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{{Infobox musical artist 
| name = Suzanne D'Mello
| image =
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| background = solo_singer
| birth_name =
| alias = Suzanne Dmello, Suzie Q
| birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1978|10|15|df=y}}
| origin =
| instrument =
| genre = Pop, Jazz, R&B.
| occupation = Singer, Song Writer, Vocal Arranger, Lyricst
| years_active = 1994–present
| label =
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}}

'''Suzanne D'Mello''', formerly known as ''Suzie Q'', is an Indian playback singer of [[Bollywood]] films and other regional films. She also has voiced jingles for television advertisements.<ref name=Rediff>{{cite web | url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-they-are-bollywoods-famous-christian-singers/20110728.htm#7 | title=Bollywood's popular Christian singers – Suzanne D'Mello | work=[[Rediff.com]] | date=29 July 2011 | access-date=13 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Pereira|first=Beulah|date=2016-01-29|title=Here's how RaagaTrippin', Mumbai's A Cappella ensemble is creating waves|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-here-s-how-raagatrippin-mumbai-s-a-cappella-ensemble-is-creating-waves-2171473|access-date=2020-10-10|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref>

==Career==
Over the years, Suzanne has worked with several music directors including [[A.R. Rahman]], [[Pritam]], Sajid Wajid, [[Ilaiyaraaja]], [[Harris Jayaraj]], [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], [[Salim-Sulaiman]], [[Anu Malik]], [[Bappi Lahiri]] and [[Vishal-Shekhar]]. She has sung up to 50 songs as a [[playback singer]] in [[Bollywood]]. In 2005, Suzanne sang her first playback song for music director Pritam – "Khalish" from the film ' [[Chocolate (2005 film)|Chocolate]]'. The song that first got her recognised was "Mahiya" from the film ' [[Awaarapan]]', for which she received her First nomination at the [[Stardust Awards]] in 2008. This was followed by a string of superhits like " Jee Karda" from '[[Singh Is Kinng]]', "Pyaar Karke" from '[[Pyaar Ke Side Effects]]', "Signaal" from '[[Bhagam Bhag]]', "Meow" from '[[Golmaal Returns]]'.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/hindi/singer-suzanne-dmello-talks-about-her-unique-musical-journey-as-voice-coach/videoshow/65059445.cms|title= Singer Suzanne D'Mello talks about her unique musical journey as voice coach|date= July 19, 2018|work= Times of India}}</ref>

Her super hit "Aye Bachchu" from the Blockbuster '[[Ghajini (2008 film)|Ghajini]]', earned her a nomination at the Tata Indicom Mirchi Music Awards 2009. Following this was yet another String of Super Hit Songs like "Surili Ankhiyon Wale" from 'Veer', "Rishtey Naatey" from 'De Dana Dan', "Chiggy Wiggy" from Blue where Suzanne collaborated yet again with A.R.Rahman and Australian Pop Star, Kylie Minogue, and "Naina Miley" from 'Robot'. Her Super Hit Songs that have topped the charts are "Challa" from 'Crook' and "No Problem" from 'No Problem'.
Besides Bollywood, Suzanne has a few Hits even in the South. She received great recognition and appreciation for her vocals on "Hosannah" from "Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya" (Tamil), "Nalamdhana" from 'Silambattam' (Tamil) and currently for the song "Ayyayo Ayyayo" from 'Veera Parampare' (Kannada).

Besides Bollywood, D'Mello has two songs "Latika's Theme" and "Dreams on Fire" in the Oscar and Grammy Award-winning soundtrack of the Hollywood film ''[[Slumdog Millionaire]]'' (2008). She was also part of [[A. R. Rahman]]'s ''Jai Ho'' tour.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://telanganatoday.com/suzanne-dmello-debut-album|title= Suzanne D'Mello to release her debut album|date= July 5, 2018|work= Telanganat Today}}</ref>

Suzanne also tours with her Band performing Western music covering genres like RnB, Retro, Jazz, Pop, Country and Broadway.

Suzanne is also the Vocal Producer and Arranger for India's popular a cappella group [[Raaga Trippin']].<ref name = "DNA">{{cite news|url= http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-in-conversation-with-a-capella-group-raagatrippin-2076734 |title=In conversation with a capella group RaagaTrippin' |newspaper=[[Daily News & Analysis]] |date= April 12, 2015 |access-date= August 28, 2015}}</ref> The band covers both Western and Bollywood songs in Acapella which is simply music without instruments using the voice only. Suzanne has toured India and the world with these Bands and is currently working on her own album.<ref name=Rediff/>

==Discography==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Song Name
!Film Name
|-
|2002
|Yahan Pe Sab Shanti Shanti Hai
|[[Raaz (2002 film)|Raaz]]
|-
|2005
|Khalish
|''[[Chocolate (2005 film)|Chocolate]]''
|-
|2005
|Jhoom
|''[[Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (film)|Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena]]''
|-
|2006
|Signaal
|''[[Bhagam Bhag]]''
|-
|2006
|Pyaar Karke
|''[[Pyaar Ke Side Effects]]''
|-
|2006
|Paisa Paisa
|''[[Apna Sapna Money Money]]''
|-
|2006
|Dil Laga Na<ref name="Rediff.com">{{cite web | url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-they-are-bollywoods-famous-christian-singers/20110728.htm#7 | title=Bollywood's popular Christian singers – Suzanne D'Mello | work=[[Rediff.com]] | date=29 July 2011 | access-date=13 February 2014}} {{verify source |date=September 2019 |reason=This ref was deleted Special:Diff/906961131 by a bug in VisualEditor and later restored by a bot from the original cite located at Special:Permalink/906960936 cite #1 - verify the cite is accurate and delete this template. [[User:GreenC bot/Job 18]]}}</ref>
|''[[Dhoom 2]]''
|-
|2006
|Shake It
|''[[Naksha]]''
|-
|2006
|Hibbaki
|''[[The Killer (2006 film)|The Killer]]''
|-
|2007
|"You're My Love"<ref name="Rediff.com"/>
|''[[Partner (2007 film)|Partner]]''
|-
|2007
|"Do You Wanna Partner"<ref name="Rediff.com"/>
|''[[Partner (2007 film)|Partner]]''
|-
|2007
|"Dupatta Tera Nau Rang Da"<ref name="Rediff.com"/>
|''[[Partner (2007 film)|Partner]]''
|-
|2007
|So Cool
|''[[Go (2007 film)|Go]]''
|-
|2007
|Mahiya
|''[[Awaarapan]]''
|-
|2008
|"Aye Bachchu"<ref name="Rediff.com"/>
|''[[Ghajini (2008 film)|Ghajini]]''
|-
|2008
|Nallamdhana
|[[Silambattam (film)|Silambattam]] (Tamil)
|-
|2008
|Tu Mera Jumbo
|''[[Jumbo (2008 film)|Jumbo]]''
|-
|2008
|Jee Karda<ref name="Rediff.com"/>
|''[[Singh Is Kinng]]''
|-
|2008
|"Meow" (English and Hindi)<ref name="Rediff.com"/>
|''[[Golmaal Returns]]''
|-
|2008
|"Vacancy"<ref name="Rediff.com"/>
|''[[Golmaal Returns]]''
|-
|2008
|EMI
|''[[EMI (film)|EMI]]''
|-
|2008
|Khushi
|''[[Drona (2008 film)|Drona]]'' (Backup singer)
|-
|2008
|Hey Ya
|''[[Kidnap (2008 film)|Kidnap]]''
|-
|2008
|Hello
|''[[Hello (2008 film)|Hello]]''
|-
|2008
|Rubaru
|''[[Ru Ba Ru]]''
|-
|2008
|Na Dekho
|''[[Ru Ba Ru]]''
|-
|2008
|Khwab Dekhe [Sexy Lady]
|[[Race (2008 film)|Race]] ''(Backing and English Vocals)''
|-
|2008
|Mujhpe Toh Jadoo
|[[Race (2008 film)|Race]] ''(Backing and English Vocals)''
|-
|2008
|Race Saason Ki
|[[Race (2008 film)|Race]] ''(Backing and English Vocals)''
|-
|2008
|Zara Zara Touch Me
|[[Race (2008 film)|Race]] ''(Backing and English Vocals)''
|-
|2009
|Dil Dara Ve
|Maan Sanmaan ( Marathi)
|-
|2009
|"Kites in the Sky"<ref name="Rediff.com"/>
|''[[Kites (film)|Kites]]''
|-
|2009
|"Surili Akhiyon Wale"<ref name="Rediff.com"/>
|''[[Veer (2010 film)|Veer]]''
|-
|2009
|Rishte Naate
|[[De Dana Dan]]
|-
|2009
|"Prem Ki Naiyya"<ref name="Rediff.com"/>
|''[[Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani]]''
|-
|2009
|Hey Ya!
|[[Kidnap (2008 film)|''Kidnap'']]
|-
|2009
|[[Chiggy Wiggy]]
|''[[Blue (2009 film)|Blue]]''
|-
|2009
|Poorza Poorza
|''[[Life Partner (film)|Life Partner]]'' (English Vocals)
|-
|2009
|"Ishq Vishk"<ref name="Rediff.com"/>
|''[[Wanted (2009 film)|Wanted]]''
|-
|2009
|"Le Le Mazaa"<ref name="Rediff.com"/>
|''[[Wanted (2009 film)|Wanted]]'' (Backing and Spanish Vocals)
|-
|2009
|Bhangra Bistar
|''[[Dil Bole Hadippa!]]'' (Backing Vocals)
|-
|2009
|Aahun Aahun
|''[[Love Aaj Kal]]''
|-
|2009
|Twist
|''[[Love Aaj Kal]]'' (English Vocals) by Saif Ali Khan
|-
|2009
|Aalam Guzrne Ko
|''[[Kal Kissne Dekha]]''
|-
|2009
|Soniye Billori
|''[[Kal Kissne Dekha]]''
|-
|2009
|"Don't Say Alvida"<ref name="Rediff.com"/>
|''[[Main Aurr Mrs Khanna]]''
|-
|2009
|[[Slumdog Millionaire: Music from the Motion Picture|Latika's Theme]]<ref name="Rediff.com"/>
|''[[Slumdog Millionaire]]''
|-
|2009
|Dreams on Fire<ref name="Rediff.com"/>
|''[[Slumdog Millionaire]]''
|-
|2010
|"No Problem"<ref name="Rediff.com"/>
|''[[No Problem (2010 film)|No Problem]]''
|-
|2010
|Ayyayyo Ayyayyo
|[[Veera Parampare]]
|-
|2010
|Challa
|[[Crook (film)|Crook]]
|-
|2010
|Naina Mile
|[[Endhiran (soundtrack)|Endhiran]](Robot In Hindi)
|-
|2010
|Kehna Hai
|[[Help (2010 film)|Help]]
|-
|2010
|Attrah Baras Ki
|[[Hello Darling]]
|-
|2010
|Sajde (Remix)
|[[Khatta Meetha (2010 film)|Khatta Meetha]] (English Vocals)
|-
|2010
|Ee Hridayam
|[[Ye Maaya Chesave (soundtrack)]] (Telugu)
|-
|2010
|Tum chain ho
|[[Milenge Milenge]]
|-
|2010
|[[Hosanna (A. R. Rahman song)|Hosanna]]
|[[Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya (soundtrack)]](Tamil)
|-
|2011
|Tum Ho
|[[Rockstar (soundtrack)]]
|-
|2011
|Chak Glassi
|[[Pyaar Ka Punchnama]]
|-
|2011
|Tum Ho Mera Pyaar
|[[Haunted (2011 film)|Haunted]]
|-
|2011
|Full Volume
|[[Thank You (2011 film)|Thank You]]
|-
|2011
|"Mazhai Varum Arikuri"<ref>{{cite news | url=http://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/veppam/moviereview/9431933.cms | title=Movie Review – Veppam | newspaper=[[Times of India]] | date=30 July 2011 | access-date=13 February 2014 | author=Venkateswaran Narayanan}} {{verify source |date=September 2019 |reason=This ref was deleted Special:Diff/906961131 by a bug in VisualEditor and later restored by a bot from the original cite located at Special:Permalink/906960936 cite #5 - verify the cite is accurate and delete this template. [[User:GreenC bot/Job 18]]}}</ref>
|[[Veppam]] (Tamil)
|-
|2012
|Jaavedaan Hai
|[[1920: Evil Returns]]
|-
|2012
|Cigarette Ki Tarah
|[[Cigarette Ki Tarah]]
|-
|2012
|Right Now
|[[Housefull 2]]
|-
|2012
|Hosanna
|[[Ekk Deewana Tha (soundtrack)]]
|-
|2012
|Tum jo mere saath o
|Ehsas
|-
|2013
|Inikka Inikka
|[[Naiyaandi]]
|-
|2013
|Kadal Naan Dhaan
|[[Endrendrum Punnagai]] (Tamil)
|-
|2014
|Khalifa (Rap And Chorus Portions)
|[[Lekar Hum Deewana Dil (soundtrack)]]
|-
|2014
|Thumka
|[[Kaanchi]]
|-
|2015
|Matargashti (Backing Vocals For NaNaNa Tune)
|[[Tamasha (soundtrack)]]
|-
|2015
|Parade De La Bastille (Vocals For NaNaNa Tune)
|[[Tamasha (soundtrack)]]
|-
|2016
|Wafa Ne Bewafai
|[[Teraa Surroor]]
|-
|2018
|Pullinangal
|[[2.0 (film)|2.0]]
|}

==Filmography as Lyricist==
* 2009– [[Veer (2010 film)|Veer]]
* 2009 – [[Main Aurr Mrs Khanna]] ( Hindi )
* 2006 – [[Apna Sapna Money Money]] ( Hindi )

==Awards==
* Nominated: Vijay Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2011) – Mazhai Varum Arikuri (Veppam)
* Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2010) – Aye Bachchu (Ghajini)
* Nominated: Tata Indicom Mirchi Music Awards Upcoming Vocalist Of The Year (2009) – Aye Bachchu (Ghajini)
* Nominated: Stardust Awards Best Debut Female Playback Singer (2008)- Mahiya (Awaarapan)

==See also==
''[[List of Indian playback singers]]''

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|2016612}}

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[[Category:Bollywood playback singers]]
[[Category:Indian women film singers]]
[[Category:Indian Roman Catholics]]
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[[Category:Singers from Mumbai]]
[[Category:Women musicians from Maharashtra]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian singers]]
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