Bela Shende

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Bela Shende
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Born (1982-01-04) 4 January 1982 (age 42)
Pune, Maharashtra, India
OccupationPlayback singer
Years active2001–present
Website www.belashende.com OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Bela Shende is an Indian playback singer. She performed several songs in Bollywood and other film Indian industries. "Mann Mohana" from the film Jodhaa Akbar , "Su Che" from the film What's Your Raashee? , "Wajle Ki Baara" and "Apsara Aali" from Natarang are some of her famous songs. In 2014 she was awarded the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song "Khurkhura" from the Marathi film Tuhya Dharma Koncha. [1]

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Shende started her career with the music album "Kaisa Yeh Jadoo" which was well received by the masses and was critically acclaimed. Her career in Bollywood started with the film Tera Mera Saath Rahen where she voiced for a brief part. She again got a big break in the 2005 submission for Academy Award, Paheli, where she voiced Rani Mukerji. In 2008 she crooned a bhajan in the Ashutosh Gowariker directorial Jodhaa Akbar for an A. R. Rahman composition and got an IIFA Award for Best Female Playback nomination for the song.

She then crooned hits in Marathi, her mother tongue, and received several awards and nominations for her excellence. Her renditions of lavnis "Apsara Aali" and "Vajle Ki Baara" from the Marathi film Natarang were well received. She became the sole voice of Kangana Ranaut in the 2013 musical Rajjo. Bela is credited as a talented vocalist and has established a career in the Marathi film industry. Besides Hindi, she has also sung in Marathi, Urdu, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.Bela Shende sang this song "Mala jau dyana ghari aata wajle ki bara" at a time when this song became very famous and she received a lot of fame.Bela Shende has been working in the music industry since 2001 and has sung many songs till now.

Early life and career

Early life

Bela Shende was born to Sanjeev Shende and Medha Shende. Her Grandmother, Kusum Shende, is a classical vocalist from the Kirana Gharana. Her sister Sawani Shende is also a classical vocalist. Bela is a graduate in commerce.

Career

Bela Shende won the Zee Saregama reality TV singing contest at the age of 16.

Bela has lent her voice for various music directors most notably Ilayaraja, A. R. Rahman, Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, Ajay–Atul, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Lalit Pandit, M. M. Keeravaani and Sohail Sen. She went on to receive the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer, for rendering the song "Khurkhura", in the year 2014 at the 61st National Film Awards. [2]

Bela's rendition of lavnis in the film Natarang won her widespread critical acclaim. Her renditions of "Apsara Aali" and "Vajle ki Bara" became cult songs over time. Initially she lent her voice to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the epic historical drama Jodhaa Akbar, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. She then went ahead to lend her voice for Priyanka Chopra in the film What's Your Rashee?, another Ashutosh Gowariker directorial.

In 2013 she became the sole voice of Kangana Ranaut in the musical drama Rajjo. The same year she sang Khurkhura for the film Tuhya Dharma Koncha which earned her National Award. Bela Shende next worked for A. R. Rahman in the Tamil film Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014 film), its Malayalam version Pradhinayagan and Telugu Version Premaalayam for three versions of two different songs respectively.

In 2016, she recorded the title song for the film Mohenjo Daro along with Arijit Singh, A.R. Rahman and Sanah Moidutty. The song was composed by A.R. Rahman with lyrics penned by Javed Akhtar.

She sang the song "Marathi Breathless" from the album Kanherichi Phule which was composed and directed by Tejas Chavan. The album won the award for best music album at Chitra Padarpan Puraskar. [3] [4]

Discography

Film songs

Year 2003FilmSong(s)Music director(s)LanguageCo-singer(s)
2001 Tera Mera Saath Rahen "Dum Dum Diga Diga" Anand Raj Anand Hindi Atul Kale
Ehsaas: The Feeling "Tumse Milkar Hua Hai Ehsaas" KK
2005 Paheli  "Kangna Re"
 "Khali Hai Tere Bina"
 "Minnat Kare"
M.M. Kreem   Shreya Ghoshal, Madhushree, Kalapini Komakali, Sonu Nigam
  Hariharan
 Shreya Ghosal, Madhushree
2008 Jodhaa Akbar "Mann Mohana" A. R. Rahman Solo
Vaalmiki "Kooda Varuviya" Ilayaraja Tamil
Silambattam "Machaan Machaan" Yuvan Shankar Raja Ilayaraja
Aegan "Odum Varayil" KK
2009 What's Your Raashee?  "Su Chhe"
 "Koi Jaane Na"
Sohail Sen Hindi Rajab Ali Bharti
Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum "Chinnan Sirusu"Yuvan Shankar RajaTamil Javed Ali
Horn Ok Please "Ayela Ayela" Lalit Pandit Hindi Sudesh Bhosle, Nana Patekar
2010 Natarang  "Wajle Ki Bara"
 "Kashi Mi Jau Mathurechya Bajari"
 "Apsara Aali"
Ajay–Atul Marathi  Solo
  Ajay Gogavale
  Ajay–Atul
Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai "Ka Kalena" Avinash-Vishwajeet Solo
We Are Family "Sun Le Dua Yeh Aasmaan" Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Hindi
Mirch "Mann Bhi Hai" Monty Sharma
Kanimozhi  "Muzhumadhi"
 "Yaaro Ival Ival Yaaro"
Satish Chakravarthy Tamil Parthiv Gohil, Mukesh
Kacheri Arambam "Azhagu Azhagu" D. Imman Solo
2011 Balgandharva "Aaj Mhare Ghar Pawana" Kaushal Inamdar Marathi
Pathinaaru "Adada En Meethu"Yuvan Shankar RajaTamil Hariharan
Arjun "He Shwas Tuze" Lalit Sen Marathi Kunal Ganjawala
2012 Neethaane En Ponvasantham "Vaanam Mella" Ilaiyaraja Tamil Ilaiyaraaja
Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu "Laayi Laayi" Telugu Ilaiyaraaja
Love Recipe"Kare Kya Hum"Sameer Phaterpekar Hindi Shaan
Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal "Ishq Ki Dafli Baaje Re" Sajid–Wajid Babul Supriyo, Sugandha Mishra
Marathi Breathless - 9X Jhakaas"Marathi Breathless"Tejas Chavan Marathi Dr. Amol Kolhe
2013 Premachi Goshta  "Olya Sanjveli"
 "Haravato Sukhacha"
Avinash-Vishwajeet Swapnil Bandodkar
  Hrishikesh Ranade, Kailash Kher
Udhayam NH4 "Maalai Pon Maalai" G. V. Prakash Kumar Tamil S. P. Charan
Besharam "Tu Hai (Unplugged)" Lalit Pandit Hindi Sonu Nigam
Tuhya Dharma Koncha"Khurkhura"Dattaprasad Ranade Marathi Solo
Rajjo  "Julmi Re Julmi"
 "Kaise Milun Main Piya"
 "Kaleja Hai Haazir"
 "Mere Ghoongru" [5]
Uttam Singh Hindi   solo
  Javed Ali
  solo
  Javed Ali
Lagna Pahave Karun  "Reshami Bandhane"
 "Jaanta Ajaanta"
 "Tu Shwaas Sare" [6]
Ajay Naik Marathi   Solo
  Shaan
  Kunal Ganjawala
Mangalashtak Once More "Sar Sukhachi Shravani" [7] Nilesh Moharir Abhijeet Sawant
2014 Kaaviya Thalaivan "Alli Arjuna : Priya Sakhiye" [7] A. R. Rahman Tamil Haricharan
"Aarumilla" [8] Malayalam (Dubbed version)Srinivas
"Chalunaya"Telugu (Dubbed version)
Ishq Wala Love "Jeev Guntala"Sagar-Madhur Marathi Swapnil Bandodkar
I "Tum Todo Na" A. R. Rahman Hindi (Dubbed version) Ash King
2015 Baji "Masoli" Atif Afzal Marathi solo
2015 Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai 2  "Saath De Tu Mala"
 "Band Baja"
 "Saad Hi Preetichi"
Avinash-Vishwajeet   Hrishikesh Ranade
  Hrishikesh Ranade, Suresh Wadkar, Anandi Joshi
  Swapnil Bandodkar
2015 Classmates 'Roj Mala Visrun Mi" Amitraj MarathiHarshwardhan Wavare
2016 Mohenjo Daro "Mohenjo Mohenjo" A.R. Rahman Hindi Arijit Singh, A.R. Rahman, Sanah Moidutty
Poshter Girl "Kashala Lawtos" Amitraj Marathi Solo
2019 Mogra Phulaalaa "Maarva" Rohit Shyam Raut Marathi Solo
Triple Seat "Roj Wate" Avinash–Vishwajeet
2021 99 Songs "Sai Shirdi Sai" A.R. Rahman Hindi
"O Mera Chand"
"Sai Shirdi Sai"Telugu
"Sai Shirdi Sai"Tamil
2022 Goshta Eka Paithanichi "Paithani"Manik-GaneshMarathiSolo
2023 Circuitt "Tujhawina"Abhijit KawthalekarSolo
2024 Hi Anokhi Gaath "Mi Raan Bhar" Hitesh Modak Hitesh Modak
Dharmaveer 2 "Chal Karu Tayyari" Avinash-Vishwajeet Vishal Dadlani
Phullwanti "Bho Shambhoo" Rahul Deshpande
Naad "Sapan Watate Ga"Pankaj Padghan Adarsh Shinde

Non-Film songs

YearTitleComposerLanguageChannel
2006 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi Ajay-Atul Marathi Zee Marathi
2007Daiva Janile Kuni Ashok Patki Mi Marathi
Ha Khel Savalyancha
Ek Zoka Nilesh Moharir
Ayushyachya Valnavar
2008Jodi Jamli Re Ashok Patki Star Pravah
Antarpaat Nilesh Moharir
Anubandh Swapnil Bandodkar Zee Marathi
Chotti Bahu Abhijeet Hegdepatil Hindi Zee TV
2010Olakh Ashok Patki Marathi Star Pravah
Swapnanchya Palikadle
Prajakta Mi Marathi
Vrundavan Nilesh Moharir
2011Parijaat Saam TV
Apno Ke Liye Geeta Ka Dharmayudh Dony HazarikaHindi Zee TV
Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein
Aabhas Ha Milind Ingle Marathi Zee Marathi
Pudhcha Paaul Nilesh Moharir Star Pravah
2016 Nakushi - Tarihi Havihavishi Mahesh Kale
2018 Sukhachya Sarini He Man Baware Rohan-Rohan Colors Marathi
Chhatriwali Nilesh Moharir Star Pravah
2021 Dnyaneshwar Mauli Devdatta Manisha Baji Sony Marathi
Aai - Mayecha KavachPankaj Padghan Sony Marathi
Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye Anand Shandilya and Surendra SinghHindi Sony Entertainment Television

Albums

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryFilmSongResult
2000IMI Zee Sangeet AwardsDebut Singer of the YearKaisa Yeh Jadoo"Kaisa Yeh Jadoo"Won
2009 Mirchi Music Awards Female Vocalist of the Year Jodhaa Akbar "Man Mohana"Won [10]
International Indian Film Academy Awards Best Female Playback Singer Nominated [11]
Stardust Awards Best Playback Singer – FemaleNominated
2010 Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar Best Playback Singer – Female Natarang "Wajle Ki Bara"Won
Big FM Entertainment AwardsBest Playback Singer – Female"Apsara Aali"Won
Maharashtra State Film Awards Best Female Playback Singer Won [12]
V. Shantaram AwardsBest Playback Singer – Female"Kashi Me Jau Mathurechya Bajari"Won
Marathi International Film and Theatre AwardsBest Playback Singer - Female"Wajle Ki Bara"Won
Maharashtra Times Sanman Best Playback Singer – FemaleWon
RAPA National AwardsBest Playback Singer – FemaleZhale Mokale Aakash"Zhale Mokale Aakash"Won
Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? Favourite Female Playback Singer Natarang "Wajle Ki Bara"Won [13]
2011 Balgandharva "Aaj Mhare Ghar"Won [13]
Marathi International Film and Theatre AwardsBest Playback Singer – FemaleWon
Maharashtra State Film Awards Best Female Playback Singer Dhusar"Daatlele Dhuke"Nominated
Sanskruti Kaladarpan PuraskarBest Singer – FemaleDebu"Debu"Won
2014 Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar Best Playback Singer – Female Lagna Pahave Karun "Reshami Bandhane"Nominated
Maharashtra Times SanmanBest Playback Singer – Female Premachi Goshta "Olya Sanjveli"Nominated
Mirchi Music Awards MarathiFemale Vocalist of the YearWon
Song of the YearWon
61st National Film Awards Best Female Playback Singer Tuhya Dharma Koncha"Khurkhura"Won [14]
2015Mirchi Music Awards MarathiFemale Vocalist of the Year Baavare Prem He "Baavare Prem He"Won
Album of the Year Mangalashtak Once More "Sar Sukhachi"Won
Chitradrushti AwardsBest Female Playback Singer7 Roshan Villa"Ratra Kali"Won

Honorary awards

See also

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