. She is not a breakfast person!
66. Her motive is keeping the taste buds happy and not eating healthy!
67. Her voice is the healer and pain reliever.
68. She never leaves a single opportunity to appreciate her contemporaries.
69. She brings me my smile, every time.
70. She is full of positivity.
71. She taught me forgiveness.
72. She avoids negativity as if it does not exist.
73. She did not hire PR team to interact with her fans.
74. For her, her father is her Boss!
75. She looks out for her mother every time she needs prompts!
76. Her brother and she are partners in crime; totally siblings goals.
77. The way she writes down the lyrics of the song in her handwriting is adorbs.
78. Shreyaditya are Couple goals!
79. She is genuine, her real self always.
80. Her songs have been a part of countless peoples love story.
81. She is a goofy person and admits it.
82. She was a hyper kid and she laughs over it now while confessing.
83. She started music at a very tender age and carved her way to heights.
84. Her love for Indie music is unparalleled.
85. She admits that independent music gives her wings and unbounded sky to fly.
86. Singers get multiple nominations and she bags multiple awards.
87. Her live concert request acceptance is unreal.
88. Her concert has generation from eight to eighty.
89. Her smile is mirror crackling.
90. She is one of the most followed Indian personalities on all social platforms.
91. Her songs make your long distance journey peaceful.
92. Her long burgundy tresses make people go gaga over it.
93. She never endorses her recognition; modesty is her crown.
94. She is truly the only melody queen; the mistress of music; a nightingale!
95. She is probably the most non controversial celebrity I’ve known.
96. She is totally the girl next door; always heartwarming.
97. There is a hidden philosopher in her whom I respect the most.
98. She is true friend!
99. She is the favorite of everyone’s favorite.
100. She is a Complete Musician; not a playback singer.
101. There is actually no one particular why she is loved; it’s a culmination of feelings altogether for all these years of her hard work.

 So whilst i compiled this list i thought of sharing with you a few pictures from Shreya Ghoshal's official Instagram account and you will see for yourself that she is the Best... The Only One. :)

Review of Tere Bina by Shreya Ghoshal

So after a wait for almost five odd months since her first ever independent single Dhadkane Azad Hain released, The Mistress of Music Shreya Ghoshal has brought us her second exquisite single, Tere Bina. If last time you witness our Alice running in her Wonderland; this time you'll find our Juliet pouring her agony of separation and distance from Romeo.

Shot in a day you witness some heart wrenching scenic beauty, the cinematography deserves a lot of appreciation. I loved how even the shadows and frames and fire..just everything is speaking the unspoken.

Composition wise I do not think in near future we've been lucky enough to hear and imbibe a genre so rare like thumri! Loved each and every instrumentalists. Words will definitely fail to unveil the effervescence of musical beauty you experience while watching and hearing Tere Bina.

And the Vocals. I'm quite sure that this song will remain untouched and uncut like a diamond for a lifetime for I know that when Shreya Ghoshal, the Empress renders a song with so much emotion, there is not a single person who could come close to even "trying" to render cover version of it! Tere Bina makes me so proud of Shreya..she choose to move away from the crowd. She choose the intricate path and she has made sure that we get the best!

The story behind Tere Bina..as good as a feature film..the best five minutes of the day is here for you..there is no option as you let yourself be drenched and swayed away by the magical tunes of Shreya.

Watch Tere Bina by Shreya Ghoshal to know it for yourself and I'm sure you will be left with no option but to "like" "subscribe" and "comment" :)❤

https://youtu.be/2dosEvcBt7c

Review of Mix Tape of Shreya Ghoshal with T- Series > Sunn Raha hai and Rozana

https://youtu.be/z65MTQQjgjg

How to Slay....a lesson by Queen Shreya Ghoshal:-

Before I even move on to express my happiness and gratitude to Shreya for this mixtape, I take a bow at her allure...she is pulling off a Yellow colour Indian attire like an Empress..I really loved the set too..all those lovely colours around her while she stands tall with her impeccable beauty... just amazed.!

Picking up the right songs while performing for this mixtape was important; she must've had a tough time..it had to be her best of the songs, something that has touched her listeners..moreover,it had to be Solo..!

Sunn Raha hai had to be there, it's her favourite and ours too..which was the that second song which had the same Royalty and finesse...?

Rozana was one latest song which has made a special place in our hearts.. how well Shreya knows us is amazing.!

Some mind blowing instruments to start off with and an effortless, brilliant vocal dynamic acrobat by Shreya is all you need for a great beginning!

The blending and fusion of these two honey dipped , sugar coated tunes is outstanding..not once you actually know that they are two different songs Totally.! Blame it on her flair and range..she displays her class, her mesmerizing magic..all you need to do is just sit back and wonder...how could someone be so surreal...so ethereal... so so Unreal...?

A few lines are so special.. especially when she sings "manzile..and tere haathon k.." Not to forget the goosebumps one experiences while hearing "Yaaraa.."

She carries a happy face throughout the video..she's enjoying, grooving..and so are all the other musicians and chorus members...such a mirthful sight to watch when the ones performing are enjoying themselves..

It's the most beautiful five minutes of your day when you play this mixtape..thanks to Shreya Ghoshal, the other musicians and T-Series for this brilliant concept.

Review on Dhadkane Azad Hain by Shreya Ghoshal

youtu.be/V9RKsog3NA4

Review on Dhadkane Azad Hain

Independent. Pure. Soulful. Serene. Rooted. Unbounded. And a Strong Will.
Probably if you mix all these ingredients well what you discover is a Manifestation of Perfection. This single truly deserves all the love and appreciation. Be it the personified Lyrics, the heart alluring composition alongwith some amazing instrumentalists, the scenic locales, the costumes and make up which make you look angelic, the direction and photographic excellence.. most importantly the pristine display of vocal emotive beauty, by the Musician turned Producer of the single, Shreya Ghoshal herself. :)❤
This single comes as a breath of fresh air for those who really enjoy content music. Each and every thing about this video is so perfectly placed that I'm forced to rethink if this is Actually your First Single in 15 years..the wait has been long for us...but guess what..it was all worth it..❤:)
Thanks a ton...we await the next one eagerly, whilst this is played on loops.

Shreya Ghoshal live in Mumbai

The Shreya Ghoshal live in Concert, MUMBAI.
19.11.2016. Shanmukhanda Hall, Sion.

Unlike last time, this year I was running late for my show; thanks to the traffic..every passing minute added anxiety.. I was desperately looking out of the taxi if we reached the venue.

Finally, the taxi driver stopped at the corner of a turn and refused to move ahead as the lane was fully blocked. It was then we realised that the venue was at the end of this lane and this traffic was for the show itself! We got down and happily walked towards the venue.. I couldn't contain my happiness as I knew the wait was over. I never expected to meet Shreya; of course you hope for a miracle..but somehow I knew I wouldn't meet her. All I hoped was for a seat without "Human Camels" blocking my view!!

After collecting the concert tickets and necessary security check, we went in to occupy our respective seats. And yes, it was closer than last time plus a closed hall! What more could I have asked for! However, there were a few human camels ahead; however I could see the stage clearly..so primary requirement satisfied!

Time for the concert to start..I knew there would be trailer round of Shreya's male co-artist. I expected Hrishikesh Ranade to enter; however, a new singer , Jaydeep entered. A few pleasant songs by him set up the mood for the concert; while it was time now for the Queen herself to enter!!

My expectation: Deewani Mastani.
Shreya likes to surprise us, so she had her favourite tune for us as the beginner...
Mohe Rang Do laal...ufff..the peacocks meow background and then the humming of Shreya!! Wattey a beautiful moment it was! I was recording it, however that blocked the view of the lady behind me; she requested me to stop recording and put down the mobile..I obliged,,, it's not fair on my part to not let her have her share of Shreya! So recordings stopped there.. though i felt sad that I wouldn't be able to share it with my companions. :(

Mohe Rang do laal..what do I possibly tell you how wonderfully, effortlessly Shreya carried us to heaven..the moment she said, "Dekhu dekhu tujhko main hoke nihaar..." Yes! That was my state of mind! I was staring at her without a blink of eye..how blissful can someone look and sing!!

Following the first one, was the royalé Deewani mastani... highlight of this song is the way Shreya sings, "Kehte Hain ye deewani...." The kind of modulations she displays is so amazing that you wonder if your still at the hall or heaven!! While singing "deewani Haan deewani.." she does try DPs step too!! :D

Up next were her own beauties, "Agar Tum mil jao" and "Jadoo hai Nasha hai" . Both these songs were sung in altogether new avatars!! Yes! These are indeed gems which become even more precious when Shreya sings them now! No wonder, I have been her fan since the beginning of her career!

SG: its an honour to perform on such a prestigious stage.Shanmukhanda mein it's always a silent one..I hope we will break the trend..break the silence, sing , dance and whistle all along...

My expectation: SG will continue a few more of her own recipes.
SG: I get so engrossed singing my own songs that I forget to sing other beautiful melodies! So here's my little tribute to the Maestro of Music: AR Rahman sir!!

Omg! Couldn't have asked for more!
The way she sang each and every song of ARR , I really wish someday ARR and SG come together to recreate these beauties as an exclusive album!! Ishq bina and Roja were spellbinders! Chitra Chechi will be so proud of SG for singing it in such an astounding manner!

Up next was Jiya jale and Malayalam part of MG Sreekumar is sung by SG!!! What even are you Shreya?? How so perfect! We happily danced on our respective seats.. Following them were kaise mujhe and tu hi mera dost(male part).. Uffff!!!

Then Shreya sang our mind> Kab tak hosh sambhale koiii...hosh udde toh udd jaane do... saans !!!

Shreya: now I will sing a happy song! A happy song from Happy new year! Yes indeed it was "manwa laage".. this song is ethereal when Shreya sings it LIVE!

SG: Har kisika scene hota hai love life mein. If I can make you cry in this one..it will be my achievement! And lo! She sang  "samjhawan".. only one word! WOW!!!
Following them were shukran Allah, tere mast mast do nain, piya o piya, saibo!
Saibo stands tall! Her variations every time is so heart melting; so surreal!

SG: ok, each of can do this step. That too sitting on your seats. (And does the "Pinga" step) OMG! She's soo cute! Can't stop staring!
Singing "Pinga" at one go without support is a slap for people who depend on auto-tune and pitch correcting technologies!! Yes! Only Shreya can do that! She's loved by all for a reason!

SG: I've sung many Marathi songs. I would love to sing my latest number from movie, Sairat. Rinku is gaon ki ladki...sorry sorry..Archie..Rinku is her real name...so Archie is a gaon ki ladki,, but she is not Sharmili..she is bold..she rides a bullet....and then SG started..."aatchya baya ka bavarla.." we happily yelled, clapped..died!

A few more dance numbers followed like Barso re, yeh Ishq hai, Nagada sang dhol..by this time Shreya the melody queen has turned out into a rock star..her energy while singing these are altogether something out of this world! It was time for ten minutes break.
(Shreya drank only one ounce of water until now, which means she was singing non-stop and dancing all the way) (In between, she does her signature whistle and guitar steps)

After the quickie break, a tribute section awaited us , whereby the legends of yesteryears were remembered! Following songs kept our hearts leaping; "Chaudavin ka chand, ye sham, Kabhi kabhi, aap ki nazaroon, ab toh hai tumse, kya jaanu sanam,aaa jaane jaa,piya tu, dum maaro dum.."
All these while, we kept singing with her, danced on seats, whistled, clapped our hearts out!!
For me, "Kya jaanu Sanam" stands out...I really wish that someday Shreya uploads a unplugged version of it on her YouTube channel!

Following were now, "zoobi doobi, oh la la,Radha on the dance floor.." Such a celebration, festive mode it was!!
After this, people kept requesting for songs..one of them which reached SG was "thode badmash".
SG : Saawariya ka kaun sa gaana...kaun kaun se gaane gina diya..and then an impromptu, unplugged version of thode badmash bowled over my mind!!

As SG started "Teri meri" , a fan boy went up the stage to sing it with her! Each of us were happy for him..a moment that every fan craves for.. Shreya is angelic..she makes everyone feel so special..so loved..I must say, Thank you Shreya!

SG: I have done an independent album few days back and I would love to sing that one for you.

It was time for me take a call. I got up from my seat, went near a pillar and started recording this beauty :):) happy heart!
Like she had given hint on her selfie on Instagram, indeed, she sang the beautiful, "Singaar ko Rehne do".. it is for such wow moments I feel every fan of Shreya must get atleast one chance of attending her live concert!

Following it was "tujhme rab dikhta hai" this is one song I feel SG improvises I think every time she sings it! One of my favorite song of SG- live or otherwise!

9 year old,Lil Khushi: didi, ye gaana(with a small chit)
SG: Haan beta..
Another 8 yr old kid: Didi, ye bhi...
SG: Haan dedo..acha how many children have come here?
Audience: everyone raises hands!
SG: Bade bachhe nahi! Actual chote bache! (Giggles)
Me: Dead.
In the meanwhile, a 80yr old uncle next to me, "Shreyaa...Tere bin...."
SG: jus for Khushi...
Ab rasta mil gaya Khushi ka...Teri ore....

The next request by the other kid was the evergreen, forever Lovable  "lag Jaa gale".. she delivers it with utmost Beauty, maintaining the mood of the song!

Khushi comes up with another request and SG does budge in for a impromptu one line of "drama queen"
In between, someone requests for "Chikni Chameli" however, she tactfully refuses to sing it while maintaining the sanctity of Shanmukhanda Hall!

Up next was her own, "Sunn raha hai na"..this one completely overpowers the leftover brain in my head!!
Then "raabta" does the rest! This again is such smoothie recipe for Shreya live! A must hear in every concert!!
Unexpectedly, she sings "chori Kiya" and I am so overwhelmed that she does hear the unheard..coz this is definitely one of my favorite song!!

The climax. Time for recording!
Yes it is indeed, " Ami je tomar..mere dholna.." as usual the Sargam takes over, your heart keeps leaping..eyes are teary.. speechless! As usual, each person gives the melody queen a standing ovation for her unbounded, unparalleled talent and beauty!!!

Her band is really awesome.. each of them supremely talented and complimenting her singin.

The end of the concert is really heart aching.. withdrawal symptoms for next few days..!.
Don't wait. Just book your tickets for next Shreya Ghoshal live in concert at yout
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6th Shreya Ghoshal Day 26th June 2016

Wow.. it's been six years since it was declared as "Shreya Ghoshal Day" at Ohio. Wattey proud moment for every Indian! For the real pride of India, it's a day her fans celebrate across the world! On this occasion of 6th "Shreya Ghoshal Day" , I've chosen my top six songs sung by the Mistress of Music, Shreya Ghoshal:-

1. Bairi Piya:
Undoubtedly this first national award bringing song is the best song sung by Shreya. The innocence of her voice, the cutest ever expressions... it's a treat to hear this song day in and day out! So many awards and accolades to this song which was sung at one go by Shreya! It paved her path in to the music industry!

2. Kaathirunnu (Malayalam):
This malayalam song has been a favorite amongst the Shreya fans, irrespective of their first language! The pain and depth of the lyrics is brought out by Shreya 's effervescent voice and impeccable pronunciations. A real must hear song of melody queen Shreya Ghoshal.

3. Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai:
This song was the most unexpected dish Shreya served her fans. Her voice, the texture and the expressions probably this one could have been sung only by her! This was a favorite then; this song is favorite now too..will ever be! Performance par excellence!

4. Nuuve Naa Shwasa (Telugu):
One of the most beautiful melody I've ever heard is this Telugu song. It approaches you slowly and with time captures your senses to an extent where this forms a part of your "mostly played"  playlist.

5. Munbe Vaa ( Tamil):
A blockbuster song composed by maestro A.R. Rehman. This has been a all time favorite for the Dravidians. This song also happens to be Rehman Sirs favorite romantic song. And why not! It has been carved so well that you will never find a way out without loving it! This song helped Shreya establish herself in the south fanbase.

6. Pherari Mon (Bengali)
A Bengali movie song which brought Shreya her national award, a song which is full of soothing qualities. You hear it for the first time. And then you forget how many times you've heard because this song becomes a habit for a Shreya die hard fan! Irreplaceable, immense, lovable!

Please note the order is not the order of preference because each of them are equally unbeatable. Moreover, it's never easy to select only six songs 😃