Sapna Awasthi
Sapna Awasthi | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Bhatkhande Music Institute |
| Occupation | playback singer |
Sapna Awasthi Singh is a Bollywood playback singer[1] best remembered for her "Banno Teri Ankhiyan Soorme" from Dushmani (1996), "Pardesi Pardesi" from Raja Hindustani (1996), "Chaiyya Chaiyya" from Dil Se.. (1998), "Angoori Badan" from Jaanwar (1998) 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
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| Pratighat Ki Jwala | Anjaam | 1994 |
| Haldi Lagaao Re | Banni Ko Banna Pyara Lage (With Jhankar Beats) | 1994 |
| Jhankaro Jhankaro | Krantiveer | 1994 |
| Jai Ambe Jagdambe | Krantiveer | 1994 |
| O Rabba | Zamaana Deewana | 1995 |
| Banno Teri Ankhiyan Soorme | Dushmani: A Violent Love Story | 1995 |
| Nazariya Band Kar Ke | Chakori | 1995 |
| Pardesi Pardesi | Raja Hindustani | 1996 |
| Chaiyya Chaiyya | Dil Se.. | 1998 |
| Angoori badan | Jaanwar | 1998 |
| AISI WAISI BAAT NAHIN | Hero Hindustani | 1998 |
| Balle Balle | Bandhan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | 1998 |
| Angoorwali Bagiyan | Maa Kasam | 1999 |
| Main Aayi Hoon U.P. Bihar Lootne | Shool | 1999 |
| Ghar Mein Padharo Gajananji | Aangan Baje Shehnaai | 1999 |
| Shadi Karvaho | Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai | 2000 |
| Beech Bajaria | Ansh | 2001 |
| Aangoori Badan | Hadh: Life on the Edge of Death | 2001 |
| Bachke Tu Rehna Re | Company | 2002 |
| Sab Kuchh Bhula Diya | Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam | 2002 |
| Khallas | Company | 2002 |
| Mar Gai Chhokri | Yeh Mohabbat Hai | 2002 |
| Saajan Saajan | Dil Ka Rishta | 2003 |
| Daroga Babu Re Dil Humra | 30 Days | 2003 |
| Saajan Saajan | Dil Ka Rishta | 2003 |
| Kuan Ma | Page 3 | 2004 |
| Tere Ishq Mein Pagal | Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai | 2005 |
| Dhola Aayo Re | Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai | 2005 |
| Kata Kata | Raavan | 2010 |
| Katiya Karoon | Rockstar | 2011 |
| Sasure Ke Kaudy Lag Gaye | Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho | 2015 |
| Banno Teri Akhiyan | Banno Teri Akhiyan | 2022 |
| Navratri Song | Navratri Song | 2023 |
Accolades
[edit]| Award Ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Mirchi Music Awards | Female Vocalist of The Year | Nominated | [4] |
References
[edit]- ^ "'Pardesi' woman is here!". The Hindu. 17 June 2002. Archived from the original on 25 November 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.
- ^ "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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