Aarya Ambekar is a

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playback singer and actor from

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. She has recorded numerous songs for films and albums in Marathi and Hindi. She has also performed at various prestigious concerts across India and overseas including

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amongst others. Aarya has won numerous accolades including a

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. She participated and reached the finals of the first season of ''

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'' aired on

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channel between July 2008 and February 2009. Aarya made her acting debut in January 2017 through the film '' Ti Saddhya Kay Karte''.

Career

Aarya Ambekar's musical journey began early, as her grandmother, a classical vocalist, recognized her talent when she was just two years old. Aarya began formal music training at the age of five and a half under the guidance of her mother, Shruti Ambekar, and gave her first public performance at six."Spotting Talent" – Article on Aarya in Lokmat Times paper
She rose to fame as a finalist in ''

'' in 2008, which served as a launchpad for her professional career. Aarya made her playback singing debut with the Marathi film '' Balgandharva'' (2011), performing classical compositions, and has since sung for films like ''

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'' and '' Ti Saddhya Kay Karte'', receiving numerous awards. In addition to playback singing, she has released independent singles in Marathi and Hindi and performs live music shows across Maharashtra. Ambekar made her acting debut in the 2017 film '' Ti Saddhya Kay Karte'', further establishing herself in the Marathi entertainment industry.

''Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi Li'l Champs''

In 2008, Aarya was auditioned for the debut season of ''

'', a competitive music reality show organized by the

television channel. She was one of the final 50 who were selected from amongst several thousand children aged between 8 and 14 across Maharashtra. She made her way to the top 10 finalists and then to the Final 5 Mega-Finalists. Aarya was popularly referred to as the "Pretty Young Girl", during the show. Aarya sang a wide variety of songs in the competition. She created the record of receiving full marks from the judges many times. Aarya created an unbeatable record when she got '' वरचा नी ''(equivalent to 200%), for her beautifully sung "Paan Khae Saiyyan Hamaro", which remains unbroken in all the nine Schedules of ''SA RE GA MA PA'' and even after two schedules of ''SA RE GA MA PA'' for professional singers. Singer Hariharan was the celebrity judge for that episode. Aarya was also awarded performer of the week in numerous episodes by eminent singing personalities like

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, Hariharan etc. Aarya sings a wide variety of songs ranging from pure classical songs, Natyageet, Bhavgeet, Bhaktigeet to

Chitrapat Sangeet, Hindi songs, folk songs, Lavanis as well. She sang "

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" to pay tribute to those who died in the

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on 26 November 2008. She also performed the same song at

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in a program organised by

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to pay tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives fighting the terrorists in that attack. The song was originally sung by

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after the 1962 India-China War. During the course of the program, Aarya was also awarded the Manik Varma Scholarship. She is the youngest singer to win the scholarship.

''Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi L'il Champs Season 3''

Aarya along with other finalists of the first season returned to the singing reality show 12 years after the debut season as a judge on the show.

Acting

Personal life

Aarya is the daughter of Samir Ambekar and Shruti Ambekar. Shruti Ambekar is a classical vocalist of

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whereas Samir is a doctor by profession. Aarya holds a Bachelor of Arts, BA, degree with a major in economics. She studied in the prestigious

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for her bachelor's degree. She holds a Master of Arts, MA, degree in music. She ranked first in the university for her MA examination and earned a gold medal. She has completed a certificate course in Sound Engineering.

Discography

Albums

* Pancha Ratna Vol. 1, 2, 3 on Universal Music India * Garjati Sahyadriche Kade * Jai Hari Vitthal * Marathi Abhimaangeet composed by

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* Aathava Swar composed by Mrs. Varsha Bhave * Mala Mhanatyat Aarya Ambekar * Geet Tujhe Gata Gata – Collections of poems of famous poets * Khaucha Gaav composed by Yashwant Deo * Hum Aur Tum – Hindi songs album composed by Khalil Abhyankar * Aanandwan Ale Ghari – Shri Baba Amte * Majhya Matiche Gayan – Kusumagraj Pratishthan * Diva Lagu De Re Deva – First solo album based on poems of eminent Marathi poets. The album is composed by famous composer

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* Door Chandanyanchya Gaava – composer, Neeraj; lyrics, Dr Kshama Valsangkar

Singles

Television

Films

Public appearances

A few events where Aarya has performed – * Vasantotsav 2008 – Musical concert arranged in Pune every year by

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in memory of his legendary grandfather

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* Shrimant Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Music Festival 2009, 2010. * Little Champs live shows in many cities like

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etc. and at international venues like

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. These are runaway popular shows where Aarya performs with four other Little Champs Mugdha Vaishampayan, Prathamesh Laghate,

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and Kartiki Gaikwad in perfect sync. This group is known as 'Panch-Ratna'. * Live performance in the devotional program arranged in the presence of

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in Sai Ashram at village Hadshi, near

in October 2009 * Live performance in the special program arranged on the occasion of the birthday of

in Sai Ashram at

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. November 2009 * Live performance in Swar Asha program arranged to felicitate

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in March 2010. Aarya sang duets with

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in this program. The program was aired on Mi Marathi Channel. * Live performance at a function organised by

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to mark its 125th year of existence. Aarya performed in front of The Honourable President of India, Her Excellency Pratibha Patil. * Live performance along with

in special function organised by

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on occasion of the Golden Jubilee Year of

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on Maharashtra Day. * Antarnaad – a program consisting of compositions by Shrinivas Khale. The program was aired on

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Channel on 29 August 2010. * As a celebrity guest in Ashtavinayak Darshan along with Prathamesh Laghate. Ashtavinayak Darshan program consists of visits to the eight holy temples of Lord Ganesha (

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) situated around Pune district. This program was telecast on

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news channel during the Ganpati Festival 2010 from 11 to 18 September 2010. * Live performance in Nashik Festival 2011 * Bheeti Laagi Jeeva 2010, 2011 – a special show on the yearly pilgrimage from Alandi to Pandharpur telecast on

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. * Maharashtra Mandal Dubai (MPFS) 2017 – As a part of Waarsa Suraancha * TEDxVIT 2021

Awards and recognition

* 2008 – Youngest to be awarded the "Manik Varma Scholarship" towards her future music studies * 2009 – Runner-up of the

reality-based music competition organised by

* 2009 – Maharashtra Shasan Puraskar * 2010 – Haribhau Sane Award *2010 – Punyaratna – YuvaGaurav Award * 2011 – Big Marathi Rising Star Award (Music) * 2012 – Young Achievers Award – awarded by

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* 2012 – Dr. Vasantrao Deshpande Puraskar * 2014 – Aarya Puraskar * 2015 – Dr. Usha Atre Award by Swaranand Pratisthan * 2016 – Vidya Pradnya Puraskar by Ga.Di.Ma. Pratisthan * 2017 – Godrej Fresh Face of the Year – Sahyadri Navaratna Awards * 2018 – Best Female Singer and Best Acting Debut – Female for Ti Saddhya Kay Karte - Maharashtracha Favourite Kon by

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* 2018 – Most Natural Performance of the Year for Ti Sadhya Kay Karate – Zee Chitra Gaurav *Nominated -

Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Playback Singer – Female The Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Playback Singer - Female is chosen by the jury of Zee Marathi as part of its Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar, annual award ceremony for Marathi films, to recognise a female playback singer. Following its incepti ...

For Song Hridayat waje something From the Movie

Ti Sadhya Kay Karte ''Ti Saddhya Kay Karte'' () is a 2017 Marathi-language romantic drama film which is produced by Zee Studios and directed by Satish Rajwade. It stars Ankush Chaudhari and Tejashree Pradhan in lead roles. Abhinay Berde, son of actor Lakshmika ...

. * 2018 – Best Female Singer and Best Acting Debut – Female for Ti Sadhya Kay Karate – City Cine Awards Marathi by Radio City * 2019 – Lokmat Sur Jytosna National Music Award by the hands of Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari * 2021 - Best Female Singer of the Decade for the song, 'Hrudayat Vaje Something' from the 2017 movie 'Ti Sadhya Kay Karate' - Maharashtracha Favorite Kon? (महाराष्ट्राचा फेव्हरेट कोण - सर्वोत्कृष्ट गायिका) * 2022 – Fakt Marathi Cine Sanman for Best Playback Singer Female for "Bai Ga" from

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* 2023 – Best Playback Singer Female for "Bai Ga" from

(Shared with

) – Zee Chitra Gaurav *2023 – Best Playback Singer Female for "Bai Ga" from

– Filmfare Awards * 2023 - Best Playback Singer Female for "Bai Ga" from

– Sakaal Premier Awards. * 2023 6TH MAJJA DIGITAL AWARD - Best Singer Female for "Bai Ga" from

. *2024 -

Alumni Association felicitated her as a Distinguished Alumnus and awarded her with 'Fergusson Gaurav Puraskar' at the hands of Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj (

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), the Chairperson of

which runs the Fergusson College *2024 - Best Singer (Female) for "Kevadyache Paan Tu" from

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- Radio City Cine Awards

References

External links

Aarya's Official Facebook Page

Aarya's Official YouTube Channel
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