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'''Shweta Shetty''' is an [[Indian pop]] singer known for her albums and for her contributions to [[Bollywood]] film soundtracks.<ref name="Kumar">{{cite news|last=Kumar|first=Anuj|title=Shweta's sequenced Saajna|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=3 June 2003|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/06/03/stories/2003060300360400.htm|accessdate=21 May 2010}}</ref>
'''Shweta Shetty''' (also known as '''Shwetaa''' in nickname) is an [[Indian pop]] singer known for her albums and for her contributions to [[Bollywood]] film soundtracks.<ref name="Kumar">{{cite news|last=Kumar|first=Anuj|title=Shweta's sequenced Saajna|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=3 June 2003|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/06/03/stories/2003060300360400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030626201719/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/06/03/stories/2003060300360400.htm|url-status=usurped|archive-date=26 June 2003|accessdate=21 May 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/article/exclusive-90s-pop-star-shweta-shetty-reveals-why-she-left-singing-career-opens-up-on-low-phase-in-germany/739160 | title=‘90s pop star Shweta Shetty reveals why she left singing career; opens up on low phase in Germany | publisher=Times Now | work=Priyanka Kaul | date=31 March 2021 | accessdate=28 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/exclusive-interview-shweta-shetty-on-disco-version-of-jalne-mein-hai-mazaa-sometimes-it-takes-26-years-to-realise-a-dream/articleshow/81703649.cms | title=Exclusive interview! Shweta Shetty on disco version of 'Jalne Mein Hai Mazaa': Sometimes it takes 26 years to realise a dream | publisher=[[The Times of India]] | work=Milana Rao | date=26 March 2021 | accessdate=28 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/singer-shweta-shetty-is-making-a-comeback-after-20-years-reveals-what-kept-her-away-from-the-music-scene-7249229/ | title=Singer Shweta Shetty is making a comeback after 20 years, reveals what kept her away from the music scene | publisher=The Indian Express | work=A. Kameshwari | date=29 March 2021 | accessdate=28 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/singer-shweta-shetty-speaks-up-about-how-bollywood-had-banned-her/articleshow/76469570.cms | title=Singer Shweta Shetty speaks up about how Bollywood had banned her | publisher=[[The Times of India]] | work=Debarati S Sen | date=19 June 2020 | accessdate=28 September 2021}}</ref> Her most remix hit song is "[[Q-Funk]]" from the album ''Oorja'' in 1995.


==Life and career==
==Life and career==
Shetty's album, ''Johnny Joker'', was a phenomenal success.<ref name="Kumar" /> She was awarded the Best Female Pop Artist for her work in the album ''Deewane To Deewane Hain'' at the 1998 [[Screen Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Award Winners |url=http://www.expressindia.com/screen/awards/eve.htm |website=[[Screen (magazine)|Screen]] |accessdate=2 October 2019 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/19991022044355/http://www.expressindia.com/screen/awards/eve.htm |archivedate=22 October 1999}}</ref>
Shetty's album, ''Johnny Joker'', was a success.<ref name="Kumar" /> She was awarded the Best Female Pop Artist for her work in the album ''Deewane To Deewane Hain'' at the 1998 [[Screen Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Award Winners |url=http://www.expressindia.com/screen/awards/eve.htm |website=[[Screen (magazine)|Screen]] |accessdate=2 October 2019 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/19991022044355/http://www.expressindia.com/screen/awards/eve.htm |archivedate=22 October 1999}}</ref>
 
Shweta is considered a legendary 1990s pop icon of India.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-25|title=Shweta Shetty - The 90s Pop Star of India|url=https://www.snkcreation.com/post/singer-shweta-shetty-the-90s-pop-star-of-india-who-comeback-with-her-throbbing-music-in-2021|access-date=2021-06-25|website=SNK Creation|language=en}}</ref> her music is still very popular all over the world and maintains
a big fan following.
 
Shweta´s first album in 1990 and Hindi Lambada in 1991 released at a time when there was no music channels, no MTV, or Channel V. In 1992, Shweta was discovered by Atul Churamani of Magna Sound at the Independence Rock concert singing Scorpion´s ‘Still Loving You’, who were on the lookout for some fresh talent for their new record label.
She signed the contract the next week and that was the beginning of a wonderful, long and fruitful musical journey. The pop icon of the 90`s for more than a decade went on to sell above 13 million film/private album/compilation copies world-wide. Shweta had the right launch pad with Biddu, [[Biddu]] was one of the biggest producers of the time. Johnny Joker went on to become the highest selling pop album in 1993 and was in every count down for more than 25 weeks and made her the darling of the nation. shweta also worked with the Legendary producer A.R Rehman [[A. R. Rahman]] giving smashing hits like "Mangta Hai Kya" from the 1995 movie Rngeela.<ref>[[Rangeela (1995 film)]]</ref>


Shetty was married to a German, Christian Brandt.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2006-06-15|title=Shetty deewane about Hamburg|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/world/report-shetty-deewane-about-hamburg-1035776|access-date=2020-07-15|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref>
Shetty was married to a German, Christian Brandt.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2006-06-15|title=Shetty deewane about Hamburg|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/world/report-shetty-deewane-about-hamburg-1035776|access-date=2020-07-15|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref>


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


==Discography==
==Discography==
*''Johnny Joker'' (1993)
===Studio albums===
*''The New Album'' (1995)
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! Year
! Album details
! Track list
|-
| 1990
| style="text-align:left;"| '''''Shweta - The Album'''''
* Label: Unknown
* Format: Cassette
|
|-
| 1991
| style="text-align:left;"| '''''Lambada'''''
* Label: Unknown
* Format: Cassette
|
|-
|1993
| style="text-align:left;"| '''''Johnny Jokers'''''
* Label: [[Magnasound]]
* Format: Cassette, CD, Digital Download
* Composer(s): [[Biddu]]
* Lyricist(s):
|
#"Johnny Jokers"
#"Aaja Naye"
#"Bewafa"
#"Mr. Gentleman"
#"Chaand"
#"Pyaar Hai"
#"Jaano"
#"Main Khoi Jaane"
|-
|1995
| style="text-align:left;"| '''''Shweta – The New Album and Other Hits'''''
* Release Date: <br /> {{flagicon|Canada}} 9 March 1995 <br /> {{flagicon|Europe}} 14 July 1995 <br /> {{flagicon|India}} 27 September 1995
* Label: [[Magnasound]]
* Format: Cassette, CD, Digital Download
* Composer(s):  <br /> [[Salim–Sulaiman]] (Track 1 to 8) <br />  [[AR Rahman]] (Track 9) <br /> [[Biddu]] (Track 10 and 11) <br /> [[Jawahar Wattal]] (Track 12)
* Co-artist(s): <br/> [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]] (Track 5) <br />[[Sagarika]] (Track 6) <br /> [[Baba Sehgal]] (Track 9)
| {{hidden | headercss = text-align: left;
| header = '''Standard Edition''' (Only Cassette)
| content = Tracklist
#"Bekaarar"
#"Kaisi Hai Zindagi"
#"Jhoothe"
#"Dil Ki Gaadi"
#"Silsile"
#"Jalne Main Hai Mazza"
#"Aa Chori Chori"
#"Le Lo Dil"}}
{{hidden | headercss = text-align: left;
|header = '''Bonus Track/Other Hits Edition''' (Only CD)
| content = Tracklist
#"Bekaarar"
#"Kaisi Hai Zindagi"
#"Jhoothe"
#"Dil Ki Gaadi"
#"Silsile"
#"Jalne Main Hai Mazza"
#"Aa Chori Chori"
#"Le Lo Dil"
#"Rukumani Rukumani"
#"Johnny Jokers"
#"Made in India"
#"Bolo Ta Ra Ra"}}
|-
|2003
| style="text-align:left;"| '''''Saajna'''''<ref name="Kumar"/>
* Release Date:
**April 2003 {{small|(USA, Germany)}}
**May 2003 {{small|(UK, France, Italy, Spain)}}
**September 2003 {{small|(India, Pakistan, Bangladesh)}}
**November 2003 {{small|(UAE, China, Japan, Australia)}}
* Label: [[Universal Music Group]]
* Format: Cassette, CD, Digital Download
|
|-
|}
 
===Soundtracks===
* "Mangta Hai Kya" from ''[[Rangeela (1995 film)|Rangeela]]'' (1995)
* "Mangta Hai Kya" from ''[[Rangeela (1995 film)|Rangeela]]'' (1995)
* "Kaale Kaale Baal" from ''[[Ziddi (1997 film)|Ziddi]]'' (1997)
* "Kaale Kaale Baal" from ''[[Ziddi (1997 film)|Ziddi]]'' (1997)
* "Deewane To Deewane Hain" (Music Video) (1998)
* "Main Deewani Main Mastani" from ''[[Bandhan (1998 film)|Bandhan]]'' (1998)
* "Main Deewani Main Mastani" from ''[[Bandhan (1998 film)|Bandhan]]'' (1998)
* "Tote Tote Ho Gaya" from ''[[Bichhoo]]'' (2000)
* "Tote Tote Ho Gaya" from ''[[Bichhoo]]'' (2000)
*''Saajna'' (2003)<ref name="Kumar"/>
* "Lambo" from cancelled video game [[Lamborghini (video game)|''Lamborghini'']] (2003)
 
===Singles===
*''Daro Na feat. Addy S (2020)
*''Daro Na feat. Addy S (2020)
*. Jalne Mein Hain Mazaa ( 2021)
* Jalne Mein Hain Mazaa (Addy S Version) ( 2021)


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 16:55, 15 December 2021


Not to be confused with Shweta Mohan or Shweta Pandit, who are also Indian singers.

Shweta Shetty
Born
Shweta Shetty
Other namesShwetaa (Nickname)
OccupationSinger
Years active1990–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Labels
Associated actsBiddu, Sarah Brightman, Gregorian and Jam & Spoon

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

Life and career[edit]

Shetty's album, Johnny Joker, was a success.[1] She was awarded the Best Female Pop Artist for her work in the album Deewane To Deewane Hain at the 1998 Screen Awards.[6]

Shetty was married to a German, Christian Brandt.[7]

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

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

Year Album details Track list
1990 Shweta - The Album
  • Label: Unknown
  • Format: Cassette
1991 Lambada
  • Label: Unknown
  • Format: Cassette
1993 Johnny Jokers
  • Label: Magnasound
  • Format: Cassette, CD, Digital Download
  • Composer(s): Biddu
  • Lyricist(s):
  1. "Johnny Jokers"
  2. "Aaja Naye"
  3. "Bewafa"
  4. "Mr. Gentleman"
  5. "Chaand"
  6. "Pyaar Hai"
  7. "Jaano"
  8. "Main Khoi Jaane"
1995 Shweta – The New Album and Other Hits
Standard Edition (Only Cassette)

Tracklist

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

Tracklist

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

Soundtracks[edit]

  • "Mangta Hai Kya" from Rangeela (1995)
  • "Kaale Kaale Baal" from Ziddi (1997)
  • "Main Deewani Main Mastani" from Bandhan (1998)
  • "Tote Tote Ho Gaya" from Bichhoo (2000)
  • "Lambo" from cancelled video game Lamborghini (2003)

Singles[edit]

  • Daro Na feat. Addy S (2020)
  • Jalne Mein Hain Mazaa (Addy S Version) ( 2021)

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Kumar, Anuj (3 June 2003). "Shweta's sequenced Saajna". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 26 June 2003. Retrieved 21 May 2010.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ↑ "'90s pop star Shweta Shetty reveals why she left singing career; opens up on low phase in Germany". Priyanka Kaul. Times Now. 31 March 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  3. ↑ "Exclusive interview! Shweta Shetty on disco version of 'Jalne Mein Hai Mazaa': Sometimes it takes 26 years to realise a dream". Milana Rao. The Times of India. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  4. ↑ "Singer Shweta Shetty is making a comeback after 20 years, reveals what kept her away from the music scene". A. Kameshwari. The Indian Express. 29 March 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  5. ↑ "Singer Shweta Shetty speaks up about how Bollywood had banned her". Debarati S Sen. The Times of India. 19 June 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  6. ↑ "Award Winners". Screen. Archived from the original on 22 October 1999. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
  7. ↑ "Shetty deewane about Hamburg". DNA India. 15 June 2006. Retrieved 15 July 2020.



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