Shraddha Pandit (born 4 July 1982) is an Indian

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, solo artist, composer, and lyricist.

Early life

Shraddha is the daughter of Vishwaraj Pandit and Swarna Pandit. She is the grand-niece of Indian classical vocalist and Padma Vibhushan awardee, Pandit Jasraj. Shraddha grew up in

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and belongs to a large family of successful musicians, singers, music producers and actors. She learnt Hindustani Classical Music from her Grandfather, Sangeet Acharya Late Shri. Pandit Pratap Narayan. She debuted in the world of playback singing at only age 11. Shraddha began her singing career at age 11 as a child vocalist for

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, a movie which won a National Award for Best Film Music by Illayraja.

Career

Shraddha has sung for many prolific music composers including

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and many more. Her all-time hits are "Pehli Pehli Baar Baliye", "Ae Shivani", "Rang Deeni", "Sasural Genda Phool", "Jigar Da Tukda", "Manchandre Nu", "Khuda Ke Liye", " Bipasha", "Aiyoji", "Rab Rakha" and "

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". Her latest chartbusters are "Pani Wala Dance" (2015) and "Aaj Raat Ka Scene" (2016). Shraddha has also released an album, ''Teri Heer'' from Sony Music in 2008, where she wrote lyrics and composed all the songs by herself. In 2023, Shraddha was conferred an Honorary Doctorate for her contribution in the field of music. This was conferred by the Mansarovar Global University at Kushabhau Thakre Memorial Auditorian, Bhopal. She received the honor from the Governor of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Mangubhai Patel. Shraddha Pandit wrote the lyrics to the hit song "Chhaila," which is the first song to bring both

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and

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together on one track. Music was composed and produced by

. As of 12 November 2024 the video had been seen over 7.5 million times since its release on 14 October 2024. On 19 December 2024, the video crossed 10 million views. Shraddha also penned the lyrics for "Jaan Le Gayi," which was the last track of Salim-Sulaiman's Bhoomi 2024 series. This song featured Vishal Dadlani and Sonu Nigam doing a collaboration. On 28 November 2024, Shraddha received the Indian Music Award (initiated by Hungama) for Best Lyricist Jury Award for Manzoor Hai from Bhoomi 23.

Filmography as Playback Singer

*'' Khamoshi: The Musical'' (1996) *'' Sangharsh'' (1999) *'' Khoobsurat'' (1999) *''

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'' (2000) *''

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'' (2000) *''

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'' (2002) *'' Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar'' (2002) *'' Dev'' (2004) *''

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'' (2004) *'' Fareb'' (2005) *'' Black & White'' (2008) *''

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'' (2009) *''

'' (2010) *'' Love Breakups Zindagi'' (2011) *'' Aazaan'' (2011) *''

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'' (2011) - Mujhko Tu Pyaar Kara De *''

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'' (2011) *''

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'' (2012) *''

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'' (2012) *''

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'' (2013) *''

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'' *'' Action Jackson'' (2014) - "AJ Theme" *'' Kuch Kuch Locha Hai'' – "Pani Wala Dance" (2015) *'' Jazbaa'' — "Aaj Raat Ka Scene" Ft.

(2015) *''

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'' - "Sweety Tera Drama" (with

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Pandit, Shraddha Living people Bollywood playback singers Indian women pop singers Indian women playback singers 1982 births 21st-century Indian singers 21st-century Indian women singers Women musicians from Maharashtra Singers from Mumbai