Shweta Shetty

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Shweta Shetty
Born
Shweta Shetty

1969 [1]
Mumbai, India
NationalityGerman
Other namesShwetaa (Nickname)
OccupationSinger
Years active1990–present
Spouse
Clemens Brandt
​
(m. 1997)​
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Labels

Shweta Shetty (also known as Shwetaa in nickname) is an Indian-born German [1] [2] pop singer known for her albums and for her contributions to Bollywood film soundtracks. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] Her most remix hit song is "Q-Funk" from the album Oorja in 1995.

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Life and career

Shetty's album, Johnny Joker, was a success. [3] She was awarded the Best Female Pop Artist for her work in the album Deewane To Deewane Hain at the 1998 Screen Awards. [8]

In 1997, Shetty married a German man, Clemens Brandt, and moved to Hamburg. [9] They divorced five years later, but it wasn't until 2015 when Shetty eventually moved back to India. [10]

She is cousin of Indian actresses Shilpa Shetty and Shamita Shetty.

Shetty launched a brand new single Daro Na feat. Delhi based Music Producer Addy S during the pandemic which was shot and edited at home while in lockdown.

In 2021, Shetty launched a remix of original song jalne mein hai mazza (1993) by salim-suleman with House music producer Addy S on Sony music India. the video was shot in goa and was very well received by the audience and critics alike as a 90s disco revivalist number.

Discography

Studio albums

YearAlbum detailsTrack list
1990Shweta - The Album
  • Label: Unknown
  • Format: Cassette
1991Lambada
  • Label: Unknown
  • Format: Cassette
1993Johnny Jokers
  • Label: Magnasound
  • Format: Cassette, CD, Digital Download
  • Composer(s): Biddu
  • Lyricist(s):
  1. "Johnny Jokers"
  2. "Aaja Naye"
  3. "Bewafa"
  4. "Mr. Gentleman"
  5. "Chaand"
  6. "Pyaar Hai"
  7. "Jaano"
  8. "Main Khoi Jaane"
1995Shweta – The New Album
  • Release Date:
    • Audio Cassette
      • 18 January 1995 (India)
      • 9 March 1995 (Canada)
      • 14 July 1995 (Europe)
    • Audio CD
      • 27 September 1995 (India, Europe, Canada, USA, Japan)
      • 29 September 1995 (Australia)
  • Label: Magnasound
  • Format: Cassette, CD, Digital Download
  • Composer(s):
    Salim–Sulaiman (Track 1 to 8)
    AR Rahman (Track 9)
    Biddu (Track 10 and 11)
    Jawahar Wattal (Track 12)
  • Co-artist(s):
    Shaan (Track 5)
    Sagarika (Track 6)
    Baba Sehgal (Track 9)
Standard Edition (Only Cassette)

Tracklist

  1. "Bekaarar"
  2. "Kaisi Hai Zindagi"
  3. "Jhoothe"
  4. "Dil Ki Gaadi"
  5. "Silsile"
  6. "Jalne Main Hai Mazza"
  7. "Aa Chori Chori"
  8. "Le Lo Dil"
Bonus Track/Other Hits Edition (Only CD)

Tracklist

  1. "Bekaarar"
  2. "Kaisi Hai Zindagi"
  3. "Jhoothe"
  4. "Dil Ki Gaadi"
  5. "Silsile"
  6. "Jalne Main Hai Mazza"
  7. "Aa Chori Chori"
  8. "Le Lo Dil"
  9. "Rukumani Rukumani"
  10. "Johnny Jokers"
  11. "Made in India"
  12. "Bolo Ta Ra Ra"
1998Deewane To Deewane Hai
  • Release Date: 10 January 1998
  • Label: Magnasound
  • Format: Cassette, CD, Digital Download
1999Dil La Ley
  • Release Date: February 1999
  • Label: Magnasound
  • Format: Cassette, CD, Digital Download
2003Saajna [3]
  • Release Date:
    • April 2003 (USA, Germany)
    • May 2003 (UK, France, Italy, Spain)
    • September 2003 (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh)
    • November 2003 (UAE, China, Japan, Australia)
  • Label: Universal Music Group
  • Format: Cassette, CD, Digital Download

Soundtracks

Singles

Collaborations

Gayatri Mantra (Celestial Yoga Version) by Shweta Shetty, Mihir Chandan, Madoc, C-Deep (2022) Gayatri Mantra (Acoustic Version) by Shweta Shetty, Mihir Chandan, Madoc, C-Deep (2022)

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  2. ↑ "Bombay HC allows pop singer to visit her father's house". .mid-day.com. 22 April 2023.
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