Prajakta Shukre

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Prajakta Shukre
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Prajakta Shukre in 2013
Background information
Born
Prajakta Shukre

(1987-11-29) 29 November 1987 (age 38)
Genres Filmi
OccupationsEntertainer, singer, Indian Idol finalist, Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star
InstrumentVocals
Years active2005–present

Prajakta Shukre (born 29 November 1987) is an Indian singer who works in Bollywood films and has appeared on reality shows.

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Career

From the age of four, she started participating in singing competitions. While she was in 12th standard, she decided to participate on season 1 of the singing-based reality television show Indian Idol . She rose to prominence after becoming the only female contestant to reach top five in her season. She finished fourth in her season. [1] [2]

After the show ended, she received various offers to sing professionally. She was signed by the Sony BMG label, and with composer Leslee Lewis, she released her debut solo album. She has performed on various stage shows with the winner of Indian Idol season 1, Abhijeet Sawant. She is currently a contestant in Bigg Boss Marathi season 6 .

Television

Discography

Controversy

In 2010, Prajakta Shukre with Abhijeet Sawant (with three other aspiring singers) were driving their individual cars in Santacruz, Mumbai, returning from a singers' meet. Shukre's car rammed into a scooter injuring two people. As public gathered, Sawant came out to help his friend. But an angry mob beat him. Later, police arrived rescuing them from mob [3]

References

  1. Seth, Devanshi (26 April 2005). "Right note?". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  2. "Constant companion". telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  3. "Indian Idol Sawant beaten up in Mumbai". The Times of India. 2 December 2010. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 29 January 2026.