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Sapna Awasthi started training in classical music at a young age and completed ''Sangeet Vishaarad'' in [[Bhatkhande Music Institute Deemed University|Bhatkhande Music Institute]], [[Lucknow]]. She began singing for the radio when she was fifteen, before performing on stage. She received her first break in [[Bollywood]] from composer Sameer Sen.<ref>{{cite web |title=Give Me a Break from Raunchy Numbers |url=http://www.expressindia.com/screen/sapna.htm |accessdate=13 November 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/19970419172115/http://www.expressindia.com/screen/sapna.htm |archivedate=19 April 1997}}</ref> | Sapna Awasthi started training in classical music at a young age and completed ''Sangeet Vishaarad'' in [[Bhatkhande Music Institute Deemed University|Bhatkhande Music Institute]], [[Lucknow]]. She began singing for the radio when she was fifteen, before performing on stage. She received her first break in [[Bollywood]] from composer Sameer Sen.<ref>{{cite web |title=Give Me a Break from Raunchy Numbers |url=http://www.expressindia.com/screen/sapna.htm |accessdate=13 November 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/19970419172115/http://www.expressindia.com/screen/sapna.htm |archivedate=19 April 1997}}</ref> | ||
Awasthi is from Kumaon and relocated to [[Mumbai]] after singing songs in [[Krantiveer]] (1994). She has sung for prominent musicians like [[Nadeem–Shravan]], [[Anand–Milind]], [[Anu Malik]], [[A. R. Rahman]], [[Sandeep Chowta]] and others. Her biggest hit to date, as is usually believed, is not her duet 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' (co-singer [[Sukhvinder Singh]]) for [[A. R. Rahman]]'s ''[[Dil Se..|Dil Se]]'' (1998), but 'Pardesi Pardesi' (co-singers [[Udit Narayan]] and [[Alka Yagnik]]) for [[Nadeem–Shravan|Nadeem-Shravan]]'s ''[[Raja Hindustani]]'' (1996). | Awasthi is from [[Kumaon division|Kumaon]] region of [[Uttarakhand]] and relocated to [[Mumbai]] after singing songs in [[Krantiveer]] (1994). She has sung for prominent musicians like [[Nadeem–Shravan]], [[Anand–Milind]], [[Anu Malik]], [[A. R. Rahman]], [[Sandeep Chowta]] and others. Her biggest hit to date, as is usually believed, is not her duet 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' (co-singer [[Sukhvinder Singh]]) for [[A. R. Rahman]]'s ''[[Dil Se..|Dil Se]]'' (1998), but 'Pardesi Pardesi' (co-singers [[Udit Narayan]] and [[Alka Yagnik]]) for [[Nadeem–Shravan|Nadeem-Shravan]]'s ''[[Raja Hindustani]]'' (1996). | ||
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Sapna Awasthi | |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Bhatkhande Music Institute |
| Occupation | Playback singer |
Sapna Awasthi Singh is a Bollywood playback singer[1] best remembered for her "Chaiyya Chaiyya" from Dil Se.. and "UP Bihar Lootne" from Shool (1999).[2]
Early life and career[edit]
Sapna Awasthi started training in classical music at a young age and completed Sangeet Vishaarad in Bhatkhande Music Institute, Lucknow. She began singing for the radio when she was fifteen, before performing on stage. She received her first break in Bollywood from composer Sameer Sen.[3]
Awasthi is from Kumaon region of Uttarakhand and relocated to Mumbai after singing songs in Krantiveer (1994). She has sung for prominent musicians like Nadeem–Shravan, Anand–Milind, Anu Malik, A. R. Rahman, Sandeep Chowta and others. Her biggest hit to date, as is usually believed, is not her duet 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' (co-singer Sukhvinder Singh) for A. R. Rahman's Dil Se (1998), but 'Pardesi Pardesi' (co-singers Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik) for Nadeem-Shravan's Raja Hindustani (1996).
Popular songs[edit]
- "Pratighat Ki Jwala" - Anjaam 1994
- "Banno Teri Ankhiyan Soorme" — Dushmani: A Violent Love Story (1995)[4]
- "Pardesi Pardesi" — Raja Hindustani (1996)
- "UP Bihar Lootne" — Shool (1999)
- "Shadi Karvado" — Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai (2000)
- "Bachke Tu Rehna Re" — Company (2002)
- "Kabhi Bandhan Chhuda Liya" — Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002)
- "Chaiyya Chaiyya" — Dil Se.. (1998)
- "Sab Kuch Bhula Diya" — Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002)
- "Saajan Saajan" - Dil Ka Rishta (2003)
- "Daroga Babu Re Dil Humra--30 Days,Lyrics -Sahil Sultanpiri.(2003)
- "Kata Kata" — Raavan (2010)
- "Katiya Karoon" — Rockstar (2011)
- "Sasure Ke Kaudy Lag Gaye" - Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho
- "Jo beech bajariya tune" (ansh (2002)"
Accolades[edit]
| Award Ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Mirchi Music Awards | Female Vocalist of The Year | Nominated | [5] |
References[edit]
- ↑ "'Pardesi' woman is here!". The Hindu. 17 June 2002. Archived from the original on 30 May 2011.
- ↑ "It's 20 years since 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' released: How old do you feel now?". The News Minute. 21 August 2018.
- ↑ "Give Me a Break from Raunchy Numbers". Archived from the original on 19 April 1997. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ↑ Menon, Rathi A (19 June 1998). "Pardesi voice is here to stay". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 30 May 2011.
- ↑ "Nominations - Mirchi Music Award Hindi 2011". 30 January 2013. Archived from the original on 30 January 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
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