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{{Infobox person<br />
| name = Sunidhi Chauhan<br />
| image = Sunidhi Chauhan Voice India.jpg<br />
| caption = Chauhan at the launch of ''[[The Voice (Indian TV series)|The Voice India]]'' in 2015<br />
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1983|08|14}}<br />
| birth_place = [[New Delhi]], India<br />
| occupation = Singer<br />
| years_active = 1996–present<br />
| spouse = {{plain list|<br />
*{{Marriage|Bobby Khan|2002|2003|reason=divorced}}<br />
*{{Marriage|Hitesh Sonik|2012}}<br />
}}<br />
| children = 1<br />
| relatives = [[Ahmed Khan (choreographer)|Ahmed Khan]] (former brother-in-law)<br />
| module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes<br />
| background = solo_singer<br />
| genre = {{flatlist|<br />
* [[Filmi]]<br />
* [[Pop music|Pop]]<br />
* [[Indian Classical music]]<br />
* [[R&B/Soul]]<br />
* [[Rock music|Rock]]<br />
* [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]<br />
* [[Sufi]]<br />
* [[Jazz]]<br />
* [[Blues]]<br />
* [[Electronic dance music|EDM]]<br />
* [[Disco]]<br />
}}<br />
| instrument = Vocals<br />
| label = {{flatlist|<br />
* [[Universal Music Group|Universal Music India]]<br />
}}<br />
| website = {{URL|sunidhichauhan.org.in}}<br />
}}<br />
| signature = Sunidhi Chauhan Autograph.jpg<br />
}}<br />
'''Sunidhi Chauhan''' (pronounced {{IPA-hns|sʊnɪd̪i tʃʰoːhən|}}; born 14 August 1983) is an Indian [[playback singer]]. Born in Delhi, she began performing in local gatherings at the age of 5 and made her career debut at the age of 13, with the film ''[[Shastra (film)|Shastra]]'' (1996). During the year, she won the first singing reality show titled ''Meri Awaz Suno'' and rose to prominence after recording "Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi" from ''[[Mast (film)|Mast]]'' (1999). It won her [[Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent]] and was nominated for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer|Best Female Playback Singer]]. She is known for her versatility as a vocalist.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-08-14 |title=Happy Birthday Sunidhi Chauhan: 5 songs that prove the mastery of this versatile singer |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/happy-birthday-sunidhi-chauhan-5-songs-that-prove-the-mastery-of-this-versatile-singer-4796019/ |access-date=2021-08-10 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><br />
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Her second breakthrough was released in 2000, with the song "Mehboob Mere" from ''[[Fiza]]'', for which she received another Filmfare nomination. Chauhan received her third Filmfare nomination with the song "Dhoom Machale" from ''[[Dhoom]]'' (2004) followed by two more nominations during the next year for "Kaisi Paheli" and "Deedar De" from ''[[Parineeta (2005 film)|Parineeta]]'' and ''[[Dus]]'' (2005). In 2006, she was bestowed with her first Filmfare award for her rendition of the song "Beedi" from ''[[Omkara (2006 film)|Omkara]]'' and further two nominations for "Soniye" from ''[[Aksar]]'' and "Aashiqui Main" from ''[[36 China Town]]''.<br />
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The following year, Chauhan recorded the title song of ''[[Aaja Nachle]]'' (2007) and "[[Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.|Sajnaaji Vaari]]", both critically and commercially well received. Chauhan received her twelfth Filmfare nomination with "Chor Bazaari" of ''[[Love Aaj Kal]]'' (2009) preceded by "Dance Pe Chance" from ''[[Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi]]'' (2008). In 2010, she received her second Filmfare award with the item song "[[Sheila Ki Jawani]]" (2010) and was nominated for international styled carnival song "Udi" from ''[[Guzaarish (2010 film)|Guzaarish]]'' (2010). The year marked her International singing debut, where she was featured in an alternate version of the song "[[Heartbeat (Enrique Iglesias song)|Heartbeat]]" by [[Enrique Iglesias]].<br />
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Apart from playback singing, Chauhan has appeared as a judge on several television reality shows and she also appears in music videos. Besides her career in music, she has also been involved in various charities and social causes. She has appeared four times in ''[[Forbes]]'' Celebrity 100 of India (2012–2015).<br />
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== Early life ==<br />
Sunidhi Chauhan was born on 14 August 1983, in New Delhi, India.<ref name="crazily">{{cite news |last=Gupta |first=Priya |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/I-get-crazily-happy-when-I-am-nominated-Sunidhi-Chauhan/articleshow/21455668.cms |title=I get crazily happy when I am nominated: Sunidhi Chauhan |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=30 July 2013 |access-date=13 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171030234641/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/I-get-crazily-happy-when-I-am-nominated-Sunidhi-Chauhan/articleshow/21455668.cms |archive-date=30 October 2017}}</ref> Her father, Dushyant Kumar Chauhan, who is from [[Uttar Pradesh]], is a theatre personality at the [[Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra]].<ref name=journey /> Her mother, a homemaker, influenced Sunidhi to pursue a career in music.<ref name=journey>{{cite news |last=Verma |first=Rene |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/sunidhi-chauhan-talks-about-her-struggle-her-success-bad-marriage-marriage-with-hitesh-sonic-bollywood-career-her-father-and-fitness/1/456439.html |title=Birthday Special: Sunidhi Chauhan's journey from a singer to a rockstar TV judge |work=[[India Today]] |date=5 August 2015 |access-date=13 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151113133250/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/sunidhi-chauhan-talks-about-her-struggle-her-success-bad-marriage-marriage-with-hitesh-sonic-bollywood-career-her-father-and-fitness/1/456439.html |archive-date=13 November 2015}}</ref> She also has a younger sister.<ref name=journey /> At the age of four, Chauhan started performing at competitions and local gatherings, subsequently convinced by her father's friends to take singing seriously.<ref name=crazily /> During that time, she was doing live shows and trained herself with "regular riyaaz by listening to cassettes and CDs of popular numbers".<ref name=dad>{{cite news |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/my-dad-has-been-the-guiding-force-in-my-life-says-sunidhi-chauhan/238440 |title=My dad has been the guiding force in my life, says Sunidhi Chauhan |work=[[Mid-Day]] |last=Rao |first=Nilesh |date=31 October 2013 |access-date=1 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222135901/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/my-dad-has-been-the-guiding-force-in-my-life-says-sunidhi-chauhan/238440 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><br />
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She did her studies from Greenway Modern School and used to stay with her family members in [[Dilshad Garden]], Delhi.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://forbesindia.com/celebprofile/sunidhi-chauhan/116 |title=Sunidhi Chauhan Forbes India Biography |work=[[Forbes India]] |access-date=15 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161003195300/http://www.forbesindia.com/celebprofile/sunidhi-chauhan/116 |archive-date=3 October 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="Anu Malik" /> She discontinued her studies right after schooling to pursue a career in the music industry.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/sunidhi-chauhan/biography.html |title=Sunidhi Chauhan Oneindia Biography |work=[[Oneindia]] |access-date=15 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222133850/http://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/sunidhi-chauhan/biography.html |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> She said: "I quit because I did not feel like studying. I made the decision to pursue my dream as a singer and I don't regret it one bit".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-varsity-blues-celebrity-tag-9948 |title=Varsity blues, celebrity tag |work=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |last=Unny |first=Divya |date=15 November 2005 |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223131206/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-varsity-blues-celebrity-tag-9948 |archive-date=23 December 2015}}</ref><br />
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When actress [[Tabassum (actress)|Tabassum]] spotted her, she made her sing live in her show ''Tabassum Hit Parade'' and asked her family to shift to [[Mumbai]].<ref name=bees>{{cite news |last=Vijayakar |first=Rajiv |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/319299/reigning-queen-bees.html |title=Reigning queen bees |work=[[Deccan Herald]] |date=17 March 2013 |access-date=13 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222105602/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/319299/reigning-queen-bees.html |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> She then introduced Chauhan to [[Kalyanji Virji Shah]] and [[Anandji Virji Shah]].<ref name=tuning>{{cite news |last=D'Mell |first=Yolande |url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/others/sunday-read/Relative-value-Perfect-tuning/articleshow/34602575.cms |title=Relative value: Perfect tuning |work=[[Mumbai Mirror]] |date=4 May 2014 |access-date=13 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222112050/http://www.mumbaimirror.com/others/sunday-read/Relative-value-Perfect-tuning/articleshow/34602575.cms |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> Upon meeting, Kalyanji changed her name from Nidhi to Sunidhi as he felt that it is a lucky name.<ref>{{cite news |last=Farida |first=Syeda |url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/04/21/stories/2003042100350300.htm |title=Relative value: Perfect tuning |date=21 April 2003 |access-date=13 October 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041012191121/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/04/21/stories/2003042100350300.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |archive-date=12 October 2004}}</ref> When she was 11, her dad quit his job and brought her to Mumbai. Initially, the family had financial difficulties in adjusting life to the city. After that she worked in Kalyanji's academy for few years and became the lead singer in his "Little Wonders" troupe.<ref name=sajid-wajid /> She was then offered with many shows, though her father insisted on singing for films.<ref name=crazily /><br />
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== Career ==<br />
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=== 1995–2000: Career beginnings, ''Mast'' and ''Fiza'' ===<br />
[[File:Sunidhi Chauhan Inorbit Mall.jpg|thumb|right|upright|250px|Chauhan performing at an event in 2006]]<br />
In 1995, Chauhan performed at the [[40th Filmfare Awards]] with the group "Little Wonders", when late music director [[Aadesh Shrivastava]] heard her and wanted to record her voice for the film, ''[[Shastra (film)|Shastra]]'' (1996).<ref name=crazily /> She made her career debut at the age of thirteen, with the song "Ladki Deewani Dekho" from the film, alongside [[Udit Narayan]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Vora |first=Dhara |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/ode-to-music/15395172 |title=Ode to music |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=21 June 2014 |access-date=21 January 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150121064324/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/ode-to-music/15395172 |archive-date=21 January 2015}}</ref> During the year, she won the first singing reality show on [[DD National]] titled ''Meri Awaz Suno'', where she was honoured with the "Lata Mangeshkar Trophy" for the best female singer of India.<ref name=naturally>{{cite news |url=https://in.news.yahoo.com/music-happened-to-me-naturally--sunidhi-chauhan.html?page=all |title=Music happened to me naturally: Sunidhi Chauhan |publisher=[[Yahoo! News]] |date=27 October 2011 |access-date=13 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222105254/https://in.news.yahoo.com/music-happened-to-me-naturally--sunidhi-chauhan.html?page=all |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-lata-mangeshkar-plans-new-reality-show-sans-public-voting-1788286 |title=Lata Mangeshkar plans new reality show sans public voting |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=12 January 2013 |access-date=13 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223223504/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-lata-mangeshkar-plans-new-reality-show-sans-public-voting-1788286 |archive-date=23 December 2015}}</ref> Besides, she recorded her first solo album, ''Aira Gaira Nathu Khaira'' which was ultimately promoted as a children's album.<ref name=know>{{cite news |last=Kaushal |first=Ruchi |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/Sunidhi-Chauhan-Things-you-may-not-know-about-the-singer/photostory/47796655.cms |title=Sunidhi Chauhan: Things you may not know about the singer |work=The Times of India |date=13 August 2015 |access-date=13 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702122749/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/Sunidhi-Chauhan-Things-you-may-not-know-about-the-singer/photostory/47796655.cms |archive-date=2 July 2015}}</ref> Chauhan then realised her "limitations" and got formal training in classical singing from Gautam Mukherjee.<ref name=naturally /> For the next two years, she worked as a background vocalist.<ref name=sajid-wajid /><br />
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Chauhan met singer [[Sonu Nigam]], who recommended her to [[Sandeep Chowta]].<ref name=high /> During the time, Chowta was working as the music director for [[Ram Gopal Varma]]'s film ''[[Mast (film)|Mast]]'' (1999).<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.timesofoman.com/article/44355/Oman/Oman-Entertainment:-Muscat-sways-to-Sunidhis-Indian-tunes |title=Oman Entertainment: Muscat sways to Sunidhi's Indian tunes |work=[[Times of Oman]] |date=7 December 2014 |access-date=13 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222143104/http://www.timesofoman.com/article/44355/Oman/Oman-Entertainment:-Muscat-sways-to-Sunidhis-Indian-tunes |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> Within two weeks time, Chauhan was signed to lend her voice for the film's song where she recorded the title track along with "Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi" and "Suna Tha".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/nri-entertainment/Sunidhi-Atif-rock-bay-area-with-intense-show/articleshow/9443577.cms |title=Sunidhi, Atif rock bay area with 'intense' show |work=The Times of India |date=1 August 2011 |access-date=13 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171030234646/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/nri-entertainment/Sunidhi-Atif-rock-bay-area-with-intense-show/articleshow/9443577.cms |archive-date=30 October 2017}}</ref> For the song "Ruki Ruki Si", she won the [[Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent|RD Burman award]], at the Annual [[Filmfare awards]], and was nominated for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer|Best Female Playback Singer]], at the same ceremony.<ref name=award>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/birthday-special-5-award-winning-songs-of-sunidhi-chauhan-23306.html |title=Birthday Special: 5 award winning songs of Sunidhi Chauhan |publisher=[[India TV]] |date=14 August 2011 |access-date=18 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222140853/http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/birthday-special-5-award-winning-songs-of-sunidhi-chauhan-23306.html |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> By the end of the year, she worked with [[Anand–Milind]] for ''[[Jaanwar (1999 film)|Jaanwar]]'' and with Shrivastava for two films: ''[[Dahek]]'' and ''[[Bade Dilwala]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newsnation.in/article/87728-happy-birthday-sunidhi-chauhan-the-talented-singer-turns-32-today.html |title=Happy Birthday Sunidhi Chauhan! The talented singer turns 32 today |publisher=[[News Nation]] |date=14 August 2015 |access-date=13 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001191942/http://www.newsnation.in/article/87728-happy-birthday-sunidhi-chauhan-the-talented-singer-turns-32-today.html |archive-date=1 October 2015}}</ref><br />
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Chauhan's second breakthrough was released in 2000, where she collaborated with composer-singer [[Anu Malik]], for the song "Mehboob Mere" from ''[[Fiza]]'' which was picturised on [[Sushmita Sen]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/sep/07fiza.htm |title=The second coming |work=Rediff.com |last=Panicker |first=Prem |date=7 September 2015 |access-date=18 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924141106/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/sep/07fiza.htm |archive-date=24 September 2015}}</ref> She considered the track that came to her the "most naturally", as recording of the song was completed in 15 minutes.<ref name=high /> Chauhan received another Filmfare nomination for Best Female Playback Singer for "Mehboob Mere".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.indiafm.com:80/filmfare/annual/2000/nominations.shtml |title=46th Annual Filmfare Awards nominations out |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |date=1 February 2001 |access-date=31 March 2001 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010331150942/http://www.indiafm.com/filmfare/annual/2000/nominations.shtml |archive-date=31 March 2001}}</ref> She was also heard in [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]]-composed folksy flavoured "Bumbro" from ''[[Mission Kashmir]]'', which was promoted from being a "background song into the foreground" because of "its beauty".<ref name=hrithik>{{cite web |url=http://m.rediff.com/movies/2000/oct/23eh.htm |title=We didn't compose just so Hrithik can dance |work=Rediff.com |date=23 October 2015 |access-date=18 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222131827/http://m.rediff.com/movies/2000/oct/23eh.htm |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> The director of the film, [[Vidhu Vinod Chopra]], wanted an innocent voice for the song when he roped Chauhan to sing for [[Preity Zinta]].<ref name=hrithik /> According to Chopra, "Chauhan could sound very girlish. So she sang the song with that slightly broken voice."<ref name=hrithik /><br />
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=== 2001–05: ''Ajnabee'', ''Chameli'' and ''Dhoom'' ===<br />
In 2001, Chauhan was featured in four tracks from the album of ''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]''. Mandeep Bhara of PlanetBollywood described her rendition of [[Adnan Sami]]-duet "Mehbooba Mehbooba" as effortless, when talking about her [[Kumar Sanu]]-duet "Meri Zindagi Mein Ajnabee" he said "Sunidhi Chauhan adds pure electricity to the song with her sizzling rendition leaving Kumar Sanu struggling to make an impact".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Planet-Bollywood – Music Review – AJNABEE |url=https://planetbollywood.com/Music/AJNABEE/ |access-date=2021-08-10 |website=planetbollywood.com}}</ref> Both the songs were highly successful and highlighted Chauhan's versatility. "Meri Zindagi Mein Ajnabee" was her first romantic song.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Remixes Should Happen But Not At The Cost Of Originals: Sunidhi Chauhan |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/entertainment-news-remixes-should-happen-but-not-at-the-cost-of-originals-sunidhi-chauhan/381253 |access-date=2021-08-10 |website=www.outlookindia.com/}}</ref> She credited Malik for playing a major role in her "evolution", as he "fought" with the producers to give her the songs, because of that she was "accepted in typical heroines romantic numbers".<ref name=bees /> She then lent her voice for "Ek Baar Pyar" for [[Anand Raj Anand]] and "Yeh Kaisa Ehsaas Hai" for [[Anand–Milind|Milind Sagar]]; both from ''[[Ehsaas: The Feeling]]'' (2001) and a duet with Nigam.<ref name=drains>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/nov/30ehsaas.htm |title=Ehsaas drains you of all feeling |work=Rediff.com |last=Kulkarni |first=Ronjita |date=30 November 2001 |access-date=18 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071111011953/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/nov/30ehsaas.htm |archive-date=11 November 2007}}</ref> Besides, she was heard in Malik's ''[[Yaadein (2001 film)|Yaadein]]''; "Alaap", "Jab Dil Miley" and "Yaadein Yaad Aati Hain" were critically acclaimed.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/may/31yaad.htm |title=Lingering melody! |work=Rediff.com |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=31 May 2001 |access-date=18 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304111855/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/may/31yaad.htm |archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref><br />
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[[File:Sunidhi Chauhan MLTR concert.jpg|thumb|left|upright|alt=Sunidhi Chauhan smiling looking at camera|Chauhan at [[Michael Learns to Rock]] concert, 2010]]<br />
Chauhan collaborated with Malik for four films during the year 2002. Apart from the title track, she performed three other songs; "Maine To Khai Kasam", "More Sawariya" and "Ya Habibi" for the film ''[[Awara Paagal Deewana]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/apr/27mr.htm |title=Anu Malik: With a difference |work=Rediff.com |last=Bhattacharya |first=Priyanka |date=27 April 2002 |access-date=27 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105122109/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/apr/27mr.htm |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref> During the year, she teamed up with [[Ismail Darbar]] for the first time and released the song "Ai Ajnabi" from ''[[Deewangee]]'' which she described as her most difficult song.<ref name=high /> Apart from featuring in the soundtrack album of [[Himesh Reshammiya]]'s film ''[[Humraaz]]'', Chauhan worked with [[M. M. Keeravani|M.M. Kreem]] for ''[[Sur – The Melody of Life]]'', where she performed "Aa Bhi Ja" and "Dil Mein Jaagi Dhadkan Aise"; which she considered "hummable" and different from her "usual style".<ref name=keeps /><ref name=high /> According to critic Priyanka Bhattacharya, "Chauhan's matured rendition surprises in the second half of "Aa Bhi Ja" and mentioned that other track is also "equally good".<ref name=keeps>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/jun/08mr.htm |title=Music for keeps: The soundtracks of Humraaz and Sur strike the right notes |work=Rediff.com |last=Bhattacharya |first=Priyanka |date=8 June 2002 |access-date=27 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304123444/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/jun/08mr.htm |archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref><br />
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Chauhan made her second screen appearance in 2003 with [[Ram Gopal Varma]]-directed ''[[Bhoot (film)|Bhoot]]'', where she was featured in the promotional music video of "Bhoot Hoon Main", composed by [[Salim–Sulaiman]].<ref name=uneasy>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/may/27ramu.htm |title=Bhoot will make audiences uneasy |work=Rediff.com |last=Jha |first=Subhash K |date=27 May 2003 |access-date=29 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105190938/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/may/27ramu.htm |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref> According to Malik, he roped in Chauhan to playback for [[Kareena Kapoor]] in two song of ''[[Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon]]'', since "Chauhan came in for the passion, as she understands [him] in such songs".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/jun/02anu.htm |title='Why can't we be original?' |work=Rediff.com |last=Vijayakar |first=Rajiv |date=2 June 2003 |access-date=29 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150711013340/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/jun/02anu.htm |archive-date=11 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1177182 |title=Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon to have 11 songs |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |date=30 April 2011 |access-date=30 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222182617/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1177182 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> She later worked with him for the song "Dekh Le" from ''[[Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/sunidhi/20061212.htm |title=Join the Sunidhi Chauhan Fan Club |work=Rediff.com |date=12 December 2006 |access-date=29 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105122054/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/sunidhi/20061212.htm |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref> In 2004, she collaborated with [[Sandesh Shandilya]] for ''[[Chameli (film)|Chameli]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/229343/dancing-in-the-rain/ |title=Dancing in the rain |work=The Tribune |last=Khan |first=Sarah |date=11 August 2011 |access-date=29 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912112647/http://tribune.com.pk/story/229343/dancing-in-the-rain/ |archive-date=12 September 2015}}</ref> Chameli was a significant album in Chauhan's career as She sung all tracks for the album,out of which Chauhan received most recognition with the songs "Bhaage Re Mann" and "Sajna Ve Sajna". Her higher octave "carefree delivery" of the former was appreciated by the critics while she chose the latter as her "personal favorite" song in her career.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-top-25-rain-songs-of-bollywood/20120614.htm#20 |title=Behta hai mann kahin, Chameli (2004) – 20th |work=Rediff.com |date=14 June 2012 |access-date=29 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151026180705/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-top-25-rain-songs-of-bollywood/20120614.htm#20 |archive-date=26 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Sunidhi-Chauhan-to-perform-alongside-Beyonc-in-New-York-today/articleshow/49104236.cms |title=Sunidhi Chauhan to perform alongside Beyoncé in New York today |work=The Times of India |last=Dedhia |first=Sonil |date=26 September 2015 |access-date=29 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150928090143/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Sunidhi-Chauhan-to-perform-alongside-Beyonc-in-New-York-today/articleshow/49104236.cms |archive-date=28 September 2015}}</ref><br />
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Chauhan received her third Filmfare nomination for Best Female Playback Singer for the song "Dhoom Machaale" from ''[[Dhoom]]'' (2004), which was a critical and commercial success.<ref name=award /> Besides, Chauhan performed four tracks for ''[[Garv]]'', composed by Sajid–Wajid.<ref name=garv /> However, music critics labelled her "stereotyped" and noted that "all her songs sound alike".<ref name=garv /> Also, "Saiyan" from ''Garv'' is "no different" from [[A.R. Rahman]]-composed "Saiyyan" of ''[[Nayak (2001 Hindi film)|Nayak]]'' (2001).<ref name=garv>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/may/11garv.htm |title=Garv: Nothing to be proud of! |work=Rediff.com |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=11 May 2004 |access-date=29 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105191332/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/may/11garv.htm |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref> One of the dance numbers released during the year was "Aisa Jadoo" from ''[[Khakee]]'' composed by [[Ram Sampath]], followed by "Ishq Kabhi Kario Na" and "Saaki" from ''[[Musafir (2004 film)|Musafir]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=138544 |title=Kuwait:Sunidhi Chauhan Live-in-concert on May 25 |date=21 May 2010 |access-date=29 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222081858/http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=138544 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/musafir-mw0001596056 |title=Musafir – AllMusic Review by Bhasker Gupta |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |last=Gupta |first=Bhasker |date=9 March 2004 |access-date=29 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222202321/http://www.allmusic.com/album/musafir-mw0001596056 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> Reportedly, Sampath asked Chauhan to stand two feet away from the mike while recording the song "Aisa Jadoo", as the "equipment couldn't handle her pumped-up voice throw."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-melody-makers-1028829 |title=Melody makers |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=11 May 2006 |access-date=29 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222191631/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-melody-makers-1028829 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> In her review of ''Musafir'', Verma wrote: "Chauhan's husky vocals do complete justice to "Ishq Kabhi Kario Na" by adding just the right amount of sauciness and oomph."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/oct/26musafir.htm |title=Sanjay Dutt sounds like a million bucks in Musafir! |work=Rediff.com |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=26 October 2004 |access-date=29 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304125133/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/oct/26musafir.htm |archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref><br />
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2005, marked the first collaboration of Chauhan with composer [[Shantanu Moitra]] where she recorded "Aao Nee Kudiyon" for ''[[7½ Phere]]'' and the seductive track "Kaisi Paheli Zindagani" for ''[[Parineeta (2005 film)|Parineeta]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/jan/02album.htm |title=Rewind 2005: Top albums of the year |work=Rediff.com |last=Jha |first=Subhash K |date=2 January 2006 |access-date=29 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105191112/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/jan/02album.htm |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref> Sahaya Ranjit from ''[[India Today]]'' called her voice a "westernised edge" and "sensuous texture" with a jazz influence in her rendition.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/music-review-vidhu-vinod-chopras-parineeta/1/194675.html |title=Period melody: Music director Shantanu Moitra beautifully recreates the 1960s in 'Parineeta' |work=India Today |last=Ranjit |first=Sahaya |date=16 May 2005 |access-date=30 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222150426/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/music-review-vidhu-vinod-chopras-parineeta/1/194675.html |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> Apart from recording the Rajasthani folk influenced "Phir Raat Kati" in ''[[Paheli]]'', alongside [[Sukhwinder Singh]], she was heard in a slow pace club number "Jadoo" from ''[[Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/may/10paheli.htm |title=Paheli's music transports you |work=Rediff.com |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=10 May 2005 |access-date=29 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924143251/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/may/10paheli.htm |archive-date=24 September 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/feb132005/ac4.asp |title=Music Bytes |work=Deccan Herald |date=13 February 2005 |access-date=29 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222093455/http://archive.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/feb132005/ac4.asp |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> During the year, she performed with [[Abhishek Bachchan]] in Vishal-Shekhar's composition, "Right Here Right Now" from ''[[Bluffmaster!]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/nov/21bluff.htm |title=Mehmood rocks in Bluffmaster! |work=Rediff.com |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=21 November 2005 |access-date=29 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304125848/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/nov/21bluff.htm |archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref> She worked with Vishal-Shekhar in few other compositions including ''[[Dus]]'' (2005) and ''[[Shabd (film)|Shabd]]'' (2005).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/539220 |title=Dus (2005) Music Review |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |date=30 May 2005 |access-date=30 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222101606/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/539220 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> She was heard in "Chahaton Ka Silsila"—duet with Kumar Sanu, "Khoya Khoya"—duet with Sonu Nigam and "Sholon Si"—duet with Vishal Dadlani, from ''Shabd''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/shabd/20041221.htm |title=Shabd music is just okay |work=Rediff.com |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=21 December 2004 |access-date=29 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105190832/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/shabd/20041221.htm |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref> Chauhan received two more Filmfare award nominations for her rendition of the song "Deedar De" from ''Dus'' and "Kaisi Paheli Zindagani" of ''Parineeta''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/singer-of-the-week/sunidhi-chauhan/Biography/articleshow/7360117.cms |title=Sunidhi Chauhan: Biography |work=The Times of India |date=25 January 2011 |access-date=29 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171204131038/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/singer-of-the-week/sunidhi-chauhan/Biography/articleshow/7360117.cms |archive-date=4 December 2017}}</ref> Apparently, Sonu Nigam picked her as the most outstanding voice of 2005, for her rendition of those songs.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-sound-of-music-1004464 |title=Sound of music |work=Daily News and Analysis |last=Keshavan |first=Shridevi |date=28 December 2005 |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224000540/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-sound-of-music-1004464 |archive-date=24 December 2015}}</ref><br />
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=== 2006–09: ''Omkara'', ''Aaja Nachle'' and ''Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi'' ===<br />
Chauhan was bestowed with her first filmfare award for her rendition of the song "Beedi Jalaile" from ''[[Omkara (2006 film)|Omkara]]'' (2006).<ref>{{cite book |last=Bajaj |first=J.K. |title=On & Behind the Indian Cinema |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_1UqAwAAQBAJ&pg=PA2008 |date=26 March 2014 |publisher=Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd |page=2008 |isbn=9789350836217 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222124614/https://books.google.mv/books?id=_1UqAwAAQBAJ&pg=PA2008 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> The song being a critical and commercial success, [[Bipasha Basu]]—who was featured in the song—said: "Sunidhi is a goddess. Her singing is so powerful. She added another dimension to my dancing".<ref>{{cite news |last=Kaushal |first=Ruchi |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090826/jsp/entertainment/story_11407137.jsp |title=Stars you choose |work=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]] |date=26 August 2009 |access-date=13 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222180244/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090826/jsp/entertainment/story_11407137.jsp |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> She received further two nominations during the year for "Soniye" from ''[[Aksar]]'' and "Aashiqui Main" ''[[36 China Town]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywood.com/nominations-52nd-filmfare-awards-are |title=Nominations for the 52nd Filmfare Awards are in ... |publisher=Bollywood.com |access-date=7 November 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150208081409/http://www.bollywood.com/nominations-52nd-filmfare-awards-are |archive-date=8 February 2015}}</ref> Apart from the latter, she worked with [[Himesh Reshammiya]] in ten other films. Songs like "Keh Do Naa" and "Meethi Meethi Baataan" from ''[[Aap Ki Khatir (2006 film)|Aap Ki Khatir]]'', along with "Ishq Kiya Kiya" and "Let's Rock" from ''[[Anthony Kaun Hai?]]'' were moderately received by the critics.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/10aap.htm |title=Aap Ki Khatir: Another Himesh clone |work=Rediff.com |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=10 August 2006 |access-date=18 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304141600/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/10aap.htm |archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/jul/20anthony.htm |title=Finally, Reshammiya seems tired |work=Rediff.com |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=20 July 2006 |access-date=18 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105122117/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/jul/20anthony.htm |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref> Chauhan made her third screen appearance with the promotional song "Dheemey Dheemey" from ''[[Bas Ek Pal]]'', along with [[KK (singer)|KK]].<ref name="Bas Ek Pal" /> She performed with him for two other tracks, "Ashq Bhi" and "Hai Ishq Ye Kya Ek Khata" for the film, where all the songs were critically favoured.<ref name="Bas Ek Pal" /><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.indiafm.com:80/movies/musicreview/12801/index.html |title=Music Review: Bas Ek Pal |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |first=Tuteja |last=Joginder |date=7 August 2006 |access-date=22 February 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070222151700/http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12801/index.html |archive-date=22 February 2007}}</ref> [[Komal Nahta]] wrote: "Sunidhi Chauhan and KK have sung brilliantly throughout the album. They have modified their style to convey the feel and emotion of every song".<ref name="Bas Ek Pal">{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/bas/20060831.htm |title=Bas Ek Pal: Soft, soulful & distinct |work=Rediff.com |last=Nahta |first=Komal |date=31 August 2006 |access-date=18 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105191504/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/bas/20060831.htm |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref><br />
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[[File:Sunidhi Concert.jpg|thumb|right|upright|alt=Sunidhi Chauhan smiling wearing a blue top|Chauhan after performing in a concert, 2006]]<br />
Chauhan's collaboration with Pritam during the year was appreciated by the music critics. Her rendition of "Tere Bin", "Aa Kushi Se Khud Kushi Karle" and Opera-style singing of "Afreen" was well received.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/bhaag/20061205.htm |title=Bhagam Bhaag's Signal rocks |work=Rediff.com |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=5 December 2006 |access-date=18 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105191251/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/bhaag/20061205.htm |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://indiafm.com:80/movies/musicreview/12797/index.html |title=Music Review: Bhagam Bhag |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |first=Tuteja |last=Joginder |date=21 November 2006 |access-date=7 March 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070307095512/http://indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12797/index.html |archive-date=7 March 2007}}</ref> Besides, their work in "Crazy Kiya Re" of ''[[Dhoom 2]]'' was widely acclaimed, however ''[[Gangster (2006 film)|Gangster]]'''s "Lamha Lamha" was labelled as a "romantic irritant" song by Rediff.com.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/20sd2.htm |title=Dhoom 2 music disappoints |work=Rediff.com |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=20 October 2006 |access-date=22 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304112021/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/20sd2.htm |archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/gang/20060327.htm |title=Music review: Gangster is groovy |work=Rediff.com |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=27 March 2006 |access-date=22 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105191322/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/gang/20060327.htm |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref> During the year, she performed her only duet with [[Shreya Ghoshal]]—though they have contributed in multi-singer songs together—with the [[Salim–Sulaiman]]'s composition, "Imaan Ka Asar" from ''[[Dor (film)|Dor]]''.<ref name=bees /> Apart from rendering two soft tracks, "Mere Haath Mein" and "Dekho Na" for [[Jatin–Lalit]] composed ''[[Fanaa (film)|Fanaa]]'', Chauhan voiced for the remixed track of "Yeh Mera Dil" which was originally sung by [[Asha Bhosle]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/fanaa/20060419.htm |title=Fanaa music: Disappointing |work=Rediff.com |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=19 April 2006 |access-date=22 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151120090523/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/fanaa/20060419.htm |archive-date=20 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-music-review-fanaa-1024326 |title=Music Review-Fanaa |work=Daily News and Analysis |last=Roy |first=Indranil |date=15 April 2006 |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225140318/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-music-review-fanaa-1024326 |archive-date=25 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-how-kareena-did-a-helen-1050167 |title=How Kareena did a Helen |work=Daily News and Analysis |last=Ruhani |first=Faheem |date=30 August 2006 |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223045129/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-how-kareena-did-a-helen-1050167 |archive-date=23 December 2015}}</ref> According to Rediff.com; "The usually confident Sunidhi Chauhan appears to be conscious of inevitable comparisons to Asha Bhosle's version of the same".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/31don.htm |title=Don music: Snazzy, good mix |work=Rediff.com |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=27 March 2006 |access-date=22 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304122442/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/31don.htm |archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref> The song was met with mixed reactions; some people considered her voice more huskier than it requires, while other complimented her vocals.<ref name=over>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-my-marriage-is-over-1070118 |title=My marriage is over |work=Daily News and Analysis |last=Dubey |first=Rachana |date=19 December 2006 |access-date=18 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223181838/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-my-marriage-is-over-1070118 |archive-date=23 December 2015}}</ref> However, she personally felt that the song would sound much better if she had "sung the song on a higher note".<ref name=over /> Moreover, she also performed the English language song "Reach Out" at the [[2006 Asian Games opening ceremony|opening ceremony of the 2006 Asian Games at Doha]].<ref name="William1">{{harvnb|O'Toole|2011|p=318}}</ref><br />
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In 2007, Chauhan lent her voice for [[Madhuri Dixit]] in her comeback film ''[[Aaja Nachle]]'', where she rendered "Soniye Mil Ja" along with [[Sukhwinder Singh]] and "Koi Patthar Se Naa Maare" alongside Nigam and Ghoshal, apart from the title track.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/zzaaja/20071019.htm |title=Aaja Nachle's music should've been better |work=Rediff.com |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=19 October 2007 |access-date=22 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105191316/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/zzaaja/20071019.htm |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref> In spite of rendering the title track for Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy composed ''[[Jhoom Barabar Jhoom]]'', Chauhan lent her voice for [[Shantanu Moitra]] in ''[[Laaga Chunari Mein Daag]]'', where she performed "Hum To Aise Hain" along with Ghoshal which also had [[Swanand Kirkire]] and Pranab Biswas lending supporting vocals.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/laaga-chunari-mein-daag-music-review-review-bollywood-pclwvjhcahfda.html |title=Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (Music Review) |publisher=[[Sify]] |date=7 September 2007 |access-date=24 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224022124/http://www.sify.com/movies/laaga-chunari-mein-daag-music-review-review-bollywood-pclwvjhcahfda.html |archive-date=24 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-moitra-s-magic-continues-with-laaga-chunari-mein-daag-1121681 |title=Moitra's magic continues with 'Laaga Chunari Mein Daag' |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=17 September 2007 |access-date=24 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222221757/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-moitra-s-magic-continues-with-laaga-chunari-mein-daag-1121681 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> In a review from Rediff.com, [[Raja Sen]] wrote; "The two-sister song works, from moustache-and-cow similes to paan spits to a fantastic 3–2–1–2–7–2 count, the female vocalists doing the upbeat words justice".<ref name=LCMD>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/zzlagaa/20070907.htm |title=Laaga Chunari: a pleasant listen |work=Rediff.com |last=Sen |first=Raja |date=7 September 2007 |access-date=24 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105190941/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/zzlagaa/20070907.htm |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref> However, he found "Kachchi Kaliyaan" from the same film less appealing with its "bad remix background" though praised Chauhan, Ghoshal, KK and Nigam for giving the song the "required vim".<ref name=LCMD /> Besides, she recorded the soft romantic melody song "Hey Shona" for Vishal-Shekhar for whom she performed "Pyaar Ki Yeh Kahani" and "Sajnaaji Vaari Vaari" from ''[[Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.]]'', which resulted in another Filmfare nomination along with "Aaja Nachle".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/tara/20070409.htm |title=Ta Ra Rum Pum has cool tunes |work=Rediff.com |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=9 April 2007 |access-date=24 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105191148/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/tara/20070409.htm |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indicine.com/movies/bollywood/53rd-filmfare-award-nominations/ |title=53rd Filmfare Award Nominations |publisher=Indicine |date=6 February 2008 |access-date=7 November 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6AuRyr9YS?url=http://www.indicine.com/movies/bollywood/53rd-filmfare-award-nominations/ |archive-date=24 September 2012}}</ref><br />
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Chauhan received her eleventh Filmfare nomination for Best Playback Singer Award with Salim–Sulaiman's composition, "Dance Pe Chance" from ''[[Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi]]'' (2008).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/09/feb/17-54th-filmfare-awards-2008-nominations-020902.asp |title=54th Filmfare Awards 2008 Nominations |publisher=Glamsham |date=17 February 2009 |access-date=7 November 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141214223724/http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/09/feb/17-54th-filmfare-awards-2008-nominations-020902.asp |archive-date=14 December 2014}}</ref> Apart from rendering the club dance song "Lucky Boy" from Vishal-Shekhar's ''[[Bachna Ae Haseeno]]'', Chauhan provided vocals for "Dekho Nashe Mein", "Mujh Pe Jadoo", "Race Saason Ki" and its "high-on-English lyrics" version titled "Race Is on My Mind" for Pritam-composed ''[[Race (2008 film)|Race]]'', which were equally well received for its energy on vocals and composition.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-bachna-ae-haseeno-title-track-truly-rocks-1177706 |title='Bachna Ae Haseeno' title track truly rocks |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=15 July 2008 |access-date=24 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223101044/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-bachna-ae-haseeno-title-track-truly-rocks-1177706 |archive-date=23 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/zzrace/20080207.htm |title=Race has rocking music |work=Rediff.com |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=7 February 2008 |access-date=24 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105190906/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/zzrace/20080207.htm |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref> Another release of the year, "Desi Girl" from ''[[Dostana (2008 film)|Dostana]]'' was a commercial success.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090720/jsp/nation/story_11258018.jsp |title=No show? Give jewels |work=The Telegraph |date=20 July 2009 |access-date=24 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222134455/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090720/jsp/nation/story_11258018.jsp |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-vishal-shekhar-hit-right-chord-with-dostana-1196983 |title=Vishal-Shekhar hit right chord with 'Dostana' |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=10 October 2008 |access-date=24 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224010604/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-vishal-shekhar-hit-right-chord-with-dostana-1196983 |archive-date=24 December 2015}}</ref> She later worked with Vishal Bhardwaj for ''[[U Me Aur Hum]]'', where she recorded both "Phatte" and "Saiyaan" along with [[Adnan Sami]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/feb/18hum.htm |title=U Me Aur Hum will make you smile |work=Rediff.com |last=Sen |first=Raja |date=18 February 2008 |access-date=24 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304141756/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/feb/18hum.htm |archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref> Besides, Chauhan dubbed for Kareena Kapoor with her "husky vocals" in the song "Chhaliya" and "Dil Dance Maare", included in the soundtrack album of ''[[Tashan (film)|Tashan]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/tashan/20080402.htm |title=Tashan's music is fashionably showy |work=Rediff.com |last=Sen |first=Raja |date=2 April 2008 |access-date=24 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105191230/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/tashan/20080402.htm |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref><br />
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2009 marks Chauhan's second collaboration with [[Ilaiyaraaja]] by singing "Batla De Koyi" from ''[[Chal Chalein]]'' and "Hichki Hichki" from ''[[Paa (film)|Paa]]''. In a review of the latter by [[Sify]], they considered it a "situational number that does not impress too much".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/paa-offers-simple-yet-delightful-music-ians-music-review-news-national-jlrhObgbjgfsi.html |title='Paa' offers simple yet delightful music (IANS Music Review) |publisher=Sify |date=17 November 2009 |access-date=7 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171208005326/http://www.sify.com/movies/paa-offers-simple-yet-delightful-music-ians-music-review-news-national-jlrhObgbjgfsi.html |archive-date=8 December 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref> During the year, Chauhan received critical acclaim with the Vishal Bhardwaj-composed "Raat Ke Dhai Baje" from ''[[Kaminey]]'' for having a "seamless" transition of alternating voices by Chauhan and co-singer [[Rekha Bhardwaj]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/music-review-kaminey/20090707.htm |title=Kaminey music is a masterpiece |work=Rediff.com |last=Sen |first=Raja |date=9 July 2009 |access-date=25 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105121847/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/music-review-kaminey/20090707.htm |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/kaminey/songs/music-critic-review/ |title=Music review of Kaminey by Joginder Tuteja |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |first=Tuteja |last=Joginder |date=9 July 2009 |access-date=7 December 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171207151836/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/kaminey/songs/music-critic-review/ |archive-date=7 December 2017}}</ref> Along with "Gazab" from ''[[Aa Dekhen Zara]]'', Chauhan worked with Pritam in ''[[Dil Bole Hadippa!]]'' and performed the club song "Hotty Naughty" for ''[[De Dana Dan]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/music-review-dil-bole-hadippa/20090814.htm |title=Dil Bole Yawn! |work=Rediff.com |last=Sen |first=Raja |date=14 August 2009 |access-date=25 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105122015/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/music-review-dil-bole-hadippa/20090814.htm |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref> Despite the positive response received for songs like "Chor Bazaari" from ''[[Love Aaj Kal]]'', Chauhan was criticised for her pronunciation in the title track of ''[[Kambakkht Ishq]]'', composed by Anu Malik.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/music-review-kambakkht-ishq/20090629.htm |title=Kambakkht Ishq: Skip this music |work=Rediff.com |last=Sen |first=Raja |date=29 June 2009 |access-date=25 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105191516/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/music-review-kambakkht-ishq/20090629.htm |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref> Chauhan received another Filmfare nomination for the former. During the year, she also worked with Sajid–Wajid for films ''[[Main Aurr Mrs Khanna]]'' and ''[[Wanted (2009 film)|Wanted]]'' where she performed both "Happening" and "Mrs. Khanna" for the former and both "Ishq Vishq" and "Tose Pyar Karte Hain" for the latter.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/main-aurr-mrs-khanna-music-review/20090909.htm |title=Main Aurr Mrs Khanna may surprise you |work=Rediff.com |last=Sen |first=Raja |date=9 September 2009 |access-date=25 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105191444/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/main-aurr-mrs-khanna-music-review/20090909.htm |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/aug/21/wanted-music-review.htm |title=Wanted is strictly for Salman fans |work=Rediff.com |last=Sen |first=Raja |date=21 August 2009 |access-date=25 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222140556/http://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/aug/21/wanted-music-review.htm |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><br />
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=== 2010–13: ''Euphoria'', ''Guzaarish'' and ''Tees Maar Khan'' ===<br />
[[File:Sunidhi Chauhan Heartbeat.jpg|thumb|right|upright|alt=Sunidhi Chauhan posing for a photo looking to the camera|Chauhan promoting [[Enrique Iglesias]]'s album ''[[Euphoria (Enrique Iglesias album)|Euphoria]]'', 2010]]<br />
2010 marked Chauhan's international singing debut, where she featured in an alternate version of the song "[[Heartbeat (Enrique Iglesias song)|Heartbeat]]" titled as "Heartbeat (India Mix)" alongside Spanish recording artist [[Enrique Iglesias]], included on a Special Indian Edition of ''[[Euphoria (Enrique Iglesias album)|Euphoria]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last=Kaushal |first=Ruchi |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/Sunidhi-Chauhan-Things-you-may-not-know-about-the-singer/photostory/47796655.cms |title=Sunidhi Chauhan: Things you may not know about the singer (Slide 3) |work=The Times of India |date=13 August 2015 |access-date=13 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702122749/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/Sunidhi-Chauhan-Things-you-may-not-know-about-the-singer/photostory/47796655.cms |archive-date=2 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/suna-hai-ki/110199 |title=Suna hai ki? |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=25 January 2011 |access-date=1 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222101441/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/suna-hai-ki/110199 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/singing-with-enrique-was-great-sunidhi-chauhan-news-bollywood-lchjacgagffsi.html |title=Singing with Enrique was great: Sunidhi Chauhan |publisher=Sify |date=7 February 2011 |access-date=13 October 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223203450/http://www.sify.com/movies/singing-with-enrique-was-great-sunidhi-chauhan-news-bollywood-lchjacgagffsi.html |archive-date=23 December 2015}}</ref> During the year, she performed a [[holi]] number, "Chhan Ke Mohalla" from ''[[Action Replayy]]'' and a fast-paced Punjabi flavoured dance number "Ainvayi Ainvayi" from ''[[Band Baaja Baaraat]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/525426 |title=Action Replayy – Critic Music Review |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |author=Tuteja, Joginder |date=7 October 2010 |access-date=19 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222080824/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/525426 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/music/music-review-band-baaja-baaraat-597485 |title=Music Review: Band Baaja Baaraat |publisher=NDTV |date=10 November 2010 |access-date=19 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150914155726/http://movies.ndtv.com/music/music-review-band-baaja-baaraat-597485 |archive-date=14 September 2015}}</ref> The year marked her only collaboration with [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]], where she recorded the international styled carnival song "Udi" from ''[[Guzaarish (2010 film)|Guzaarish]]''. Complimenting her "fiery" vocals in the song, Sukanya Verma wrote: "Sunidhi Chauhan aims to burn the floor with her fiery, spunky performance in Udi".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/guzaarish-music-review/20101022.htm |title=Guzaarish: Bhansali gets it right! |work=Rediff.com |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=22 October 2010 |access-date=19 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105191344/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/guzaarish-music-review/20101022.htm |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref> She was also part of the soundtrack album ''[[Housefull (2010 film)|Housefull]]'', where she performed "Aapka Kya Hoga (Dhanno)" and "I Don't Know What To Do" in her usual "sensuous voice".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/mar/19/review-housefull-music-is-a-mixed-bag.htm |title=A mixed bag of zippy and wishy-washy |work=Rediff.com |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=19 May 2010 |access-date=19 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222104920/http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/mar/19/review-housefull-music-is-a-mixed-bag.htm |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> Apart from recording the title track and "Sanu Guzra Zamana" for Reshammiya's ''[[Kajraare]]'', Chauhan was heard in Pritam's cabaret number "Parda" from ''[[Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai]]'' which has influences of "Piya Tu" and "Duniya Mein" while brought in an improvised "true retro feel".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/506698 |title=Kajraare – Critic Music Review |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |author=Tuteja, Joginder |date=31 May 2010 |access-date=19 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222184433/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/506698 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-popular/once-upon-a-time-in-mumbaais-cabaret-connetion-parda-vs-tu-hi-khwaish/ |title=Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai's Cabaret Connection: Parda Vs Tu Hi Khwaish |publisher=Koimoi |author=Mohar Basu |date=16 July 2010 |access-date=19 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222153907/http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-popular/once-upon-a-time-in-mumbaais-cabaret-connetion-parda-vs-tu-hi-khwaish/ |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><br />
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During the year, Chauhan collaborated with Vishal-Shekhar for three projects; ''[[Break Ke Baad]]'', ''[[I Hate Luv Storys]]'' and ''[[Tees Maar Khan (2010 film)|Tees Maar Khan]]''. Both the songs, "Bin Tere" from ''I Hate Luv Storys'' and "[[Sheila Ki Jawani]]" from ''Tees Maar Khan'' were commercial success and were included in ''[[The Express Tribune]]'''s "Top 10 Bollywood songs of 2010".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/93673/top-10-bollywood-songs-of-2010/ |title=Top 10 Bollywood songs of 2010 |work=[[The Express Tribune]] |date=23 December 2010 |access-date=19 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151217161814/http://tribune.com.pk/story/93673/top-10-bollywood-songs-of-2010/ |archive-date=17 December 2015}}</ref> Described as the "hottest item song of the year", the song along with its crew faced a controversy over the "raunchy" lyrics, though Chauhan felt that the "song has been written in sync with the storyline of the film and does not intend to hurt the female sentiments".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-my-fans-now-call-me-sheila-sunidhi-chauhan-1488425 |title=My fans now call me Sheila: Sunidhi Chauhan |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=31 December 2010 |access-date=19 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171204131038/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-my-fans-now-call-me-sheila-sunidhi-chauhan-1488425 |archive-date=4 December 2017}}</ref> She won her second Filmfare Awards for Best Female Playback Singer for "Sheila Ki Jawani" and was nominated in the same category for "Udi".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/1765/ |title=Nominations for 56th Filmfare Awards 2010 |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |date=14 January 2010 |access-date=7 November 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131114012817/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/1765/ |archive-date=14 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/1800/ |title=Winners of 56th Filmfare Awards 2011 |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |date=14 January 2010 |access-date=7 November 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214184544/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/1800/ |archive-date=14 February 2015}}</ref> During the year, she appeared as a judge alongside [[Anu Malik]] and [[Salim Merchant]] in the 5th season of the Indian television music competition, ''[[Indian Idol]]''.<ref name=Idol5>{{cite news |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/sunidhi-salim-and-annu-malek-will-judge-the-5-season-of-indian-idol/73428 |title=Sunidhi, Salim and Annu Malek will judge the 5 season of Indian Idol |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=25 February 2010 |access-date=19 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222090454/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/sunidhi-salim-and-annu-malek-will-judge-the-5-season-of-indian-idol/73428 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> Along with ten other artists, she performed a 30-minute segment titled the ''Universal Music of Love'' comprised Sufi, folk, Indipop and world music performances during the [[2010 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/article828870.ece |title=Youthful, energetic closing ceremony on the cards |last=Sarkar |first=Urvashi |date=14 October 2010 |work=The Hindu |access-date=17 October 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101017040602/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/article828870.ece |archive-date=17 October 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-musical-treat-at-commonwealth-games-closing-ceremony-1451946 |title=Musical treat at Commonwealth Games closing ceremony |date=13 October 2010 |work=Daily News and Analysis |access-date=17 October 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223015010/http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-musical-treat-at-commonwealth-games-closing-ceremony-1451946 |archive-date=23 December 2015}}</ref><br />
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In 2011, Chauhan collaborated with Pritam for four films, out of which she was praised for her rendition of the slow-paced track "Te Amo" from ''[[Dum Maaro Dum (film)|Dum Maaro Dum]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/music-review-dum-maaro-dum-363854.html |title=Music review: Dum Maaro Dum |publisher=CNN-News18 |date=21 March 2011 |access-date=25 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128124238/http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/music-review-dum-maaro-dum-363854.html |archive-date=28 January 2016}}</ref> Her performance in [[Sangeet-Siddharth]] composed sensuous club song "Aa Zara" from ''[[Murder 2]]'' was widely acclaimed both critically and commercially.<ref name=dislikes>{{cite news |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/sunidhi-chauhan-dislikes-tagging-songs-as-item-numbers/1/198043.html |title=Sunidhi Chauhan dislikes tagging songs as item numbers |work=India Today |date=29 May 2012 |access-date=25 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222152623/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/sunidhi-chauhan-dislikes-tagging-songs-as-item-numbers/1/198043.html |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> The year marked her first collaboration with her husband Hitesh Sonik with the song "Tu" from ''[[My Friend Pinto]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/sunidhi-sonik-tying-the-knot-in-april/1/177819.html |title=Sunidhi and I are getting married in April: Hitesh Sonik |work=India Today |date=15 March 2012 |access-date=25 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304132528/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/sunidhi-sonik-tying-the-knot-in-april/1/177819.html |archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref> Besides, she recorded the Sufi inflected love ballad "Ishq Sufiyana" and the disco nightclub song "Honeymoon Ki Raat", for Vishal-Shekhar's ''[[The Dirty Picture]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/537915 |title=The Dirty Picture – Critic Music Review |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |author=Tuteja, Joginder |date=2 November 2011 |access-date=25 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222184456/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/537915 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> Complimenting her vocal range and flexibility, Verma wrote: "To Sunidhi's credit, she imbues her brand of spice and spunk to [[Rajat Arora]]'s [...] lines without making it in-your-face".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/music-review-the-dirty-picture-works-because-of-its-lyrics/20111107.htm |title=Review: The Dirty Picture soundtrack works because of its lyrics |work=Rediff.com |author=Verma, Sanjay |date=7 November 2011 |access-date=25 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105191145/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/music-review-the-dirty-picture-works-because-of-its-lyrics/20111107.htm |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref><br />
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In 2012, Chauhan appeared as a judge for the second time with the 6th season of ''Indian Idol''.<ref name=idol6>{{cite news |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/indian-idol-6-promises-to-shock-with-great-talent/165380 |title='Indian Idol 6' promises to shock with great talent |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=30 May 2012 |access-date=1 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222135500/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/indian-idol-6-promises-to-shock-with-great-talent/165380 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/budding-singers-are-welcome-but-none-can-match-legends-anu-malik/165502 |title=Budding singers are welcome but none can match legends: Anu Malik |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=30 May 2012 |access-date=1 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222093447/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/budding-singers-are-welcome-but-none-can-match-legends-anu-malik/165502 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> She teamed up with [[Amit Trivedi]] for the [[lavani]] track "Sava Dollar" from ''[[Aiyyaa]]'', where her "boisterous and bouncy voice" was praised along with her [[Marathi language|Marathi accent]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/music-review-aiyyaa-1431.html |title=Music Review: Aiyyaa |publisher=Filmfare |author=Sharma, Devesh |date=9 October 2012 |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222104752/http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/music-review-aiyyaa-1431.html |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> The duo also worked with another Marathi styled song "Navrai Majhi" for [[Sridevi]]'s comeback film, [[English Vinglish]], followed by the energetic "Chokra Jawaan" from ''[[Ishaqzaade]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/chikni-chameli-raabta-fevicol-tumhi-ho-bandhu-or-heer-which-female-singer-rocked-the-charts-this-2012/ |title=Chikni Chameli, Raabta, Fevicol, Tumhi Ho Bandhu or Heer: Which Female Singer Rocked The 2012 Chart? |publisher=Koimoi |author=Nayandeep |date=31 December 2012 |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222122835/http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/chikni-chameli-raabta-fevicol-tumhi-ho-bandhu-or-heer-which-female-singer-rocked-the-charts-this-2012/ |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.indiatimes.com/bollywood/music-review-ishaqzaade-19771.html |title=Music Review: ISHAQZAADE |work=The Times of India |author=Vaishnav, Anand |date=13 April 2012 |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222225525/http://www.indiatimes.com/bollywood/music-review-ishaqzaade-19771.html |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> She worked with [[Ajay-Atul]] by recording "Gun Gun Guna" from ''[[Agneepath (2012 film)|Agneepath]]'' along with [[Udit Narayan]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/503039 |title=Agneepath (Music Review) |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |author=Tuteja, Joginder |date=19 December 2012 |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107175652/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/503039 |archive-date=7 January 2012}}</ref> Two of the other well received songs were recorded with Pritam; "Kyon" from ''[[Barfi!]]'' and "Yaariyan" from ''[[Cocktail (2012 film)|Cocktail]]'', performed with [[Papon (Assamese singer)|Papon]] for the former and [[Arijit Singh]] for the latter.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/music-review-barfi-music-is-simple-flawless/article1-920575.aspx |title=Music Review: Barfi! music is simple, flawless |work=Hindustan Times |date=28 August 2012 |access-date=8 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609081841/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/music-review-barfi-music-is-simple-flawless/article1-920575.aspx |archive-date=9 June 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/music-review-cocktail/article1-880214.aspx |title=Music review: Cocktail |work=Hindustan Times |author=Singh, Nirmika |date=28 June 2012 |access-date=2 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120630143348/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/music-review-cocktail/article1-880214.aspx |archive-date=30 June 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Besides, Chauhan performed some item songs during the year, including songs like "Halkat Jawani", "Kafirana", "The Disco Song" and "Laila". While reviewing the soundtrack album of ''[[Heroine (2012 film)|Heroine]]'', [[NDTV]] wrote: "Chauhan, the queen of item songs, is flawless [in the song "Halkat Jawani"]. The way she croons Aaja in the beginning is simply mind-blowing".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/music/music-review-heroine-627789 |title=Music Review: Heroine |publisher=NDTV |date=31 August 2012 |access-date=2 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222132302/http://movies.ndtv.com/music/music-review-heroine-627789 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> Besides she provided her voice to the character of Sita in the animated film ''[[Sons of Ram]]''.<ref name=sita>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-i-m-so-excited-to-play-in-my-own-city-sunidhi-chauhan-1753932 |title=I'm so excited to play in my own city: Sunidhi Chauhan |work=Daily News and Analysis |author=Badola, Shreya |date=19 October 2012 |access-date=19 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223183343/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-i-m-so-excited-to-play-in-my-own-city-sunidhi-chauhan-1753932 |archive-date=23 December 2015}}</ref><br />
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Chauhan collaborated with the Pakistani band [[Junoon (band)|Junoon]] and sung songs like "Galiyan Galiyan Husan Diyaan" for ''[[Mohabbataan Sachiyaan]]'' (2007), "Aap Dil Ke Anjuman Mein" and "Dil Dharke Main Tum Se" for ''[[Anjuman (2013 film)|Anjuman]]'' (2013), which brought her fame and recognition in the country.<ref>{{cite news |last=Kaushal |first=Ruchi |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/Sunidhi-Chauhan-Things-you-may-not-know-about-the-singer/photostory/47796665.cms |title=Sunidhi Chauhan: Things you may not know about the singer (Slide 4) |work=The Times of India |date=13 August 2015 |access-date=13 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702094422/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/Sunidhi-Chauhan-Things-you-may-not-know-about-the-singer/photostory/47796665.cms |archive-date=2 July 2015}}</ref> She was part of the song "[[Apna Bombay Talkies]]" from ''[[Bombay Talkies (film)|Bombay Talkies]]'' which celebrated the 100th year of [[Indian cinema]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Dubey |first=Bharati |title=Film industry to mark Phalke centenary |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Film-industry-to-mark-Phalke-centenary/articleshow/18165999.cms?referral=PM |work=The Times of India |date=25 January 2012 |access-date=28 January 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150301080016/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Film-industry-to-mark-Phalke-centenary/articleshow/18165999.cms?referral=PM |archive-date=1 March 2015 |url-status=live}}</ref> In the song, the singers recorded for actors whom they generally do the playback singing, and Chauhan dubbed for [[Priyanka Chopra]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/kareena-vidya-priyanka-and-17-more-a-listers-come-together-for-bombay-talkies/article1-1050076.aspx |title=Kareena, Vidya, Priyanka and 17 more A-listers come together for Bombay Talkies |work=Hindustan Times |author=Mangaokar, Shalvi |date=25 April 2014 |access-date=19 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130427163613/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/kareena-vidya-priyanka-and-17-more-a-listers-come-together-for-bombay-talkies/article1-1050076.aspx |archive-date=27 April 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> She performed a high pitched rendition of the energetic "Tu Hi Khwahish" for ''[[Once Upon Ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara!]]'' which was the counterpart of "Parda" from the prequel.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/597599 |title=Once Upon Ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara! (Music Review) |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |author=Vijayakar, Rajiv |date=29 July 2013 |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222184251/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/597599 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> She again worked with Pritam for performing the reprise version of "Janam Janam" of ''[[Phata Poster Nikhla Hero]]'' and "Mat Maari" for ''[[R... Rajkumar]]'' where Rajiv Vijayakar of Bollywood Hungama appraised Chauhan for "dominating" the song.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/566875 |title=R... Rajkumar (Music Review) |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |author=Vijayakar, Rajiv |date=14 November 2013 |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222182636/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/566875 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><br />
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During the year, Chauhan voiced for [[Sonakshi Sinha]]—who expressed her interest to dub for Chauhan in a reality show—for the first time for the disco song "Thank God It's Friday" from ''[[Himmatwala (2013 film)|Himmatwala]]'' composed by [[Sachin–Jigar]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/sonakshi-sinha-finally-gets-her-wish-fulfilled/202111 |title=Sonakshi Sinha finally gets her wish fulfilled |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=27 February 2013 |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222094113/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/sonakshi-sinha-finally-gets-her-wish-fulfilled/202111 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-sonakshi-sinha-hopes-to-dance-her-way-to-top-of-item-songs-1803370 |title=Sonakshi Sinha hopes to dance her way to top of item songs |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=23 February 2013 |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224045234/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-sonakshi-sinha-hopes-to-dance-her-way-to-top-of-item-songs-1803370 |archive-date=24 December 2015}}</ref> She recorded another track "Dhoka Dhoka" for the same film, composed by Sajid–Wajid, performed along with [[Mamta Sharma]].<ref name=munni /> The song was tagged as, when "Munni and Sheila" joins together, since the former was performed by Sharma and latter by Chauhan during the year 2010 and shared the Filmfare trophy for their respective songs.<ref name=munni>{{cite news |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/when-munni-and-sheila-recorded-a-song-together/206360 |title=When 'Munni' and 'Sheila' recorded a song together |work=[[Mid-Day]] |author=Shah, Kunal M |date=29 March 2013 |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222094308/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/when-munni-and-sheila-recorded-a-song-together/206360 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> Chauhan teamed up with [[Anu Malik]] for performing retro club songs "Aala Re Aala", "Ek Din Ke Liye" and "Babli Badmaash" for ''[[Shootout at Wadala]]'' which NDTV mentioned that she is an "expert" in crooning such songs.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/music/music-review-shootout-at-wadala-632866 |title=Music review: Shootout at Wadala |publisher=NDTV |date=12 April 2013 |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222172905/http://movies.ndtv.com/music/music-review-shootout-at-wadala-632866 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-priyanka-chopra-sunny-leone-and-sophie-choudry-battle-to-be-no1-item-girl-in-shootout-at-wadala-1821835 |title=Priyanka Chopra, Sunny Leone and Sophie Choudry battle to be No1 item girl in 'Shootout at Wadala' |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=12 April 2013 |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225022842/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-priyanka-chopra-sunny-leone-and-sophie-choudry-battle-to-be-no1-item-girl-in-shootout-at-wadala-1821835 |archive-date=25 December 2015}}</ref> Another track composed by Pritam and performed along with Arijit Singh was met with mixed response with the music critics, where Mohar Basu from [[Koimoi]] thought Chauhan's "unsurpassable energy" fails in the song along with other factors.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.koimoi.com/most-popular/yeh-jawaani-hai-deewani-music-review/ |title=Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani Music Review |publisher=Koimoi |author=Basu, Mohar |date=1 May 2013 |access-date=15 December 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141223125930/http://www.koimoi.com/most-popular/yeh-jawaani-hai-deewani-music-review/ |archive-date=23 December 2014}}</ref> The year marks her ever collaboration with [[Atif Aslam]] where the duo recorded the mellow track "Be Intehaan" for ''[[Race 2]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.koimoi.com/most-popular/race-2-music-review/ |title=Race 2 Music Review |publisher=Koimoi |author=Shivi |date=22 January 2013 |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222113410/http://www.koimoi.com/most-popular/race-2-music-review/ |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> Chauhan made her debut in the domain of [[Rabindra Sangeet]] for the album ''Tagore & We – 2'', where she recorded four tracks for the album.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/musicindia/sunidhi-chauhan-comes-out-with-her-first-tagore-album_131542.html |title=Sunidhi Chauhan comes out with her first Tagore album |publisher=Zee News |date=6 April 2013 |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222155624/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/musicindia/sunidhi-chauhan-comes-out-with-her-first-tagore-album_131542.html |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><br />
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=== 2014–17: ''Dil Dhadakne Do'' and ''Rangoon'' ===<br />
[[File:Sunidhi Palke.jpg|thumb|right|upright|alt=Chauhan posing for a photo looking away from camera|Chauhan at [[Dadasaheb Phalke Award]], 2014]]<br />
Chauhan's first release of 2014 was the Vishal-Shekhar composed "Punjabi Wedding Song" from ''[[Hasee Toh Phasee]]'', which was a duet with [[Benny Dayal]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.koimoi.com/videos/punjabi-wedding-song-hasee-toh-phasee-feat-sidharth-parineeti/ |title=Punjabi Wedding Song – Hasee Toh Phasee Feat. Sidharth & Parineeti |publisher=Koimoi |date=9 January 2014 |access-date=18 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222124420/http://www.koimoi.com/videos/punjabi-wedding-song-hasee-toh-phasee-feat-sidharth-parineeti/ |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> The "foot-tapping number" became popular at weddings that were scheduled soon after the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thenational.ae/arts-lifestyle/music/eight-songs-sunidhi-chauhan-might-sing-at-her-abu-dhabi-concert-on-friday |title=Eight songs Sunidhi Chauhan might sing at her Abu Dhabi concert on Friday |work=[[The National (Abu Dhabi)|The National]] |author=Jhurani, Aarti |date=13 August 2014 |access-date=18 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222151028/http://www.thenational.ae/arts-lifestyle/music/eight-songs-sunidhi-chauhan-might-sing-at-her-abu-dhabi-concert-on-friday |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> She was next heard in Rahman's traditional tuned "Tu Kuja" from ''[[Highway (2014 Hindi film)|Highway]]''. According to ''The Times of India'', "Though a devotional number, Chauhan's voice mixed with the music creates a very Western effect" to the song.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/highwaythefilm2014/music-review-highway-s-music-magical-captivating/article1-1181066.aspx |title=Music review: Highway's music magical, captivating |work=Hindustan Times |date=6 February 2014 |access-date=18 October 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150125115233/http://www.hindustantimes.com/highwaythefilm2014/music-review-highway-s-music-magical-captivating/article1-1181066.aspx |archive-date=25 January 2015}}</ref> Apart from rendering Hitesh Sonik-composed "Ghoom Gayi" included in the album ''[[Hawaa Hawaai]]'', She made an on-screen appearance in its music promotional video.<ref name=ghoom>{{cite web |url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/others/sunday-read/Relative-value-Perfect-tuning/articleshow/34602575.cms |title=Relative value: Perfect tuning |work=Mumbai Mirror |author=D'Mello, Yolande |date=4 May 2014 |access-date=18 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222112050/http://www.mumbaimirror.com/others/sunday-read/Relative-value-Perfect-tuning/articleshow/34602575.cms |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-hawaa-hawaai-music-is-average/20140427.htm |title=Review: Hawaa Hawaai music is average |work=Rediff.com |author=Tuteja, Joginder |date=4 May 2014 |access-date=18 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105190957/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-hawaa-hawaai-music-is-average/20140427.htm |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref> Moreover, Chauhan performed the "Mardaani Anthem" from ''[[Mardaani]]'' which was about women empowerment.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Music-Review-Mardaani-Anthem/articleshow/40600185.cms |title=Music Review: Mardaani Anthem |work=The Times of India |author=Fernandes, Kasmin |date=22 August 2014 |access-date=18 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150305011120/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Music-Review-Mardaani-Anthem/articleshow/40600185.cms |archive-date=5 March 2015}}</ref> During the year, she recorded the track "Adhure" from ''[[Mary Kom (film)|Mary Kom]]'' sung in her "gentle", "soft" voice.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/play/knocked-down/ |title=Music review Mary Kom: Most of the album is full of deadpan riffs |work=The Indian Express |author=Khurana, Suanshu |date=29 August 2014 |access-date=18 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222170504/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/play/knocked-down/ |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> Apart from rendering "Qawali and rock fused" title track of ''[[Daawat-e-Ishq]]'' along with [[Javed Ali]], she collaborated with Vishal-Shekhar again for ''[[Happy New Year (2014 film)|Happy New Year]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s "Dance Like a Chammiya".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/qawali-meets-rock-aditya-parineeti-charm-in-daawateishq-title-track-162221.html |title=Aditya, Parineeti Charm in Daawat-e-Ishq |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=17 July 2014 |access-date=18 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222225522/http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/qawali-meets-rock-aditya-parineeti-charm-in-daawateishq-title-track-162221.html |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/happy-new-year-medley-of-melodies/ |title=Happy New Year / Medley of melodies |work=The Indian Express |date=24 October 2014 |access-date=18 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151022142454/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/happy-new-year-medley-of-melodies/ |archive-date=22 October 2015}}</ref> She then made her second appearance in a music video, titled "Baal Khade" from ''[[Khoobsurat (2014 film)|Khoobsurat]]'', along with composer [[Sneha Khanwalkar]] and [[Sonam Kapoor]].<ref name=bhaal>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/I-still-havent-cracked-the-hit-part-Sneha-Khanwalkar/articleshow/44110489.cms |title=I still haven't cracked the hit part: Sneha Khanwalkar |work=The Times of India |author=Sinha, Seema |date=3 October 2014 |access-date=18 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150317043509/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/I-still-havent-cracked-the-hit-part-Sneha-Khanwalkar/articleshow/44110489.cms |archive-date=17 March 2015}}</ref> She also lent her voice for the recreated version of Rajasthani folk song "Engine Ki Seeti" from the film.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/On-a-Song-New-words-old-tune/articleshow/39799117.cms |title=On a Song – New words, old tune |work=The Times of India |author=Bhattacharya, Roshmila |date=7 August 2014 |access-date=18 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810171903/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/On-a-Song-New-words-old-tune/articleshow/39799117.cms |archive-date=10 August 2014}}</ref> Apart from Bollywood films, Chauhan lent her voice to the title track of the romantic thriller TV series ''[[Ek Hasina Thi (TV series)|Ek Hasina Thi]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/sunidhi-chauhan-sings-for-tv-show-ek-hasina-thi/15184075 |title=Sunidhi Chauhan sings for TV show 'Ek Hasina Thi' |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=26 March 2014 |access-date=18 October 2015 |url-status=live 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Chauhan's first release of 2015 was Sajid–Wajid's Punjabi peppy track "Phatte Tak Nachna" from ''[[Dolly Ki Doli]]'', which was recorded in one and a half-hour.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/dolly-ki-doli-song-phatte-tak-nachna-not-so-peppy/ |title=Dolly Ki Doli song Phatte Tak Nachna, not so peppy |work=The Indian Express |last=Rajani |first=Kanika |date=9 January 2015 |access-date=21 January 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150121055445/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/dolly-ki-doli-song-phatte-tak-nachna-not-so-peppy/ |archive-date=21 January 2015}}</ref><ref name=sajid-wajid /> She also performed a Jazz style number, "Girls Like To Swing" for Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy in ''[[Dil Dhadakne Do]]'', which Chauhan considered as a type of song that she has not "attempted before".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Sunidhi-Chauhan-wants-to-concentrate-on-her-singles/articleshow/46370371.cms |title=Sunidhi Chauhan wants to concentrate on her singles |work=The Times of India |author=Guha, Eepsita |date=26 February 2015 |access-date=16 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826011333/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Hindi/Music/News/Sunidhi-Chauhan-wants-to-concentrate-on-her-singles/articleshow/46370371.cms |archive-date=26 August 2016}}</ref> ''The Indian Express'' appraised how Chauhan "crooned her lungs out" and "fitting the vocals in difficult structures" by not missing "even a quarter of a beat".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/high-on-energy-low-on-melody/ |title=Dil Dhadakne Do: High on Energy, Low on Melody |work=The Indian Express |author=Khurana, Suanshu |date=16 May 2015 |access-date=16 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151022005549/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/high-on-energy-low-on-melody/ |archive-date=22 October 2015}}</ref> Moreover, Chauhan recorded the title track of ''[[Piku]]'' where Surabhi Redkar from Koimoi felt that her "gifted bright voice" failed to "upbeat feel" of the song.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/piku-music-review/ |title=Piku Music Review |author=Redkar, Surabhi |publisher=Koimoi |date=29 April 2015 |access-date=16 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151012065922/http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/piku-music-review/ |archive-date=12 October 2015}}</ref> [[File:Sunidhi Chauhan 02.jpg|thumb|left|Chauhan performing at an event in 2015]]Apart from rendering the song "Janib" from ''[[Dilliwali Zaalim Girlfriend]]'' along with [[Arijit Singh]] in the duet version,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Desi-and-foreign-music-talent-come-together/articleshow/46493076.cms |title=Desi and foreign music talent come together |author=Kotwani, Hiren |work=The Times of India |date=8 March 2015 |access-date=16 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160103021517/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Desi-and-foreign-music-talent-come-together/articleshow/46493076.cms |archive-date=3 January 2016}}</ref> she recorded [[Krsna Solo]]-composed "Move On" from ''[[Tanu Weds Manu Returns]]'' which ''India West'' labelled Chauhan as "brilliant", though Redkar from Koimoi was "surprised" how Chauhan had no problems singing a song that "seems like a blatant copy of her other song", "Bol Beliya" from ''[[Kill Dil]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/tanu-weds-manu-returns-music-review/article_614cbd0c-fb56-11e4-9292-3b7d4f6619c7.html |title='Tanu Weds Manu Returns' Music Review |author=Vijayakar, R.M. |work=India West |date=16 May 2015 |access-date=16 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150921050520/http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/tanu-weds-manu-returns-music-review/article_614cbd0c-fb56-11e4-9292-3b7d4f6619c7.html |archive-date=21 September 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/tanu-weds-manu-returns-music-review/ |title=Tanu Weds Manu Returns Music Review |author=Redkar, Surabhi |publisher=Koimoi |date=21 May 2015 |access-date=16 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924122852/http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/tanu-weds-manu-returns-music-review/ |archive-date=24 September 2015}}</ref> Chauhan represented India at the 2015 [[Global Citizen Festival]] in New York City, where she performed on the stage alongside [[Coldplay]], [[Pearl Jam]], [[Beyoncé]] and others.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Sunidhi-Chauhan-Music-is-my-passion-but-I-wish-to-do-my-bit-for-a-better-world/articleshow/49300738.cms |title=Sunidhi Chauhan: Music is my passion but I wish to do my bit for a better world |work=The Times of India |author=Iyer, Meena |date=11 October 2015 |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015033139/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Sunidhi-Chauhan-Music-is-my-passion-but-I-wish-to-do-my-bit-for-a-better-world/articleshow/49300738.cms |archive-date=15 October 2015}}</ref><br />
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In 2016, Chauhan worked with Trivedi in two films; ''[[Fitoor]]'' and ''[[Dear Zindagi]]''. "Ranga Re" performed alongside Trivedi and "Tere Liye", a duet with [[Jubin Nautiyal]] from the former were applauded for its arrangements and vocals.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/entertainment/Great-expectations-satisfying-results/article14019600.ece |title=Great expectations, satisfying results |work=The Hindu |last=Ghosh |first=Sankhayan |date=25 January 2016 |access-date=29 November 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171204131038/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/entertainment/Great-expectations-satisfying-results/article14019600.ece |archive-date=4 December 2017}}</ref> Complimenting her "restrained vocals" in the album, Swetha Ramakrishnan reviewing from ''[[Firstpost]]'' wrote: "Tere Liye is a loud cry to music directors to use Chauhan in such songs, because she sounds absolutely fantastic when she holds back a tad bit".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/fitoor-music-review-thank-you-amit-trivedi-this-album-is-going-to-be-on-loop-2593398.html |title=Fitoor music review: Thank you Amit Trivedi; this album is going to be on loop |work=Firstpost |last=Ramakrishnan |first=Swetha |date=23 January 2016 |access-date=29 November 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808195722/http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/fitoor-music-review-thank-you-amit-trivedi-this-album-is-going-to-be-on-loop-2593398.html |archive-date=8 August 2017}}</ref> She continued to gain critical praise as she sang with "easy switches from desolation to angst around the title refrain" for the song "Just Go To Hell Dil" from ''Dear Zindagi''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/Dear-Zindagi-music-D%C3%A9j%C3%A0-vu-with-a-hint-of-new/article16644640.ece |title=Dear Zindagi music: Déjà vu with a hint of new |work=The Hindu |date=17 November 2016 |access-date=29 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171204131039/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/Dear-Zindagi-music-D%C3%A9j%C3%A0-vu-with-a-hint-of-new/article16644640.ece |archive-date=4 December 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> She performed the songs "Aisa Kyun Maa" from ''[[Neerja]]'' which was well received due to its theme; portrayal of love between a mother and daughter.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/neerja-music-review/ |title=Music review of Neerja by Joginder Tuteja |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |date=15 February 2016 |access-date=29 November 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912035446/http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/neerja-music-review/ |archive-date=12 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/neerja/songs/music-critic-review/ |title=Neerja Music Review |publisher=Koimoi |last=Redkar |first=Surabhi |date=15 February 2016 |access-date=29 November 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170507021725/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/neerja/songs/music-critic-review/ |archive-date=7 May 2017}}</ref> Apart from recording the track "Lamhon Ke Rasgulle" for [[Clinton Cerejo]]-composed ''[[Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh]]'', she sung "Titliyan" from ''[[Rocky Handsome]]'' in 1950s cabaret style.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/kahaani-2-music-review/ |title=Kahaani 2 Music Review |publisher=Koimoi |last=Redkar |first=Surabhi |date=30 November 2016 |access-date=29 November 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170722073741/http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/kahaani-2-music-review/ |archive-date=22 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-rocky-handsome-music-is-average/20160306.htm |title=Review: Rocky Handsome music is average |work=Rediff.com |last=Kaproo |first=Aelina |date=6 March 2016 |access-date=29 November 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160710230931/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-rocky-handsome-music-is-average/20160306.htm |archive-date=10 July 2016}}</ref> Among all her releases, she picked [[Mithoon]]-composed "Darkhaast" from ''[[Shivaay]]'' and Vishal–Shekhar's "Je t'aime" from ''[[Befikre]]'' as her personal favourite tracks of the year.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/music/india/sunidhi-chauhan-if-youre-keen-on-learning-you-can-keep-singing-all-your-life/articleshow/56216173.cms |title=Sunidhi Chauhan: If you're keen on learning, you can keep singing all your life |work=The Times of India |last=Sawant |first=Purvaja |date=29 December 2016 |access-date=29 November 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171204131038/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/music/india/sunidhi-chauhan-if-youre-keen-on-learning-you-can-keep-singing-all-your-life/articleshow/56216173.cms |archive-date=4 December 2017}}</ref> In the year, she made her acting debut with Arif Ali-directed urban thriller short film, ''Playing Priya'' in which she played the role of an urban housewife.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/sunidhi-chauhan-makes-her-acting-debut-with-the-short-playing-priya-2924436.html |title=Sunidhi Chauhan makes her acting debut with the short 'Playing Priya' |date=30 July 2016 |access-date=29 November 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171204131038/http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/sunidhi-chauhan-makes-her-acting-debut-with-the-short-playing-priya-2924436.html |archive-date=4 December 2017}}</ref> Film critics were generally disappointed with the film but particularly praised Chauhan's performance; Namrata Thakker of Rediff.com noted, "[She] is quite impressive, as she doesn't have too many dialogues, and yet manages to convey her feelings through her expressions".<ref name="Playing Priya">{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-sunidhi-chauhan-is-impressive-in-playing-priya/20160729.htm |title=Review: Sunidhi Chauhan is impressive in Playing Priya |work=Rediff.com |last=Thakker |first=Namrata |date=29 July 2016 |access-date=29 November 2017}}</ref><br />
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In January 2017, [[Vishal Bhardwaj]] released two songs of Chauhan; "Bloody Hell" and "Tippa", recorded for the soundtrack album of ''[[Rangoon (2017 Hindi film)|Rangoon]]''. Her rendition for both the tracks met with positive response from critics; Redkar from Koimoi noted, "Chauhan brings life into this song with her vocals as she croons it with the required ''nakhra''".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/rangoon-music-review-bharadwaj-justice-films-setting/ |title=Rangoon Music Review: Bharadwaj Does Justice to the Film's Setting |publisher=Koimoi |last=Redkar |first=Surabhi |date=17 February 2017 |access-date=3 December 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170625035653/http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/rangoon-music-review-bharadwaj-justice-films-setting/ |archive-date=25 June 2017}}</ref> Ashwin Vinayan of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' picked "Tippa"—performed with [[Sukhwinder Singh]] and [[Rekha Bhardwaj]]—as "one of the classiest multi-star efforts in recent Bollywood music memory".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/200117/rangoon-music-review-vishal-bhardwaj-creates-another-gem-of-a-soundtrack.html |title=Rangoon music review: Vishal Bhardwaj creates another gem of a soundtrack |work=Deccan Chronicle |last=Vinayan |first=Ashwin |date=26 January 2017 |access-date=3 December 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702064643/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/200117/rangoon-music-review-vishal-bhardwaj-creates-another-gem-of-a-soundtrack.html |archive-date=2 July 2017}}</ref> In spite of rendering the song, she also made a special appearance in "Bloody Hell".<ref name="Bloody Hell">{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-omg-kangana-ranaut-s-bloody-hell-from-rangoon-has-a-special-cameo-2333691 |title=OMG: Kangana Ranaut's Bloody Hell from Rangoon has a SPECIAL cameo |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=24 February 2017 |access-date=3 December 2017}}</ref> She was next heard in a [[Rochak Kohli]] composition; "Zinda" from ''[[Naam Shabana]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/naam-shabana-music-review/article_8c4a7156-0e65-11e7-8811-f7ba5b558457.html |title='Naam Shabana' Music Review |last=Vijayakar |first=R.M. |work=India West |date=21 March 2017 |access-date=3 December 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508085148/http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/naam-shabana-music-review/article_8c4a7156-0e65-11e7-8811-f7ba5b558457.html |archive-date=8 May 2017}}</ref> She contributed to the album of ''[[Jab Harry Met Sejal]]'' by performing "Radha" with [[Shahid Mallya]] and "Butterfly" alongside [[Aman Trikha]], [[Nooran Sisters]] and [[Dev Negi]]. Both songs met with mixed reception from critics; Vipin Nair of ''[[The Hindu]]'' appreciated Chauhan's rendition of "Radha" while criticising "Butterfly" as a "noisy mishmash".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pritams-magnum-success/article19446090.ece |title=Pritam's magnum success |work=The Hindu |last=Nair |first=Vipin |date=7 August 2017 |access-date=29 November 2017}}</ref> She was next heard in a duet with Sukhwinder Singh; "Bakheda" from ''[[Toilet: Ek Prem Katha]]''. Debarati Sen from ''The Times of India'' admired the track and praised her for bringing "the playful and folksy romance alive" with her rendition.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/album-review-toilet-ek-prem-katha-/articleshow/59915651.cms |title=Album Review: Toilet – Ek Prem Katha |work=The Times of India |last=Sen |first=Debarati |date=5 August 2017 |access-date=29 November 2017}}</ref> Sen was equally pleased with her "slow and soulful" rendition of Sachin–Jigar composed "Pinjra Tod Ke" from ''[[Simran (film)|Simran]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/album-review-simran/articleshow/60424995.cms |title=Album Review: Simran |work=The Times of India |last=Sen |first=Debarati |date=26 September 2017 |access-date=29 November 2017}}</ref> Also, she recorded the anthem of [[2017 AIBA World Boxing Championships]], a song mix of Hindi, English and [[Assamese language|Assamese]] lyrics blended with a [[rapping|rap]] performed by her.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/boxing-tourney-logo-anthem-unveiled-183962 |title=Boxing tourney logo, anthem unveiled |work=The Telegraph |date=7 November 2017 |access-date=29 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171204143600/https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/boxing-tourney-logo-anthem-unveiled-183962 |archive-date=4 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/sunidhi-and-shaan-to-create-an-anthem-for-women-boxing-champs/articleshow/61518720.cms |title=Sunidhi and Shaan to create an anthem for women boxing champs |work=The Times of India |last=Sharma |first=Riya |date=7 November 2017 |access-date=29 November 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111222609/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/sunidhi-and-shaan-to-create-an-anthem-for-women-boxing-champs/articleshow/61518720.cms |archive-date=11 November 2017}}</ref><br />
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== Artistry ==<br />
=== Voice ===<br />
Chauhan possesses a [[Vocal range|high octave vocal range]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/09/23/stories/2002092300730300.htm |title=Metro Plus Hyderabad |date=23 September 2002 |access-date=20 October 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030505025024/http://thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/09/23/stories/2002092300730300.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |archive-date=5 May 2003}}</ref> and has the ability to reach lower octaves and dropping notes with transition.<ref name=Dhaka>{{cite news |url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=263955 |title=Spectacular Sunidhi scintillates Dhaka |work=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]] |author=Ferdous, Fahmim |date=6 January 2013 |access-date=20 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222132941/http://archive.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=263955 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> ''[[The Indian Express]]'' described her as a [[soprano]], though criticising her "high-pitched non-[[falsetto]] voice because of the "squeakiness it acquires while belting out those notes".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/play/beat-box-rang-rasiya/ |title=Beat Box: Rang Rasiya |work=The Indian Express |author=Khurana, Suanshu |date=17 October 2014 |access-date=20 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151018140842/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/play/beat-box-rang-rasiya/ |archive-date=18 October 2015}}</ref> [[Lata Mangeshkar]] who described Chauhan's vocals as "different" from her contemporary, mentioned that her voice will not suit musical style of [[Lullaby|lori]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/interview-i-don-t-like-remixes-lata-mangeshkar-1570541 |title=I don't like remixes: Lata Mangeshkar |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=29 July 2011 |access-date=20 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223121147/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/interview-i-don-t-like-remixes-lata-mangeshkar-1570541 |archive-date=23 December 2015}}</ref> Lyricist [[Prasoon Joshi]] described Chauhan as an effervescent and soulful singer who can lend her voice to any situation.<ref name="forbesindia.com">{{Cite web |title=A New Note: Sunidhi Chauhan Remains On Top Of Her Game |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/2016-celebrity-100/a-new-note-sunidhi-chauhan-remains-on-top-of-her-game/45225/1 |access-date=2021-08-21 |website=Forbes India |language=en}}</ref> Director [[Ram Gopal Varma]] calling her an extraordinary talent, said "I think it’s the various facets of her personality, that is so full of life and energy, which come through in a musical way in her diverse songs".<ref name="forbesindia.com" /> Chauhan has the ability to change her tonal quality with a lot of ease and charisma.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-08-14 |title=10 Songs that make Sunidhi Chauhan the Queen of Music |url=https://www.desiblitz.com/content/10-songs-sunidhi-chauhan-queen-music |access-date=2021-08-21 |website=DESIblitz |language=en}}</ref> According to Rajani Kanikar, she has a "powerful" and "husky" voice which she attributes to her father.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/kill-dil-this-ones-a-little-hatke/ |title=Kill Dil / This one's a little hatke! |work=The Indian Express |last=Rajani |first=Kanika |date=24 October 2011 |access-date=20 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151020145556/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/kill-dil-this-ones-a-little-hatke/ |archive-date=20 October 2015}}</ref><ref name=sajid-wajid>{{cite news |last=Sen |first=Debarati S |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Sunidhi-Chauhan-Working-with-Sajid-Wajid-is-like-working-at-home/articleshow/46393340.cms |title=Sunidhi Chauhan: Working with Sajid-Wajid is like working at home |work=The Times of India |date=27 February 2015 |access-date=13 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171031104311/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Sunidhi-Chauhan-Working-with-Sajid-Wajid-is-like-working-at-home/articleshow/46393340.cms |archive-date=31 October 2017}}</ref> Music composer [[Amit Trivedi]] considers Chauhan to be the most versatile female singer after [[Asha Bhosle]] who is good with all the genres.<ref name="mid-day.com">{{Cite web |date=2018-04-15 |title=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/Listening-to-Lata-Mangeshkar-songs-is-my-riyaaz-Sunidhi-Chauhan-19323181 |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/Listening-to-Lata-Mangeshkar-songs-is-my-riyaaz-Sunidhi-Chauhan-19323181 |access-date=2021-08-21 |website=www.mid-day.com |language=en}}</ref> She feels that her vocals structure suits on [[Priyanka Chopra]], [[Katrina Kaif]], [[Kajol]], [[Parineeti Chopra]] and [[Urmila Matondkar]] the most.<ref name=dad /> According to ''[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]'', "be it a soft classical-like piece or an operatic pitch, Chauhan is spectacular with her vocals".<ref name="Dhaka" /> Though she has performs in high-pitched vocals songs, she is known for her "deeper pitched voice", on which Ajay Gehlawat wrote: "Chauhan's deeper timbre replaces Asha Bhosle's higher pitched vocals" in the song "Yeh Mera Dil", ensuring such "fuller female timbres become more commonplace' to a decidedly more forceful and sensual sounds".<ref name="ajay1">{{harvnb|Gehlawat|2015|p=20}}</ref><ref name="ajay2">{{harvnb|Gehlawat|2015|p=53}}</ref> Ganesh Anantharaman in his book ''Bollywood Melodies: A History of the Hindi Film Song'' wrote that Chauhan has a "good, expressive" voice but she crafted a particular image for herself as the singer of fast, racy songs.<ref name="Anantharaman2008">{{cite book |last=Anantharaman |first=Ganesh |title=Bollywood Melodies: A History of the Hindi Film Song |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=lmrSLuBwbKkC&pg=PA213 |date=January 2008 |publisher=Penguin Books India |isbn=978-0-14-306340-7 |page=241}}</ref><br />
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''The Times of India'' considered her voice as the "liveliest voice in Bollywood".<ref name=know /> According to MensXP.com, "her voice is orgasmic and extremely fierce. While singing a certain stanza, she gets into the mood so deeply, her voice breaks into a passionate squeal as she strikes a high note".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/celebrity-photos/20727-bollywoods-sexiest-voices-p9.html |title=Bollywood's Sexiest Voices |publisher=MensXP.com |last=Bahuguna |first=Ankush |date=11 October 2013 |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222090845/http://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/celebrity-photos/20727-bollywoods-sexiest-voices-p9.html |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> In an interview, classical musician [[Rahul Sharma (musician)|Rahul Sharma]] said, "Chauhan's voice has an element of sensuality which [is] also very versatile and I admire the quality of her voice and the kind of emotions she can bring out".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-playing-out-his-inner-illusions-1062913 |title=Playing out his inner illusions |work=Daily News and Analysis |author=Keshavan, Shridevi |date=8 November 2006 |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224013613/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-playing-out-his-inner-illusions-1062913 |archive-date=24 December 2015}}</ref><br />
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=== Musical style ===<br />
[[File:Sunidhi Chauhan Channel V.jpg|thumb|left|upright|alt=Chauhan singing a song, wearing a black top|Chauhan performing at [[Channel V#Channel V India|Channel V India Fest]], 2014]]<br />
Chauhan's music contains elements of pop, hip hop and R&B.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-sunidhi-s-spirits-are-up-1250155 |title=Sunidhi's spirits are up |work=Daily News and Analysis |author=Ganguly, Prithwish |date=23 April 2009 |access-date=20 October 2015}}</ref> Music composer [[Sandeep Chowta]] while talking about the singer said "She is a brilliant singer with a wide range and an individual style. She does not copy anyone. She knows what she’s doing and is in total control. She’s not just a singer, she’s also a musician".<ref name="forbesindia.com" /> Chauhan has said that her audience feels more comfortable in hearing her singing item songs and she made her "name because of that genre".<ref name=himesh /> The perception of singing only item songs was "broken" when Chauhan performed the romantic song, "Meri Zindagi Mein" for [[Anu Malik]] which was then followed by songs from ''Chameli'' and ''Fanaa''.<ref name=himesh>{{cite news |last=Banerjee |first=Sudeshna |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150830/jsp/t2/story_39728.jsp |title=Himesh and Sunidhi back on track |work=The Telegraph |date=30 August 2015 |access-date=20 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151004184939/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150830/jsp/t2/story_39728.jsp#.ViZ7yUbzlIc |archive-date=4 October 2015}}</ref> However, Chauhan declared that she "dislikes" tagging songs as item numbers and "they are treated specially, they have extra attention and they are picturised in a special way. So, I like being associated to any special song".<ref name=dislikes /><ref>{{cite news |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/musicindia/item-songs-have-become-first-look-of-films-sunidhi_109129.html |title=Item songs have become first look of films: Sunidhi |publisher=Zee News |date=8 April 2012 |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222170325/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/musicindia/item-songs-have-become-first-look-of-films-sunidhi_109129.html |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><br />
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Describing her singing style, Chauhan said; "I have no particular style; instead I only go with the music and the lyrics, and feel free to express my emotions through singing".<ref>{{cite web |last=Riches |first=Sarah |url=http://www.timeoutdubai.com/films/features/54973-sunidhi-chauhan-profile |title=Bollywood starlet to perform live show at Emirates Palace |work=[[Time Out (magazine)|Time Out]] |date=5 August 2014 |access-date=20 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222140215/http://www.timeoutdubai.com/films/features/54973-sunidhi-chauhan-profile |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> Though her singing style has a strong western influences, she has recorded some semi-classical songs in her career, including songs from ''[[Rang Rasiya]]''.<ref name=bagged>{{cite news |last=Banerjee |first=Soumyadipta |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-i-never-begged-for-votes-sunidhi-chauhan-1144888 |title=I never begged for votes: Sunidhi Chauhan |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=13 January 2008 |access-date=20 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224215714/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-i-never-begged-for-votes-sunidhi-chauhan-1144888 |archive-date=24 December 2015}}</ref> She has not performed any classical songs or a [[ghazal]] and has expressed her interest on releasing a ghazal album.<ref name=bagged /><ref>{{cite news |last=Vijayakar |first=Rajiv |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/3979 |title="I have the best of both worlds" – Sunidhi Chauhan |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |date=21 September 2012 |access-date=30 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222182628/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/3979 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> Though known for her high pitch renditions, she personally prefers soft and soothing songs.<ref name=soulful>{{cite news |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/i-like-to-listen-to-soulful-songs-says-sunidhi-chauhan/239452 |title=I like to listen to soulful songs, says Sunidhi Chauhan |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=8 November 2013 |access-date=30 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222123243/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/i-like-to-listen-to-soulful-songs-says-sunidhi-chauhan/239452 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> Believing that singing all kinds of songs makes her grow as a musician she revealed that her "weakness remains for soft melodies".<ref name=touch>{{cite news |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/my-favourites-are-soulful-songs-that-touch-the-heart-sunidhi-chauhan/242310 |title=My favourites are soulful songs that touch the heart: Sunidhi Chauhan |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=28 November 2013 |access-date=30 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222114844/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/my-favourites-are-soulful-songs-that-touch-the-heart-sunidhi-chauhan/242310 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> "Even on live shows, I first sing my fast numbers to get the audience into the groove. But once they are happy with their favorite numbers, I switch on to slow scores".<ref name=touch /><br />
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Chauhan's live rendition of songs is praised by the viewers for her power and energy. A newspaper published in the United Arab Emirates, ''[[The National (Abu Dhabi)|The National]]'' wrote: "From flitting between fast and slow songs, to playing with the tempos and notes of the songs she sang, she didn't stick to the original format of any number".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thenational.ae/arts-lifestyle/music/sunidhi-chauhan-switches-tempos-and-notes-and-jams-with-drummer-at-abu-dhabi-concert |title=Sunidhi Chauhan switches tempos and notes and jams with drummer at Abu Dhabi concert |work=The National |author=Jhurani, Aarti |date=16 August 2014 |access-date=30 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222152343/http://www.thenational.ae/arts-lifestyle/music/sunidhi-chauhan-switches-tempos-and-notes-and-jams-with-drummer-at-abu-dhabi-concert |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><br />
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=== Influence ===<br />
[[File:Lata.Mangeshkar.jpg|thumb|right|upright|alt=Lata Mangeshkar looking away from camera|[[Lata Mangeshkar]] has significantly influenced Chauhan and her music]]<br />
Sunidhi was introduced to music by her father and credits her "powerful" voice to him.<ref name=journey /> She acknowledges that western music had a huge impact in her singing and confessed that she likes to perform "songs that have a western flavour in them".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131128/entertainment-tvmusic/article/sunidhi-chauhan-my-sis-sings-100-times-better |title=Sunidhi Chauhan: My sis sings 100 times better |work=Deccan Chronicle |author=Coutinho, Natasha |date=28 November 2013 |access-date=30 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160112174956/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131128/entertainment-tvmusic/article/sunidhi-chauhan-my-sis-sings-100-times-better |archive-date=12 January 2016}}</ref> Believing that her voice has a "global appeal", she feels that her exposure to international music has only "sharpened" her skills while she does not forcefully tries to imply a western feel to the song.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/makes-waves-abroad/142902 |title=Makes waves abroad |work=[[Mid-Day]] |author=Patil, Avantika |date=18 November 2011 |access-date=1 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222120954/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/makes-waves-abroad/142902 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> She considers [[Lata Mangeshkar]] as her biggest inspiration, calling her "a temple of music".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-sunidhi-sings-her-fav-lata-song/20090917.htm |title=Sunidhi sings her fave Lata song |work=Rediff.com |author=Ramani, Nithya |date=17 September 2009 |access-date=1 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105122040/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-sunidhi-sings-her-fav-lata-song/20090917.htm |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-lata-mangeshkar-is-the-goddess-of-music-an-inspiration-says-bollywood-1592507 |title=Lata Mangeshkar is the 'Goddess of music', an 'inspiration', says Bollywood |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=28 September 2011 |access-date=30 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222193140/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-lata-mangeshkar-is-the-goddess-of-music-an-inspiration-says-bollywood-1592507 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> She grew up listening to music by Mangeshkar and [[Asha Bhosle]] and is equally influenced by singers like [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]], [[Sadhana Sargam]], [[K.S.Chithra]], [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Kishori Amonkar]], [[Kishore Kumar]] and [[Manna Dey]].<ref name=soulful /><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-the-kishore-kumar-magic-1418641 |title=The Kishore Kumar magic |work=Daily News and Analysis |author=Thombare, Suparna |date=4 August 2010 |access-date=1 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225015834/http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-the-kishore-kumar-magic-1418641 |archive-date=25 December 2015}}</ref><br />
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Sonu Nigam who helped her get her first break in the industry was named as one of the biggest influences in shaping her career along with her parents and she described him as a "catalyst to fuel my career".<ref name=naturally /><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/i-m-the-most-versatile-singer-sunidhi/story-GefODONOQKr2f1walzuNEN.html |title=I'm the most versatile singer: Sunidhi |work=Hindustan Times |author=Dubey, Rachana |date=10 May 2007 |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222082805/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/i-m-the-most-versatile-singer-sunidhi/story-GefODONOQKr2f1walzuNEN.html |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> She was mainly compared with her contemporary singer [[Shreya Ghoshal]] for which Chauhan stated, "I am contented to have my own area in the current music world. Likewise, Shreya Ghoshal has her own. I personally respect Shreya for her talents and nice songs, whom people consider as a threat to me".<ref name=naturally /> Moreover, Chauhan's versatility is compared with Bhosle, where she described Bhosle as a "singing institution", whereas, Chauhan is like a "student to her".<ref name=naturally /><br />
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Chauhan has also been influenced by many artists outside the country like [[Beyoncé]], [[Michael Jackson]], [[Mariah Carey]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/interviews/article393994.ece |title=Sunidhi Chauhan on her duet with Enrique |work=The Indian Express |author=Kher, Ruchika |date=7 February 2011 |access-date=1 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222092711/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/interviews/article393994.ece |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> [[Celine Dion]]<ref>{{cite news |last=Kaushal |first=Ruchi |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/Sunidhi-Chauhan-Things-you-may-not-know-about-the-singer/photostory/47796661.cms |title=Sunidhi Chauhan: Things you may not know about the singer (Slide 2) |work=The Times of India |date=13 August 2015 |access-date=13 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150814151923/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/Sunidhi-Chauhan-Things-you-may-not-know-about-the-singer/photostory/47796661.cms |archive-date=14 August 2015}}</ref> and [[Whitney Houston]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/bollywood-stars-offer-condolences-on-whitney-houston-s-death/ |title=Bollywood Stars Offer Condolences on Whitney Houston's Death |publisher=Koimoi |date=13 February 2012 |access-date=1 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222125841/http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/bollywood-stars-offer-condolences-on-whitney-houston-s-death/ |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><ref name="Anu Malik">{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Sunidhi-Prepared-to-be-linked-with-Anu-Malik/articleshow/5934787.cms |title=Sunidhi: Prepared to be linked with Anu Malik |work=The Times of India |author=Pal, Divya |date=16 May 2010 |access-date=30 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171030234641/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Sunidhi-Prepared-to-be-linked-with-Anu-Malik/articleshow/5934787.cms |archive-date=30 October 2017}}</ref> According to Chauhan, she started listening English songs after she turned 11, and she grew up listening to "[[Always Be My Baby]]" by Carey.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rajeevmasand.com/uncategorized/atif-aslam-cant-sing-sunidhi-chauhan/ |title=Atif Aslam can't sing: Sunidhi Chauhan |publisher=Rajeev Masand |author=Masand, Rajeev |access-date=16 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151219101530/http://www.rajeevmasand.com/uncategorized/atif-aslam-cant-sing-sunidhi-chauhan/ |archive-date=19 December 2015}}</ref> Chauhan who admires the work of [[Shakira]] was keen to be part of the [[The Voice (Indian TV series)|Indian version]] of ''[[The Voice (TV series)|The Voice]]'', since she served as a coach on the [[The Voice (U.S. TV series)|American version of the show]].<ref name=coach>{{cite news |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/sunidhi-chauhan-turns-coach-for-the-voice---india/16162188 |title=Sunidhi Chauhan turns coach for 'The Voice – India' |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=25 April 2015 |access-date=1 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222153518/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/sunidhi-chauhan-turns-coach-for-the-voice---india/16162188 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><br />
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== Public image ==<br />
[[File:Sunidhi Bridal Asia.jpg|thumb|left|upright|alt=Sundihi Chauhan wearing a red top, looking at the camera half smiling|Sunidhi Chauhan at Shane Falguni Peacock preview for Bridal Asia, 2015]]<br />
Known for experimenting with her style and image, Chauhan's music and fashion sense are noted by the media.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-sexed-up-women-singers-1371971 |title=Sunidhi's spirits are up |work=Daily News and Analysis |author=Ganguly, Prithwish |date=16 April 2010 |access-date=19 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223075332/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-sexed-up-women-singers-1371971 |archive-date=23 December 2015}}</ref> In 2010, while she appeared a judge in the ''[[Indian Idol]] (Season 5)'', her look was discussed in the media; [[Rediff.com]] considered her wardrobe sense a "real shame" considering that she is "young", "slim" and "pretty".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/jun/02/slide-show-1-tv-looking-at-sunidhi-chauhans-outfits-in-indian-idol.htm#7 |title=Sunidhi Chauhan: Queen of kitsch |work=Rediff.com |date=2 June 2010 |access-date=1 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222130426/http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/jun/02/slide-show-1-tv-looking-at-sunidhi-chauhans-outfits-in-indian-idol.htm#7 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> However, ''[[Mid-Day]]'' praised her style in the show for "dressing in normal clothes" while compared to other judges, though they mentioned that "her hairstyle changes too often for our liking".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/dressed-up/80748 |title=Dressed up |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=6 May 2010 |access-date=1 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222123806/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/dressed-up/80748 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> Prior to ''Indian Idol'', Chauhan's face was not so familiar with the public and according to her, people imagined her to be a "30 to 40 years old woman in a sari", while she is "dressed casually in denims and a tee".<ref name=jawani>{{cite news |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/sunidhi-chauhan-ki-jawani/110072 |title=Sunidhi Chauhan ki jawani |work=[[Mid-Day]] |author=Banerjee, Urmimala |date=24 January 2011 |access-date=1 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222135703/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/sunidhi-chauhan-ki-jawani/110072 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> Reportedly, during a concert in Kolkata, the local people did not recognise her when she entered the venue, until the host introduced her to them.<ref name=jawani /><br />
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After Chauhan got married in 2012, she had put on weight of about 20&nbsp;kg.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.boldsky.com/insync/life/2012/fat-overweight-celebrities-029853.html |title=Celebrities Who Are Fat But HOT |publisher=[[Oneindia|BoldSky]] |author=Anwesha |date=3 July 2012 |access-date=2 December 2015}}</ref><ref name=journey /> During the time, she was getting breathless on stage and wanted to get fit, as she had to perform at concerts and regular shows.<ref name=journey /> Besides, she likes "glamorous" outfits which she feels uncomfortable wearing with too much weight.<ref name=connect>{{cite news |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/890609/losing-weight-will-help-me-connect-with-viewers-in-a-better-way-sunidhi-chauhan/ |title=Losing weight will help me connect with viewers in a better way: Sunidhi Chauhan |work=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]] |date=22 May 2015 |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222075449/http://tribune.com.pk/story/890609/losing-weight-will-help-me-connect-with-viewers-in-a-better-way-sunidhi-chauhan/ |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> She then followed a strict diet and regularly went to gym or for jogging.<ref name=journey /><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/sunidhi-chauhan-i-would-love-to-act/20150605.htm |title=Sunidhi Chauhan: I would love to act |work=Rediff.com |date=5 June 2015 |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105121840/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/sunidhi-chauhan-i-would-love-to-act/20150605.htm |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref> She knocked off 12&nbsp;kg by jogging and working out.<ref name=high>{{cite news |last=Lalwani |first=Vickey |url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/aug/14sun.htm |title=Sunidhi's on a new high |work=Rediff.com |date=14 August 2012 |access-date=13 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924130510/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/aug/14sun.htm |archive-date=24 September 2015}}</ref> Post a hairdo in 2014, she worked on her wardrobe and chose a trendy image to "open up" to the fashion.<ref name=high /> She appeared on ''[[The Voice (Indian TV series)|The Voice]]'' after the weight loss,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/sunidhi-chauhans-size-zero-avatar-in-the-voice-india/16209162 |title=Sunidhi Chauhan's 'size zero' avatar in 'The Voice India' |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=14 May 2015 |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222100723/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/sunidhi-chauhans-size-zero-avatar-in-the-voice-india/16209162 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> though clarified that "losing weight was not intentional. Neither was it for ''The Voice India''. It's just that one day I decided that I need to go to gym and eat a healthy diet".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Looking-good-allows-better-performance-Sunidhi-on-weight-loss/articleshow/47384202.cms |title=Looking good allows better performance: Sunidhi on weight loss |work=The Times of India |date=22 May 2015 |access-date=13 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150907044517/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com//tv/news/hindi/Looking-good-allows-better-performance-Sunidhi-on-weight-loss/articleshow/47384202.cms |archive-date=7 September 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref><br />
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In 2012, Chauhan appeared in the ''[[Forbes]]'' Celebrity 100, a list based on income and popularity of India's celebrities. She was listed at the seventy-second spot in 2012, fifty-eighth spot in 2013, fifty-sixth spot in 2014, sixtieth spot in 2015.<ref>{{cite news |title=2012 Celebrity 100 List&nbsp;– Forbes India |url=http://forbesindia.com/lists/2012-celebrity-100/1395/1 |work=[[Forbes India]] |access-date=3 August 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150711071335/http://forbesindia.com/lists/2012-celebrity-100/1395/1 |archive-date=11 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=2013 Celebrity 100 List&nbsp;– Forbes India |url=http://forbesindia.com/lists/2013-celebrity-100/1439/all |work=Forbes India |access-date=8 February 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219072752/http://forbesindia.com/lists/2013-celebrity-100/1439/all |archive-date=19 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=2014 Celebrity 100 List&nbsp;-Forbes India |url=http://forbesindia.com/lists/2014-celebrity-100/1489/1 |work=Forbes India |access-date=24 June 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150711071333/http://forbesindia.com/lists/2014-celebrity-100/1489/1 |archive-date=11 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=2015 Celebrity 100 List&nbsp;- Forbes India |url=http://forbesindia.com/lists/2015-celebrity-100/1519/1 |work=Forbes India |access-date=4 April 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314200401/http://forbesindia.com/lists/2015-celebrity-100/1519/1 |archive-date=14 March 2016}}</ref> In 2013, Chauhan appeared in the list of "World's Sexiest Asian Woman" by ''[[FHM (India)|FHM India]]'' at the twenty-eighth position,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/katrina-kaif-named-worlds-sexiest-asian-woman-for-the-fourth-time/1/327937.html |title=Katrina Kaif named world's sexiest Asian woman for the fourth time |work=India Today |date=5 December 2013 |access-date=13 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917184656/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/katrina-kaif-named-worlds-sexiest-asian-woman-for-the-fourth-time/1/327937.html |archive-date=17 September 2016}}</ref> and was named the "Hottest Female Bollywood Lead Singer" by MensXP.com.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/bollywood/7987-top-10-hottest-female-bollywood-lead-singers-p1.html |title=Top 10 Hottest Female Bollywood Lead Singers |publisher=MensXP.com |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222075320/http://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/bollywood/7987-top-10-hottest-female-bollywood-lead-singers-p1.html |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> Chauhan was selected in the list of "Top 5 Celeb100 Singers and Musicians" compiled by ''[[Forbes India]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://forbesindia.com/aperture/slideshow/top-5-celeb100-singers-and-musicians/34617/1 |title=Top 5 Celeb100 Singers and Musicians |work=Forbes India |date=31 January 2013 |access-date=3 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222104323/http://forbesindia.com/aperture/slideshow/top-5-celeb100-singers-and-musicians/34617/1 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> She was also voted as Bollywood's most favourite Female Playback Singer in the "Vuclip Icons of the Year 2012" mobile survey.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-amitabh-sridevi-voted-most-admired-actors-1780242 |title=Amitabh, Sridevi voted most admired actors |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=21 December 2012 |access-date=13 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223043620/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-amitabh-sridevi-voted-most-admired-actors-1780242 |archive-date=23 December 2015}}</ref> Apart from public appearances, Chauhan began to use social media to respond directly to her fans. She opened a Twitter account in 2010, and use a Facebook Fan page both manage by herself.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/singing-praises/72389 |title=Singing praises |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=12 February 2010 |access-date=13 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150922023911/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/singing-praises/72389 |archive-date=22 September 2015}}</ref> She was included at the twenty-second position of the "50 Most Influential Indians on Social Media", a list created by taking account of number of followers on Facebook and Twitter.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mensxp.com/technology/web-and-social/23495-50-most-influential-indians-on-social-media-p22.html |title=50 Most Influential Indians on Social Media |publisher=MensXP.com |author=Prasher, Shantanu |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224001441/http://www.mensxp.com/technology/web-and-social/23495-50-most-influential-indians-on-social-media-p22.html |archive-date=24 December 2015}}</ref><br />
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== Impact and recognition ==<br />
Chauhan's work has received praise from several artists. [[Lata Mangeshkar]] called her the "Numero Uno" singer of the generation, and said: "Sunidhi can sing all kinds of songs. And her voice and style have all the elements that Gen- Now hankers after."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Singers-today-are-unlucky-Lata-Mangeshkar/articleshow/12947712.cms |title=Singers today are unlucky: Lata Mangeshkar |work=The Times of India |author=Lalwani, Vickey |date=1 May 2012 |access-date=3 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151116204704/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Singers-today-are-unlucky-Lata-Mangeshkar/articleshow/12947712.cms |archive-date=16 November 2015}}</ref> [[Asha Bhosle]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Asha-Bhosle-is-against-the-word-Halkat-Jawani/articleshow/16296605.cms |title=Asha Bhosle is against the word Halkat Jawani |work=The Times of India |author=Olivera, Roshni |date=8 September 2012 |access-date=3 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221141843/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Asha-Bhosle-is-against-the-word-Halkat-Jawani/articleshow/16296605.cms |archive-date=21 December 2016}}</ref> [[Alka Yagnik]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/interview-musical-notes-with-alka-yagnik-2011318 |title=Musical notes with Alka Yagnik |work=Daily News and Analysis |author=Pawa, Yogesh |date=17 August 2014 |access-date=3 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223225010/http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/interview-musical-notes-with-alka-yagnik-2011318 |archive-date=23 December 2015}}</ref> [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Kavita-Krishnamurthy-I-have-done-enough-in-the-industry-and-now-I-dont-need-to-run-after-work/articleshow/52254700.cms |title=Kavita Krishnamurthy: I have done enough in the industry |date=17 January 2017 |work=The Times of India |last=Vohra |first=Meera |access-date=6 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170306071151/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Kavita-Krishnamurthy-I-have-done-enough-in-the-industry-and-now-I-dont-need-to-run-after-work/articleshow/52254700.cms |archive-date=6 March 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref> and [[Usha Uthup]]<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/salon-usha-uthup-42-forever-and-ever-1108615 |title=Usha Uthup: 42 forever and ever! |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=6 July 2007 |access-date=3 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223221959/http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/salon-usha-uthup-42-forever-and-ever-1108615 |archive-date=23 December 2015}}</ref> picked Chauhan as one of the best female singers from the generation. [[Manna Dey]], [[Amjad Ali Khan]], [[Bombay Jayashri]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/interview-loving-bombay-jayashree-2358236 |title=Interview With Bombay Jayashri |work=Daily News and Analysis |last=Pawar |first=Yogesh |date=19 March 2017 |access-date=7 July 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731081612/http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/interview-loving-bombay-jayashree-2358236 |archive-date=31 July 2017}}</ref> [[Kavita Seth]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Kavita Seth: Senseless to have item numbers in films |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Kavita-Seth-Senseless-to-have-item-numbers-in-films/articleshow/51140030.cms |work=The Times of India |last=Dedhia |first=Sonil |date=26 January 2017 |access-date=3 December 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913102837/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Kavita-Seth-Senseless-to-have-item-numbers-in-films/articleshow/51140030.cms |archive-date=13 September 2016}}</ref> and [[Rahat Fateh Ali Khan]]<ref>{{cite news |title=I still cry remembering Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan sahab: Rahat |url=https://www.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/I-still-cry-remembering-Nusrat-Fateh-Ali-Khan-sahab-Rahat/articleshow/45992017.cms |work=The Times of India |last=Gupta |first=Priya |date=24 January 2015 |access-date=18 July 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730225623/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/I-still-cry-remembering-Nusrat-Fateh-Ali-Khan-sahab-Rahat/articleshow/45992017.cms |archive-date=30 July 2017}}</ref> praised the musical abilities of Chauhan.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dada Sahab Phalke award is God's gift: Manna Dey |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/Dada+Sahab+Phalke+award+is+God's+gift:+Manna+Dey/1/66877.html |work=India Today |date=19 October 2009 |access-date=12 June 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609231337/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/Dada+Sahab+Phalke+award+is+God%27s+gift%3A+Manna+Dey/1/66877.html |archive-date=9 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailypioneer.com/columnists/oped/i-have-sung-my-heart-out.html |title=I have sung my heart out |work=[[The Pioneer (newspaper)|The Pioneer]] |author=Mitra, Chandan |date=25 October 2013 |access-date=3 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222160819/http://www.dailypioneer.com/columnists/oped/i-have-sung-my-heart-out.html |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110204/jsp/entertainment/story_13532228.jsp |title=An Equal Music |work=The Telegraph |date=4 February 2011 |access-date=3 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222155357/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110204/jsp/entertainment/story_13532228.jsp |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> Ghoshal, who is considered as the toughest competition to Chauhan, complimented her professionalism and said; "When we are in the studios, we chat and talk. I respect her as an artist and she does too."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rajeevmasand.com/uncategorized/to-catch-a-star-shreya-ghoshal-her-songs/ |title=To Catch A Star: Shreya Ghoshal |publisher=[[Rajeev Masand]] |author=[[Rajeev Masand|Masand, Rajeev]] |access-date=3 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222080335/http://www.rajeevmasand.com/uncategorized/to-catch-a-star-shreya-ghoshal-her-songs/ |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> [[Alisha Chinai]] remarked; "Chauhan works hard on her voice and has good technique."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/shreya-ghosal-has-a-pretty-voice-but-somethings-missing/20150521.htm |title='Shreya Ghosal has a pretty voice, but something's missing' |work=Rediff.com |last=Jha |first=Subhash K |date=21 May 2015 |access-date=3 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119141629/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/shreya-ghosal-has-a-pretty-voice-but-somethings-missing/20150521.htm |archive-date=19 November 2015}}</ref><br />
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Naming Chauhan as her most favourite singer, [[Shalmali Kholgade]] found her musical skills "utterly" inspirational.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.indiatimes.com/music/havent-found-my-forte-yet-shalmali-kholgade-54198.html |title=Haven't Found My Forte Yet: Shalmali Kholgade |work=The Times of India |last=Chanchal |first=Anu |date=10 January 2013 |access-date=3 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222142149/http://www.indiatimes.com/music/havent-found-my-forte-yet-shalmali-kholgade-54198.html |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> [[Shaan (singer)]] confessing to being a massive fan of Sunidhi and said "She is just amazing" and loves to see Sunidhi singing live.<ref>{{Cite web |title=My focus was more on Rekhaji and I was like a fan hanging around: Shaan on 'Dil Hai Hindustani 2' |url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/180822-mesmerizing-performances-his-fan-love-rekha |access-date=2021-08-21 |website=www.radioandmusic.com |language=en}}</ref> [[Papon (Assamese singer)|Papon]] called her a "versatile vocalist" and complimented how she "brings life into any kind of song".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/interview-i-grew-up-on-ghazals-kishoreda-and-bollywood-1732064 |title=I grew up on ghazals, Kishoreda, and Bollywood |work=Daily News and Analysis |last=Badola |first=Shreya |date=24 August 2012 |access-date=3 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224214208/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/interview-i-grew-up-on-ghazals-kishoreda-and-bollywood-1732064 |archive-date=24 December 2015}}</ref> British Indian rapper [[Hard Kaur]] affirmed that Chauhan as a person is as "good as her voice".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/sunidhi-chauhan-and-hard-kaur-singing-one-tune/15155092 |title=Sunidhi Chauhan and Hard Kaur singing one tune |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=13 March 2010 |access-date=3 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222092808/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/sunidhi-chauhan-and-hard-kaur-singing-one-tune/15155092 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> Composer [[Shantanu Moitra]] perceived that Chauhan is an artist who would "excel in any time and age".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-getting-chartistic-8548 |title=Getting chartistic |work=Daily News and Analysis |last=Chowdhury |first=Sanghamitra |date=5 November 2015 |access-date=3 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224234250/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-getting-chartistic-8548 |archive-date=24 December 2015}}</ref> [[Mika Singh]] stated that "Chauhan serves as a role model for the youngsters".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/sunidhi-chauhan-a-role-model-for-youngsters-mika-singh/ |title=Sunidhi Chauhan a role model for youngsters: Mika Singh |work=The Indian Express |date=26 June 2015 |access-date=4 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151022104849/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/sunidhi-chauhan-a-role-model-for-youngsters-mika-singh/ |archive-date=22 October 2015}}</ref> Singer [[Shibani Kashyap]] remarked that Chauhan is a fabulous singer who "can sing all types of songs with the same ease".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Shibani-Kashyap-rocks-in-Jaipur/articleshow/3722097.cms? |title=Shibani Kashyap rocks in Jaipur |work=The Times of India |last=Haldher |first=Tulika |date=18 November 2008 |access-date=3 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171031104314/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Shibani-Kashyap-rocks-in-Jaipur/articleshow/3722097.cms |archive-date=31 October 2017}}</ref> Singer [[Himani Kapoor]] considers Chauhan her Idol "because of the range she sings in".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Singer Himani Kapoor On Her Latest Song In Pagglait And What Lies Ahead |url=https://www.femina.in/trending/achievers/singer-himani-kapoor-on-her-latest-song-in-pagglait-and-what-lies-ahead-191921.html |access-date=2021-08-21 |website=femina.in |language=en}}</ref> Singer [[Monali Thakur]] admitting to be a huge fan of Chauhan has said that "she has always really admired the singer".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-06-13 |title=Of Struggles and Stereotypes |url=https://www.sundayguardianlive.com/culture/of-struggles-and-stereotypes |access-date=2021-08-21 |website=The Sunday Guardian Live |language=en-US}}</ref> Director and Composer [[Vishal Bhardwaj]] considers Chauhan as his favourite singer that he wants to make more music for.<ref>{{Cite web |title=How a song recorded for Gulzar gave birth to Vishal Bhardwaj's music label |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/how-a-song-recorded-for-gulzar-gave-birth-to-vishal-bhardwajs-music-label/1895114 |access-date=2021-08-21 |website=www.outlookindia.com/}}</ref> [[Prakriti Kakar]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Team |first=Tellychakkar |title=My musical inspirations spread out from western to Indian artistes – Prakriti Kakkar |url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/interviews/my-musical-inspirations-spread-out-western-indian-artistes-prakriti-kakkar-042 |access-date=2021-08-21 |website=Tellychakkar.com |language=en}}</ref> [[Aditi Singh Sharma]] mentioned Chauhan as an inspiration for herself.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aditi Singh Sharma: I'm Insanely In Love With Shahrukh Khan & Ranbir Kapoor |url=https://www.glamsham.com/bollywood/interview/aditi-singh-sharma-im-insanely-in-love-with-shahrukh-khan-ranbir-kapoor |access-date=2021-08-21 |language=en-GB}}</ref> [[Aastha Gill]] considers Chauhan her ultimate Idol and "loves the texture of her voice".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Narrain |first=Aparna |date=2019-07-02 |title=The 'buzz' around Aastha Gill |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/the-buzz-around-aastha-gill/article28262154.ece |access-date=2021-08-21 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> [[Neha Bhasin]] credited Chauhan for bringing the "much-needed" change in the music industry.<ref>{{cite news |title=I am part rebellious and don't massage people's ego, says Jag Ghoomeya singer Neha Bhasin |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/i-am-part-rebellious-and-dont-massage-peoples-ego-says-jag-ghoomeya-singer-neha-bhasin-4446118/ |work=The Indian Express |last=Panchal |first=Komal |date=26 December 2016 |access-date=3 December 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161228110822/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/i-am-part-rebellious-and-dont-massage-peoples-ego-says-jag-ghoomeya-singer-neha-bhasin-4446118/ |archive-date=28 December 2016}}</ref>[[Shilpa Rao]] also credited Chauhan for paving the path for original, unique, and different voices and said, "You are the pioneer and many of us wouldn't be on music records if it weren't for you to change the scene''".''<ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2021-04-09 |title=Shilpa Rao: Sunidhi Chauhan is a tigress, a legend! |url=http://www.currentriggers.com/entertainment/music/sunidhi-chauhan/ |access-date=2021-08-21 |website=CT |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Sonu Nigam]]'' has said that the industry calls Chauhan his female version.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2007-12-06 |title='I have become selective' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/music/i-have-become-selective/story-iQVAhf8HQgA7A4RB6ytCyN.html |access-date=2021-08-21 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> Chauhan's work has been praised by [[Shefali Alvares]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-03-23 |title=I would love to explore retro jazz, says Shefali Alvares |url=https://www.asianage.com/entertainment/music/230317/i-would-love-to-explore-retro-jazz-says-shefali-alvares.html |access-date=2021-08-21 |website=The Asian Age}}</ref> [[Ankit Tiwari]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/videos/celeb-interviews/sonu-nigam-arijit-singh-shreya-ghoshal-and-many-more-are-my-favorite-singers-ankit-tiwari/ |date=25 October 2016 |access-date=12 March 2017 |title=Shreya Ghoshal And Many More Are Ankit Tiwari's Favorite Singers |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312183224/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/videos/celeb-interviews/sonu-nigam-arijit-singh-shreya-ghoshal-and-many-more-are-my-favorite-singers-ankit-tiwari/ |archive-date=12 March 2017 |publisher=BollywoodHungama.com |url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Neha Kakkar]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/Versatility-is-key/article16960487.ece |title=Interview With Neha Kakkar |work=The Hindu |last=Yadav |first=Sidharth |date=29 December 2016 |access-date=7 July 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703052352/http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/Versatility-is-key/article16960487.ece |archive-date=3 July 2017}}</ref> [[Richa Sharma (singer)|Richa Sharma]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://zeenews.india.com/exclusive/arijit-singh-is-very-talented-singer-richa-sharma_1531184.html |title=Arijit Singh is very talented: Singer Richa Sharma |publisher=Zee News |last=Handoo |first=Ritika |date=16 January 2015 |access-date=3 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926094458/http://zeenews.india.com/exclusive/arijit-singh-is-very-talented-singer-richa-sharma_1531184.html |archive-date=26 September 2015}}</ref> [[Amit Mishra (singer)|Amit Mishra]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Singing-a-duet-with-Sunidhi-was-an-experience-in-itself/articleshow/35372482.cms |title=Singing a duet with Sunidhi was an experience in itself |work=The Times of India |last=Wadhwa |first=Akash |date=20 May 2010 |access-date=3 December 2015}}</ref> [[Jonita Gandhi]],<ref>{{cite news |title="Singing for a Bollywood number is a big deal", says Jonita Gandhi |url=http://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/singing-for-a-bollywood-number-is-a-big-deal-says-jonita-gandhi/975682 |work=The Free Press Journal |last=Sawant |first=Viraj |date=21 November 2016 |access-date=3 December 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161122180707/http://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/singing-for-a-bollywood-number-is-a-big-deal-says-jonita-gandhi/975682 |archive-date=22 November 2016}}</ref> [[Vaishali Mhade]],<ref>{{cite news |title=I'm a huge fan of the rock genre as well: Vaishali Made |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/music/020216/tune-in-melody-matters.html |work=Deccan Herald |date=2 February 2016 |access-date=3 December 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160418213545/http://deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/music/020216/tune-in-melody-matters.html |archive-date=18 April 2016}}</ref> [[Sukhwinder Singh]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=After #MeToo, thodi tameez ayi hai industry mein: Sukhwinder Singh – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/after-metoo-thodi-tameez-ayi-hai-industry-mein-sukhwinder-singh/articleshow/71853224.cms |access-date=2021-08-21 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> [[Kaushiki Chakraborty]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Basu |first=Lahari |date=2016-10-03 |title=Music is my mode of life: Kaushiki Chakraborty |url=http://www.millenniumpost.in/music-is-my-mode-of-life-kaushiki-chakraborty-163900 |access-date=2021-08-21 |website=www.millenniumpost.in |language=en}}</ref> [[Pawni Pandey]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-yes-i-listen-to-my-song-everyday-says-laila-main-laila-singer-pawni-pandey-2382403 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170630133903/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-yes-i-listen-to-my-song-everyday-says-laila-main-laila-singer-pawni-pandey-2382403 |title=Yes I listen to my song everyday says Laila main Laila singer pawni pandey |work=Daily News and Analysis |last=Pandey |first=Prachita |date=5 April 2017 |archive-date=30 June 2017 |access-date=30 June 2017}}</ref> [[Shashaa Tirupati]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shashaa Tirupati dedicates special video to five top musical influences from her teens – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/shashaa-tirupati-dedicates-special-video-to-five-top-musical-influences-from-her-teens/articleshow/77416305.cms |access-date=2021-08-21 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> [[A. R. Rahman]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-03-12 |title=AR Rahman on #MeToo: If you are told that apart from good work you need to do more, tell them to shut up |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/music/ar-rahman-on-metoo-if-you-are-told-that-apart-from-good-work-you-need-to-do-more-tell-them-to-shut-up/story-TCUdFZBJlJq9nvlRYmxlFP.html |access-date=2021-08-21 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> [[Amit Trivedi]],<ref name="mid-day.com" /> and [[Raghav Sachar]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Sunidhi-is-a-great-friend/articleshow/4410253.cms |title=Sunidhi is a great friend |work=The Times of India |last=Eliot |first=Jemima Margaret |date=17 April 2009 |access-date=3 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171031104317/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Sunidhi-is-a-great-friend/articleshow/4410253.cms |archive-date=31 October 2017}}</ref><br />
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Chauhan also received praise from many actors including [[Bipasha Basu]] and [[Amrita Rao]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-bipasha-gives-credit-to-sunidhi-for-bidee-success-1075240 |title=Bipasha gives credit to Sunidhi for 'Bidee' success |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=19 January 2007 |access-date=18 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224043725/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-bipasha-gives-credit-to-sunidhi-for-bidee-success-1075240 |archive-date=24 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-amrita-rao-s-fantastic-bonding-with-sunidhi-chauhan-1761319 |title=Amrita Rao's fantastic bonding with Sunidhi Chauhan! |work=Daily News and Analysis |last=Naval |first=Aakanksha |date=7 November 2012 |access-date=18 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223233529/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-amrita-rao-s-fantastic-bonding-with-sunidhi-chauhan-1761319 |archive-date=23 December 2015}}</ref> Chauhan was named as one of the singers [[Priyanka Chopra]] looks up to.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Singing-is-my-secret-passion-Priyanka-Chopra/articleshow/9897436.cms |title=Singing is my secret passion: Priyanka Chopra |work=The Times of India |last=Joshi |first=Tushar |date=8 September 2015 |access-date=3 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171030234753/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Singing-is-my-secret-passion-Priyanka-Chopra/articleshow/9897436.cms |archive-date=30 October 2017}}</ref> Actor-Director [[Farhan Akhtar]] named Chauhan as his favourite singer and said that he "loves her voice and admires how she adapts herself to different kinds of songs.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-01-24 |title=Who is Farhan Akhtar's favourite singer? |url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/who-is-farhan-akhtars-favourite-singer-310757/ |access-date=2021-08-21 |website=Bollywood Life |language=en}}</ref> [[Ram Gopal Varma]] confessed that, he "truly sincerity honestly" thinks Chauhan is the "greatest singer in the world".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Ram-Gopal-Varma-is-smitten-by-Sunidhi-Chauhan/articleshow/12245042.cms |title=Ram Gopal Varma is smitten by Sunidhi Chauhan? |work=The Times of India |last=AR |first=Reshmi |date=13 March 2012 |access-date=3 December 2015}}</ref><br />
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== Philanthropy ==<br />
Besides her career in music, Chauhan has also contributed to various charities. She is associated with social causes like working for the underprivileged children, where she performed charity shows, donating money and buying clothes.<ref name=dad /><br />
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[[File:Sunidhi Live.jpg|thumb|right|upright|alt=Sunidhi Chauhan performing on stage wearing a green dress|Chauhan performing live at [[Vadodara Marathon|Vadodara International Half Marathon]], 2012]]<br />
In 2005, along with sixteen other artists, she recorded a single titled "Zindagi Pukaarti Hai" to raise money for the victims of the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/news/fullstory.php?newsid=40918 |title=Screen Awards enter new decade |work=The Indian Express |date=19 January 2005 |access-date=15 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222161539/http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/news/fullstory.php?newsid=40918 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> Performed at [[Screen Awards]] on 18 January 2005, the song was released as a cassette and a CD where the proceeds from sales were given to the victims.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://archive.tehelka.com/story_main10.asp?filename=Ne012205It_Is_Time.asp |title=It is time to start from scratch... |work=[[Tehelka]] |date=15 December 2005 |access-date=15 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222100742/http://archive.tehelka.com/story_main10.asp?filename=Ne012205It_Is_Time.asp |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> She was also involved with fundraising events for charities involved in the disaster clean-up operation.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4174115.stm |title=Bollywood singers in charity song |publisher=BBC |date=14 January 2005 |access-date=15 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222173802/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4174115.stm |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> In 2006, she performed a concert held in [[Trafalgar Square]] to mark [[International Widows Day]] and start a charity to educate the children of poor widows in India.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report-nri-charity-for-poor-serving-the-elite-1060952 |title=NRI charity for poor, serving the elite |work=Daily News and Analysis |last=Momin |first=Sajeda |date=29 October 2006 |access-date=15 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225124756/http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report-nri-charity-for-poor-serving-the-elite-1060952 |archive-date=25 December 2015}}</ref> Besides, she performed in a musical show along with singers such as [[Suresh Wadkar]] and [[KK (singer)|KK]] which helped to raise {{INRConvert|15|m}} through sponsorships and donations in order to open a home for senior citizens from all castes and communities.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Now-senior-citizens-get-a-fun-home-in-Nerul/articleshow/5007088.cms |title=Now, senior citizens get a fun home in Nerul |work=The Times of India |last=Bharucha |first=Nauzer |date=14 September 2009 |access-date=15 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170112222903/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Now-senior-citizens-get-a-fun-home-in-Nerul/articleshow/5007088.cms |archive-date=12 January 2017}}</ref> She also hosted the global campaign, "World of Betters" in Mumbai which was launched by [[Alicia Keys]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/01/keys-to-donate-instruments-to-her-high-school_n_1069725.html |title=Alicia Keys To Donate Instruments To Her High School |publisher=[[HuffPost]] |date=1 January 2012 |access-date=15 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222172913/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/01/keys-to-donate-instruments-to-her-high-school_n_1069725.html |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> She has also assisted in raising funds for the "Save Our Tigers" campaign, initiated by [[Amitabh Bachchan]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-amitabh-bachchan-auctions-favourite-jacket-to-raise-funds-for-tigers-1715808 |title=Amitabh Bachchan auctions favourite jacket to raise funds for tigers |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=16 July 2012 |access-date=15 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223111118/http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-amitabh-bachchan-auctions-favourite-jacket-to-raise-funds-for-tigers-1715808 |archive-date=23 December 2015}}</ref><br />
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In October 2014, Chauhan was featured in a musical concert to raise awareness and funds for eye donations.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/rang-rasiya-team-to-inspire-people-for-eye-donations/ |title='Rang Rasiya' stars to inspire people for eye donations |work=The Indian Express |date=28 October 2014 |access-date=14 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222170603/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/rang-rasiya-team-to-inspire-people-for-eye-donations/ |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.firstpost.com/fwire/rang-rasiya-screened-for-a-cause-1784363.html |title='Rang Rasiya' screened for a cause |publisher=Firstpost |date=2 November 2014 |access-date=14 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527035433/http://www.firstpost.com/fwire/rang-rasiya-screened-for-a-cause-1784363.html |archive-date=27 May 2015}}</ref> During the following month, she also performed in [[Yuvraj Singh]]'s social initiative [[YouWeCan]], which aims to fight cancer by spreading awareness about the disease.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/music/sunidhi-chauhan-sings-for-yuvraj-singhs-campaign_1494252.html |title=Sunidhi Chauhan sings for Yuvraj Singh's campaign |publisher=Zee News |last=Iyer |first=Meena |date=5 November 2014 |access-date=14 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222112935/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/music/sunidhi-chauhan-sings-for-yuvraj-singhs-campaign_1494252.html |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> Chauhan also lent her voice for a music video of [[John Lennon]]'s "[[Imagine (John Lennon song)|Imagine]]".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/11243506/A-listers-assemble-for-largest-charity-singalong-of-John-Lennons-Imagine.html |title=A-listers assemble for largest charity singalong of John Lennon's Imagine |work=[[The Daily Telegraph]] |last=Furness |first=Hannah |date=27 November 2014 |access-date=15 December 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223085516/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/11243506/A-listers-assemble-for-largest-charity-singalong-of-John-Lennons-Imagine.html |archive-date=23 December 2015}}</ref> The video was created as part of a global campaign by [[UNICEF]] to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the [[Convention on the Rights of the Child]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/141121/entertainment-bollywood/article/priyanka-chopra-joins-hollywood-listers-charity-singalong |title=Priyanka Chopra & Sunidhi Chauhan feature in charity singalong of John Lennon's 'Imagine' |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=27 November 2014 |access-date=15 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107163940/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/141121/entertainment-bollywood/article/priyanka-chopra-joins-hollywood-listers-charity-singalong |archive-date=7 January 2016}}</ref> In September 2015, Chauhan represented India at the 2015 [[Global Citizen Festival]], an annual music festival created to mark the establishment of the United Nations [[Sustainable Development Goals]] (SDGs), a "to-do list" of 17 tasks to end extreme global poverty by 2030.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Chris Martin Talks New 15-Year Gig as Curator of Global Citizen Festival |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/6472907/chris-martin-global-citizen-festival-interview |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=20 September 2015 |access-date=14 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151229152449/http://www.billboard.com/articles/6472907/chris-martin-global-citizen-festival-interview |archive-date=29 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Sunidhi-Chauhan-Music-is-my-passion-but-I-wish-to-do-my-bit-for-a-better-world/articleshow/49300738.cms |title=Sunidhi Chauhan: Music is my passion but I wish to do my bit for a better world |work=The Times of India |last=Iyer |first=Meena |date=11 October 2015 |access-date=1 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015033139/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Sunidhi-Chauhan-Music-is-my-passion-but-I-wish-to-do-my-bit-for-a-better-world/articleshow/49300738.cms |archive-date=15 October 2015}}</ref> It was followed by a fundraiser concert featuring Chauhan which was dedicated in raising funds to promote breast and ovarian cancer research and awareness.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.indiawest.com/community_khabar/aapico-promotes-breast-cancer-awareness-at-th-annual-charity-event/article_24979c9c-692e-11e5-9045-378eed2fb43f.html |title=AAPICO Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness at 10th Annual Charity Event in Ohio |publisher=India West |date=2 October 2015 |access-date=15 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323033123/http://www.indiawest.com/community_khabar/aapico-promotes-breast-cancer-awareness-at-th-annual-charity-event/article_24979c9c-692e-11e5-9045-378eed2fb43f.html |archive-date=23 March 2016}}</ref> In October 2017, Chauhan participated in a campaign to promote breast cancer awareness.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/sunny-leone-breast-cancer-awareness-video-aur-dikhao-detect-to-defeat-bollywood-news/17699195 |title=Sunny Leone's Advice To Women: Pay As Much Attention To Your Breasts As Men Do |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=20 October 2016 |access-date=3 December 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305033334/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/sunny-leone-breast-cancer-awareness-video-aur-dikhao-detect-to-defeat-bollywood-news/17699195 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== Personal life ==<br />
[[File:Sunidhi Chauhan at her wedding reception at Taj Lands End (33).jpg|thumb|Chauhan with husband Hitesh Sonik at her wedding reception]]<br />
In 2002, at the age of 18, Chauhan married director and choreographer Bobby Khan (brother of choreographer and director [[Ahmed Khan (choreographer)|Ahmed Khan]]) after working on the music video, ''Pehla Nasha''.<ref>[https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/sunidhi-chauhan-to-tie-the-knot-again-95644-2012-03-12 Sunidhi Chauhan to tie the knot again]. ''[[India Today]]''. 12-03-2012.</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/apr/05news.htm |title=Sunidhi Chauhan marries Bobby Khan |work=Rediff.com |last=Fernandes |first=Vivek |date=5 April 2002 |access-date=15 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304104634/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/apr/05news.htm |archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref> It was reported that the couple married in a secretly arranged ceremony, attended only by very close friends.<ref name=siasat>{{cite news |url=http://www.siasat.com/news/sunidhi-talks-about-her-husband-divorce-indian-idol-5-128288/ |title=Sunidhi talks about her husband & divorce on Indian Idol 5 |work=[[The Siasat Daily]] |date=13 August 2010 |access-date=15 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151215083915/http://www.siasat.com/news/sunidhi-talks-about-her-husband-divorce-indian-idol-5-128288/ |archive-date=15 December 2015}}</ref> However, the marriage caused a rift between Sunidhi and her parents, who considered the union "unsuitable" and consequently disowned her.<ref name=journey /><ref>{{cite news |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/Parent-trap/1/99250.html |title=Parent trap |work=India Today |last=Rege |first=Prachi |date=7 June 2010 |access-date=15 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222144400/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/Parent-trap/1/99250.html |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/sunidhi-chauhan-to-tie-the-knot-again/1/177371.html |title=Sunidhi Chauhan to tie the knot again |work=India Today |last=Srivastava |first=Priyanka |date=12 March 2012 |access-date=15 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222154001/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/sunidhi-chauhan-to-tie-the-knot-again/1/177371.html |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> Despite that, she and Khan separated a year later, bringing about a reconciliation with her parents.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.timeoutdubai.com/nightlife/features/13345-sunidhi-chauhan-in-dubai |title=Sunidhi Chauhan in Dubai |work=Time Out |last=Wilkinson |first=James |publisher=Times Out Dubai |date=15 February 2010 |access-date=20 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222105142/http://www.timeoutdubai.com/nightlife/features/13345-sunidhi-chauhan-in-dubai |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> She lived with actor [[Annu Kapoor]] and his wife Arunita during the separation, filed for divorce the same year, citing that she had realised that they "wanted different things from life".<ref>{{cite news |last=Kaura |first=Neha |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Priyanka-didnt-take-her-role-seriously-Annu-Kapoor/articleshow/12994406.cms |title=Priyanka didn't take her role seriously: Annu Kapoor |work=The Times of India |date=5 May 2012 |access-date=15 December 2015}}</ref><ref name=siasat /><br />
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Later, Chauhan began a romantic relationship with the music composer Hitesh Sonik whom she was friends with, since the days she won ''Meri Awaz Suno''. After dating for more than two years, they married on 24 April 2012, at a low profile wedding ceremony in [[Goa]] and had a grand reception in Mumbai, attended by many prominent Bollywood celebrities.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/man-woman/Divorced-young-found-love-again/articleshow/12326413.cms |title=Divorced young, found love again |work=The Times of India |last=Sinha |first=Divashri |date=9 August 2012 |access-date=15 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310012955/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/man-woman/Divorced-young-found-love-again/articleshow/12326413.cms |archive-date=10 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/news-and-interviews/Sunidhi-Chauhans-I-do-date-set/articleshow/12822801.cms?referral=PM |title=Sunidhi Chauhan's 'I do' date set |work=The Times of India |date=23 April 2012 |access-date=15 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826132001/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/news-and-interviews/Sunidhi-Chauhans-I-do-date-set/articleshow/12822801.cms?referral=PM |archive-date=26 August 2014}}</ref> On 1 January 2018, Chauhan gave birth to a boy whom she named Tegh.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/singer-sundihi-chauhan-welcomes-baby-boy/1/1121805.html |title=Singer Sunidhi Chauhan blessed with a baby boy |last=Thakur |first=Charu |work=India Today |date=2 January 2018 |access-date=3 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180110193057/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/singer-sundihi-chauhan-welcomes-baby-boy/1/1121805.html |archive-date=10 January 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><br />
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== Awards and achievements ==<br />
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Sunidhi Chauhan}}<br />
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Throughout her career, Chauhan has several honours and awards, including three [[Filmfare Awards]]: two for "[[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer|Best Female Playback]]" and one [[Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent|RD Burman Award for New Music Talent]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/musicindia/sunidhi-chauhan-to-perform-in-muscat-next-month_106153.html |title=Sunidhi Chauhan to perform in Muscat next month |publisher=Zee News |date=19 February 2012 |access-date=2 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222164931/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/musicindia/sunidhi-chauhan-to-perform-in-muscat-next-month_106153.html |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><br />
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She has also performed quite often in college festivals, including Rendezvous IIT Delhi fest 2022<br />
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== Filmography ==<br />
=== Film ===<br />
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|-<br />
! Year<br />
! Title<br />
! Role<br />
! class="unsortable" | Notes<br />
! class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}<br />
|-<br />
| 2001<br />
| ''[[Ehsaas: The Feeling]]''<br />
| Herself<br />
| Cameo appearance<br />
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=drains /><br />
|-<br />
| 2003<br />
| ''[[Bhoot (film)|Bhoot]]''<br />
| Herself<br />
| Special appearance in the promotional song "Bhoot Hoon Main"<br />
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=uneasy /><br />
|-<br />
| 2004<br />
| ''Uuf Kya Jaadoo Mohabbat Hai''<br />
| Herself<br />
| Special appearance in the promotional song "Uuf Kya Jaadoo Mohabbat Hai"<br />
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1174375/Clayderman%20composes%20for%20Barjatyas |title=Clayderman composes for Barjatyas |publisher=Bollywood Hungama |date=17 February 2004 |access-date=30 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222184247/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1174375/Clayderman%20composes%20for%20Barjatyas |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| 2006<br />
| ''[[Bas Ek Pal]]''<br />
| Herself<br />
| Special appearance in the promotional song "Dheeme Dheeme"<br />
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="Bas Ek Pal" /><br />
|-<br />
| 2012<br />
| ''[[Sons of Ram]]''<br />
| [[Sita]]<br />
| Voice<br />
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=sita /><br />
|-<br />
| 2014<br />
| ''[[Hawaa Hawaai]]''<br />
| Herself<br />
| Special appearance in the promotional song "Ghoom Gayi"<br />
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=ghoom /><br />
|-<br />
| 2014<br />
| ''[[Khoobsurat (2014 film)|Khoobsurat]]''<br />
| Herself<br />
| Special appearance in the promotional song "Baal Khade"<br />
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=bhaal /><br />
|-<br />
| 2016<br />
| ''Playing Priya''<br />
| Priya<br />
| Short film<br />
|<ref name="Playing Priya" /><br />
|-<br />
| 2016<br />
| ''[[Rock On 2|Rock on 2]]''<br />
| Herself<br />
| special appearance as reality show judge<br />
|-<br />
| 2017<br />
| ''[[Rangoon (2017 Hindi film)|Rangoon]]''<br />
| Herself<br />
| Special appearance in the song "Bloody Hell"<br />
|<ref name="Bloody Hell" /><br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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=== Television ===<br />
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|-<br />
! Year<br />
! Title<br />
! class="unsortable" | Role<br />
! class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}<br />
|-<br />
| 2010<br />
| ''[[Indian Idol#Season 5|Indian Idol 5]]''<br />
| Judge<br />
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=Idol5 /><br />
|-<br />
| 2012<br />
| ''[[Indian Idol#Season 6|Indian Idol 6]]''<br />
| Judge<br />
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=idol6 /><br />
|-<br />
| 2015<br />
| ''[[The Voice (Indian TV series)|The Voice]]''<br />
| Coach<br />
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=coach /><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2"| 2018<br />
| ''The Remix''<br />
| Judge<br />
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/the-remix-sunidhi-chauhan-amit-trivedi-amazon-prime-video-5066310/ |title=The Remix: Sunidhi Chauhan, Amit Trivedi to judge Amazon Prime reality show |work=The Indian Express |date=16 February 2018 |access-date=6 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180321130846/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/the-remix-sunidhi-chauhan-amit-trivedi-amazon-prime-video-5066310/ |archive-date=21 March 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| ''[[Dil Hai Hindustani (season 2)|Dil Hai Hindustani season 2]]''<br />
| Judge<br />
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/dil-hai-hindustani-season-two-mukti-mohan-5160242/ |title=Exclusive: Dil Hai Hindustani season two to be hosted by Mukti Mohan |last=Farzeen |first=Sana |work=The Indian Express |date=2 May 2018 |access-date=6 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612144011/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/dil-hai-hindustani-season-two-mukti-mohan-5160242/ |archive-date=12 June 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><br />
|}<br />
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== Discography ==<br />
{{Main|List of songs recorded by Sunidhi Chauhan}}<br />
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== See also ==<br />
*[[List of Indian playback singers]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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== Further reading ==<br />
* {{cite book |last=Gehlawat |first=Ajay |title=Twenty-First Century Bollywood: Volume 97 of Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series |year=2015 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-1-317-64400-2}}<br />
* {{cite book |last=O'Toole |first=William |title=Events Feasibility and Development: From Strategy to Operations |year=2011 |publisher=Elsevier |isbn=978-0-7506-6640-4}}<br />
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