The queen of Bollywood playback singing, Sunidhi Chauhan is one of India's most versatile and popular vocalists. Since her big break at age 13, she has grown into an exceptional performer boasting an impressive range and mastery of styles from pop and rock to Indian classical.
With a smoky allure that enhances rhythmic dance tracks and a smooth, dulcet quality perfect for soulful ballads, Sunidhi lends her voice to the hottest sounds coming out of the Indian film industry. She rose to fame quickly after her debut, singing in the Tamil film Shastra at just 13 years old. She soon became one of Bollywood's most sought-after playback singers, receiving accolades like a Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent and multiple Filmfare nominations.
Some of her most iconic Bollywood hits include "Dhoom Machale" (Dhoom), "Beedi" (Omkara), and the sassy dance track "Sheila Ki Jawani" (Tees Maar Khan), along with award-winners "Crazy Kiya Re" (Dhoom 2) and "Kamli" (Dhoom 3). She also sings in other Indian language films like the Telugu track "Nuvvostanante" (Varsham).
Not just a playback performer, Sunidhi has released solo albums like her Hindi pop debut Sensational Sunidhi Chauhan (2002). She continues to collaborate with top music directors like Vishal-Shekhar, Pritam, and A. R. Rahman on chart-toppers for Bollywood's biggest stars. With a career spanning over 20 years, over 2000 songs recorded, and awards like "Best Female Playback Singer" and "Listeners' Choice Song of the Year," Sunidhi Chauhan remains unmatched as a versatile, impeccable vocal talent.
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