From ‘Sa Re Ga Ma’ to Superstardom: This playback singer has a net worth of Rs 240 crore, and she is neither Sunidhi Chauhan nor Neha Kakkar

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Today, we delve into the remarkable journey of a singer whose melodious voice has enchanted audiences worldwide. With over 3000 songs to her credit and a net worth of Rs 240 crore, she stands tall as one of India’s most accomplished and wealthiest singers. Born in 1984 in Berhampore, Murshidabad, West Bengal, into a Bengali Brahmin family, her musical odyssey began at a tender age, destined to carve her name in the annals of music history.

None other than Shreya Ghoshal, the prodigious talent who soared to prominence at the age of 16, captures our attention today. Her debut studio album, ‘Bendhechhi Beena,’ released in January 1998, marked the inception of a career destined for greatness, featuring 14 tracks that resonated with audiences across the nation.

The turning point in Ghoshal’s career came with her victory in the television singing reality show ‘Sa Re Ga Ma,’ where her mesmerizing vocals caught the attention of filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s mother. This serendipitous encounter led to her big break in Bhansali’s magnum opus ‘Devdas’ in 2002, a role that earned her the prestigious National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer and catapulted her to stardom.

Since then, Shreya Ghoshal has transcended linguistic boundaries, lending her enchanting voice to songs in Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Bhojpuri, Telugu, Tamil, Oriya, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Nepali, and numerous other languages. Her journey in music has been marked by unwavering dedication and a thirst for excellence, rooted in her early training under the tutelage of stalwarts like Late Kalyanji Bhai and Late Mukta Bhide.

Ghoshal’s illustrious career has been adorned with numerous accolades and milestones. In 2017, she became the first Indian singer to be immortalized with a wax figure at Madame Tussauds Museum in Delhi, a testament to her enduring legacy. Her contributions to music have garnered international recognition, with the state of Ohio in the US declaring June 26, 2010, as “Shreya Ghoshal Day” in her honor.

Furthermore, Ghoshal’s star continues to shine bright on the global stage, earning her a coveted spot in the Forbes list of the top 100 celebrities from India five times over. Her journey from a young aspirant to a musical icon serves as an inspiration to aspiring artists worldwide, reaffirming the power of talent, perseverance, and passion in the pursuit of dreams. As we celebrate Shreya Ghoshal’s indelible imprint on the world of music, her legacy echoes through the corridors of time, enriching our lives with the timeless magic of her voice.

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