Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai
Mumbai, Feb 12: Renowned playback singer Shreya Ghoshal continues to highlight the vast and vibrant landscape of Indian music with a series of recent releases that traverse languages, genres and emotional tones. The singer describes the experience of moving seamlessly across such varied musical spaces as “incredibly fulfilling.”
Her latest tracks — Inqalabi Ziddi, Maatrubhumi, Assalu Cinema, Gana Gunjur, O Maayi Ri, and Thalodi Marayuvathevide Nee — showcase a rich blend of cultural influences and storytelling traditions. Each song, distinct in mood and origin, reflects the diversity that defines India’s musical heritage.
Speaking about the creative journey, Shreya said transitioning rapidly between contrasting genres and emotional expressions has reinforced her belief in the versatility of Indian music.
“Moving between genres and emotions back to back has been a powerful reminder of just how versatile Indian music truly is. Each of these songs comes from a very different cultural and musical space, yet they are all deeply rooted in storytelling and emotion,” she shared.
She added that lending her voice to such varied narratives brings a deep sense of artistic satisfaction. “As a singer, being able to lend my voice to such diverse narratives is incredibly fulfilling, and I feel grateful to be part of a journey that celebrates the richness and unity of our musical traditions.”
Often hailed as the “Queen of Dynamics” for her expressive vocal range and adaptability, Shreya has recorded extensively across Indian and international languages. Over the course of her career, she has earned numerous honours, including five National Film Awards, four Kerala State Film Awards, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, a Maharashtra State Award, a Telangana Gaddar Film Award and a BFJA Award.
She made a remarkable debut with Bairi Piya and Dola Re Dola, both of which earned her the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer. She later secured four more National Awards for songs such as Dheere Jalna, Yeh Ishq Haaye, Pherari Mon, Jeev Rangla, and Maayava Thooyava.
Born in Berhampore in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, Shreya spent her formative years in Rawatbhata near Kota, Rajasthan. Her father is an electrical engineer with the Nuclear Power Corporation of India, while her mother holds a postgraduate degree in literature — a background that perhaps nurtured her deep connection to words and melody from an early age.