Swati Sharma

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Swati Sharma
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Background information
Birth nameSwati Sharma
Born (1994-10-04) 4 October 1994 (age 29)
Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India
Occupation(s) Playback singer
Instrumentsvocals, guitar
Years active2014-present

Swati Sharma is an Indian singer. She is known for her popular song "Banno Tera Swagger" from Tanu Weds Manu: Return, a film directed by Anand L. Rai. She is also notable for producing music that has been used in Bollywood films. [1] [2] In 2017 she became the first Indian singer to perform at the Eiffel Tower (Paris). [3]

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Biography

Sharma was born in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, in northeast India. Her father worked in marketing, while her mother was a homemaker. Sharma's family traces its origin to Sikar in Rajasthan, and this Rajasthani heritage which would inspire some of her later work in the music industry. [1] She started singing at the age of seven, after which her family encouraged her to pursue a career in the music industry; her relatives would also jokingly compare her to Sunidhi Chauhan, a prominent playback singer. [4]

With her father's support, Sharma began her education in music at Pankaj Maharaj, a musical school in Kolkata, before going on to take a music course at Chandigarh University, an institution long associated with Indian music. During this time she also worked as a playback singer, with most of her early work being dubbed over by other musicians or actresses. [1] After she performed a number of devotional hymns before a live audience in Lucknow, she received enough positive feedback to being producing devotional albums. [4]

After finishing her studies, Sharma moved to Mumbai to continue her career in music. She networked extensively, using Facebook to contact musicians for advice and to advocate for her ability to sing. In 2015 she was contacted by Tanishk Bagchi (of the group Tanishk-Vayu), a film score composer who worked extensively in the Bollywood film industry. [4] [5] He commissioned Sharma to sing a romantic song for an upcoming film. The song, Banno tera Swagger, was recorded and later dubbed over by Indian actress Kangana Ranaut in the 2015 romantic comedy film Tanu Weds Manu: Returns . The film was a critical and financial success, and Sharma's role in producing a hit song for Tanu's score led to a dramatic uptick in her popularity. [4] [1]

Sharma has continued to record albums and done more playback work. [1] [6] She won a number of music awards in 2016. [4]

In 2017 she became the first Indian singer to perform at the Eiffel Tower. [3]

Discography

FILMSONGYEAR
Tanu Weds Manu Returns Banno2015
Yudh Astitvachi LadaiChal Door Door
Direct Ishq Duaon Mein Yaad Rakhna

Nimboo sa Ishq
Toote Tarey
Direct Ishq Title Track
Ganga Maiya
Mera Hissa

2016
Ek Tera Saath Pakeeja

Saiyaan
Humsafar
Ek Tera Sath Title track

Tutak Tutak Tutiya Rail Gaddi
Saansein Mera Ishq
FlameTera Ishq
Freaky Ali Din Mein Karenge Jagrata
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai Sochti Hoon2017
Anaarkali of Aarah Doonaliya

Mora Piya

Shaadi Mubarak Ho (Serial)Maujoodgi

Madhaniya

Tera Intezaar Sexy Barbie Girl [7]
Kaashi in Search of Ganga Bam Bam Bole Kaashi [8] 2018
Majha Baikocha PriyakarTu Haath Nako Lawu [9]
X Ray: The Inner Image Jiglia
Higher
2019
Litti Chokha Muhalla Machis Ho gya (with Khesari Lal Yadav)2021
Jugjugg Jeeyo Tum Jo Gaye (Female)2022

Awards

AwardsYearSongMovieWon/Nomination
Zee Cine awards 2016Banoo Tanu Weds Manu Return Nominated
Star Screen Awards 2016Banoo Tanu Weds Manu Return Nominated
Sony Guild Awards 2016Banno Tanu Weds Manu Return Nominated
GIMA Awards 2016Banno Tanu Weds Manu Return Won
Mirchi Music awards 2016 Banno Tanu Weds Manu Return Nominated
Big Star Entertainment Award 2016Banno Tanu Weds Manu Return Nominated
Lion Gold Awards2016Banno Tanu Weds Manu Return Won
Radio Mirchi Disc Awards2016Banno Tanu Weds Manu Return Won

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