Shweta Shetty

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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.



Shweta and Addy S youtube Channel

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indie-pop-queen-shweta-shetty-is-back-with-a-new-music-video with Addy S

shweta-shetty-is-back-with-her-own-youtube-channel

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