Shreya Ghoshal
{{Short description|Indian singer (born 1983)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Shreya Ghoshal
| image = Shreya Ghoshal at Filmfare Awards South.jpg
| caption = Ghoshal in 2015
| native_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1984|03|12}}
| birth_place = Berhampore, Murshidabad, West Bengal, India
| alma_mater = SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce
| occupation = Singer
| works = {{hlist|Discography|Filmography}}
| spouse = {{marriage| Shiladitya Mukhopadhyaya|2015}}
| children = 1
| years_active = 1998{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/happy-birthday-shreya-ghoshal-a-playlist-of-15-songs-from-her-15-years-in-bollywood/story-pfi0Skcr1twmnL8KDqStHM.html|title=Happy birthday Shreya Ghoshal: A playlist of 15 songs from her 15 years in Bollywood|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=2023-09-05|date=2018-03-12|place=New Delhi}}–present
| awards = Full list
| module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes
| background = solo_singer
| genre = {{hlist|Filmi|Indian pop|Ghazal|Bhajan|Classical|Electronic|R'n'B|Sufi|Folk|Thumri}}
| instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|Piano}}
}}
| signature = Shreya Ghoshal's signature.png
| website = {{URL|shreyaghoshal.com}}
}}
Shreya Ghoshal ({{IPA|bn|ʃreja ɡʱoʃal}}; born 12 March 1984) is an Indian singer. Noted for her wide vocal range and versatility, she is one of the most prolific and influential singers of India.{{cite web |title=Shreya Ghoshal - Forbes India Magazine|url=https://www.forbesindia.com/celebprofile/shreya-ghoshal/1439/84|website=Forbes India|access-date=19 January 2023|quote=Shreya Ghoshal continues to be one of the most prolific and popular female playback singers in the country.}}{{cite web |title=Shreya Ghoshal has a low-key birthday celebration|date=13 March 2020|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/shreya-ghoshal-has-a-low-key-birthday-celebration/articleshow/74609310.cms|website=The Times of India|access-date=19 January 2023|quote=While she is one of the most popular and prolific singers in the country today}} Often referred to as the "Queen of Dynamics
Ghoshal began learning music at the age of four.{{Cite news |title=Shreya Ghoshal started learning music at a tender age of four |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/did-you-know/shreya-ghoshal-started-learning-music-at-a-tender-age-of-four/articleshow/46607761.cms |access-date=2022-05-05 |website=The Times of India |date=10 April 2015 |language=en}} Beginning her training in classical music at the age of six, she made her singing debut with the 2002 romantic drama Devdas (2002) after winning the television singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma. Her debut songs "Bairi Piya" and "Dola Re Dola" were instant successes and won her the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer. She went on to receive four more National Awards for "Dheere Jalna", "Yeh Ishq Haaye", "Pherari Mon",{{cite news |title=National Film Awards: Priyanka gets best actress, 'Antaheen' awarded best film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/National-Film-Awards-Priyanka-gets-best-actress-Antaheen-awarded-best-film/articleshow/5492275.cms?referral=PM |work=The Times of India |date=23 January 2010 |access-date=27 January 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150327150451/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/National-Film-Awards-Priyanka-gets-best-actress-Antaheen-awarded-best-film/articleshow/5492275.cms?referral=PM |archive-date=27 March 2015}} "Jeev Rangla",{{cite web |url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/56th_nff_2008.pdf |title=56th National Film Awards |publisher=Directorate of Film Festivals |access-date=27 March 2012}} and "Maayava Thooyava".
She won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer in five languages: "Dola Re Dola", "Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai", "Barso Re", "Teri Ore", "Deewani Mastani", "Ghoomar" (six Hindi), "Munbe Vaa", "Un Perai Sollum" (two Tamil), "Jagadhananda Karaka", "Mandaraa Mandaraa" (two Telugu), "Kizhakku Pookkum", "Paattil Ee Paattil", "Vijanathayil", "Kaathirunnu" (four Malayalam) and "Ninna Nodulenthu" and "Gaganave Baagi" (two Kannada). Some of her other notable songs include "Suna Suna", "Agar Tum Mil Jao", "Piyu Bole", "Mere Dholna", "Bahara", "Ooh La La", "Saibo", "Chikni Chameli", "Saans", "Sunn Raha Hai", "Nagada Sang Dhol", "Manwa Laage", "Pookkalae Sattru Oyivedungal", "Mohe Rang Do Laal", "Thodi Der", "Ghar More Pardesiya", "Param Sundari" and "Guli Mata".
Apart from playback singing, Ghoshal has appeared as a judge on several television reality shows and in music videos. She has been honoured by the state of Ohio in the United States, where Governor Ted Strickland declared 26 June 2010 as "Shreya Ghoshal Day". In April 2013, she was honoured in London by the selected members of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom. She has been featured five times in the Forbes list of the top 100 celebrities from India. Another day was honoured on her name when John Cranley, the Mayor of the City of Cincinnati proclaimed 24 July 2015 as "Shreya Ghoshal Day of Entertainment and Inspiration" in Cincinnati. In 2017, Ghoshal became the first Indian singer to have her wax figure displayed in the Indian wing of Madame Tussauds Museum in Delhi. She was honoured for the third time in June 2024, when Kirk Watson, the mayor of the City of Austin, Texas, United States also proclaimed 15 June 2024, as the "Shreya Ghoshal Day".
Early life
Shreya Ghoshal was born on 12 March 1983{{cite news |url=http://www.news18.com/news/movies/happy-birthday-shreya-ghoshal-15-popular-melodies-by-the-versatile-singer-1359303.html |title=Happy Birthday Shreya Ghoshal: 15 Popular Melodies By The Versatile Singer |publisher=CNN-News18 |date=12 March 2017 |access-date=19 October 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170526080148/http://www.news18.com/news/movies/happy-birthday-shreya-ghoshal-15-popular-melodies-by-the-versatile-singer-1359303.html |archive-date=26 May 2017}} in Berhampore, Murshidabad, West Bengal into a Bengali family.{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/I-like-my-father-being-the-boss-in-my-life-Shreya/articleshow/27854121.cms |title=I like my father being the boss in my life: Shreya |work=The Times of India |date=25 December 2013 |access-date=12 August 2016}} She grew up in Rawatbhata, a small town near Kota, Rajasthan.{{cite web |title=Shreya Ghoshal Biography |url=http://www.shreyaghoshal.com/Biography.aspx?id=$ |publisher=Shreya Ghoshal Official Website |access-date=17 October 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131024114018/http://www.shreyaghoshal.com/Biography.aspx?id=$ |archive-date=24 October 2013}} Her father, Bishwajit Ghoshal is an electrical engineer and works for the Nuclear Power Corporation of India, and her mother, Sarmistha Ghoshal, is a literature post-graduate.{{cite web |url=http://www.saavn.com/s/artist/shreya-ghoshal-bio/lIHlwHaxTZ0_ |title=Shreya Ghoshal Biography |publisher=Saavn |access-date=13 August 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220173226/http://www.saavn.com/s/artist/shreya-ghoshal-bio/lIHlwHaxTZ0_ |archive-date=20 December 2016}} At the age of four, she started learning music.{{Cite news|date=12 March 2021| title=Shreya Ghoshal Birthday: She started singing at the age of 4, know how Shreya Ghoshal's fate changed with the reality show|url=https://www.indiatv.in/entertainment/bollywood-shreya-ghoshal-birthday-shreya-ghoshal-started-singing-at-age-of-4-777784|access-date=20 September 2023|publisher=India TV|language=hi}}{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xr6Cox4Zol8 |title=Shreya Ghoshal on zoom Baatein UNCUT |via=YouTube |date=9 December 2015 |access-date=19 February 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170715122327/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xr6Cox4Zol8 |archive-date=15 July 2017}} She has a younger brother, Soumyadeep Ghoshal who is also a musician.{{Cite news|date=3 February 2021 |title=Shreya Ghoshal teams with composer brother Soumyadeep for new single|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/music/shreya-ghoshal-teams-with-composer-brother-soumyadeep-for-new-single-682478|access-date=20 September 2023|publisher=India TV}}
Ghoshal completed her schooling up to eighth grade at the Atomic Energy Central School No.4 in Rawatbhata. In 1995, she won the All India Light Vocal Music Competition, New Delhi, organized by Sangam Kala Group, in Light Vocal group in sub-junior level. In 1997, when her father was transferred to the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, she was relocated to Mumbai, with her family and studied at the Atomic Energy Central School in Anushakti Nagar. She joined the Atomic Energy Junior College to study science. She dropped out from the junior college and enrolled at the SIES College of Arts, Science, and Commerce in Mumbai, where she took up arts with English as her major.{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/photo-features/shreya-ghoshal-lesser-known-facts/photostory/46144318.cms |title=Shreya Ghoshal: Lesser known facts |work=The Times of India |access-date=16 September 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150304133418/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/Shreya-Ghoshal-Lesser-known-facts/photostory/46144375.cms |archive-date=4 March 2015}}
Ghoshal's mother used to help her in rehearsals and accompany her on the Tanpura, starting with mostly Bengali songs. At the age of six, Ghoshal began receiving formal training in classical music. She trained with composer Kalyanji for 18 months and continued her classical music training with Mukta Bhide in Mumbai.{{cite web |url=https://www.indianweekender.co.nz/Pages/ArticleDetails/7/1261/New-Zealand/Shreya-Ghoshal-live-in-Auckland |title=Shreya Ghoshal Live in Auckland |access-date=9 November 2017 |date=7 July 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108202754/https://www.indianweekender.co.nz/Pages/ArticleDetails/7/1261/New-Zealand/Shreya-Ghoshal-live-in-Auckland |archive-date=8 November 2017 |publisher=Indian Weekender}} Her first stage performance was at a club's annual function. When she turned six, she started her lessons in Hindustani classical music. In 2000, at the age of sixteen, she participated and won the television music reality show Sa Re Ga Ma (now Sa Re Ga Ma Pa) on the channel Zee TV.{{cite news |title=Birthday Special: Shreya Ghoshal turns 31 today |url=http://post.jagran.com/birthday-special-shreya-ghoshal-turns-31-today-1426131892 |work=Dainik Jagran |date=12 March 2015 |access-date=12 March 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402171822/http://post.jagran.com/birthday-special-shreya-ghoshal-turns-31-today-1426131892 |archive-date=2 April 2015}}{{cite news |title=Birthday special: आज है सरगम के पहले शब्द जैसी श्रेया घोषाल का जन्मदिन जाने कौन से हैं उनके टॉप टेन सांग |url=http://inextlive.jagran.com/happy-birthday-shreya-ghoshal-201503120003 |work=inext |date=12 March 2015 |access-date=12 March 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402164523/http://inextlive.jagran.com/happy-birthday-shreya-ghoshal-201503120003 |archive-date=2 April 2015}}{{cite news |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/happy-birthday-shreya-ghosal/922743/ |title=Happy Birthday Shreya Ghosal |work=The Indian Express |date=12 March 2012 |access-date=30 September 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140409220731/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/happy-birthday-shreya-ghosal/922743/ |archive-date=9 April 2014}}
Career
Ghoshal's first recording was "Ganraj Rangi Nachto", which is a cover version of a Marathi song originally sung by Lata Mangeshkar.{{cite news |first1=Vinita |last1=Chaturvedi |title=I'd love to be called a Marathi Mulgi: Shreya Ghoshal |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/music/Music-Shreya-Ghoshal-Marathi-Abhang-Lavani/articleshow/26848091.cms |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=23 June 2017 |date=23 January 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203081830/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/music/Music-Shreya-Ghoshal-Marathi-Abhang-Lavani/articleshow/26848091.cms |archive-date=3 February 2018}} Her first studio album was Bendhechhi Beena, which was released on 1 January 1998, with 14 tracks. Some of her earlier albums are O Tota Pakhi Re, Ekti Katha (1999), and Mukhor Porag (2000). Ghoshal recorded Bengali studio album Rupasi Raate (2002). Ghoshal recorded devotional songs in albums like Banomali Re (2002), and later, Krishna Bina Ache Ke (2007).
= 2002–2004: Playback singing debut and breakthrough =
Ghoshal caught the attention of director Sanjay Leela Bhansali when she participated in the 75th children's special episode of Sa Re Ga Ma. Bhansali's mother, Leela Bhansali was watching the show and during Ghoshal's performance, she called him to watch her performance, after which he decided to give her a chance in his next film. According to Bhansali, Ghoshal's voice had the innocence needed for the character of Paro in Devdas (2002).{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/shreya-ghoshal-mn0000600596/biography |title=Shreya Ghoshal |work=AllMusic |access-date=22 September 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001172221/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/shreya-ghoshal-mn0000600596/biography |archive-date=1 October 2015}}
File:The President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam presenting the Best Female Playback Singer Award for the year 2002 to Shreya Ghoshal for her soulful rendering of the song 'Bairi Piya' for the film Devdas.jpg presenting Ghoshal the National Film Award for "Bairi Piya".]]
In 2000, Bhansali and music director Ismail Darbar offered her the opportunity to be the voice of Paro, the lead female character of Devdas, who was portrayed by Aishwarya Rai.{{cite news |title=Singing in Devdas was God's greatest gift: Shreya Ghoshal |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/calcutta-times/singing-in-devdas-was-gods-greatest-gift-shreya-ghoshal/articleshow/16690191.cms |last=Dasgupta |first=Priyanka |work=The Times of India |access-date=23 July 2012 |date=21 July 2002 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104005632/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/calcutta-times/Singing-in-Devdas-was-Gods-greatest-gift-Shreya-Ghoshal/articleshow/16690191.cms |archive-date=4 November 2012}} Ghoshal sang five songs in the film, namely, "Silsila Ye Chaahat Ka", "Bairi Piya", "Chalak Chalak", "Morey Piya", and "Dola Re Dola", with established singers such as Kavita Krishnamurthy, Udit Narayan, Vinod Rathod, KK, and Jaspinder Narula.{{cite web |title=Original Soundtrack Devdas |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/devdas-original-soundtrack-mw0001261240 |work=AllMusic |access-date=29 September 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001173146/http://www.allmusic.com/album/devdas-original-soundtrack-mw0001261240 |archive-date=1 October 2015}} She was sixteen when she recorded the first song for the film, "Bairi Piya" with Udit Narayan. Her Higher Secondary Examinations were nearing that time and she would take her books and notebooks to the studio to study during downtime. "Bairi Piya" was an instant success and topped the charts. The film garnered her first Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer for "Dola Re" (shared with Kavita Krishnamurthy){{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000245/2003/ |title=Filmfare Awards (2003) |publisher=IMDb |access-date=5 July 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314213634/http://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000245/2003/ |archive-date=14 March 2016}} and a National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for "Bairi Piya". Her performance also won her the Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent.
{{rquote|right|I remember I was asked to rehearse the song once before finally recording it. I simply closed my eyes and sang without a break. When I opened my eyes, I noticed a lot of excitement and chaos outside the recording room. Then Sanjayji told me I had sung the song so well that they had recorded it at one go.|Ghoshal sharing her experience of recording "Bairi Piya"{{cite web |last=Kulkarni |first=Ronjita |title=I simply closed my eyes and sang |url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/jul/10shreya.htm |work=Rediff.com |access-date=4 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151012224818/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/jul/10shreya.htm |archive-date=12 October 2015 |df=dmy-all}}}}
She was an immediate success and was called by various other Indian film industries for recording songs in her voice. Ghoshal was next heard in Darbar-composed Desh Devi, where she performed three tracks for the film.{{cite web |title='Desh Devi' songs |date=19 September 2002 |url=http://www.saavn.com/p/album/hindi/Desh-Devi-2002/Irrt3KR9OyI_ |publisher=Saavn |access-date=6 December 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924093149/http://www.saavn.com/p/album/hindi/Desh-Devi-2002/Irrt3KR9OyI_ |archive-date=24 September 2015}}
After rendering traditional semi-classical songs for her previous ventures, Ghoshal performed two seductive numbers for M. M. Kreem's Jism, which prevented her from being stereotyped.{{cite news |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/319299/reigning-queen-bees.html |title=Reigning queen bees |work=Deccan Herald |last=Vijayakar |first=Rajiv |date=17 March 2013 |access-date=15 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222105602/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/319299/reigning-queen-bees.html |archive-date=22 December 2015}} According to Ghoshal, "Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai" and "Chalo Tumko Lekar Chale" from the film "made everyone look at [her] in a new light", opening the doors to a "versatile image".{{cite news |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/267648/notes-singer.html |title=Notes from a singer |work=Deccan Herald |last=Vijayakar |first=Rajiv |date=28 July 2012 |access-date=15 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304213701/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/267648/notes-singer.html |archive-date=4 March 2016}} She was awarded with another Filmfare trophy for Best Female Playback Singer for the song "Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai".{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Winners-of-the-49th-Manikchand-Filmfare-Awards/articleshow/511368.cms |title=Winners of the 49th Manikchand Filmfare Awards |work=The Times of India |date=21 February 2004 |access-date=15 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915032901/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Winners-of-the-49th-Manikchand-Filmfare-Awards/articleshow/511368.cms |archive-date=15 September 2016}} She thereupon worked with Anu Malik, where she performed the female version of "Aye Meri Zindagi", "Seena Pada" and "Aai Jo Teri Yaad", along with the bhajan-styled "Har Taraf".{{harvnb|Ojha|2003|p=88}} In addition to providing vocals for "Har Taraf", Ghoshal also made her first on-screen appearance in Saaya, as the school girl singing the song.{{cite web |url=http://www.mbc.net/en/mbc-bollywood/articles/Saaya.html |title=Saaya |publisher=Middle East Broadcasting Center |date=22 March 2014 |access-date=18 March 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160325091529/http://www.mbc.net/en/mbc-bollywood/articles/Saaya.html |archive-date=25 March 2016}}{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/01/30/stories/2003013000630200.htm |title=Melody kid |last=Siddiqui |first=Rana |date=30 January 2003 |access-date=22 December 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080311140351/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/01/30/stories/2003013000630200.htm |newspaper=The Hindu |archive-date=11 March 2008}} Apart from Inteha, Ghoshal provided vocals for Malik in two other films, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. and LOC: Kargil, where she recorded the song "Chann Chann" for the former and "Pyaar Bhara Geet" for the latter, along with Sonu Nigam.{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2004/05/25/stories/2004052500720100.htm |title=Shreya comes to serenade |date=25 May 2004 |access-date=22 December 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203081830/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2004/05/25/stories/2004052500720100.htm |work=The Hindu |archive-date=3 February 2018}}{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/12/22/stories/2003122200170400.htm |title=Chords & Notes – LOC Kargil (Saregama, Rs. 55) |date=22 December 2003 |access-date=22 December 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160418085624/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/12/22/stories/2003122200170400.htm |work=The Hindu |archive-date=18 April 2016}} Besides, Ghoshal made her first collaboration with Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy by performing the female version of the song "Tu Hi Bata Zindagi". Calling her singing "effortless" in the song, The Hindu mentioned that she was "able to impart the required emotions" for the song.{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/04/21/stories/2003042101690300.htm |title=Chords & Notes – Armaan – Shankar Ehsaan Loy – Music Review Hindi |date=21 April 2003 |access-date=22 December 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041012185338/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/04/21/stories/2003042101690300.htm |work=The Hindu |archive-date=12 October 2004}}
In 2004, Ghoshal contributed to the soundtrack album of Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum by performing four tracks, which were labelled with an "average" tag by Joginder Tuteja from Bollywood Hungama.{{cite web |url=http://indiafm.com/musicreview/04/ttbth/index.shtml |title=Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum – Music Review |website=Bollywood Hungama |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |date=1 July 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040703113121/http://indiafm.com/musicreview/04/ttbth/index.shtml |archive-date=3 July 2004 |access-date=22 December 2015}} However, he was "impressed" with Ghoshal's rendition from her songs in Khakee, where he affirmed that Ghoshal's voice suits Aishwarya Rai to the "core" and she "lends credibility to the entire song" in "Wada Raha".{{cite web |url=http://www.indiafm.com/musicreview/03/khakee/index.shtml |title=Khakee – Music Review |website=Bollywood Hungama |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |date=2 January 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040102015109/http://www.indiafm.com/musicreview/03/khakee/index.shtml |archive-date=2 January 2004 |access-date=22 December 2015}} Besides, the two duets with Nigam; "Dil Dooba" and "Youn Hi Tum Mujhse", were equally favored by music critics. Further complimenting her vocals in the song "Hum Tumko Nigahon Mein" and "Soniye" from Garv, Tuteja asserted that Ghoshal's "vocals have started to suit the current breed of actresses better and better with each passing day".{{cite web |url=http://www.indiafm.com/musicreview/04/garv/index.shtml |title=Garv – Music Review |website=Bollywood Hungama |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |date=28 May 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040804070124/http://www.indiafm.com/musicreview/04/garv/index.shtml |archive-date=4 August 2004 |access-date=22 December 2015}} Apart from Dil Bechara Pyaar Ka Maara, Ghoshal worked with Nikhil–Vinay in other projects, by recording "Betab Dil Hai" from Phir Milenge, and "Woh Ho Tum" from Muskaan.{{cite news |url=http://web.mid-day.com/entertainment/hindimusicreview/2004/june/86235.htm |title=Music review: Kaun Hai Jo... Music Review |work=Mid-Day |last=Kusnur |first=Narendra |date=23 June 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050306123038/http://web.mid-day.com/entertainment/hindimusicreview/2004/june/86235.htm |archive-date=6 March 2005 |access-date=22 December 2015}}{{cite news |url=http://web.mid-day.com/entertainment/hindimusicreview/2004/january/74470.htm |title=Music review of 'Muskaan' |last=Kusnur |first=Narendra |date=21 January 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040129144901/http://web.mid-day.com/entertainment/hindimusicreview/2004/january/74470.htm |archive-date=29 January 2004 |work=Mid-Day |access-date=22 December 2015}}
During the time, Nadeem–Shravan composed Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story was considered to be the biggest album for Ghoshal, as she sang all the numbers with an exception of one song.{{cite web |url=http://www.indiafm.com/musicreview/04/tnd/index.shtml |title=Tumsa Nahi Dekha – Music Review |website=Bollywood Hungama |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |date=26 July 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041019062141/http://www.indiafm.com/musicreview/04/tnd/index.shtml |archive-date=19 October 2004 |access-date=22 December 2015}} She performed a wide variety of songs—from a jazzy number to soft romantic tunes—in the album. According to Ghoshal, the album allowed her to "experiment with the entire range" of her "singing capabilities".{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_977965,001100050004.htm |title=I can do item songs too: Shreya Ghoshal |work=Hindustan Times |date=30 August 2004 |access-date=22 December 2015}}{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} [http://www.santabanta.com/bollywood/3922/i-can-do-item-songs-too-shreya-ghoshal/ Alt URL] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603001548/http://www.santabanta.com/bollywood/3922/i-can-do-item-songs-too-shreya-ghoshal/ |date=3 June 2016 }} Besides, Ghoshal lent her voice for Malik, where she sang "Tumhe Jo Maine Dekha" and "Gori Gori" for Main Hoon Na apart from the title track.{{cite web |url=http://www.indiafm.com/musicreview/04/mainhoonna/index.shtml |title=Main Hoon Na – Music Review |website=Bollywood Hungama |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |date=8 March 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050208035714/http://www.indiafm.com/musicreview/04/mainhoonna/index.shtml |archive-date=8 February 2005 |access-date=22 December 2015}} Mid-Day affirmed that Ghoshal provided "perfect accompaniment" for the track, while Rediff.com was "impressed with her rendition".{{cite news |url=http://web.mid-day.com/entertainment/hindimusicreview/2004/march/77738.htm |title=Music review of 'Main Hoon Na' |work=Mid-Day |last=Kusnur |first=Narendra |date=3 March 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040405165014/http://web.mid-day.com/entertainment/hindimusicreview/2004/march/77738.htm |archive-date=5 April 2004 |access-date=22 December 2015}}{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/mar/15main.htm |title=You might not want to sing with Main Hoon Na |work=Rediff.com |last=Pant |first=Seema |date=15 March 2004 |access-date=22 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803155843/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/mar/15main.htm |archive-date=3 August 2016}} The year marks her first collaboration with Rajesh Roshan and Pritam by singing the melodious track for the former composed "Saansein Ghulne Lagi" from Aetbaar and performing the track "Shikdum" from Dhoom, for the latter.{{cite news |url=http://web.mid-day.com/entertainment/hindimusicreview/2003/november/69690.htm |title=Music review of 'Aetbaar' |author=Kusnur, Narendra |date=26 November 2003 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031210113024/http://web.mid-day.com/entertainment/hindimusicreview/2003/november/69690.htm |archive-date=10 December 2003 |work=Mid-Day |access-date=22 December 2015}}{{cite web |url=http://www.indiafm.com/musicreview/04/dhoom/index.shtml |title=Dhoom – Music Review |website=Bollywood Hungama |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |date=9 July 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050313171426/http://www.indiafm.com/musicreview/04/dhoom/index.shtml |archive-date=13 March 2005 |access-date=22 December 2015}}
She debuted in the Tamil cinema through the song "Yen Chellam" in Vasanthabalan's film Album (2002), She made her Telugu debut for music director Mani Sharma in Okkadu (2003).{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/songs-unstoppable/article3797109.ece |title=Songs unstoppable |last=Borah |first=Prabalika M. |work=The Hindu |date=20 August 2012 |access-date=28 September 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203081859/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/songs-unstoppable/article3797109.ece |archive-date=3 February 2018}} She made her debut in Kannada cinema with the song "Krishna Nee Begane Baaro" in the movie Paris Pranaya (2003). Ghoshal debuted in Malayalam cinema through a studio album of composer Alphons Joseph and later gave voice to his song "Vida Parayukayano" from Big B (2007).{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/article652506.ece |title=Shreya Ghoshal rocks |work=The Hindu |date=5 February 2009 |access-date=29 September 2015}}
= 2005–2007: Established singer =
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Ghoshal was bestowed with her second National Film Award for her rendition of "Dheere Jalna" in Paheli, which she sang alongside Sonu Nigam.{{cite web |url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/53rd_nff_2006.pdf |title=53rd National Film Awards |publisher=Directorate of Film Festivals |access-date=19 March 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029195640/http://dff.nic.in/2011/53rd_nff_2006.pdf |archive-date=29 October 2013}} As claimed by Daily News and Analysis, the song "treads the fine balance between the classical and popular genre of Hindi film music".{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-amitabh-gets-best-actor-award-for-black-1121457 |title=Amitabh gets best actor award for 'Black' |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=14 September 2007 |access-date=22 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731083120/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-amitabh-gets-best-actor-award-for-black-1121457 |archive-date=31 July 2017}} Barring the song "Dheere Jalna", Ghoshal was heard in two other tracks "Kangna Re" and "Minnat Kare", composed by M.M. Kreem.{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/paheli/20050510.htm |title=Paheli's music transports you |work=Rediff.com |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=10 May 2005 |access-date=22 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160804042936/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/paheli/20050510.htm |archive-date=4 August 2016}} She provided vocals for Kreem in one of his another compositions: "Guzar Na Jaye" from Rog.{{cite web |url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/7329/index.html |title=Rog – Music Review |website=Bollywood Hungama |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |date=24 November 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070214081636/http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/7329/index.html |archive-date=14 February 2007 |access-date=24 December 2015}} With the film Parineeta, she made her first collaboration with Shantanu Moitra. She performed four tracks from the film alongside Sonu Nigam, which includes "Piyu Bole", "Kasto Mazza" and "Soona Man Ka Aangan".{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/parineeta/20050503.htm |title=Parineeta is refreshing |work=Rediff.com |last=Pant |first=Seema |date=3 May 2005 |access-date=23 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304100623/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/parineeta/20050503.htm |archive-date=4 March 2016}}{{cite web |url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/11638/index.html |title=Parinneta – Music Review |website=Bollywood Hungama |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |date=28 April 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061107123023/http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/11638/index.html |archive-date=7 November 2006 |access-date=23 December 2015}} Thereupon, she worked for the soundtrack album of Yahaan, performing a soulful track "Naam Adaa Likhna", "Urzu Urzu Durkut" and a Punjabi track "Mele Chaliyan".{{cite web |url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12585/index.html |title=Yahaan – Music Review |website=Bollywood Hungama |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |date=30 June 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070626173958/http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12585/index.html |archive-date=26 June 2007 |access-date=23 December 2015}} Ghoshal's work in both the films was widely acclaimed, subsequently being nominated for the Filmfare Awards with the song "Piyu Bole".{{cite news |url=http://indiafm.com/features/2006/02/09/1008/index.html |title=51st Annual Filmfare Awards Nominees |website=Bollywood Hungama |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |date=9 February 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060307170324/http://indiafm.com/features/2006/02/09/1008/index.html |archive-date=7 March 2006 |access-date=23 December 2015}} Reportedly, Ghoshal was selected to sing the female rendition of the track after being auditioned by many other artistes. In an interview, Moitra stated; "Pradeep wanted a little trill of laughter in the middle of the song and she did it effortlessly".{{harvnb|Moitra|2014|p=57}}{{full citation needed|date=March 2025}}
Along with "Piyu Bole", Ghoshal received another Filmfare nomination for her rendition of the song "Agar Tum Mil Jao" from Zeher. The song along with "Jaane Ja Jaane Ja" from the same film was acclaimed by music critics.{{cite web |url=http://indiafm.com/musicreview/05/zeher/index.shtml |title=Yahaan – Music Review |website=Bollywood Hungama |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |date=26 February 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050227173609/http://indiafm.com/musicreview/05/zeher/index.shtml |archive-date=27 February 2005 |access-date=24 December 2015}} Apart from providing supporting vocals for Himesh Reshammiya's "Aashiq Banaya Aapne", Ghoshal's voice had been used in some of his other compositions released during the year.{{cite web |url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12544/index.html |title=Aashiq Banaya Aapne – Music Review |website=Bollywood Hungama |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |date=2 August 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070221215350/http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12544/index.html |archive-date=21 February 2007 |access-date=24 December 2015}} However, while reviewing Malik-composed "Pehle Se", Bollywood Hungama wrote: "Ghoshal sang in a mature manner and did so well and once again she proved herself as a dependable playback singer".{{cite web |url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/7245/index.html |title=Fareb – Music Review |website=Bollywood Hungama |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |date=30 May 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070217061543/http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/7245/index.html |archive-date=17 February 2007 |access-date=26 December 2015}} Similar sentiments were echoed for the song "Bolo To" from Shabd which was composed by Vishal–Shekhar.{{cite web |url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/7334/index.html |title=Shabd – Music Review |website=Bollywood Hungama |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |date=11 December 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071029112417/http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/7334/index.html |archive-date=29 October 2007 |access-date=26 December 2015}}
2006 marks Ghoshal's first collaboration with Ravindra Jain in the film Vivah, where she performed three duets with Narayan titled "Mujhe Haq Hai", "Do Anjaane Ajnabi" and "Milan Abhi Aadha Adhura Hai".{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/03vivah.htm |title=Vivah's music disappoints |work=Rediff.com |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=3 October 2008 |access-date=28 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130414011956/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/03vivah.htm |archive-date=14 April 2013}} For the album, she also recorded "Hamari Shaadi Mein" with Babul Supriyo and two sisters conversation song "O Jiji" with Pamela Jain, along with a bhajan performed with Jain.{{cite web |url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12731/index.html |title=Vivah – Music Review |website=Bollywood Hungama |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |date=28 September 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070629062755/http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12731/index.html |archive-date=29 June 2007 |access-date=28 December 2015}} Ghoshal's "obsessive" vocals were appraised in Roop Kumar Rathod's composition, "So Jaoon Main" from Woh Lamhe.{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-soaring-polularity-charts-1054766 |title=Soaring polularity charts |work=Daily News and Analysis |last=Roy |first=Indranil |date=23 September 2006 |access-date=22 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203081830/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-soaring-polularity-charts-1054766 |archive-date=3 February 2018}}{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/woh/20060823.htm |title=Woh Lamhe's music is worth a listen |work=Rediff.com |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=23 August 2006 |access-date=28 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304125549/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/woh/20060823.htm |archive-date=4 March 2016}} Despite the length, the version was particularly acclaimed from the album.{{cite web |url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12755/index.html |title=Woh Lamhe – Music Review |website=Bollywood Hungama |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |date=16 August 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070907080500/http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12755/index.html |archive-date=7 September 2007 |access-date=28 December 2015}} During the year, Ghoshal performed her first ever duet with Sunidhi Chauhan—though they have contributed in multi-singer songs together—with the Salim–Sulaiman's composition, "Imaan Ka Asar" from Dor. In spite of providing backing vocals for Lage Raho Munna Bhai{{'}}s "Bande Mein Tha Dum", Ghoshal and Nigam performed a romantic duet titled "Pal Pal", a composition by Moitra.{{cite web |url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12567/index.html |title=Lage Raho Munnabhai – Music Review |website=Bollywood Hungama |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |date=26 July 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071026024919/http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12567/index.html |archive-date=26 October 2007 |access-date=28 December 2015}} For the song, she received a Best Female Playback Singer nomination at the 52nd Filmfare Awards.{{cite web |url=http://www.indiafm.com/features/2007/02/08/2219/index.html |title=Nominations for the 52nd Filmfare Awards |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=8 February 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070217214730/http://www.indiafm.com/features/2007/02/08/2219/index.html |archive-date=17 February 2007 |access-date=28 December 2015}} She was next heard with Vishal Bhardwaj in the song "O Saathi Re", which exudes the feeling of intimacy and deep love.{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/omkara/20060712.htm |title=Omkara's music rocks |work=Rediff.com |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=12 July 2008 |access-date=28 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304124654/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/omkara/20060712.htm |archive-date=4 March 2016}} Ghoshal's low pitch rendition in the song was positively noted by critics.{{cite web |url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12773/index.html |title=Omkara – Music Review |website=Bollywood Hungama |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |date=5 July 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070403060213/http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12773/index.html |archive-date=3 April 2007 |access-date=28 December 2015}}
In 2006, Ghoshal sang "Pyaar Ki Ek Kahani"and "Koi Tumsa Nahin" with Sonu Nigam and "Chori Chori Chupke Chupke" with Udit Narayan for Rajesh Roshan-composed Krrish which were also favored by the critics. Reviewing the album, Bollywood Hungama wrote: "Ghoshal is extremely competent and justifies her continued presence in the big league". They also mentioned that Ghoshal has reached to a similar level of Alka Yagnik in terms of "class, quality and style".{{cite web |url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12415/index.html |title=Krrish – Music Review |website=Bollywood Hungama |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |date=28 April 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070220045837/http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12415/index.html |archive-date=20 February 2007 |access-date=28 December 2015}}
That same year, Ghoshal received international popularity across the Tamil diaspora when she recorded the love theme "Munbe Vaa" from Sillunu Oru Kaadhal which was composed by A. R. Rahman.{{Citation needed|date=October 2024}} She also provided her vocals for the Telugu version of the song "Preminche Premavaa". Ghoshal received her first Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil and her first Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer. She is widely known among South Asian audiences for the song and it has become her signature song in South Indian Cinema.
In 2007, Ghoshal recorded a thumri in the mujra style for Khoya Khoya Chand.{{cite web |url=http://www.rajeevmasand.com/uncategorized/to-catch-a-star-shreya-ghoshal-her-songs/ |title=To Catch A Star: Shreya Ghoshal |publisher=Rajeev Masand |access-date=3 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222080335/http://www.rajeevmasand.com/uncategorized/to-catch-a-star-shreya-ghoshal-her-songs/ |archive-date=22 December 2015}} Titled "Chale Aao Saiyan" and composed by Moitra, the song was particularly praised for Ghoshal's "different" vocal structure.{{cite web |url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12848/index.html |title=Khoya Khoya Chand – Music Review |website=Bollywood Hungama |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |date=8 November 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071225220850/http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12848/index.html |archive-date=25 December 2007 |access-date=29 December 2015}} She even lent her voice for two other songs for the album; "Sakhi Piya" and "Thirak Thirak".{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/khoya/20071106.htm |title=Buy Khoya Khoya for the title song |work=Rediff.com |last=Sen |first=Raja |date=6 November 2007 |access-date=29 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304124633/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/khoya/20071106.htm |archive-date=4 March 2016}} She reunited with Moitra for Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, where she performed "Hum To Aise Hain" along with Chauhan which also had Swanand Kirkire and Pranab Biswas lending supporting vocals.{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/laaga-chunari-mein-daag-music-review-review-bollywood-pclwvjhcahfda.html |title=Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (Music Review) |website=Sify |date=7 September 2007 |access-date=24 November 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224022124/http://www.sify.com/movies/laaga-chunari-mein-daag-music-review-review-bollywood-pclwvjhcahfda.html |archive-date=24 December 2015}}{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-moitra-s-magic-continues-with-laaga-chunari-mein-daag-1121681 |title=Moitra's magic continues with 'Laaga Chunari Mein Daag' |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=17 September 2007 |access-date=24 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222221757/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-moitra-s-magic-continues-with-laaga-chunari-mein-daag-1121681 |archive-date=22 December 2015}} Raja Sen found "Kachchi Kaliyaan" song from the film less appealing with its "bad remix background" though praised Ghoshal, Chauhan, KK and Nigam for giving the song "the vim it requires". Apart from providing background alaap in Monty Sharma's composition "Masha-Allah", Ghoshal was heard in the classically oriented numbers "Jaan-E-Jaan" and "Sawar Gayi", included in the album Saawariya.{{cite web |url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12780/index.html |title=Saawariya – Music Review |website=Bollywood Hungama |author=Tuteja, Joginder |date=21 September 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071209212524/http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12780/index.html |archive-date=9 December 2007 |access-date=29 December 2015}} She also recorded her first track in a Sanjay Leela Bhansali's composition, "Thode Badmaash" for the same album, providing a "feminine quality" to her "temperate nuances".{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/saawariya/20070924.htm |title=Saawariya soundtrack, a superior product |work=Rediff.com |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=24 September 2007 |access-date=29 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304095939/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/saawariya/20070924.htm |archive-date=4 March 2016}}
File:Shreya Ghoshal at 55th National Film Awards (cropped).jpg presenting Ghoshal her third National Film Award.]]
During the same year, Ghoshal sang the peppy rain song, "Barso Re" for Mani Ratnam's Guru, a composition by A.R. Rahman.{{cite web |title=Guru's soundtrack is typical Rahman |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/nov/20guru.htm |work=Rediff.com |author=Bhattacharya, Sumit |date=20 November 2006 |access-date=29 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304070104/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/nov/20guru.htm |archive-date=4 March 2016}}{{cite web |title=Barso Re song info |url=http://www.saavn.com/s/#!/s/song/hindi/Guru/Barso_Re/RlohQQ1fZWs |publisher=Saavn |access-date=2 September 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921175103/http://www.saavn.com/s/#!/s/song/hindi/Guru/Barso_Re/RlohQQ1fZWs |archive-date=21 September 2013}} A Review from Oneindia praised Ghoshal's rendition of the song and opined that it was a different incarnation of her in comparison to her previous records.{{cite web |title=Guru – Music Review |url=http://www.filmibeat.com/music/reviews/2006/guru-221106.html |publisher=Oneindia.in |date=22 November 2006 |access-date=2 September 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150107163032/http://www.filmibeat.com/music/reviews/2006/guru-221106.html |archive-date=7 January 2015}} The song won her third Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer.{{cite web |title=Winners of 53rd Annual Filmfare Awards |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2008/02/23/3610/index.html |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=23 February 2008 |access-date=23 February 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111122012020/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2008/02/23/3610/index.html |archive-date=22 November 2011}}{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-kareena-srk-win-best-actor-awards-1152649 |title=Kareena, SRK win Best actor awards |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=24 February 2008 |access-date=22 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203081830/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-kareena-srk-win-best-actor-awards-1152649 |archive-date=3 February 2018}} The same year, she came up with the song "Yeh Ishq Haaye" from Jab We Met, composed by Pritam which was successful in earning her a third National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer.{{cite news |author=Sharma, Parul |title='Kanchivaram' wins national award for best feature film |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/kanchivaram-wins-national-award-for-best-feature-film/article16297.ece |date=7 September 2009 |work=The Hindu |access-date=11 September 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140505173525/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/kanchivaram-wins-national-award-for-best-feature-film/article16297.ece |archive-date=5 May 2014}}
The duo also worked with the classical track "Mere Dholna" for Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), performed beside M. G. Sreekumar, which was acclaimed with special mention to the taan towards the "climax of the song".{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/sep/06zzbhool.htm |title=Bhool Bhulaiyaa's music is enjoyable |work=Rediff.com |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=6 September 2007 |access-date=29 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924144459/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/sep/06zzbhool.htm |archive-date=24 September 2015}} Ghoshal also lent her voice for Vishal–Shekhar with few of his compositions and was particularly praised for the theme song of Ta Ra Rum Pum along with the romantic song "Main Agar Kahoon", which she sang with Sonu Nigam and the dance song "Dhoom Taana" from film Om Shanti Om, where some critics compared her singing style of the latter with S. Janaki.{{cite news |url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12897/index.html |title=Ta Ra Rum Pum – Music Review |website=Bollywood Hungama |author=Tuteja, Joginder |date=3 April 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071222085607/http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12897/index.html |archive-date=22 December 2007 |access-date=29 December 2015}}{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-om-shanti-om-recalls-music-of-an-earlier-age-1122423 |title='Om Shanti Om' recalls music of an earlier age |newspaper=Daily News and Analysis |date=20 September 2007 |access-date=22 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203081830/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-om-shanti-om-recalls-music-of-an-earlier-age-1122423 |archive-date=3 February 2018}} In the year, Ghoshal worked with Ilaiyaraaja for the album Cheeni Kum.{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebritymicro/films/id/7069 |title=Shreya Ghoshal |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=2 September 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923225245/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebritymicro/films/id/7069 |archive-date=23 September 2015}}
= 2008–2014: Further success =
After singing for films such as U Me Aur Hum, Sirf, Ghatothkach, Dashavatar, Mere Baap Pehle Aap, De Taali, Haal-e-Dil, Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic and Kismat Konnection, Ghoshal recorded another hit song for Singh Is Kinng (2008), titled "Teri Ore", composed by Pritam Chakraborty.{{cite web |title=Singh Is Kinng |date=30 June 2008 |url=http://www.saavn.com/s/song/hindi/Singh_Is_Kinng/Teri_Ore/IyU,WiFiVEM |publisher=Saavn |access-date=12 October 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924123759/http://www.saavn.com/s/song/hindi/Singh_Is_Kinng/Teri_Ore/IyU,WiFiVEM |archive-date=24 September 2015}} It received mixed reviews from music critics.{{cite web |title=Singh Is Kinng music review |url=http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/07-singh-is-kinng-music-review-070805.asp |publisher=Glamsham |access-date=12 October 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016202152/http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/07-singh-is-kinng-music-review-070805.asp |archive-date=16 October 2013}}{{cite web |title=Music review: Singh is Kinng |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/jul/07kinng.htm |work=Rediff.com |date=7 July 2008 |access-date=12 October 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140213044730/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/jul/07kinng.htm |archive-date=13 February 2014}} The song earned her a fourth Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer and overall fifth Filmfare Award.{{cite news |title=Filmfare: 'Jodha...' bags 5, Priyanka, Hrithik shine |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/specials/filmfare/Filmfare-Jodha-bags-5-Priyanka-Hrithik-shine/articleshow/4205152.cms |work=The Times of India |date=1 March 2009 |access-date=5 March 2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130903124728/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/specials/filmfare/Filmfare-Jodha-bags-5-Priyanka-Hrithik-shine/articleshow/4205152.cms |archive-date=3 September 2013}} After that, she lent her voice for films like Bachna Ae Haseeno, God Tussi Great Ho, Welcome to Sajjanpur, Kidnap, Karzzzz, Ghajini, Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi, Dostana, Yuvvraaj and others. She won her fourth National award for singing "Pherari Mon" for the Bengali film Antaheen (2008),{{cite news |title=National Film Awards: Priyanka gets best actress, 'Antaheen' awarded best film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/National-Film-Awards-Priyanka-gets-best-actress-Antaheen-awarded-best-film/articleshow/5492275.cms?referral=PM |work=The Times of India |date=23 January 2010 |access-date=27 January 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150327150451/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/National-Film-Awards-Priyanka-gets-best-actress-Antaheen-awarded-best-film/articleshow/5492275.cms?referral=PM |archive-date=27 March 2015}} and "Jeev Rangla" for the Marathi film Jogwa (2008).{{cite web |url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/56th_nff_2008.pdf |title=56th National Film Awards |publisher=Directorate of Film Festivals |access-date=27 March 2012}} She rendered two songs for the 2010 film Dabangg, "Tere Mast Mast Do Nain" with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and "Chori Kiya Re Jiya" with Sonu Nigam. According to a music review published by Planet Bollywood, "the biggest attraction of this song is the duet by the fantastic jodi of Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal who prove yet again why they rank as the finest singers of their generation"{{cite web|url=https://planetbollywood.com/displayReview.php?id=m080610115118 |title=Dabangg – music review by Atta Khan |publisher=Planet Bollywood |date=2010-08-05 |access-date=2022-02-26}} In 2010, Ghoshal sang for the English independent film When Harry Tries to Marry.{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/when-harry-tries-to-marry-mw0002136258 |title=Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: When Harry Tries To Marry |work=AllMusic |access-date=28 September 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313022044/http://www.allmusic.com/album/when-harry-tries-to-marry-mw0002136258 |archive-date=13 March 2016}} In the same year, Ghoshal rendered her voice for a song "Aadha Ishq" from film Band Baaja Baaraat which composed by Salim–Sulaiman. Satyajit of Glamsham stated, "Shreya Ghoshal's feminine vocal textures have always been reliable in ballads".{{cite web |title=Music Review of Band Baaja Baaraat |url=http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/15-band-baaja-baarat-music-review-111015.asp# |publisher=glamsham.com |access-date=9 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170209201919/http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/15-band-baaja-baarat-music-review-111015.asp |archive-date=9 February 2017 |url-status=dead}}
File:Shreya Ghoshal.jpg, 2011]]
In 2011, Ghoshal recorded hit duet song "Saibo" in film Shor in the City with Tochi Raina, a composition by Sachin–Jigar.{{cite web |url=http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/23-shor-in-the-city-music-review-041111.asp# |title=Music Review : Shor – In The City |publisher=Glamsham |access-date=26 June 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811082935/http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/23-shor-in-the-city-music-review-041111.asp |archive-date=11 August 2016}} Satyajit from Glamsham reported, "Sweetly toned and mesmerized with mellifluous flows of Shreya Ghoshal singing, the first outing "Saibo" is a smoothening surprise that extols the feel of romanticism to perfection". Later that year, Ghoshal sang the duet "Teri Meri" in film Bodyguard with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/music-review-bodyguard-601042 |title=Music Review: Bodyguard |publisher=NDTV |access-date=26 June 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150913055135/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/music-review-bodyguard-601042 |archive-date=13 September 2015}} A Himesh Reshammiya composition, the song received positive to mixed reviews.{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/music-review-bodyguard/20110729.htm |title=Review: Bodyguard music is average |publisher=Rediff |first=Sukanya |last=Verma |access-date=26 June 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427052916/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/music-review-bodyguard/20110729.htm |archive-date=27 April 2016}} NDTV labelled the song as "moderately paced and average". Ghoshal later collaborated with Bappi Lahiri in the duet "Ooh La La" from film The Dirty Picture.{{cite web |url=http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/09-the-dirty-picture-music-review-111109.asp |title=Music Review : The Dirty Picture |publisher=Glamsham |author=Abid |access-date=25 June 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811031618/http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/09-the-dirty-picture-music-review-111109.asp |archive-date=11 August 2016}} Abid from Glamsham stated that Ghoshal manage to keep up the fun tempo with an improvised and highly entertaining and excellent renditions. Ghoshal received further two nominations that year at Filmfare Awards for songs "Saibo" and "Teri Meri.{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/features/type/view/id/2974/2974 |title=Nominations for 57th Idea Filmfare Awards 2012 |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=11 January 2010 |access-date=7 November 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120113194825/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/features/type/view/id/2974/2974 |archive-date=13 January 2012}}
In 2012, Ghoshal rendered her voice for popular item song, "Chikni Chameli" from film Agneepath.{{cite web |url=http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/26-agneepath-music-review-121103.asp# |title=Music Review : Agneepath |date=26 December 2011 |publisher=Glamsham |access-date=25 June 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811023457/http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/26-agneepath-music-review-121103.asp |archive-date=11 August 2016}} The song was composed by Ajay–Atul and was a remake of their own Marathi song "Kombdi Palali" from film Jatra.{{cite web |title=Meet the musician duo behind 'Chikni Chameli' |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-interview-with-ajay-atul-agneepath/20120125.htm |publisher=Rediff |date=25 January 2012 |access-date=27 April 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120427070403/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-interview-with-ajay-atul-agneepath/20120125.htm |archive-date=27 April 2012}} Joginder Tuteja of Bollywood Hungama stated, "A special word for Shreya Ghoshal too who changes her singing style in a big way and comes up trumps. She gets the kind of rustic flavour that was the need of the hour and is superb in her rendition."{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/503039 |title=Agneepath: Critic Review |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=25 June 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107175652/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/503039 |archive-date=7 January 2012}} Ghoshal received her one of the two Filmfare nominations of the year for the song.{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4404 |title=Nominations for 58th Idea Filmfare Awards 2012 |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=13 January 2013 |access-date=7 November 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116062555/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4404 |archive-date=16 January 2013}} Later, she revealed that she "wasn't very comfortable" singing the song because of its vulgar lyrics and requested the makers to change few words in it.{{cite news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/music/shreya-ghoshal-feels-that-item-numbers-are-bad-for-a-country-like-india/story-41MDiXRKqIwOrMiXKRIacO.html |title=I was not comfortable singing many item songs post Chikni Chameli: Shreya Ghosal |last=Goyal |first=Samarth |work=Hindustan Times |date=4 February 2017 |access-date=3 March 2018}} She won her second Tamil Nadu Best Female Playback Singer for recording "Sollitaley Ava Kadhalaa" from the adventure drama Kumki. The same year, she performed four songs, all composed by Sajid–Wajid for film Rowdy Rathore which received mixed reviews from critics.{{cite web |url=http://www.indiatimes.com/bollywood/music-review-rowdy-rathore-21560.html |title=Music Review of Rowdy Rathore |work=The Times of India |first=Anand |last=Vaishnav |access-date=19 August 2016 |date=27 April 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914230141/http://www.indiatimes.com/bollywood/music-review-rowdy-rathore-21560.html |archive-date=14 September 2016}}{{cite web |url=http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/14-rowdy-rathore-music-review-051201.asp |title=Music Review of Rowdy Rathore |work=Glamsham |author=Satyajit |access-date=19 August 2016 |date=14 May 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160321172111/http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/14-rowdy-rathore-music-review-051201.asp |archive-date=21 March 2016}} For the duet song "Dhadang Dhang Dhang" performed by Ghoshal alongside Sajid, Devesh Sharma of Filmfare remarked, "Shreya Ghoshal puts the '90s ka tadka' in her rendition" and for lullaby song "Chandaniya" he said, "Shreya Ghoshal sounds uncannily like Alka Yagnik and proves that she is a singer for all occasions".{{cite web |url=http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/music-review-of-rowdy-rathore-548.html |title=Music Review of Rowdy Rathore |work=Filmfare |first=Devesh |last=Sharma |access-date=19 August 2016 |date=30 May 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821002910/http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/music-review-of-rowdy-rathore-548.html |archive-date=21 August 2016}} Joginder Tuteja from Bollywood Hungama stated in relation to "Chandaniya", "Shreya Ghoshal can fit into any mode as per the demand of the situation".{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/545805 |title=Music Review of Rowdy Rathore |work=Bollywood Hungama |first=Joginder |last=Tuteja |access-date=19 August 2016 |date=3 May 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151019154432/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/545805 |archive-date=19 October 2015}} The song "Tera Ishq Bada Teekha" received mixed reviews from music critics. Ghoshal then lent her voice in a Four-part harmony song, "Radha" from Student of the Year alongside Udit Narayan, Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani which garnered critical appreciation.{{cite web |url=https://in.movies.yahoo.com/news/student-music-review-135122186.html |title=Student of the Year Music Review |access-date=25 June 2016 |publisher=Yahoo! |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201110954/https://in.movies.yahoo.com/news/student-music-review-135122186.html |archive-date=1 February 2016}} In the same year, she again collaborated with A. R. Rahman for a duet song "Saans" from film Jab Tak Hai Jaan along with Mohit Chauhan. The song received positive to mixed reviews by critics.{{cite web |url=http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/17-jab-tak-hai-jaan-music-review-101203.asp |title=Music Review : Jab Tak Hai Jaan |work=Glamsham |access-date=25 October 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019160801/http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/17-jab-tak-hai-jaan-music-review-101203.asp |archive-date=19 October 2012 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.indiatimes.com/bollywood/music-review-jab-tak-hai-jaan-43230.html |title=MUSIC REVIEW – Jab Tak Hai Jaan |work=The Times of India |date=10 October 2012 |access-date=10 October 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010232907/http://www.indiatimes.com/bollywood/music-review-jab-tak-hai-jaan-43230.html |archive-date=10 October 2012 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/548942 |title=Jab Tak Hai Jaan Music Review |first=Joginder |last=Tuteja |work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=10 October 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012235235/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/548942 |archive-date=12 October 2012}} At the poll conducted by Indiatimes, the song Saans won the title of "Most Romantic Song of the year 2012".{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/The-most-romantic-song-of-2012-is--/articleshow/22184673.cms |title=The most romantic song of 2012 is... |work=The Times of India |author=Priya Gupta, Garima Sharma |date=September 2013 |access-date=1 September 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130901050024/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/The-most-romantic-song-of-2012-is--/articleshow/22184673.cms |archive-date=1 September 2013 }} The song earned Ghoshal second of her two Filmfare nominations of the year.
In early 2013, Ghoshal sang two duet songs "Naino Mein Sapna" and "Taki O Taki" for film Himmatwala. The songs were originally composed by Bappi Lahri and re-created by Sajid–Wajid. Both songs received positive reviews from music critics.{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/music/music-review-himmatwala-632144 |title=Music Review of Himmatwala |work=NDTV.com |access-date=21 August 2016 |date=7 March 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822062735/http://movies.ndtv.com/music/music-review-himmatwala-632144 |archive-date=22 August 2016}}{{cite web |url=http://www.koimoi.com/most-popular/himmatwala-music-review/ |title=Music Review of Himmatwala |work=Koimoi.com |author=Shivi |access-date=21 August 2016 |date=26 February 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160828115753/http://www.koimoi.com/most-popular/himmatwala-music-review/ |archive-date=28 August 2016}}{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/506932 |title=Music Review of Himmatwala |work=Bollywood Hungama |first=Joginder |last=Tuteja |access-date=21 August 2016 |date=25 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130618114526/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/506932 |archive-date=18 June 2013}}{{cite web |url=http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/himmatwala-music-review-021305.asp# |title=Music Review of Himmatwala |work=glamsham.com |author=Rafat |access-date=21 August 2016 |date=3 May 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822092824/http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/himmatwala-music-review-021305.asp |archive-date=22 August 2016}} For "Naino Mein Sapna", critics of NDTV mentioned, "Shreya sounds tailormade for the track" and for "Taki Taki" they remarked, "Ghoshal proves yet again her mettle in the industry". For "Naino Mein Sapna", Shivi from Komoi stated, "Shreya Ghoshal replace Lata Mangeshkar and do a decent job". Ghoshal sang the female version of Sunn Raha Hai in Aashiqui 2 composed by Ankit Tiwari and written by Sandeep Nath.{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/549878 |title=Aashiqui 2 (2013) Critic Music Review |work=Bollywood Hungama |first=Rajiv |last=Vijayakar |date=22 April 2013 |access-date=21 January 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123170747/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/549878 |archive-date=23 January 2015}}{{Rating|4|5}} She garnered critical praise over Ankit Tiwari who sang the male version of the song. Apart from rendering vocals for A. R. Rahman composed "Banarasiya" in Raanjhanaa,{{cite magazine |url=http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/music-review-raanjhanaa-3470.htm |title=Music Review: Raanjhanaa |magazine=Filmfare |first=Devesh |last=Sharma |access-date=10 July 2016 |date=19 June 2013}}{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Ghoshal lent her voice for duet "God, Allah aur Bhagwan" in Krrish 3 alongside Sonu Nigam.{{cite web |url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/krrish-3-music-review/ |title=Raanjhana Music Review |publisher=Koimoi |access-date=10 July 2016 |date=19 September 2016 |first=Mohar |last=Basu |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160221051925/http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/krrish-3-music-review/ |archive-date=21 February 2016}} "Banarasiya" met with largely positive reviews,{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-music-review-raanjhanaa-music-glorifies-love-in-unique-way-1845287 |title=Music Review: 'Raanjhanaa' music glorifies love in unique way |first=Yashika |last=Mathur |access-date=10 July 2016 |date=8 June 2013 |newspaper=Daily News and Analysis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161106172033/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-music-review-raanjhanaa-music-glorifies-love-in-unique-way-1845287 |archive-date=6 November 2016}} the latter received mixed reactions.{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-krrish-3-music-falls-short-of-expectations/20130922.htm |first=Joginder |last=Tuteja |access-date=10 July 2016 |date=23 September 2013 |title=Review: Krrish 3 music falls short of expectations |publisher=Rediff |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910184721/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-krrish-3-music-falls-short-of-expectations/20130922.htm |archive-date=10 September 2016}} Ghoshal next performed two tracks in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela namely "Dhoop" and "Nagada Sang Dhol" both composed by the director of film, Sanjay Leela Bhansali. She earned positive to mixed response for former{{cite web |url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/ram-leela-music-review/ |title=Ram-Leela Music Review |work=Mohar Basu |date=5 October 2013 |publisher=Koimoi |access-date=5 October 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005092341/http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/ram-leela-music-review/ |archive-date=5 October 2013 }}{{cite news |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/ram-leela-music-beautifies-romance-love-ians-music-review-113100900236_1.html |title=Music Review (Business Standard) |newspaper=Business Standard India |date=9 October 2013 |access-date=15 October 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131114100921/http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/ram-leela-music-beautifies-romance-love-ians-music-review-113100900236_1.html |archive-date=14 November 2013 }} and mostly positive reviews for the latter.{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-folk-flavour-dominates-ram-leelas-music/20131012.htm |title=Review: Folk flavour dominates Ram-Leela's music |access-date=15 October 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014200659/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-folk-flavour-dominates-ram-leelas-music/20131012.htm |archive-date=14 October 2013 }} Mohar Basu of Koimoi stated in regards to "Dhoop", "Shreya Ghoshal's voice croons hauntingly and this song evokes a range of deep emotions. Passionately sung and flatteringly themed, this song makes evident the reason why Ghoshal can be compared to music veterans of the industry." Ghoshal received two Filmfare nominations for songs "Sunn Raha Hai" and "Nagada Sang Dhol" that year.{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/6025/ |title=Nominations for 59th Idea Filmfare Awards |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=14 January 2014 |access-date=7 November 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141107165250/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/6025/ |archive-date=7 November 2014}}
File:Shreya Ghoshal GiMA.jpg, 2014]]
In 2014, Ghoshal recorded three songs for film PK namely the solo "Nanga Punga Dost" and duets "Chaar Kadam" and "Love is a Waste of Time" with Shaan and Sonu Nigam respectively.{{cite magazine |url=http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/music-review-pk-7795.html |title=Music Review: PK |magazine=Filmfare |access-date=17 January 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309133655/http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/music-review-pk-7795.html |archive-date=9 March 2016}} Later in the same year, she sang the duet "Manwa Laage" with Arijit Singh for film Happy New Year composed by Vishal–Shekhar duo and written by Irshad Kamil.{{cite web |url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/happy-new-year-music-review/ |title=Happy New Year Music Review |date=18 September 2014 |publisher=Koimoi |access-date=25 June 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310122838/http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/happy-new-year-music-review/ |archive-date=10 March 2016}}{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/music-review-happy-new-year-s-music-is-trendy-and-young-at-heart/story-oJi3uwG3CUV8s2HN7J11lK.html |title=Music review: Happy New Year's music is trendy and young at heart |newspaper=Hindustan Times |access-date=25 June 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306174319/http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/music-review-happy-new-year-s-music-is-trendy-and-young-at-heart/story-oJi3uwG3CUV8s2HN7J11lK.html |archive-date=6 March 2016}} After its release, "Manwa Laage" crossed two million views in 48 hours on YouTube worldwide.{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Manwa-Laage-crosses-two-million-views-in-48-hours/articleshow/42336858.cms |title=Manwa Laage crosses two millions views in 48 hours! |work=The Times of India |access-date=23 August 2016 |date=12 September 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170519004053/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Manwa-Laage-crosses-two-million-views-in-48-hours/articleshow/42336858.cms |archive-date=19 May 2017}} Ghoshal got another nomination at Filmfare Awards for the song.{{cite web |url=http://www.filmfare.com/news/nominations-for-the-60th-britannia-filmfare-awards-8237.html |title=Nominations for the 60th Britannia Filmfare Awards |work=Filmfare |author=Filmfare Editorial |date=19 January 2015 |access-date=19 January 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110120443/http://www.filmfare.com/news/nominations-for-the-60th-britannia-filmfare-awards-8237.html |archive-date=10 January 2016}}
Even though Ghoshal had a remarkable career in the Malayalam singing industry, her signature Malayalam song came with "Vijanathayil" from the Malayalam film How Old Are You?. The Times of India described Ghoshal's voice to be magnetic and honey-dripping. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Malayalam Female Playback Singer and the Kerala State Film Award for Best Malayalam Best Playback Singer. She won the former award consecutively in 2014 and 2015 when she won it again for "Kaathirunnu" from Ennu Ninte Moideen. Her Malayalam accent and pronunciation was praised.
= 2015–2017: Career progression =
2015 started with Ghoshal's collaboration with A. R. Rahman in Tamil film I. Besides rendering vocals for original Tamil duet "Pookkalae Sattru Oyivedungal" alongside Haricharan,{{cite web |author=Nicy V. P. |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/i-music-review-roundup-ar-rahman-shankar-team-creates-magic-again-609152 |title='I' Music Review Roundup: AR Rahman-Shankar Team Creates Magic Again |work=International Business Times |date=15 September 2014 |access-date=31 December 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141007192910/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/i-music-review-roundup-ar-rahman-shankar-team-creates-magic-again-609152 |archive-date=7 October 2014}}{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/audio-review-i-news-tamil-ojpk7rajbcieh.html |title='I' audio review |work=Sify |date=15 September 2014 |access-date=30 December 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141107001358/http://www.sify.com/movies/audio-review-i-news-tamil-ojpk7rajbcieh.html |archive-date=7 November 2014}} {{Rating|3.5|5}} she also dubbed its Hindi version "Tu Chale".{{cite web |url=http://www.saavn.com/p/album/hindi/I-2014/90Si2uCiAo0_ |title=I-Hindi track list |work=Saavn |date=29 December 2014 |access-date=29 December 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924093155/http://www.saavn.com/p/album/hindi/I-2014/90Si2uCiAo0_ |archive-date=24 September 2015}} and Telugu version "Poolane Kunukeyamantaa".{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/i-manoharudu-original-motion/953411595 |title=ITelugu track list |work=iTunes India |date=30 December 2014 |access-date=30 December 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150212043640/https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/i-manoharudu-original-motion/id953411595 |archive-date=12 February 2015}} The original Tamil version song "Pookkalae Sattru Oyivedungal" was met with positive reviews by critics, with most critics praising the vocals of Ghoshal. Nicy V.P. from International Business Times commented on Tamil version, "Haricharan's crystal clear voice, Shreya's Hindustani driven singing lead to a chart-buster, here. With regards to Shreya Ghoshal, we have to dig deep the dictionary to come up with some new adjectives to praise her singing." Later that year, Ghoshal sang the female version of song "Hasi" from film Hamari Adhuri Kahani composed by Ami Mishra which got critical precedence over male version sung by Ami Mishra himself.{{cite magazine |url=http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/music-review-hamari-adhuri-kahani-9394.html |title=Music Review: Hamari Adhuri Kahani |magazine=Filmfare |access-date=26 June 2016 |first=Devesh |last=Sharma |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807151829/http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/music-review-hamari-adhuri-kahani-9394.html |archive-date=7 August 2016}}{{cite web |url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/hamari-adhuri-kahani-music-review/ |title=Hamari Adhuri Kahani Music Review |first=Surabhi |last=Redkar |date=8 June 2015 |publisher=Koimoi |access-date=26 June 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160221051901/http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/hamari-adhuri-kahani-music-review/ |archive-date=21 February 2016}} Devesh Sharma from Filmfare remarked, "The female version of Hasi, sung by Shreya Ghoshal, works better than the male version, sung by guest composer Ami Mishra himself. Ghoshal elevates it with her superb effort and the softer arrangement works better for it overall." Ghoshal also performed the female version of the song "Gaaye Jaa" for the film Brothers composed by Ajay–Atul which received positive reviews from music critics.{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Music-Review-Brothers/articleshow/48376615.cms |title=Music review of Brothers |work=The Times of India |first=Kasmin |last=Fernandes |access-date=25 August 2016 |date=7 August 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160626213852/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Music-Review-Brothers/articleshow/48376615.cms |archive-date=26 June 2016}}{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-brothers-music-is-appealing/20150808.htm |title=Music review of Brothers |work=Rediff |access-date=25 August 2016 |date=8 August 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910184700/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-brothers-music-is-appealing/20150808.htm |archive-date=10 September 2016}} The Times of India stated, "Shreya Ghoshal scores brownie points for her rendition". Glamsham praised Ghoshal's vocals labelling them "sugary sweet and superbly controlled".{{cite web |url=http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/brothers-music-review.asp# |title=Music Review of Brothers |work=Glamsham |author=Rafat |access-date=25 August 2016 |date=3 August 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827111733/http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/brothers-music-review.asp |archive-date=27 August 2016}} Bollywood Life commented, "Shreya Ghoshal amazes the listener by making this situational song such a great listen and just for her lovely voice, one has to put this song on a loop"{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/brothers-music-review-ajay-atuls-score-for-the-akshay-kumar-sidharth-malhotra-action-drama-is-pleasant/ |title=Music Review of Brothers |work=Bollywood Life |first=Sreeju |last=Sudhakaran |access-date=25 August 2016 |date=12 August 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160825212849/http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/brothers-music-review-ajay-atuls-score-for-the-akshay-kumar-sidharth-malhotra-action-drama-is-pleasant/ |archive-date=25 August 2016}} The same year saw Ghoshal again collaborating with Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Bajirao Mastani.{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Music-Review-Bajirao-Mastani/articleshow/50123013.cms |title=Music Review: Bajirao Mastani |newspaper=The Times of India |first=Kasmin |last=Fernandez |access-date=26 June 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160122032427/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Music-Review-Bajirao-Mastani/articleshow/50123013.cms |archive-date=22 January 2016}} She performed three songs in the film, namely "Mohe Rang Do Laal", "Deewani Mastani" and "Pinga".{{cite web |title=Review: Bajirao Mastani's music is a roller coaster ride |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-bajirao-mastanis-music-is-a-roller-coaster-ride/20151205.htm |work=Rediff.com |access-date=24 June 2016 |date=5 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160622031946/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-bajirao-mastanis-music-is-a-roller-coaster-ride/20151205.htm |archive-date=22 June 2016}}{{cite news |title='Bajirao Mastani' music review: swings between sombre, earthy, poignant, soulful and brash |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/revisiting-the-past-bajirao-mastani/ |newspaper=The Indian Express |access-date=26 June 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170826235621/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/revisiting-the-past-bajirao-mastani/ |archive-date=26 August 2017}} She also dubbed these songs in Tamil and Telugu versions of the film's soundtrack.{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/bajirao-mastani-tamil-original/id1102742221 |title=Sanjay Leela Bhansali – Bajirao Mastani (Tamil) [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] |publisher=iTunes Store |access-date=18 May 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822091824/https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/bajirao-mastani-tamil-original/id1102742221 |archive-date=22 August 2016}}{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/bajirao-mastani-telugu-original/id1102779568 |title=Sanjay Leela Bhansali – Bajirao Mastani (Telugu) [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] |publisher=iTunes Store |access-date=18 May 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822091826/https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/bajirao-mastani-telugu-original/id1102779568 |archive-date=22 August 2016}} The qawwali interlude song "Deewani Mastani" in the film fetched her sixth Filmfare Award, fifth for Best female playback singer.{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/61st-Britannia-Filmfare-Awards-The-complete-list-of-winners/articleshow/50598103.cms |title=61st Filmfare Awards |newspaper=The Times of India |date=16 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915050244/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/61st-Britannia-Filmfare-Awards-The-complete-list-of-winners/articleshow/50598103.cms |archive-date=15 September 2016 |access-date=15 September 2016 |url-status=live}}{{cite news |url=http://www.india.com/showbiz/61st-britannia-filmfare-awards-2016-arijit-singh-and-shreya-ghoshal-win-the-best-singer-award-865748/ |title=61st Britannia Filmfare Awards 2016: Arijit Singh and Shreya Samuktha win the Best Singer Award |work=India.com |date=15 January 2016 |access-date=17 January 2016}}
File:Shreya Ghoshal at 61st Filmfare Awards (cropped).jpg, 2016]]
In early 2016, Ghoshal provided vocals for duet "Tere Bin" from film Wazir alongside Sonu Nigam.{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/749651 |title=Music Review: Wazir |website=Bollywood Hungama |first=Joginder |last=Tuteja |access-date=9 July 2016 |date=26 December 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160813011754/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/749651 |archive-date=13 August 2016}} Composed by Shantanu Moitra and written by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the song opened to positive reviews by critics.{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-wazirs-music-is-haunting/20160103.htm |title=Review: Wazir's music is haunting |publisher=Rediff |access-date=9 July 2016 |date=3 January 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805102204/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-wazirs-music-is-haunting/20160103.htm |archive-date=5 August 2017}} Labelling the song as "a beautiful start for the film", critics from Bollywood Hungama commented, "Though the sound of song is quite classical for a film which is set in the current times, one can well expect that it would fit in well into the narrative." Ghoshal was next heard in song "Tum Bin Jiya" in film Sanam Re, composed by Jeet Ganguly.{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-sanam-res-music-is-impressive/20160116.htm |title=Review: Sanam Re's music is impressive |publisher=Rediff |access-date=9 July 2016 |date=16 January 2016 |first=Aelina |last=Kapoor |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910193502/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-sanam-res-music-is-impressive/20160116.htm |archive-date=10 September 2016}} It was a recreation of a song with same title from 2001 film Tum Bin sung by K. S. Chithra and composed by Nikhil–Vinay. The song received positive to negative reviews.{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Music-Review-Sanam-Re/articleshow/50579485.cms |title=Music Review: Sanam Re |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=9 July 2016 |date=15 January 2016 |first=Kasmin|last=Fernandes}}{{cite web |url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/sanam-re-music-review/ |title=Sanam Re Music Review |publisher=Koimoi |access-date=9 July 2016 |date=4 February 2016 |first=Surabhi |last=Redkar |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160725152141/http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/sanam-re-music-review/ |archive-date=25 July 2016}} Ghoshal sang the songs "Mere Aankhon Se Nikle Aansoo" and "Ishq Ki Baarish" written by Sameer and composed by Nadeem Saifi in the film Ishq Forever for which critics compared Ghoshal singing style to veteran singer Alka Yagnik. For the song "Mere Aankhon Se Nikle Aansoo", The Times of India commented, "Shreya create magic in [the song], which is straight from the heart.{{cite news |title=Music Review: Ishq Forever |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Music-Review-Ishq-Forever/articleshow/50853486.cms |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=13 July 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812212037/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Music-Review-Ishq-Forever/articleshow/50853486.cms |archive-date=12 August 2017 |df=dmy-all}}{{cite web |title=Music Review: Ishq Forever |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-ishq-forever-music-is-average/20160130.htm |work=Rediff.com |access-date=13 July 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805100833/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-ishq-forever-music-is-average/20160130.htm |archive-date=5 August 2017 |df=dmy-all}}{{cite web |title=Music Review: Ishq Forever |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/ishq-forever/songs/music-critic-review/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=19 February 2016 |access-date=13 July 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805110323/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/ishq-forever/songs/music-critic-review/ |archive-date=5 August 2017 |df=dmy-all}} Ghoshal provided vocals for song "Aatach Baya Ka Baavarla" in Marathi film Sairat composed by Ajay–Atul which was well received by critics.{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/music/music-review-of-sairat/articleshow/52036971.cms |title=Music review of Sairat |work=The Times of India |first=Mihir |last=Bhanage |access-date=23 August 2016 |date=29 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810142827/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/music/music-review-of-sairat/articleshow/52036971.cms |archive-date=10 August 2016}}{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/entertainment/music-beyond-words/article8515572.ece |title=Music beyond words |work=The Hindu |first=Sankhayan |last=Ghosh |access-date=23 August 2016 |date=24 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160429015919/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/entertainment/music-beyond-words/article8515572.ece |archive-date=29 April 2016}} Ghoshal's collaboration with Ankit Tiwari in song "Jab Tum Hote Ho" from film Rustom was critically well received.{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Music-review-Rustom/articleshow/53433737.cms |title=Music review: 'Rustom' |work=The Times of India |first=Mohar |last=Basu |date=29 July 2016 |access-date=18 August 2016}} Devesh Sharma of Filmfare labelled the song "sombre" and praised use of Ghoshal's "melodious" voice in the song.{{cite web |url=http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/music-review-rustom-14564.html |title=Music Review: Rustom |work=Filmfare |first=Devesh |last=Sharma |access-date=18 August 2016 |date=16 July 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820201852/http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/music-review-rustom-14564.html |archive-date=20 August 2016}} Ghoshal was next heard in Tamil film Devi in which she rendered her vocals for song "Rang Rang Rangoli".{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/devi/devil-songs-review.html |title=Devi Songs Review |work=Behindwoods |date=27 September 2016 |access-date=17 October 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161013143133/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/devi/devil-songs-review.html |archive-date=13 October 2016}} Ghoshal also dubbed Hindi version of the song titled "Ranga Re" as the film was released along with Tamil in Hindi and Telugu as well with Telugu version "Rang Rang Rangare" being sung by Swetha Mohan. India West praised the Hindi version by quoting, "Ghoshal proves that she can tread Sunidhi Chauhan terrain effortlessly in parts of the song, and her strong vocals once again put up a strong case for playback singers (females)".{{cite web |title=Music review: Tutak Tutak Tutiya (Hindi version) |url=http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/tutak-tutak-tutiya-music-review-chal-maar-is-catchy-but/article_aaea1bf8-8cd2-11e6-a02a-efe04bdd8336.html |author=R.M. Vijayakar |date=8 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008111219/http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/tutak-tutak-tutiya-music-review-chal-maar-is-catchy-but/article_aaea1bf8-8cd2-11e6-a02a-efe04bdd8336.html |publisher=India-West |archive-date=8 October 2016 |access-date=8 October 2016}} The Tamil version of song also opened to positive reviews.
In early 2017, Ghoshal rendered "Aashiq Surrender Hua" duet along with co-singer and composer Amaal Mallik from the film Badrinath Ki Dulhania. the song in itself was much appreciated for its quirky lyrics which were penned down by lyricist: Shabbir Ahmed. "Aashiq Surrender Hua" was one of the rare songs in which Ghoshal was heard in a lower register than what she usually sings in. As Swetha Ramakrishnan from Firstpost reiterated, "The best thing about the song is Shreya Ghoshal singing in a lower pitch; something one rarely gets to hear."{{cite web |url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/badrinath-ki-dulhania-music-review-this-album-has-chart-buster-written-all-over-it-3283908.html |title=Badrinath Ki Dulhania music review: This album has chart-buster written all over |work=Firstpost |date=16 February 2017 |access-date=5 November 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107093740/http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/badrinath-ki-dulhania-music-review-this-album-has-chart-buster-written-all-over-it-3283908.html |archive-date=7 November 2017}} In regards to the singers, Gaurang Chauhan from Bollywood Life stated, "Both are a unique choice for such a song and they nail it."{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/badrinath-ki-dulhania-music-review-varun-dhawan-and-alia-bhatts-romcom-promises-one-chartbuster-after-another/ |title=Badrinath Ki Dulhania music review: Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt's romcom promises one chartbuster after another |work=Bollywood Life |date=15 February 2017 |access-date=5 November 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107014846/http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/badrinath-ki-dulhania-music-review-varun-dhawan-and-alia-bhatts-romcom-promises-one-chartbuster-after-another/ |archive-date=7 November 2017}} Ghoshal was next heard in "Rozana" from the film Naam Shabana for which Ghoshal's vocals were specifically met with critically positive reviews. Shriram Iyengar from Cinestaan mentioned, "Ghoshal's voice brings a mesmerising touch to the song, with a perfect balance of happiness and contentment."{{cite web |url=https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2017/mar/3/4618/shreya-ghoshal-at-her-finest-in-naam-shabana-song-rozana |title=Shreya Ghoshal at her finest in Naam Shabana song 'Rozana' |work=Cinestaan |access-date=5 November 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107023209/https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2017/mar/3/4618/shreya-ghoshal-at-her-finest-in-naam-shabana-song-rozana |archive-date=7 November 2017}} Praising Ghoshal's vocals in "Rozana", India West commented, "To say that she makes the best out of this increasingly rare occasion in film music is superfluous."{{cite web |url=http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/naam-shabana-music-review/article_8c4a7156-0e65-11e7-8811-f7ba5b558457.html |title=Naam Shabana Music Review |work=Indiawest |access-date=3 December 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508085148/http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/naam-shabana-music-review/article_8c4a7156-0e65-11e7-8811-f7ba5b558457.html |archive-date=8 May 2017}} Apart from rendering vocals for A. R. Rahman composed "Do Dilon Ke" duet along with Hariharan in the Hindi dubbed version of the film Viceroy's House,{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/partition-1947-music-review-ar-rahmans-terrific-do-dilon-ke-stands-out-in-this-short-but-sweet-soundtrack/ |title=Partition 1947 music review: AR Rahman's terrific Do Dilon Ke stands out in this short but sweet soundtrack |work=Bollywood Life |date=7 July 2017 |access-date=5 November 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107012914/http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/partition-1947-music-review-ar-rahmans-terrific-do-dilon-ke-stands-out-in-this-short-but-sweet-soundtrack/ |archive-date=7 November 2017}} Ghoshal also lent her voice for duet "Hans Mat Pagli" in Toilet: Ek Prem Katha alongside Sonu Nigam.{{cite web |url=http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/toilet-ek-prem-katha-music-review-substantial-and-credible-score/article_693da18c-7de7-11e7-9fd2-2bfc8a029be2.html |title='Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' Music Review: Substantial and Credible Score Stays True to Film's Essence |work=Indiawest |access-date=5 November 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107055244/http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/toilet-ek-prem-katha-music-review-substantial-and-credible-score/article_693da18c-7de7-11e7-9fd2-2bfc8a029be2.html |archive-date=7 November 2017}} Both songs were critically acclaimed. Joginder Tuteja from Bollywood Hungama stated that "The combination of Sonu-Shreya takes the song to a different altogether and worthy of repeat hear."{{cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/toilet-ek-prem-katha/songs/music-critic-review/ |title=Music Review: Toilet – Ek Prem Katha |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=11 August 2017 |access-date=5 November 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107021745/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/toilet-ek-prem-katha/songs/music-critic-review/ |archive-date=7 November 2017}}
In 2017, Ghoshal also sang the duet "Thodi Der" with co-singer and music director Farhan Saeed for the film Half Girlfriend. She received a Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer nomination for the song.{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/heres-the-official-list-of-nominations-for-63rd-jio-filmfare-awards-2018/articleshow/62554021.cms |title=63rd Filmfare Awards 2018: Nominations list |work=The Times of India |date=n.d. |access-date=25 February 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180226201432/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/heres-the-official-list-of-nominations-for-63rd-jio-filmfare-awards-2018/articleshow/62554021.cms |archive-date=26 February 2018}} Komoi stated, "Ghoshal's voice as sweet as honey mesmerizes the listener in Thodi Der". Glamsham reported, "Ghoshal is simply fantastic and [song] can be put on repeat mode".{{cite web |first1=Ahana |last1=Bhattacharya |title=Music Review: Half Girlfriend by Komoi |url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/half-girlfriend-music-review-for-all-sadromantic-music-enthusiasts/ |access-date=22 June 2017 |date=9 May 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170625035222/http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/half-girlfriend-music-review-for-all-sadromantic-music-enthusiasts/ |archive-date=25 June 2017}}{{cite web |author1=Rafat |title=Music Review: Half Girlfriend by Glamsham |url=http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/half-girlfriend-music-review.asp |access-date=22 June 2017 |date=5 March 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170606164111/http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/half-girlfriend-music-review.asp |archive-date=6 June 2017}} In the same year, Ghoshal sang two songs in fifth episode of Mixtape, a web series launched by T-Series for which she received positive response.{{cite web |url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood-shreya-ghoshal-mixtape-twitterati-praise-melody-queen-tseries-aashiqui-2-sunn-raha-hai-na-388687 |title=Shreya Ghoshal Mixtape out, Twitterati is all praise for the melody queen |date=29 June 2017 |access-date=1 July 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170701032458/http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood-shreya-ghoshal-mixtape-twitterati-praise-melody-queen-tseries-aashiqui-2-sunn-raha-hai-na-388687 |archive-date=1 July 2017}} Ghoshal's four Kannada songs were included in The Times of India list of "10 Best Romantic Songs of 2017", which are "Usire Usire" from Hebbuli, "Ondu Malebillu" from Chakravarthy, "Ninna Snehadinda" from Mugulu Nage and "Chippinolagade" from Maasthi Gudi.{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kannada-romantic-songs-that-ruled-2017/articleshow/63381831.cms |title=Kannada romantic songs that ruled 2017 |work=The Times of India |date=21 March 2018 |access-date=22 March 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930200425/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kannada-romantic-songs-that-ruled-2017/articleshow/63381831.cms |archive-date=30 September 2018}} Her Telugu song "Blockbuster" from Sarrainodu was voted as number one in 10 Best Party Songs of 2017 by the same.{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/the-party-numbers-that-rocked-2017/articleshow/63402815.cms |title=The party numbers that rocked 2017 |work=The Times of India |date=n.d.}}
= 2018–2021: Independent work and career expansion =
File:Shreya Ghoshal at Lokmat Maharashtrian Of The Year Awards 2018 (Cropped).jpg Maharashtrian of the Year Awards, 2018]]
2018 started for Ghoshal collaborating with S. Thaman for the song "Mandhaara" from Bhaagamathie. She later provided her rendition for "Allasani Vaari" from Tholi Prema.{{cite news |url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/tholi-prema-music-review-thaman-s-armaan-malik-shreya-ghosals-creation-will-leave-you-with-mixed-feelings-4344631.html |title=Tholi Prema music review: Thaman S, Armaan Malik, Shreya Ghosal's creation will leave you with mixed feelings |last=Ramadugu |first=Mridula |work=Firstpost |date=11 February 2018}} She also lent her voice to four songs for the delayed film Phir Se... (2018).{{cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/phir-se/songs/music-critic-review/ |title=Music Review: Phir Se... |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=29 January 2018}} Ghoshal continued with the song "Ghoomar" from the period drama Padmaavat, along with Swaroop Khan. Composed by film's director Sanjay Leela Bhansali himself, it was based on the traditional music and dance forms performed by the Rajput queens of Rajasthan.{{cite news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/padmavati-first-song-ghoomar-deepika-padukone-is-every-bit-the-queen-and-shahid-kapoor-s-smitten-watch-video/story-xjXSqVA2xHZ2Ty2chcN4qN.html |title=Padmavati song Ghoomar: Deepika Padukone is every bit the queen and Shahid Kapoor's smitten. Watch video |work=Hindustan Times |date=25 October 2017 |access-date=2 April 2018}}{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/music-review-of-padmaavat-bollywood-movie-sanjay-bhansali-5039584/ |title=Music review of Padmaavat: Sounds of War |first=Suanshu |last=Khurana |newspaper=The Indian Express |date=26 January 2018 |access-date=11 April 2018}} The song was well received, with critics praising Ghoshal for her rendition.{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/padmaavat-album-review-music-fit-for-a-queen/article22491967.ece |title='Padmaavat' album review: Music fit for a queen |newspaper=The Hindu |date=22 January 2018 |access-date=11 April 2018 |first=Vipin|last=Nair}}{{cite web |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/padmaavat-full-music-album-review-ghoomar-ek-dil-ek-jaan-variety-songs-makes-it-special-757767 |title=Padmaavat full music album review: From Ghoomar to Ek Dil Ek Jaan, variety in the songs makes it special |website=International Business Times |author=Suparno Sarka |date=21 January 2018 |access-date=11 April 2018}} Gaurang Chauhan from Times Now noted that the song "is appealing and will be, if not already, a favourite among dance performers across India."{{cite web |url=http://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/reviews/music/article/padmaavat-music-review-ghoomar-sanjay-leela-bhansali-deepika-padukone/191729 |title=Padmaavat music review: One of the best music albums in recent times |work=Times Now |first=Gaurang |last=Chauhan |date=27 January 2018 |access-date=11 April 2018}} "Ghoomar" went on to earn Ghoshal the Filmfare Award for Best Female Singer.{{cite web |url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/profiling-the-winners-of-the-64th-vimal-elaichi-filmfare-awards-33437-1.html |title=Profiling the winners of the 64th Vimal Elaichi Filmfare Awards |work=Filmfare |date=20 April 2019 |access-date=4 May 2019}} She was next heard in the recreated version of "Ek Do Teen" from Tezaab (1988) in Baaghi 2 and the title track of Dhadak (2018).{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/baaghi-2-song-ek-do-teen-jacqueline-fernandez-watch-video-5102998/ |title=Baaghi 2 song Ek Do Teen: Jacqueline steps into Madhuri's shoes with her sensuous moves |last=Kameshwari |first=A. |work=The Indian Express |date=20 March 2018 |access-date=6 April 2018}}{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-janhvi-kapoor-ishaan-khatter-s-dhadak-title-track-shreya-ghoshal-fans-have-fallen-in-love-with-her-voice-all-over-again-2627306 |title=Janhvi Kapoor-Ishaan Khatter's Dhadak Title Track: Shreya Ghoshal fans have fallen in love with her voice all over again |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=20 June 2018 |access-date=22 July 2018}}
Ghoshal started 2019 with two classical numbers, "Ghar More Pardesiya" and "Tabah Ho Gaye" for Abhishek Varman's period drama Kalank, for which she won numerous awards and accolades including a Zee Cine Award for Best Female Playback Singer. Later, sang "Yeh Aaina" for the film Kabir Singh, composed by Amaal Mallik and written by Irshad Kamil, which was picturised on the film's lead Shahid Kapoor and supporting actress Nikita Dutta, and "Habibi Ke Nain" along with Jubin Nautiyal, composed by Sajid–Wajid, for the film Dabangg 3.{{cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kabir-singh-music-review-a-typical-angst-laden-soundtrack-diluted-by-similar-sounding-songs-6836741.html |title=Kabir Singh music review: A typical angst-laden soundtrack diluted by similar sounding songs |last=Paul |first=Shreya |publisher=Firstpost |date=19 June 2019 |access-date=5 September 2019}} Later that year, she was also heard as the lead singer, in a first, alongside fellow singer and rapper Mellow D, on Kiske Liye Tu Marega and Dega Jaan, two versions of the upbeat title track of Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K.'s Manoj Bajpayee – starrer Amazon Prime Video original series The Family Man, composed by Sachin–Jigar. Her rendition of the tracks was widely praised, with the lyrics receiving appreciation for being an ode to middle class struggles in the Indian society.
File:Shreya Ghoshal at 12th Mirchi Music Awards (Cleaned).jpg, 2020]]
Ghoshal started the new decade by featuring in several independent singles.{{cite web |title=Shreya Ghoshal: Each state's music has its own style. As a singer, I want to experience that every day|date=11 March 2019|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/shreya-ghoshal-each-states-music-has-its-own-style-as-a-singer-i-want-to-experience-that-every-day/articleshow/68343232.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=26 December 2022 |quote=When asked what specific goal Ghoshal have set going forward she answered, I also want to do more different projects – in films as well as independent music}} She released an independent single titled "Nah Woh Main" in which she was also credited as a songwriter and composer.{{cite web |title=I am not a born composer: Playback singer Shreya Ghoshal|date=2 May 2020|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2020/may/02/i-am-not-a-born-composer-playback-singer-shreya-ghoshal-2138218.html|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=26 December 2022}} Ghoshal next recorded the musical renditions of poems by Pandit Birju Maharaj for the album Mann Bheetar (2020).{{Cite news|date=7 February 2020|title=Birju Maharaj's Poems Gets A Musical Touch By Javed Ali, Shreya Ghoshal & Others In Mann Bheetar|url=https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/birju-maharajs-poems-gets-a-musical-touch-by-javed-ali-shreya-ghoshal-others-in-mann-bheetar/|access-date=13 September 2023|website=Koimoi}} She recorded two classical songs for the album, the title track "Mann Bheetar" and a song titled "Bhari Bhari".{{Cite news|date=7 February 2020|title=Mann Bheetar Songs|url=https://www.hungama.com/album/mann-bheetar/51722634/|access-date=13 September 2023|website=Bollywood Hungama}} Later she released a song titled "Apni Maati" which was released on the 73rd Independence Day of India as a tribute.{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYiDSPB1hlI|title= Apni Maati l Shreya Ghoshal |date= 14 August 2020 |via=YouTube |access-date=26 December 2022}} The song was praised for its patriotic message and was also used to promote the "Save Soil" movement initiated by Sadhguru's Isha Foundation.{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/IshaHomeSchool/status/1509516705332359169|title=Isha Home School Twitter Status |access-date=26 December 2022 |date=31 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220713185934/https://twitter.com/IshaHomeSchool/status/1509516705332359169|archive-date=2022-07-13}}{{Primary source inline|date=January 2024}}{{cite web |title=R Madhavan, Harbhajan Singh, Prem Chopra, other celebs support Sadhguru's Save Soil Movement|date=18 August 2022|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/art-culture/r-madhavan-harbhajan-singh-prem-chopra-other-celebs-support-sadhguru-save-soil-movement-101650271497490.html|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=26 December 2022}} Ghoshal was next featured on tracks titled, "Judaiyaan" a collaboration with Darshan Raval for his album named Judaiyaan (2020) which peaked at number-one on Billboard Top Triller Global chart,{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/top-triller-global/2020-11-20/|title=Billboard Top Triller Global Chart|magazine=Billboard|date=20 November 2020|access-date=27 December 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221227073241/https://www.billboard.com/charts/top-triller-global/2020-11-20/|archive-date=27 December 2022}}{{cite web |title=Darshan Raval on the Long Road to Releasing His Debut Record 'Judaiyaan'|date=17 November 2020|url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/darshan-raval-interview-judaiyaan-album/|work=Rolling Stone India|access-date=26 December 2022}} and "Muraliya" a collaboration with Salim–Sulaiman for their album named Bhoomi (2020).{{cite web|title=Bhoomi 2020|url=https://merchantrecords.in/bhoomi-2020/|publisher=Merchant Records|access-date=26 December 2022|archive-date=28 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230528025840/https://merchantrecords.in/bhoomi-2020/|url-status=dead}} Additionally, Ghoshal also sang several Bollywood songs in 2020 including, "Maay Bhavani" from Tanhaji, "Ghar Bhara Sa Lage" from Shikara, "Taare Ginn" from Dil Bechara, "Paheli" from Shakuntala Devi, etc.
Ghoshal started 2021 with a ballad titled "Chal Wahin Chalein" from Saina for which she received praise. A critic based at Filmfare in his music review wrote, "Shreya Ghoshal sure knows how to tease out the nuances hidden in the lyrics and Amaal Mallik lets the singer take the lead in this melodious song, keeping the music in check."{{cite web |title=Saina Music review|date=11 April 2021|url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/saina-music-review-47533.html|publisher=Filmfare|access-date=26 December 2022}} Ghoshal was next featured in a song titled "Param Sundari" from Mimi which became one of the biggest hits of the year,{{cite web |title=Top 10 Hindi-Pop Hits Of 2021|date=21 December 2021|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/top-10-hindi-pop-hits-of-2021/406028|work=Outlook|access-date=26 December 2022}} and peaked at No. 184 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/a-r-rahman/chart-history/glx/ |title= A. R. Rahman- Billboard Global Excl. U.S Chart History |date=2 November 2021 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=26 December 2022}} The song also garnered critical acclaim and a Filmfare Award nomination for Ghoshal.{{cite news|url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-2022/nominations|title=Nominations for the 67th Wolf777news Filmfare Awards 2022|publisher=Filmfare|date=18 August 2022}} Ghoshal next sang a song titled "Zaalima Coca Cola" for the film Bhuj: The Pride of India.{{cite web |title=Zaalima Coca Cola Brings Shreya Ghoshal And Nora Fatehi Together|date=28 July 2021|url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/zaalima-coca-cola-brings-shreya-ghoshal-and-nora-fatehi-together-49817.html|publisher=Filmfare|access-date=27 December 2022}} Ghoshal then featured in two tracks of Atrangi Re soundtrack, "Chaka Chak" and "Tere Rang", both of which garnered critical acclaim.{{cite web |title=Atrangi Re review: A messy romantic drama|date=24 December 2021|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/dh-talkies/atrangi-re-review-a-messy-romantic-drama-1064350.html|work=Deccan Herald|access-date=27 December 2022 |quote=All the songs stand out and though one too many for a film of this genre, they are eminently watchable, Chaka Chak in particular (rendered feelingly by Shreya Ghoshal)}} The former also became an instant hit and went viral on Instagram Reels.{{cite web |title=Toddlers Dancing to 'Chaka Chak' in Adorable Video Will Make Sara Ali Khan Proud|date=5 April 2022|url=https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/toddlers-dancing-to-chaka-chak-in-adorable-video-will-make-sara-ali-khan-proud-4941563.html|publisher=CNN-IBN|access-date=27 December 2022 |quote=Sara Ali Khan's energetic dance in Atrangi Re's Chaka Chak song had social media users hooked to it. The song became an instant hit last year and the internet was flooded with a series of Instagram Reels made on the track. And the trend doesn't seem to die even after three months of the film being released.}}{{cite web |title=Saree-clad woman dances to Sara Ali Khan's Chaka Chak. Viral video has 7 million views|date=15 December 2021|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/trending-news/story/saree-clad-woman-dances-to-sara-ali-khan-s-chaka-chak-viral-video-has-7-million-views-1888260-2021-12-15|work=India Today|access-date=27 December 2022 |quote=Sara Ali Khan's song Chaka Chak from her upcoming film Atrangi Re is furiously trending online. Instagram is totally obsessed with the catchy song and is filled with videos of people dancing to it.}} It earned Ghoshal another Filmfare Award nomination. "Chaka Chak", "Param Sundari" and "Zaalima Coca Cola" were amongst the top twenty-five most viewed Hindi songs of 2021.{{cite web |title=Top 25 Most viewed Bollywood Films Songs of 2021 on YouTube|date=25 December 2021 |url=https://bollywoodproduct.in/most-viewed-hindi-film-songs-of-2021/|publisher=Bollywood Product|access-date=27 December 2022}} Ghoshal also featured in several independent singles in 2021 including, "Oh Sanam" with Tony Kakkar,{{cite web |title=Oh Sanam song: Shreya Ghoshal's song spread magic, Tony Kakkar supported in 'O Sanam'|date=10 April 2021|url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/entertainment/youtube-oh-sanam-shreya-ghoshal-tony-kakkar-new-song-out-created-buzz-on-youtube-ps-3553550.html|publisher=CNN-IBN|access-date=27 December 2022}} "Pyaar Ek Tarfaa" with Amaal Mallik,{{cite web |title=Pyaar Ek Tarfaa: Amaal Mallik-Shreya Ghoshal's latest track is heartwrenching yet hummable|date=6 October 2021|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/pyaar-ek-tarfaa-amaal-mallik-jasmin-bhasins-music-video-is-for-the-broken-hearts-7555325/|work=The Indian Express|access-date=27 December 2022}} "Pyaar Karte Ho Na" with Javed–Mohsin,{{cite web |title='Pyaar Karte Ho Na' Sung By Shreya Ghoshal and Stebin Ben|date=23 November 2021|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/check-out-popular-hindi-official-music-video-teaser-pyaar-karte-ho-na-sung-by-shreya-ghoshal-and-stebin-ben-featuring-mohsin-khan-and-jasmin-bhasin/videoshow/87870748.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=27 December 2022}} and "Angana Morey" which was a solo independent single of Ghoshal for which she was credited as a songwriter and composer.{{cite web |title=Shreya Ghoshal's single Angana Morey leaves a soothing effect on the listener|date=4 February 2021|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/shreya-ghoshal-angana-morey-leaves-a-soothing-effect-on-the-listener-7173118/|work=The Indian Express|access-date=27 December 2022 |quote="Angana Morey" has been sung, composed and written by Shreya Ghoshal, with music production by her brother Soumyadeep Ghoshal.}} The song peaked at number-one on the Billboard Top Triller Global chart.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/top-triller-global/2021-02-27/|title=Billboard Top Triller Global Chart|magazine=Billboard|date=27 February 2021|access-date=27 December 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515190248/https://www.billboard.com/charts/top-triller-global/2021-02-27/|archive-date=15 May 2022}}
= 2022–present: Independent Work and further award success =
Ghoshal started 2022 with a Punjabi-language independent single titled "Uff".{{cite web |title=Shreya Ghoshal comes up with her first single of 2022 titled 'Uff'|date=12 January 2022|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/music/shreya-ghoshal-comes-up-with-her-first-single-of-2022-titled-uff-2022-01-12-754067|publisher=India TV|access-date=31 December 2022}}{{cite web |title=Check Out New Punjabi Song Music Video - 'Uff' Sung By Shreya Ghoshal|date=14 January 2022|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/punjabi/check-out-new-punjabi-song-music-video-uff-sung-by-shreya-ghoshal/videoshow/88893073.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=31 December 2022}} Ghoshal was next featured in a song titled "Jab Saiyaan" from Gangubai Kathiawadi for which she received critical acclaim.{{cite web |title=Breaking Down The Music Of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi|date=23 February 2022|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/music/gangubai-kathiawadi-sanjay-leela-bhansali-breaking-down-the-music-alia-bhatt|website=Film Companion|access-date=23 October 2023 |quote=Shreya Ghoshal inhabits the song with her range that never sounds strained or stretched, moving between the sudden changes in the pace of the song without bringing attention to it — stretching through one syllable, rushing through others.}} Lakshmi Govindrajan of Firstpost in her music review called it the best song on the album and wrote, "This love ballad opens with a harmonium and a sarangi, perfectly establishing the ornate kotha vibe. Yet in the setting of a courtesan, sounds a voice so sweet and embodying so much innocence that only a singer of Shreya Ghoshal's calibre can pull off something so virginal in a whore house".{{cite web |title=Gangubai Kathiawadi music review: Sanjay Leela Bhansali harnesses unsaid emotions and sets them to memorable tunes|date=22 February 2022|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bollywood/gangubai-kathiawadi-music-review-sanjay-leela-bhansali-harnesses-unsaid-emotions-and-sets-them-to-memorable-tunes-10393331.html|publisher=Firstpost|access-date=31 December 2022}} The Indian Express and Pinkvilla listed "Jab Saiyaan" as one of the best songs of 2022,{{cite web |title=Best songs of 2022: Pasoori, Jab saiyaan, Alaikadal in the list|date=1 January 2023|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/best-songs-of-2022-pasoori-jab-saiyaan-alaikadal-in-the-list-8354336/|website=The Indian Express|access-date=6 January 2023|quote=Shreya Ghoshal eases into this thumri-esque piece in the joyful Pilu to deliver one of the finest film songs of the year.}}{{cite web |title=Kesariya to Jab Saiyaan: 25 best Hindi songs of 2022 that ruled the charts and our hearts|date=19 December 2022|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/kesariya-to-jab-saiyaan-25-best-hindi-songs-of-2022-that-ruled-the-charts-and-our-hearts-1203992|website=Pinkvilla|access-date=6 January 2023|quote=Shreya Ghoshal's brilliance swayed everyone off of their feet when Jab Saiyaan from Gangubai Kathiawadi was first released}} and it earned Ghoshal Filmfare and IIFA Award nominations.{{cite news|url=https://m.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-68th-hyundai-filmfare-awards-2023-with-maharashtra-tourism-58094.html|title=Nominations for the 68th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2023|publisher=Filmfare|date=28 May 2023}} Ghoshal next sang a song titled, "Heer Raanjhana" for the film Bachchhan Paandey. The billboard of the song was featured at New York's Times Square.{{cite web |title='Heer Raanjhana' from 'Bachchhan Paandey' makes it to Times Square billboard|date=22 March 2022|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/heer-raanjhana-from-bachchhan-paandey-makes-it-to-times-square-billboard-1093589.html|work=Deccan Herald|access-date=31 December 2022}} Ghoshal was next featured in the soundtrack of a multilingual film Radhe Shyam in which she sang two songs, "Ninnele" in Telugu and "Unnaalae" in Tamil.{{cite web |title=Telugu Song: Latest Telugu Video Song 'Ninnele' from 'Radhe Shyam' Ft. Prabhas and Pooja Hegde|date=1 April 2022|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/telugu/telugu-song-latest-telugu-video-song-ninnele-from-radhe-shyam-ft-prabhas-and-pooja-hegde/videoshow/90564160.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=31 December 2022}}{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7FE8PrSoTI|title=Unnaalae l Radhe Shyam I Shreya Ghoshal |date=April 2022 |via=YouTube |access-date=31 December 2022}} Ghoshal then featured in the soundtrack of Ajay–Atul's Marathi-language musical, Chandramukhi. She sang two songs, a lavani titled "Chandra" and a ballad titled "To Chand Rati" both of which garnered critical acclaim.{{cite web |title=Amruta Khanvilkar Posts Video of Grandmother Dancing to Viral Chandra Song -- Watch|date=11 April 2022|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/amruta-khanvilkar-posts-video-of-grandmother-dancing-to-viral-chandra-song-watch-4963172.html|publisher=CNN-IBN|access-date=31 December 2022|quote=A week ago, one of the songs from the film Chandra was released to widespread praise and acclaim.}}{{cite web |title=Why Amruta Khanvilkar And Addinath Kothare's Mammoth Starrer 'Chandramukhi' Looks Like Its Going To Make History|date=4 May 2022|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/outlook-spotlight/why-amruta-khanvilkar-and-addinath-kothare-s-mammoth-starrer-chandramukhi-looks-like-its-going-to-make-history-news-194840|publisher=Outlook (Indian magazine)|access-date=31 December 2022 |quote=With singing superstar Shreya Ghoshal lending her voice, the film's soundtrack emerges as mesmermising, enthralling and immersive experience; The subtly seductive 'To Chand Rati' or the playfully flirty 'Chandra' which is already trending on reels, have striked a hundred chords with audiences.}} The former received a Marathi Filmfare nomination,{{cite news|title=Nominations announced for the Planet Marathi Filmfare Awards Marathi 2022|url=https://m.filmfare.com/features/nominations-announced-for-the-planet-marathi-filmfare-awards-marathi-2022_-57599.amp|publisher=Filmfare|date=26 March 2023|access-date=7 September 2023}} and went viral on Instagram Reels becoming a global hit.{{cite web |title=Shreya Ghoshal Chandra song: Chandra's song made Shreya Ghoshal crazy! Chandramukhi fever still persists|date=31 May 2022|url=https://lokmat.news18.com/entertainment/shreya-ghoshal-chandra-song-chandramukhi-marathi-movie-amruta-khanvilkar-prasad-oak-mhrn-710522.html|publisher=News18 Lokmat |access-date=31 December 2022|quote=This song of Chandramukhi has made people crazy not only in Maharashtra but also in India and abroad. The number of reel makers on this has gone into the thousands.|language=mr-IN}}{{Cite web |title=Chandra Song: Foreign citizens also love Chandra Song! Watch the awesome video|date=18 October 2022|url=https://www.esakal.com/trending-news/chandra-marathi-song-foreign-citizens-also-love-chandra-song-watch-awesome-dance-video-aau85 |access-date=31 December 2022|website=Sakal|language=mr-IN}} She next sang a song titled "Makhmali" for the film Samrat Prithviraj.{{cite web |title=Akshay Kumar considers 'Makhmali' the most soulful tracks of his film career|date=23 May 2022|url=https://theprint.in/features/akshay-kumar-considers-makhmali-the-most-soulful-tracks-of-his-film-career/967961/|publisher=ThePrint|access-date=1 January 2023}} Ghoshal then featured in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 soundtrack in which she recorded several versions of her 2007 classical song "Mere Dholna" or "Ami Je Tomar".{{cite web |title=Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Makers Release Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal and Tushar Joshi's Version of Ami Je Tomar|date=2 June 2022|url=https://www.leisurebyte.com/bhool-bhulaiyaa-2-arijit-singh-shreya-ghoshal-tushar-joshi-ami-je-tomar/|website=leisurebyte.com|access-date=1 January 2023 |quote=There's also Shreya's Ami Je Tomar song used in Kiara Advani's scare scene. Ghoshal has also lent her voice for the Mere Dholna Revisited version and Mere Dholna The Sisters Version}} Ghoshal next recorded a new rendition of her 2014 Tamil-language song, "Sundari Pennae" for Berklee Indian Ensemble's Grammy-nominated album, Shuruaat (2022).{{cite web |title=Hear Shreya Ghoshal and Berklee Indian Ensemble's Powerful Rendition of 'Sundari Pennae'|date=22 June 2022|url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/shreya-ghoshal-berklee-indian-ensemble-sundari-pennae-song/|publisher=Rolling Stone (India)|access-date=1 January 2023}}{{cite web |title=Berklee Indian Ensemble Earns Grammy Nomination in Best Global Music Album Category|date=16 November 2022|url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/berklee-indian-ensemble-earns-grammy-nomination-in-best-global-music-album-category/|publisher=Rolling Stone (India)|access-date=1 January 2023}} Ghoshal next featured in an independent single titled "Baarish Aayi Hain" which was a duet with Stebin Ben.{{Cite web |title=Love birds Tejasswi Prakash, Karan Kundrra with Shreya Ghoshal and Stebin Ben come together to make their new song 'Baarish Aayi Hain' a massive hit|date=13 July 2022|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/love-birds-tejasswi-prakash-karan-kundrra-with-shreya-ghoshal-and-stebin-ben-come-together-to-make-their-new-song-baarish-aayi-hain-a-massive-hit/articleshow/92854967.cms|access-date=3 January 2023|website=The Times of India}} Ghoshal then featured in the soundtrack of film Raksha Bandhan for which she recorded three songs, the title track "Raksha Bandhan",{{Cite web |title=Raksha Bandhan title track: New song from Akshay Kumar's film chronicles love and bond between siblings|date=7 August 2022|url=https://www.news9live.com/entertainment/bollywood/raksha-bandhan-title-track-new-song-from-akshay-kumar-film-chronicles-love-and-bond-between-siblings-187833|access-date=3 January 2023|website=News9Live}} "Dhaagon Se Baandhaa",{{Cite web |title=Raksha Bandhan Song Dhaagon Se Baandhaa: A Glimpse of Akshay Kumar's Brotherly Love For Sadia Khateeb|date=28 July 2022|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/raksha-bandhan-song-dhaagon-se-baandhaa-akshay-kumar-s-new-track-is-all-about-sibling-revelry-3201136|access-date=3 January 2023|website=News 24 (India)}} and the reprise version of the title track,{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TMHLA7Kauc|title= Raksha Bandhan - Full Album|date= 6 August 2022|via=YouTube|access-date=3 January 2023}} all of them met with positive critical response and the former two were listed amongst the best songs to celebrate the festival of Raksha Bandhan.{{cite web |title=Raksha Bandhan 2022: From Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin to Phoolon Ka Taaron Ka, Bollywood songs defining siblings bond|date=10 August 2022|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/photo-gallery-raksha-bandhan-2022-from-abhi-mujh-mein-kahin-to-phoolon-ka-taaron-ka-bollywood-songs-defining-siblings-bond-2975468|access-date=3 January 2023 |quote=The title song sung by Shreya Ghoshal is one of the best tracks of recent time. Shreya's vocals and Irshad Kamil's lyrics will surely bring tears to every brother out there.|website=Daily News and Analysis}}{{cite web |title=Raksha Bandhan 2022: Bollywood songs that should be on your playlist|date=11 August 2022|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/raksha-bandhan-2022-bollywood-songs-that-should-be-on-your-playlist-11035271.html|website=Firstpost|access-date=3 January 2023 |quote=Sung by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, this song, ("Dhaagon Se Baandhaa") is from the 2022 movie Raksha Bandhan, starring Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar. It is one of the most perfect songs that can be played on Raksha Bandhan.}} Ghoshal then leant her voice to the female version of song "Dil" from the film Ek Villain Returns which was titled, "Dil (Shreya's Version)".{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzD4nE7RQsc|title=Dil: Shreya's Version I Ek Villain Returns|date=5 August 2022 |via=YouTube|access-date=3 January 2023}} Ghoshal was next featured in a Punjabi-language independent single titled, "Tere Bajjon" which was composed by Jatinder Shah.{{Cite web |title=Check Out Latest Punjabi Video Song 'Tere Bajjon' Sung By Shreya Ghoshal|date=28 August 2022|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/punjabi/check-out-latest-punjabi-video-song-tere-bajjon-sung-by-shreya-ghoshal/videoshow/93834186.cms|access-date=3 January 2023|website=The Times of India}}
File:Shreya Ghoshal at 69th National Film awards (cropped).png, Droupadi Murmu presenting Ghoshal her fifth National Film Award.]]
Ghoshal leant her voice to several A. R. Rahman compositions in 2022 across different languages starting with "Maayava Thooyava" for the Tamil-language film, Iravin Nizhal,{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdSCjTlRmx8|title= Maayava Thooyava Official Video Song I Iravin Nizhal|date= 14 July 2022|via=YouTube|access-date=3 January 2023}} which received positive critical response.{{cite web |title='Iravin Nizhal' movie review: An admirable filmmaking experiment|date=15 July 2022|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2022/jul/15/iravin-nizhal-movie-review-an-admirable-filmmaking-experiment-2476875.html|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=3 January 2023 |quote=Rahman's 'Maayava Thooyava' isn't just suitable for the film but is also one of his best tracks in recent years.}} She also sang the Telugu version of it titled, "Mayava Chayava" with most of the verses in Telugu and some lines in Tamil for which she won her fifth National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer. She was the first singer to win a National Award for a billingual song. She also became the first singer to win the National Award for recordings in five different languages.{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6qZgejVCBo|title=Mayava ChayavaI Official Video Song I Iravin Nizhal|date=17 November 2022 |via=YouTube|access-date=3 January 2023}} Ghoshal then sang a Tamil song titled "Unna Nenachadhum" for the film Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu.{{cite web |title=Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu video song Unna Nenachadhum|date=20 September 2022|url=https://www.asianetnews.com/music/vendhu-thanindhathu-kaadu-video-song-unna-nenachadhum-gautham-vasudev-menon-a-r-rahman-rii9rz|publisher=Asianet News|access-date=3 January 2023|language=Malayalam}} She then recorded a song "Thumbi Thullal" for the soundtrack of a Tamil-language film, Cobra which garnered critical acclaim.{{Cite web |date=23 June 2020|title=Cobra song Thumbi Thullal: AR Rahman delivers a Jiya Jale-esque track|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/thumbi-thullal-cobra-song-ar-rahman-6481866/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629164406/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/thumbi-thullal-cobra-song-ar-rahman-6481866/ |archive-date=29 June 2020|access-date=3 January 2023|website=The Indian Express|quote=Thumbi Thullal also promises to grow on us slowly and join the list of our favourites. Thumbi Thullal is partially a Malayalam song like "Jiya Jale" from Dil Se. There is a catchy Malayalam chorus followed by Tamil lyrics. And there is also residuals of melodious "Nagumomu" in the song.}}{{Cite web|date=22 June 2020|title=AR Rahman's festive 'Thumbi Thullal' from Vikram's 'Cobra' is out|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/ar-rahmans-festive-thumbi-thullal-vikrams-cobra-out-127600|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702031242/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/ar-rahmans-festive-thumbi-thullal-vikrams-cobra-out-127600|archive-date=2 July 2020 |access-date=3 January 2023|website=The News Minute|quote=This song has plenty of A. R. Rahman tropes in it, especially in its chorus, and comes across as a perfect blend of the evolution of his composing styles, from the '90s to now. One can discern a whiff of his Bombay, Uyire, Varalaru and O Kadhal Kanmani albums mixed into this song.}} Additionally, she also leant her voice to its Kannada ("Dumbi Dumbi"),{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBSVaq6kKmk|title=Dumbi Dumbi|date=2 September 2022 |via=YouTube|access-date=3 January 2023}} Malayalam ("Thumbi Thullal"),{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYG4ZJMt0o8|title=Thumbi Thullal (Malayalam)|date=2 September 2022 |via=YouTube|access-date=3 January 2023}} and Telugu ("Choope Oohallo") versions.{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4cAz6OsxRg|title=Choope Oohallo|date=2 September 2022 |via=YouTube|access-date=3 January 2023}} Ghoshal's final collaboration of 2022 with Rahman was a song titled "Ratchasa Maamaney" for the soundtrack of a Tamil-language film, Ponniyin Selvan: I.{{Cite web |title=Ratchasa Maamaney song from Ponniyin Selvan 1 Out|date=21 October 2022|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/videos/2022/oct/21/ratchasa-maamaney-song-from-ponniyin-selvan-1-out-35864.html|access-date=3 January 2023|website=Cinema Express}} She also recorded the Telugu ("Raachasa Maavaya"),{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgDgzDtoSXc|title=Raachasa Maavaya - Full Video|date=20 October 2022 |via=YouTube|access-date=3 January 2023}} Kannada ("Rakshasa Maamane"),{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rDsfWzlXfY|title=Rakshasa Maamane - Full Video|date=20 October 2022 |via=YouTube|access-date=3 January 2023}} Hindi ("Rakshas Mama Re"),{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAgjjOy8jdU|title=Rakshas Mama Re - Full Video|date=20 October 2022 |via=YouTube|access-date=3 January 2023}} and Malayalam ("Rakshasa Maamane") version of the same song,{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_1uMQUZ_Ck|title=Rakshasa Maamane - Full Video|date=20 October 2022 |via=YouTube|access-date=3 January 2023}} and in addition to that she sang a song titled "Bol" for the Hindi-language soundtrack of the film.{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEbDf8CSFBs|title=Bol - Full Video|date=7 December 2022 |via=YouTube|access-date=3 January 2023}} Ghoshal received critical acclaim for both the songs, Suanshu Khurana of The Indian Express in her music review noted the "extraordinary delicacy" in the way Ghoshal sang "Rakshas Mama Re" and further wrote that Ghoshal "excels" in conversational and charming "Bol".{{Cite web |date=24 September 2022|title=Ponniyin Selvan 1 music review: AR Rahman's album is music to the ears |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/ponniyin-selvan-1-music-review-ar-rahman-album-8170491/ |access-date=3 January 2023|website=The Indian Express|archive-date=2 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002003330/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/ponniyin-selvan-1-music-review-ar-rahman-album-8170491/ |url-status=live }} Ghoshal then sang a Garba song titled, "Boom Padi" for the film Maja Ma which received critical praise.{{cite web |title=The melodious soundtrack of Madhuri Dixit's Maja Ma out now!|date=3 October 2022|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/the-melodious-soundtrack-of-madhuri-dixits-maja-ma-out-now-11381371.html|website=Firstpost|access-date=5 January 2023|quote=The foot-tapping, upbeat dance number Boom Padi, has cemented itself as the garba anthem of the year and has lit up the dance floors this festive season. The energetic song is sung by the highly accomplished Shreya Ghoshal.}}{{cite web |title='Maja Ma' On Amazon Prime Video Movie Review: Patriarchal Take On A Woke Concept Ends Up Being Too Pedestrian|date=19 October 2022|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/madhuri-dixit-nene-gajraj-rao-maja-ma-on-amazon-prime-video-movie-review-patriarchal-take-on-a-woke-concept-ends-up-being-too-pedestrian-movie_reviews-228402|website=Outlook (Indian magazine)|access-date=5 January 2023|quote=Songs like Boom Padi, Kacchi Doriyaan and Ae Pagli are definitely a must-have in your playlists this season}} Ghoshal next featured in the soundtrack of film Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva in which she sang a song called "Rasiya",{{Cite web |title='Rasiya': New song from 'Brahmastra' released|date=24 September 2022|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rasiya-new-song-from-brahmastra-released/articleshow/94400362.cms|access-date=5 January 2023|website=The Times of India}} which earned her the IIFA Award for Best Female Playback Singer.{{Cite news|date=27 May 2023|title=IIFA Awards 2023: Here's the full list of winners|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/iifa-awards-2023-here-the-full-list-of-winners-23289091|access-date=28 May 2023|website=Mid-Day}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/iifa-2023-nominations-announced-brahmastra-gangubai-kathiawadi-bhool-bhulaiyaa-2-lead-the-list-8345858/lite/|title=IIFA 2023 nominations announced: Brahmastra, Gangubai Kathiawadi and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 lead the list|website=The Indian Express|date=27 December 2022|access-date=5 January 2023}} She then featured on a track titled, "Laut Aa Mere Des" a collaboration with Salim–Sulaiman for their album Bhoomi (2022).{{Cite web |title=Album Bhoomi 2022|date=28 October 2022|url=https://merchantrecords.in/song/laut-aa-mere-des/|access-date=5 January 2023|website=Merchant Records}} Ghoshal next featured on a track titled, "Invincible" a collaboration with American a cappella group Pentatonix for their Grammy-nominated album, Holidays Around the World (2022).{{Cite web |title=PENTATONIX RELEASE NEW ALBUM TODAY!|date=28 October 2022|url=https://www.sonymusic.ca/press_release/pentatonix-release-new-album-today|access-date=5 January 2023|website=Sony Music}}{{Cite web |last=Enos |first=Morgan |title=2024 GRAMMY Nominees of the Year |url=https://www.grammy.com/news/2024-grammys-nominees-song-of-the-year |date=2023-11-10 |access-date=2024-01-26|website=www.grammy.com}} Ghoshal then featured in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Ghazal album, Sukoon (2022) in which she leant her voice to two ghazals titled, "Tujhe Bhi Chand" and "Qaraar".{{Cite web |title=Sanjay Leela Bhansali's music album 'Sukoon' unveiled|date=7 December 2022|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/sanjay-leela-bhansalis-music-album-sukoon-unveiled/articleshow/96055089.cms|access-date=5 January 2023|website=The Times of India}}{{Cite web |title=Sanjay Leela Bhansali reveals why he has dedicated his Ghazal album Sukoon to Lata Mangeshkar - Exclusive|date=7 December 2022|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sanjay-leela-bhansali-reveals-why-he-has-dedicated-his-ghazal-album-sukoon-to-lata-mangeshkar-exclusive/articleshow/96047698.cms|access-date=5 January 2023|website=The Times of India}} Critic Subhash K. Jha in his review praised "Tujhe Bhi Chand" for having a playful lit and an evocative hook line and while praising "Qaraar" he wrote, "Shreya's interpretation of Momin Khan Momin's immortal Ghazal woh jo hum mein tum mein qaraar tha is laborious".{{Cite web |title=Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Sukoon is a modern-day masterpiece|date=13 December 2022|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/sanjay-leela-bhansalis-sukoon-is-a-modernday-masterpiece-11798251.html|access-date=5 January 2023|website=Firstpost}}{{cite web |title=Sukoon review: Lull without the Storm|date=26 December 2022|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/sanjay-leela-bhansali-sukoon-review-lull-without-the-storm-8345343/|website=The Indian Express|access-date=5 January 2023|quote=While Tujhe bhi chaand by Shreya Ghoshal is a reminder of the 90s sweet pop, she sings the famed Wo jo humme tumme qarar by Momin Khan Momin and immortalised by Akhtar with a lot of dexterity.}} Ghoshal finished 2022 with songs titled, "Jo Tum Saath Ho" (Duet and Lullaby version) from Salaam Venky,{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcHj-_vb6As|title=Salaam Venky - Full Album|via=YouTube|access-date=5 January 2022}} "Sun Zara" from Cirkus,{{Cite web |title=Cirkus Song Sun Zara: Ranveer Singh, Pooja Hegde And Jacqueline Fernandez Go Retro|date=16 December 2022|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/cirkus-song-sun-zara-ranveer-singh-jacqueline-fernandez-pooja-hegde-bring-back-the-60-s-in-style-3612212|access-date=5 January 2023|publisher=NDTV}} and "Sukh Kalale" from Marathi-language film Ved,{{Cite web |title=Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia D'souza's romantic track 'Sukh Kalale' from 'Ved' out now|date=27 December 2022|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/riteish-deshmukh-genelia-dsouzas-romantic-track-sukh-kalale-from-ved-out-now20221227165720/|access-date=5 January 2023|website=Asian News International}} which was met with positive critical response and received a Marathi Filmfare nomination.{{cite web |title=New song 'Sukh Kalale' from Riteish Deshmukh's movie 'Ved' is spellbinding|date=29 December 2022|url=https://mirchi.in/stories/music/new-song-sukh-kalale-from-riteish-deshmukhs-movie-ved-is-spellbinding/96549386|website=Radio Mirchi|access-date=5 January 2023|quote=The new song 'Sukh Kalale' from Riteish Deshmukh's upcoming movie 'Ved' is out and it's pretty melodious. This is also justified by the fact that melody queen Shreya Ghoshal has lent her voice to the beautiful track composed by Ajay - Atul who has also penned down the mesmerizing lyrics of the song.}}{{cite web |title=Ved - Review|date=1 January 2023|url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/ved/moviereview/96662017.cms|website=Maharashtra Times|access-date=5 January 2023|quote=the musical side of the movie has been strongly built by Ajay-Atul. The songs 'Besuri Me...', 'Sukh Kalale...' are beautiful.|language=mr-IN}}
Ghoshal began 2023 with a rendition of a bhajan "Vaishnava Jana To," which was rearranged and programmed by A. R. Rahman for the film Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh.{{cite news|title=Vaishnava Jan To from Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh: Shreya Ghoshal's emotional track captures Mahatma Gandhi's journey|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/vaishnava-jan-to-gandhi-godse-ek-yudh-shreya-ghoshal-8404501/|website=The Indian Express|date=25 January 2023|access-date=23 January 2024}} Next, she collaborated with new singer Laqshay Kapoor on an indie song titled "Sohnneyaa".{{cite news|title=Laqshay Kapoor On Cloud Nine As He Collaborates With Shreya Ghoshal For 'Sohnneyaa'|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/laqshay-kapoor-on-cloud-nine-as-he-collaborates-with-shreya-ghoshal-for-sohnneyaa--news-256691|website=Outlook|date=25 January 2023|access-date=23 January 2024}} After that, she recorded the song "Nouka Doobi" for the film Lost.{{cite news|title=Lost - Song - Nouka Doobi|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/lost-song-nouka-doobi/videoshow/97685088.cms|website=Times of India|date=7 February 2023|access-date=23 January 2024}} Later, she recorded "Baharla Ha Madhumas," a duet with Ajay Gogawale, for the Marathi-language film Maharashtra Shahir.{{cite news|title='Maharashtra Shahir': Ankush Chaudhari And Sana Shinde's Love Song 'Baharala Ha Madhumas' Is Out!|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/maharashtra-shahir-ankush-chaudhari-and-sana-shindes-love-song-baharala-ha-madhumas-is-out/articleshow/98275981.cms|website=Times of India|date=1 March 2023|access-date=23 January 2024}} The song went viral on TikTok and Instagram Reels, gaining both domestic and global attention.{{cite news|title=Shreya Ghoshal's Marathi Song Baharla Ha Madhumas Creates A Storm On The Internet|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/shreya-ghoshals-marathi-song-baharla-ha-madhumas-creates-a-storm-on-the-internet-7195543.html|website=CNN-IBN|date=27 February 2023|access-date=23 January 2024}}{{cite news|title=Tanzania TikTokers Dance To Marathi Song 'Baharla Ha Madhumas' In Viral Video-Watch|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/tanzania-tiktokers-dance-to-marathi-song-baharla-ha-madhumas-in-viral-video-watch/articleshow/100322721.cms|website=Times of India|date=18 May 2023|access-date=23 January 2024}}{{cite news|title=Japanese duo dances to Marathi song Baharla Ha Madhumas. Watch|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/japanese-duo-dances-to-marathi-song-baharla-ha-madhumas-watch-101684463903193.html|website=Hindustan Times|date=19 May 2023|access-date=23 January 2024}} She then recorded a song called "Maine Pi Rakhi Hai" for the film Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar.{{cite news|title=Divya Kumar On 'Maine Pi Rakhi Hai': I Was Waiting For A Duet With Shreya Ghoshal And It Finally Happened; She Is A Modern-Era Nightingale - Exclusive|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/divya-kumar-on-maine-pi-rakhi-hai-i-was-waiting-for-a-duet-with-shreya-ghoshal-and-it-finally-happened-she-is-a-modern-era-nightingale-exclusive/articleshow/99133842.cms|website=Times of India|date=31 March 2023|access-date=23 January 2024}} Sharanya Kumar of Film Companion praised Ghoshal for singing the song with a "feisty attitude" and added that her "dynamic vocal inflections" made the song more fun.{{cite news|title=2023 Wrap: Best Soundtracks, from 'Almost Pyaar...' to 'Leo'|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/story/fc-wrap-2023/2023-wrap-best-soundtracks-from-almost-pyaar-to-leo-jailer-jawan-animal-anirudh-pritam-ar-rahman|website=Film Companion|date=28 December 2023|access-date=23 January 2024|quote=The singer takes on a suitably feisty attitude, and her dynamic vocal inflections make the song even more fun}} She then featured in the soundtrack of the Tamil-language film Ponniyin Selvan: II, singing the Hindi version of "Veera Raja Veera".{{cite news|title='Veera Raja Veera' from 'PS: 2' weaves magic of Rahman with Gulzar's words|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/veera-raja-veera-from-ps-2-weaves-magic-of-rahman-with-gulzars-words-23280037|website=Mid-Day|date=9 April 2023|access-date=23 January 2024}} After that, she recorded a rendition of "Tere Hawaale" for the 2022 film Laal Singh Chaddha.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vzZ50Rijm8|title=Tere Hawaale (Arijit, Shreya Duet) - Laal Singh Chaddha (Extended)|date=30 April 2023 |publisher=YouTube|access-date=24 January 2024}} Ghoshal leant her voice to four independent singles composed by Javed - Mohsin in 2023: "Zihaal e Miskin",{{cite news|title=Enjoy New Hindi Video Song 'Zihaal e Miskin' Sung By Vishal Mishra And Shreya Ghoshal|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/enjoy-new-hindi-video-song-zihaal-e-miskin-sung-by-vishal-mishra-and-shreya-ghoshal/videoshow/100648617.cms|website=Times of India|date=31 May 2023|access-date=24 January 2024}} "Barsaat Aa Gayi",{{cite news|title=Hina Khan feels blessed to have Shreya Ghoshal as her playback singer in 'Barsaat Aa Gayi'|url=https://mirchi.in/stories/music/hina-khan-feels-lucky-to-have-shreya-ghoshal-as-her-playback-singer-in-barsaat-aa-gayi/101041720|website=Radio Mirchi|date=17 June 2023|access-date=24 January 2024}} "Jee Bhar Ke Tum",{{cite news|title=Discover The New Hindi Music Video For Jee Bhar Ke Tum Sung By Shreya Ghoshal|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/discover-the-new-hindi-music-video-for-jee-bhar-ke-tum-sung-by-shreya-ghoshal/videoshow/102103515.cms|website=Times of India|date=26 July 2023|access-date=23 January 2024}} and "Ek Mulaqaat".{{cite news|title=Check Out The Latest Hindi Music Video For Ek Mulaqaat By Vishal Mishra And Shreya Ghoshal|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/check-out-the-latest-hindi-music-video-for-ek-mulaqaat-by-vishal-mishra-and-shreya-ghoshal/videoshow/105464258.cms|website=Times of India|date=24 November 2023|access-date=23 January 2024}} The former peaked at number three on the Billboard India Songs chart,{{cite magazine|title=Billboard India Songs (17th June 2023)|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/india-songs-hotw/2023-06-17/|magazine=Billboard|date=17 June 2023|access-date=24 January 2024}} and was the third-most searched and fifth-most viewed Indian song of the year on YouTube.{{cite news|title=Vicky Kaushal's Tere Vaste to Rajinikanth's Kaavaalaa: YouTube unveils the top 15 most viewed music videos of 2023|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/vicky-kaushals-tere-vaste-to-rajinikanths-kaavaalaa-youtube-unveils-the-top-15-most-viewed-music-videos-of-2023-9072731/|website=The Indian Express|date=18 December 2023|access-date=24 January 2024}}{{cite news|title='Jhoome Jo Pathaan' to 'Kaavaalaa,' here are the 10 Most viewed songs of 2023|url=https://mirchi.in/stories/music/10-most-viewed-songs-of-2023/106343487|website=Radio Mirchi|date=31 December 2023|access-date=24 January 2024}} Next, for the film Adipurush, she recorded a duet with Sonu Nigam called "Tu Hai Sheetal Dhaara".{{cite news|title=Adipurush - Song - Tu Hai Sheetal Dhaara (Full Video)|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/adipurush-song-tu-hai-sheetal-dhaara-full-video/videoshow/101330772.cms|website=Times of India|date=28 June 2023|access-date=24 January 2024}} She then featured in the soundtrack of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani for which she recorded two songs, "Tum Kya Mile" and "Ve Kamleya",{{cite news|title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani - Song - Tum Kya Mile|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-song-tum-kya-mile/videoshow/101330465.cms|website=Times of India|date=28 June 2023|access-date=24 January 2024}}{{cite news|title=Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani - Song - Ve Kamleya|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/rocky-aur-rani-kii-prem-kahaani-song-ve-kamleya/videoshow/101919201.cms|website=Times of India|date=19 July 2023|access-date=24 January 2024}} both of which earned her Filmfare Award nominations.{{cite news|title=Nominations for the 69th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2024 with Gujarat Tourism: Full list out|url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/nominations-for-the-69th-hyundai-filmfare-awards-2024-with-gujarat-tourism-full-list-out-63822.html|magazine=Filmfare|date=15 January 2024|access-date=24 January 2024}} Rediff's Sukanya Verma, Deccan Chronicle and NDTV listed the former as one of the year's best songs.{{cite news|title=The Top 15 Hindi Film Songs of 2023|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/special/the-top-15-hindi-film-songs-of-2023/20231212.htm|website=Rediff|date=12 December 2023|access-date=24 January 2024}}{{cite news|title=Melodies That Ruled: Meet the Bollywood Artists Who Owned 2023's Music Scene|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/music/020124/melodies-that-ruled-meet-the-bollywood-artists-who-owned-2023s-music.html|website=Deccan Chronicle|date=31 December 2023|access-date=24 January 2024}}{{cite news|title=Recap 2023: Top 10 Bollywood Songs, From Jhoome Jo Pathaan To What Jhumka?|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/top-bollywood-songs-of-year-2023-a-glance-at-the-list-from-jhoome-jo-pathaan-to-tere-vaaste-4698980|website=NDTV|date=19 December 2023|access-date=24 January 2024}} She also recorded additional versions of the two songs: "Tum Kya Mile (Shreya's Version)",{{cite news|title=Shreya Ghoshal's version of Tum Kya Mile out|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2023/jul/27/shreya-ghoshals-version-of-tum-kya-mile-out-46020.html|website=Cinema Express|date=27 July 2023|access-date=24 January 2024}} "Tum Kya Mile (Pritam's Version)",{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OweU4sBBqGI|title=Tum Kya Mile - Pritam's Version (From "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani")|date=30 July 2023 |publisher=YouTube|access-date=24 January 2024}} and "Ve Kamleya (Redux)".{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OQmde6hirY|title=Ve Kamleya (Redux) (From "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani")|date=30 July 2023 |publisher=YouTube|access-date=24 January 2024}} She then recorded a bilingual indie song, "Guli Mata" in which she sang in Hindi and Arabic.{{cite news|title=Shreya Ghoshal's Arabic singing skills leave fans spellbound [Video]|url=https://www.siasat.com/shreya-ghoshals-arabic-singing-skills-leave-fans-spellbound-video-2639790/|website=The Siasat Daily|date=13 July 2023|access-date=25 January 2024}} The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Arabic Hot 100 chart,{{cite magazine|title=Billboard Arabic Hot 100 (Week of January 6, 2024)|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/the-arabic-hot-100/2024-01-06/|magazine=Billboard|date=6 January 2024|access-date=25 January 2024}} number two on the MENA Chart,{{cite web|url=https://www.theofficialmenachart.com/weeklychart|title=This Week's Official MENA Chart Top 20: from 28/07/2023 to 03/08/2023|publisher=MENA Chart|archive-url=https://archive.today/20230808213813/https://www.theofficialmenachart.com/weeklychart|date=3 August 2023|archive-date= 8 August 2023|access-date=January 24, 2024}} number two on the UK Asian Music Chart,{{cite news|title=Official Charts History - Guli Mata|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/songs/shreya-ghoshalsaad-lamjarred-guli-mata/|website=Official Charts Company|date=25 January 2024|access-date=25 January 2024}} and number ten on the Billboard India Songs chart.{{cite magazine|title=Billboard India Songs Chart (Week of September 16, 2023)|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/india-songs-hotw/2023-09-16/|magazine=Billboard|date=16 September 2023|access-date=25 January 2024}} After that, she recorded the songs "Sammohanuda" for the Telugu film Rules Ranjann and "Kalapakkaara" for the Malayalam film King of Kotha,{{cite news|title=Sammohanuda song from Rules Ranjann out|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2023/jul/20/sammohanuda-song-from-rules-ranjann-out-45798.html|website=Cinema Express|date=20 July 2023|access-date=25 January 2024}}{{cite news|title=Watch: Shreya Ghoshal Records 'Kalapakkaara' For Dulquer Salmaan's 'King Of Kotha'!|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/watch-shreya-ghoshal-records-kalapakkaara-for-dulquer-salmaans-king-of-kotha/articleshow/102273957.cms|website=Times of India|date=31 July 2023|access-date=24 January 2024}} the latter was named one of the best Malayalam songs of the year by Times of India.{{cite news|title='Neela Nilave' to 'Nin Koode Njan', best Malayalam songs from 2023|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/neela-nilave-to-nin-koode-njan-best-malayalam-songs-from-2023/photostory/106418524.cms|website=Times of India|date=31 December 2023|access-date=25 January 2024}} Next, she collaborated with Afroto, an Egyptian rapper, on the Coke Studio International song "Sunn Beliya".{{cite news|title=Coke Studio 2023 witnesses a never-before-seen collaboration between Shreya Ghoshal and rapper Afroto|url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/culture/music/2023/jul/29/coke-studio-2023-listen-to-never-before-seen-collaboration-of-shreya-ghoshal-and-rapper-afrotos-over-51524.html|website=The New Indian Express|date=29 July 2023|access-date=25 January 2024}} Later, she and Shekhar Ravjiani worked together on the independent single "Vaari Vaari".{{cite news|title=Romantic melody: Shreya Ghoshal, Shekhar Ravjiani come up with the single Vaari Vaari|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/romantic-melody-shreya-ghoshal-shekhar-ravjiani-come-up-with-the-single-vaari-vaari-563430|website=The Tribune|date=18 November 2023|access-date=25 January 2024}} "Bolo Na" from 12th Fail,{{cite news|title='Bolo Na' From '12th Fail' Is Soulful, Romantic Ballad|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-bolo-na-from-12th-fail-is-soulful-romantic-ballad-news-324566|website=Outlook|date=14 October 2023|access-date=25 January 2024}} "Jaan Da (Rab Ki Dua)" from Tejas,{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDelD0t5VWg|title=Jaan Da (Rab Ki Dua) - Tejas - Shreya Ghoshal|date=4 January 2024 |publisher=YouTube|access-date=25 January 2024}} "Kashmir" from Animal,{{cite news|title=Animal - Song - Kashmir|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/animal-song-kashmir-lyrical/videoshow/105848077.cms|website=Times of India|date=8 December 2023|access-date=25 January 2024}} "Itni Si Baat" from Sam Bahadur,{{cite news|title='Itni Si Baat' from 'Sam Bahadur' sung by Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal is out! Watch now|url=https://mirchi.in/stories/music/itni-si-baat-from-sam-bahadur-featuring-vicky-kaushal-sanya-malhotra-is-out-watch-now/105753519|website=Radio Mirchi|date=5 December 2023|access-date=25 January 2024}} "Tu Jo Hai" from Kadak Singh,{{cite news|title=Tu Jo Hai song from Kadak Singh is out|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2023/nov/29/tu-jo-hai-song-from-kadak-singh-is-out-49984.html|website=Cinema Express|date=29 November 2023|access-date=25 January 2024}} and "Main Tera Rasta Dekhunga" from Dunki are some of the songs that Ghoshal concluded 2023 with.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZqkYzSnv3c|title=Dunki - Main Tera Rasta Dekhunga - Shreya Ghoshal|date=20 December 2023 |publisher=YouTube|access-date=25 January 2024}}
Concerts, world tours and other activities
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Ghoshal performs in musical concerts around the world. In 2013, she went to Australia and New Zealand and gave performances at the Brisbane Convention Center, Dallas Brooks Center in Melbourne, the Sydney Opera House and Vodafone Events Centre in Auckland.{{cite web |title=Shreya Ghoshal Biography on Saavn |url=http://www.saavn.com/s/artist/shreya-ghoshal-bio/lIHlwHaxTZ0_ |access-date=3 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170303210007/http://www.saavn.com/s/artist/shreya-ghoshal-bio/lIHlwHaxTZ0_ |archive-date=3 March 2017}} In the same year, she performed at the Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium in United Arab Emirates.{{cite news |title=Shreya Ghoshal performs in Sharjah |url=http://gulfnews.com/life-style/music/shreya-ghoshal-to-perform-in-sharjah-this-friday-1.1182623 |work=Gulf News |date=13 May 2013 |access-date=12 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170128005359/http://gulfnews.com/life-style/music/shreya-ghoshal-to-perform-in-sharjah-this-friday-1.1182623 |archive-date=28 January 2017}} The same year, she paid her respects to the casualties of an excessive rainfall in Mauritius with a concert at the Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre in Pailles.{{cite news |title=Shreya Ghoshal dedicates concert to flood victims |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Shreya-Ghoshal-dedicates-concert-to-flood-victims/articleshow/19377908.cms?referral=PM |access-date=11 June 2013 |work=The Times of India |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171030210812/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Shreya-Ghoshal-dedicates-concert-to-flood-victims/articleshow/19377908.cms?referral=PM |archive-date=30 October 2017}} Along with Hrishikesh Ranade, she also made a stage performance during the 18th annual day celebration of Airports Authority of India.{{cite news |title=Annual day celebration of Airports Authority of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/parties/delhi/Annual-day-celebration-of-Airports-Authority-of-India/articleshow/19379559.cms?referral=PM |work=The Times of India |date=5 April 2013 |access-date=11 June 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150327061658/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/parties/delhi/Annual-day-celebration-of-Airports-Authority-of-India/articleshow/19379559.cms?referral=PM |archive-date=27 March 2015}} She made London tours, where she performed twice in the Royal Albert Hall in 2013 and 2014. On the first tour in 2013, she also celebrated 100 years of Bollywood by performing many of the old Bollywood hits songs.{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/music/shreya-ghoshal-performs-at-londons-royal-albert-hall-633077 |title=Shreya Ghoshal performs at London's Royal Albert Hall |publisher=NDTV.com |date=7 May 2013 |access-date=13 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213043433/http://movies.ndtv.com/music/shreya-ghoshal-performs-at-londons-royal-albert-hall-633077 |archive-date=13 February 2017}}{{cite web |url=http://www.royalalberthall.com/about-the-hall/news/2013/may/shreya-ghoshal-6-may-2013/ |title=Shreya Ghoshal makes her Royal Albert Hall debut on 6 May 2013 |publisher=Royal Albert Hall Official Website |date=16 May 2013 |access-date=13 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213055829/http://www.royalalberthall.com/about-the-hall/news/2013/may/shreya-ghoshal-6-may-2013/ |archive-date=13 February 2017}}{{cite web |url=https://www.twitter.com/shreyaghoshal/status/470638154341302272 |title=Shreya Ghoshal Twitter Status |access-date=25 February 2017 |date=25 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170225222301/https://twitter.com/shreyaghoshal/status/470638154341302272 |archive-date=25 February 2017}}{{Primary source inline|date=April 2020}}
In 2006, along with Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan and Shiamak Davar, Ghoshal performed the theme song of 2010 Commonwealth Games at its closing ceremony, as an invitation to everyone to the following Commonwealth Games in Delhi.{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/theyre-all-game/articleshow/1448205.cms?curpg=2 |title=They're all game! |work=The Times of India |last=Sadarangani |first=Anil |date=13 March 2006 |access-date=28 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161226175009/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/Theyre-all-game/articleshow/1448205.cms?curpg=2 |archive-date=26 December 2016}}{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/straight-answers/articleshow/1460016.cms |title=Straight Answers |work=The Times of India |date=22 March 2006 |access-date=28 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161226173436/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/Straight-Answers/articleshow/1460016.cms |archive-date=26 December 2016}}{{cite news |url=http://hindustantimes.com/news/181_1658949,001100030001.htm |title=Bollywood masala at Melbourne |work=Hindustan Times |last=Jain |first=Princy |date=25 March 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060506042028/http://hindustantimes.com/news/181_1658949,001100030001.htm |archive-date=6 May 2006 |access-date=28 December 2015}} The same year, she along with Sonu Nigam, recorded the title track "Haath Se Haath Milaa" for the album put together by the BBC World Service Trust as part of an AIDS awareness campaign, where profits garnered through the album, was donated to HIV charities.{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-stars-come-to-the-aids-1006499 |title=Stars come to the AID(S) |work=Daily News and Analysis |last=Ruhani |first=Faheem |date=9 January 2006 |access-date=22 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203081859/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-stars-come-to-the-aids-1006499 |archive-date=3 February 2018}}{{cite news |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/music-review-of-album-haath-se-haath-mila/1/181187.html |title=Just cause |work=India Today |last=Ranjit |first=Sahaya |date=26 June 2006 |access-date=22 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602041412/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/music-review-of-album-haath-se-haath-mila/1/181187.html |archive-date=2 June 2016}} In 2011, she became the brand ambassador for Joyalukkas jewellery.{{cite web |title=Shreya Ghoshal to be the brand ambassador for Joy Alukkas? |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebritymicro/news/type/view/id/7069/newsid/1383978 |last=Sundaresan |first=Satish |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=18 October 2011 |access-date=24 September 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925110653/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebritymicro/news/type/view/id/7069/newsid/1383978 |archive-date=25 September 2015}} In 2016, Ghoshal performed a charity event to support a 17-year-old patient of acute lymphoblastic leukemia.{{cite news |title=Shreya Ghoshal to treat Vizag audience, for a cause |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/shreya-ghoshal-to-treat-vizag-audience-for-a-cause/article8492671.ece |work=The Hindu |access-date=13 July 2016 |date=19 April 2016}} In the same year, Ghoshal performed her concert in Sydney Olympic Park.{{cite web |title=Shreya Ghoshal Twitter Status |url=https://twitter.com/shreyaghoshal/status/767515995544096768?lang=en |date=22 August 2016 |access-date=3 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170303213219/https://twitter.com/shreyaghoshal/status/767515995544096768?lang=en |archive-date=3 March 2017}}{{Primary source inline|date=April 2020}} Ghoshal has been performing at the Bangalore Ganesh Utsava every year since 2010.{{Cite web|date=22 September 2018|title=THINGS TO DO IN BENGALURU TODAY|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/others/things-to-do-in-bengaluru-today/articleshow/65904595.cms|access-date=29 August 2023|website=Bangalore Mirror}}
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During 2017 – 2018, Ghoshal went on a world tour with Symphony Orchestra of India. She performed in several countries including UK, Netherlands, USA, Canada, UAE, etc.{{Cite web|date=12 October 2017|title=Shreya Ghoshal Live in UK/Europe 2018|url=https://www.bizasialive.com/shreya-ghoshal-live-ukeurope-2018/|access-date=29 August 2023|website=bizasialive.com}}{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXSHb_sTgpc |title=Shreya Ghoshal Live With Symphony - US Canada Tour 2017 Teaser |date=2 March 2018 |publisher=Shreya Ghoshal Official |via=YouTube |access-date=19 October 2024}}{{Cite web|date=26 July 2018|title=Shreya Ghoshal to perform live in Dubai|url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/shreya-ghoshal-to-perform-live-in-dubai-1.2257326|access-date=29 August 2023|website=Gulf News}} During this tour Ghoshal also became just the second Indian artist after Lata Mangeshkar to perform at the Fox Theatre in Detroit.{{cite news |title=Two decades after Lata Mangeshkar, Shreya Ghoshal performs at Fox Theatre |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-two-decades-after-lata-mangeshkar-shreya-ghoshal-performs-at-fox-theatre-2543481 |newspaper=Daily News and Analysis |access-date=12 September 2017 |date=7 September 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912064107/http://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-two-decades-after-lata-mangeshkar-shreya-ghoshal-performs-at-fox-theatre-2543481 |archive-date=12 September 2017}} On 30 April 2020, Ghoshal participated in YouTube India's digital event called "One Nation," which raised funds for PM CARES Fund, a public charitable trust to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite news|title=Badshah, Shreya Ghoshal, Neha Kakkar among 75-plus artistes in April 30 YouTube gig|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/music/badshah-shreya-ghoshal-neha-kakkar-april-30-youtube-gig-612202|website=India TV|date=28 April 2020|access-date=19 December 2023}} Participating in the virtual fund-raising concert "I for India: The Concert for Our Times," on 3 May 2020, she also helped collect over {{INRConvert|52|c|lk=on}} for India's COVID-19 Relief Fund.{{cite news|first=Aakanksha|last=Raghuvanshi|title=I For India Concert: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Will Smith, Priyanka Chopra, Aamir Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan And Other Celebs Raise Funds|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/i-for-india-concert-amitabh-bachchan-shah-rukh-khan-will-smith-priyanka-chopra-aamir-khan-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-and-other-celebs-raise-funds-2222690|website=NDTV|date=4 May 2020|access-date=18 December 2023}}{{Cite web|title=Star-studded digital concert 'I for India' raises over Rs 52 crore for COVID-19 relief|url=https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/star-studded-digital-concert-i-for-india-raises-over-rs-52-crore-for-covid-19-relief/articleshow/75537201.cms|website=Business Insider|access-date=2020-05-04}} On 31 May 2022, Ghoshal performed at an event celebrating "Indore Gaurav Diwas" where she was felicitated by the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chauhan.{{Cite web|date=1 June 2022|title=Indore Pride day: In the night decorated with words, the winds spread the sweetness of the tunes, Shreya's tune and Manoj's words expressed the pride of Indore.|url=https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/madhya-pradesh/indore-pride-day-in-the-night-decorated-with-words-the-sweetness-of-the-voices-spread-the-pride-of-indore-was-expressed-by-shreya-s-voice-and-manoj-s-words?pageId=2|access-date=30 August 2023|language=hi|website=Amar Ujala}} In 2022, Ghoshal embarked on another world tour to celebrate her completing milestone twenty years in the music industry. During this tour she performed in various countries including Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Netherlands and USA.{{Cite web|date=6 October 2022|title=Shreya Ghoshal To Embark On Global Tour To Celebrate 20 Years In Music Industry|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/shreya-ghoshal-to-embark-on-global-tour-to-celebrate-20-years-in-music-industry-news-228036|access-date=29 August 2023|website=Outlook}} Additionally, she also performed at the Jubilee Stage at Expo 2020 in Dubai, UAE to celebrate her completing twenty years in the music industry.{{Cite web|date=13 February 2022|title=UAE: Singer Shreya Ghoshal set to perform at Expo 2020 Dubai|url=https://www.siasat.com/uae-singer-shreya-ghoshal-set-to-perform-at-expo-2020-dubai-2274871/|access-date=29 August 2023|website=The Siasat Daily}} On 26 August 2023, Ghoshal performed at Daman's "Monsoon Festival" where she was felicitated by the state administrator, Praful Khoda Patel.{{Cite web|date=27 August 2023|title=Monsoon Festival: Daman decorated like a bride on the occasion of Monsoon Festival, tourists flocked to the music of Shreya Ghoshal|url=https://gujarati.abplive.com/photo-gallery/news/gujarat-monsoon-festival-organized-in-sangh-pradesh-daman-855195|access-date=30 August 2023|language=gu|website=ABP Asmita}} Ghoshal next embarked on her "All Hearts Tour" from September 2023 – March 2024. During this tour, she performed in Mauritius, USA, Canada, India, Qatar, UK and Singapore.{{cite web|title=Shreya Ghoshal 'All Hearts Tour'|url=https://shreyaghoshal.com/|website=shreyaghoshal.com|date=25 September 2023|access-date=26 November 2023|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20230925144249/https://shreyaghoshal.com/|archive-date=25 September 2023}} While reviewing one of her shows, The Guardian lauded her billowing silk voice and richly varied setlist, and gave the show a four-star rating out of five.{{cite news|first=Tara|last=Joshi|title=Shreya Ghoshal review – masterful Indian singer has a voice like billowing silk|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/feb/12/shreya-ghoshal-review-masterful-indian-singer-has-a-voice-like-billowing-silk|website=The Guardian|date=12 February 2024|access-date=12 February 2024}} On 25 November 2023, Ghoshal performed at Nagpur's "Khasdar Sanskrutik Mahotsav",{{cite news|title=More Than 900 Local Artists To Perform At Khasdar Festival|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/more-than-900-local-artists-to-perform-at-khasdar-festival/articleshow/105247586.cms|website=Times of India|date=16 November 2023|access-date=26 November 2023}} where she was felicitated by India's Union Minister, Nitin Gadkari.{{cite news|last=Deshpande|first=Chaitanya|title=Saturday Night Fever: Nagpurians Groove To Shreya's Melodic Ecstasy|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/live-concert-shreya-ghoshal-nagpur/articleshow/105506047.cms|website=Times of India|date=26 November 2023|access-date=26 November 2023}} On 16 December 2023, she performed at Karnataka's national-level cultural festival called "Alva's Virasat".{{cite news|title=Alva's Virasat 2023: Shreya Ghoshal's captivating renditions leave audience spellbound|url=https://english.udayavani.com/article/alvas-virasat-2023-shreya-ghoshals-captivating-renditions-leave-audience-spellbound/1575666|website=Udayavani|date=17 December 2023|access-date=18 December 2023}} Ghoshal headlined the "Ellora Ajanta International Festival" held in Aurangabad on 4 February 2024, with a musical concert.{{cite news|title=Shreya Ghoshal, Kailash Kher To Headline Ellora-Ajanta International Festival: Here's All You Need To Know|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/shreya-ghoshal-kailash-kher-to-headline-ellora-ajanta-international-festival-heres-all-you-need-to-know|website=The Free Press Journal|date=13 January 2024|access-date=5 February 2024}}{{cite news|title=Kathak & Shreya Ghoshal's Performance To Mesmerise On Last Day Of Ajanta Ellora Fest|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/kathak-and-shreya-ghoshals-performance-at-ajanta-ellora-fest/articleshow/107395526.cms|website=Times of India|date=4 February 2024|access-date=5 February 2024}}
On 1 March 2024, Ghoshal performed at Nagpur's "Tadoba Festival" to raise awareness regarding wildlife conservation, where she was felicitated by India's Forest Minister, Sudhir Mungantiwar.{{cite news|title='Tadoba Festival' kicks off at Chandrapur district|url=https://theprint.in/india/tadoba-festival-kicks-off-at-chandrapur-district/1985392/|website=ThePrint|date=1 March 2024|access-date=2 March 2024}}
Artistry
=Influences=
One of Ghoshal's earliest musical memories is listening to her mother, Sarmistha Ghoshal, singing classical Bengali songs at clubs.{{cite news |url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/shreya-ghoshal-song-videos-21027.html |title=Shreya Ghoshal top 10 songs |publisher=India TV |date=12 March 2015 |access-date=27 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205232612/http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/shreya-ghoshal-song-videos-21027.html |archive-date=5 February 2016}} As a very young child, she was introduced to music by her mother, whom she refers as her first "guru".{{cite news |last=Nagarajan |first=Saraswathy |title=Queen of the charts |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/article390455.ece |work=The Hindu |date=7 April 2010 |access-date=17 October 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030063947/http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/article390455.ece |archive-date=30 October 2013}} She states that her mother is her best critic.{{cite news |url=http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getFiles.asp?Style=OliveXLib:LowLevelEntityToPrint_MIRRORNEW&Type=text/html&Locale=english-skin-custom&Path=AMIR/2009/12/20&ID=Ar00700 |title=It's Jaadoo, It's Nasha |work=The Times of India |last=Arasi |first=Aadal |date=20 December 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151227042138/http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getFiles.asp?Style=OliveXLib%3ALowLevelEntityToPrint_MIRRORNEW&Type=text%2Fhtml&Locale=english-skin-custom&Path=AMIR%2F2009%2F12%2F20&ID=Ar00700 |archive-date=27 December 2015 |access-date=27 December 2015 |url-status=dead}}
Ghoshal has mentioned both Lata Mangeshkar and K. S. Chithra as her singing "gurus" and idols and considered them as major influences in her style of singing. She has also acknowledged Asha Bhosle and Geeta Dutt as her inspirations in terms of versatility.{{cite web |title=Shreya Ghoshal treats fans to hits at Dubai concert |url=https://uk.news.yahoo.com/shreya-ghoshal-treats-fans-hits-dubai-concert-065240604.html |publisher=Yahoo News |access-date=8 September 2016 |date=1 December 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510133256/https://uk.news.yahoo.com/shreya-ghoshal-treats-fans-hits-dubai-concert-065240604.html |archive-date=10 May 2017}}{{cite news |title=Personal Agenda: Shreya Ghoshal, Singer |last=Singh |first=Veenu |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/personal-agenda-shreya-ghoshal-singer/story-0Hub2ZaH7Dl0728vxDOfEK.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=24 August 2013 |access-date=28 August 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150930132248/http://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/personal-agenda-shreya-ghoshal-singer/story-0Hub2ZaH7Dl0728vxDOfEK.html |archive-date=30 September 2015}}{{cite news |title=Melody meaning |last=Kumar |first=S. Shiva |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/article659545.ece |work=The Hindu |date=14 August 2009 |access-date=1 May 2014}}{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-bollywood-wishes-lata-mangeshkar-on-her-85th-birthday-2022149 |title=Bollywood wishes Lata Mangeshkar on her 85th birthday |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=28 September 2014 |access-date=27 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151031152944/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-bollywood-wishes-lata-mangeshkar-on-her-85th-birthday-2022149 |archive-date=31 October 2015}} She has also named Jagjit Singh as her inspiration to perform songs in the genre of Ghazal.{{cite news |last=Dasgupta |first=Piali |title=It's a pat on the back: Shreya |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/news-and-interviews/Its-a-pat-on-the-back-Shreya/articleshow/5513392.cms?referral=PM |access-date=26 December 2015 |work=The Times of India |date=30 January 2010}}{{cite news |title=Kahaan tum chale gaye |url=http://www.afternoondc.in/city-news/kahaan-tum-chale-gaye/article_36973 |access-date=27 December 2015 |work=Afternoon |last=Jasraj |first=Pandit |date=11 October 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305004335/http://www.afternoondc.in/city-news/kahaan-tum-chale-gaye/article_36973 |archive-date=5 March 2016}}
=Voice=
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Ghoshal has performed songs with a lower vocal range.{{cite news |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/features/type/view/id/570/ |title=Shreya Ghoshal on Top-Of-the-Charts |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=24 December 2009 |access-date=26 December 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151226164145/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/features/type/view/id/570/ |archive-date=26 December 2015}} However, Metro Times calls her voice a "sweet and smokey soprano".{{cite news |url=https://www.metrotimes.com/city-slang/archives/2017/08/24/bollywood-queen-shreya-ghosal-will-perform-at-the-fox-on-friday |title=Bollywood queen Shreya Ghosal will perform at the Fox on Friday |work=Metro Times |date=24 August 2017 |access-date=15 February 2018 |first=Jerilyn |last=Jordan |archive-date=29 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929044515/https://www.metrotimes.com/city-slang/archives/2017/08/24/bollywood-queen-shreya-ghosal-will-perform-at-the-fox-on-friday |url-status=dead }} Her voice has been described as "sweet" with "slight huskiness".{{cite news |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150222/jsp/7days/story_4789.jsp |title=Voices they are a-changin' |work=The Telegraph |last=Sarkar |first=Sonia |date=22 February 2015 |access-date=26 December 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160223134815/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150222/jsp/7days/story_4789.jsp |archive-date=23 February 2016}}{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/01/20/stories/2003012001800300.htm |title=Chords & Notes: Jism... M.M. Kreem... Saregama |date=20 January 2003 |access-date=26 December 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040708132725/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/01/20/stories/2003012001800300.htm |work=The Hindu |archive-date=8 July 2004}} The Recording Academy (Grammys) described her voice as "honeyed soprano" and also noted Ghoshal for her versatility.{{cite web |title=5 Bollywood Stars To Discover: Shreya Ghoshal, Badshah & Others|date=30 May 2023|url=https://www.grammy.com/news/5-bollywood-singers-filmi-playback-shreya-ghoshal-badshah|website=The Recording Academy & Grammys|access-date=1 June 2023|quote=her (Ghoshal's) prodigious output and notorious versatility providing a link to the golden era of Indian cinema; Ghoshal's honeyed soprano has served her well, with a gallery of hits}} In an interview, Ghoshal noted that her voice has transformed from the "girlish tenor" of the earlier days to a more matured texture. Her voice is characterized in the media for being most suitable for higher-pitched renditions, although some critics have said that her voice tends to screech when she reaches a higher note of scale.{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/apr/25ssajan.htm |title=Ilayaraja creates history |work=Rediff.com |last=Srinivas |first=Saraswathy |date=25 April 2007 |access-date=26 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304142100/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/apr/25ssajan.htm |archive-date=4 March 2016}} Similarly, in the book Confession of a Coward – an Indian Adventure, it was stated that Ghoshal's high-pitched vocals are interesting and impressive, but "certainly take some time getting used to it".{{harvnb|Turner|2014|p=42}}{{full citation needed|date=March 2025}} Ghoshal has voiced against correcting pitch with Auto-Tune.{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Shreya-Ghoshal-I-just-follow-what-my-body-and-vocal-chords-say/articleshow/50122444.cms |title=Shreya Ghoshal: I just follow what my body and vocal chords say |work=The Times of India |last=Fernandes |first=Kasmin |date=11 December 2015 |access-date=26 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151215121647/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Shreya-Ghoshal-I-just-follow-what-my-body-and-vocal-chords-say/articleshow/50122444.cms |archive-date=15 December 2015}} About her singing and rehearsing style, she has said, "I have a special way of writing the lyrics when it is dictated to me. No matter what the language of the song, even if it is Bengali, I write it in Hindi. I have certain notations and markings to indicate the way it should be pronounced. I feel the Devanagari script is the closest to the phonetics of the language. English letters are not very good for that purpose. Moreover, I listen carefully and try to grasp as much as possible when the lyrics are read to me".{{cite news |title=Queen of the charts |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/article390455.ece |access-date=30 June 2013 |newspaper=The Hindu |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030063947/http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/article390455.ece |archive-date=30 October 2013}}
Ghoshal is noted for her wide vocal range,{{cite web |title=Bollywood singing star Shreya Ghoshal performs in Orlando on Friday|date=16 November 2022|url=https://www.orlandoweekly.com/music/bollywood-singing-star-shreya-ghoshal-performs-in-orlando-on-friday-32913941|website=Orlando Weekly|access-date=8 March 2023|quote=Ghoshal's textured singing and wide vocal range has been a perfect fit throughout, whether she's singing lush romantic ballads, devotional songs, nostalgia numbers, ghazals, or dancefloor-oriented pop.}}{{cite web |title=Happy Birthday To The Reigning Melody Queen Shreya Ghoshal|date=12 March 2022|url=https://www.saregama.com/blog/shreya-ghoshal-birthday/amp/|website=Saregama|access-date=8 March 2023|quote=One of the highlights of her career has been singing a wide range of songs in almost all major languages of India.}}{{cite web |title=The Sound of Shreya's Music|date=11 August 2013|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Sunday-Hans/2013-08-11/The-Sound-Of-Shreya8217s-Music/69003|website=The Hans India|access-date=8 March 2023|quote=Playback singer Shreya Ghoshal has a wide range and expression in her voice}} and versatility.{{cite web |title=Shreya hits the right pitch|date=22 February 2021|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/viral-and-trending/210221/shreya-hits-the-right-pitch.html|website=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=8 March 2023|quote=Down the years, she mesmerised the audiences with melodious sweet songs as well as peppy dance numbers, surprising everyone with her versatility.}}{{cite web |title=Revelling in success|date=1 August 2010|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/Revelling-in-success/article16115224.ece|website=The Hindu|access-date=8 March 2023|quote=From Bairi Piya bada bedardi to hip-shaking songs in Om Shanti Om to sultry numbers in Jism, this Bengali girl next-door has the versatility that ranges from the raunchy to romance}}{{cite web |title=EXCLUSIVE: "It is unfortunate that stats have become a benchmark for good and bad music"- Shreya Ghoshal on singers buying views|date=7 February 2021|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/exclusive-unfortunate-stats-become-benchmark-good-bad-music-shreya-ghoshal-singers-buying-views/|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=8 March 2023|quote=Shreya Ghoshal is arguably one of the most versatile singers of India.}} What makes Ghoshal remarkable among her contemporaries, according to The Indian Express is, the "serenity in her voice" and the "enviable range". Further complimenting her versatile vocal range, they noted: "The honey-dipped inflection of [her voice], which once put in the recording studio, can turn into naughty, sensuous, serious, sad, comic and pure classical, depending on the requirement of the job".{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/play/indias-idol-shreya-ghoshal/ |title=India's idol: Shreya Ghoshal |work=The Indian Express |author=Khurana, Suanshu |date=4 April 2014 |access-date=26 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305163516/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/play/indias-idol-shreya-ghoshal/ |archive-date=5 March 2016}} Naming her as the "most versatile singer of this generation", India West remarked the smoothness of her voice when flowing from "lower registers to higher notes".{{cite news |url=http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/from-devdas-to-bajirao-mastani-when-shreya-ghoshal-sanjay-leela/article_50a9c5ba-8d57-11e5-9702-9ba5c58bcc7f.html |title=From 'Devdas' to 'Bajirao Mastani': When Shreya Ghoshal, Sanjay Leela Bhansali Created Magic Together |publisher=India West |last=Thombare |first=Suparna |date=17 November 2015 |access-date=26 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225182041/http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/from-devdas-to-bajirao-mastani-when-shreya-ghoshal-sanjay-leela/article_50a9c5ba-8d57-11e5-9702-9ba5c58bcc7f.html |archive-date=25 December 2015}} According to The Times of India, Ghoshal maintains the "touch of versatility" with her music by singing different style of songs from classical to pure commercial music. Ghoshal is also noted for her voice quality, expressions and incredible ability to master pronunciation across different languages.{{Cite news|date=7 August 2023|title=Coke Studio Artists - Shreya Ghoshal|url=https://www.coca-cola.com/in/en/offerings/coke-studio/artists/shreya-ghoshal|access-date=16 September 2023|website=Coke Studio Global|quote=Shreya is known for her voice quality, expression, and incredible ability to master pronunciation}}{{Cite news|date=7 April 2010|title=Queen of the charts|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/Queen-of-the-charts/article16364649.ece|access-date=16 September 2023|website=The Hindu|quote=What is special is the way Shreya manages to get the right enunciation and expression in all the languages}}{{Cite news|date=4 December 2017|title=Berklee Indian Ensemble to Welcome Shreya Ghoshal for Signature Series Performance on December 7|url=https://college.berklee.edu/news/berklee-indian-ensemble-welcome-shreya-ghoshal-signature-series-performance-december-7|access-date=16 September 2023|website=Berklee College of Music|quote=Shreya is unique in the Indian music industry as one of the most versatile vocalists of our time. But besides crossing genres, it is her ability to authentically sing in over 12 vastly different Indian languages that sets her apart}}{{Cite news|date=28 April 2023|title=21 years of Shreya|url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/culture/music/2023/apr/28/21-years-of-shreya-48610.html|access-date=16 September 2023|website=The New Indian Express (Indulge)|quote=she effortlessly transitions between the eloquent Telugu and the evocative Hindi songs, each word and syllable perfectly enunciated and exuberant with raw emotion}}{{Cite news|date=25 July 2016|title=Greetings SHREYA GHOSHAL|url=https://theindiantelegraph.com.au/greetings-shreya-ghoshal/|access-date=16 September 2023|website=The Indian Telegraph|quote=A highly melodious voice; ability to negotiate at any scale, her uncanny ability to sing in multitude of diverse hard to master textured Indian languages makes her successful}} Ghoshal has admitted in various interviews that language has never been a barrier when it comes to her craft and she is particular about her diction and expressions in every language she sings.{{Cite news|date=13 February 2021|title=Shreya Ghoshal: 'I am an ambassador of Indian music'|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/shreya-ghoshal-i-am-an-ambassador-of-indian-music/article33828779.ece|access-date=16 September 2023|website=The Hindu}}{{Cite news|date=4 May 2022|title=Why Shreya Ghoshal, who will perform in Dubai soon, loves to sing in different languages|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/local-events/why-shreya-ghoshal-who-will-perform-in-dubai-soon-loves-to-sing-in-different-languages|access-date=16 September 2023|website=Khaleej Times|quote=Concentration on diction and pronunciation is required, she (Ghoshal) said, to give 100 per cent to singing in multiple languages}}{{Cite news|date=19 December 2017|title=Bollywood Superstar Shreya Ghoshal Gives Berklee Indian Ensemble Tips at Master Class|url=https://college.berklee.edu/news/shreya-ghoshal-master-class-berklee|access-date=16 September 2023|website=Berklee College of Music|quote=I have never let diction take a back seat. Ever. Clarity of words is something which is important in Indian music}}{{Cite news|date=8 September 2009|title=National Award has come as a big surprise|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-shreya-ghosal/20090908.htm|access-date=16 September 2023|website=Rediff|quote=Yes, I am very particular about diction. I always try to see that I sing the lines perfectly}}{{Cite news|date=12 March 2019|title=Happy Birthday To The Golden Voice : Shreya Ghoshal!|url=https://olive.qa/happy-birthday-shreya-ghoshal/#!|access-date=16 September 2023|website=Radio Olive|quote=Shreya is always particular about the pronunciations. To ease it out, she even writes the lyrics in Hindi and practices the words like a thorough professional}} In 2003, Ghoshal admitted that she modulates her voice well, hence "none of the music directors have yet been able to label me".{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ahmedabad-times/Enter-Bollywoods-young-nightingale/articleshow/375846.cms? |title=Enter Bollywood's young nightingale |work=The Times of India |last=Tyagi |first=Shivli |date=23 December 2003 |access-date=22 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910060358/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ahmedabad-times/Enter-Bollywoods-young-nightingale/articleshow/375846.cms |archive-date=10 September 2016}} Film Companion described her as the stable sound of female desire and expression in Hindi Cinema.
Ghoshal took vocal lessons and did workshops with Kalyanji Virji Shah, where she learnt the technique about "throw of voice, straight notes, vibratos." She considers classical music training as an asset in playback since it "keeps one's voice fit and fresh." Music director Shekhar Ravjiani praised Ghoshal for her singing versatility.{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Shekhar-Ravjiani-The-Voice-India-Kids-more-about-mentoring-than-judging/articleshow/53378990.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160730010541/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Shekhar-Ravjiani-The-Voice-India-Kids-more-about-mentoring-than-judging/articleshow/53378990.cms |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 July 2016 |title=Shekhar Ravjiani: The Voice India Kids more about mentoring than judging |work=The Times of India |date=25 July 2016 |access-date=15 August 2016}} According to Sonu Nigam, the best quality about Ghoshal is that the expressions come perfectly along with mannerisms. Music director and singer M. Jayachandran praised Ghoshal by saying, "It is amazing how she writes down the lyrics in Hindi and then gives her signature nuanced expressions to Malayalam words".{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/M-Jayachandran-feels-honoured-to-work-with-Shreya-Ghoshal/articleshow/37177465.cms? |title=M. Jayachandran feels honoured to work with Shreya Ghoshal |newspaper=The Times of India |date=16 January 2017 |access-date=6 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305193906/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/M-Jayachandran-feels-honoured-to-work-with-Shreya-Ghoshal/articleshow/37177465.cms |archive-date=5 March 2017 |url-status=live}} During her interviews, Ghoshal mentioned, "I cannot sing double meaning songs or the songs which have vulgar lyrics".
Impact, influence and recognition
Ghoshal's work has been praised by veteran music composer Pyarelal of the Laxmikant-Pyarelal duo,{{cite web|url=https://scroll.in/reel/965206/pyarelal-interview-music-is-collaborative-with-no-room-for-i-me-myself|title=Pyarelal interview: 'Music is collaborative' with no room for 'I, me, myself'|date=21 June 2020|access-date=13 December 2023|publisher=Scroll.in|author=Devarsi Ghosh}} music directors A.R. Rahman,{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/A.R.Rahman-on-scoring-for-Pele-and-Shreya-Ghoshal/article61788586.ece|title='Why would you autotune a Shreya Ghoshal?'|work=The Hindu|date=6 January 2017|access-date=13 December 2023|author=Sankhayan Ghosh|place=Mumbai}} Ankit Tiwari,{{cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/videos/celeb-interviews/sonu-nigam-arijit-singh-shreya-ghoshal-and-many-more-are-my-favorite-singers-ankit-tiwari/ |date=25 October 2016 |access-date=12 March 2017 |title=Shreya Ghoshal And Many More Are Ankit Tiwari's Favorite Singers |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312183224/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/videos/celeb-interviews/sonu-nigam-arijit-singh-shreya-ghoshal-and-many-more-are-my-favorite-singers-ankit-tiwari/ |archive-date=12 March 2017 |url-status=live |website=Bollywood Hungama}} Jeet Gannguli,{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwton9P_8qg |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/Wwton9P_8qg |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live |title=Sonu Nigam and Jeet Gannguli Interview and Rapid Fire |via=YouTube |date=21 May 2016 |access-date=3 June 2016}}{{cbignore}} Ghoshal's contemporary singers Papon,{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/music/You-cant-cheat-your-audience-and-win-Papon/articleshow/23449745.cms |title=Interview with Papon |newspaper=The Times of India |first=Sutapa |last=Singha |date=3 October 2013 |access-date=3 September 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418013738/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/music/You-cant-cheat-your-audience-and-win-Papon/articleshow/23449745.cms |archive-date=18 April 2017}} Palak Muchhal,{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-i-m-not-okay-with-supporting-actor-tag-says-kirti-kulhari-2257992 |title=Salman sir tells me who not to work with, says singer Palak Muchhal |newspaper=Mid-Day |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222132420/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-i-m-not-okay-with-supporting-actor-tag-says-kirti-kulhari-2257992 |archive-date=22 December 2017 }} Sukhwinder Singh,{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-my-singing-style-is-based-on-what-the-youth-likes-sukhwinder-singh-2588446 |title=My singing style is based on what the youth likes: Sukhwinder Singh |newspaper=DNA India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227003759/http://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-my-singing-style-is-based-on-what-the-youth-likes-sukhwinder-singh-2588446 |archive-date=27 February 2018}} Bombay Jayashri,{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/interview-loving-bombay-jayashree-2358236 |title=Interview With Bombay Jayashri |newspaper=Daily News and Analysis |date=19 March 2017 |access-date=7 July 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731081612/http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/interview-loving-bombay-jayashree-2358236 |archive-date=31 July 2017}} Javed Ali,{{cite news |title=A soulful journey |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/a-soulful-journey/article4803894.ece |work=The Hindu |date=11 June 2013 |access-date=12 June 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615023154/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/a-soulful-journey/article4803894.ece |archive-date=15 June 2013}} Neha Kakkar,{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/Versatility-is-key/article16960487.ece |title=Interview With Neha Kakkar |newspaper=The Hindu |date=29 December 2016 |access-date=7 July 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703052352/http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/Versatility-is-key/article16960487.ece |archive-date=3 July 2017}} Richa Sharma,{{cite web |title=Interview with Richa Sharma |url=http://zeenews.india.com/exclusive/arijit-singh-is-very-talented-singer-richa-sharma_1531184.html |publisher=Zee News |first=Ritika |last=Handoo |date=16 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170130211000/http://zeenews.india.com/exclusive/arijit-singh-is-very-talented-singer-richa-sharma_1531184.html |archive-date=30 January 2017 |access-date=30 January 2017}} singers Ghulam Ali,{{cite news |title=Ghulam Ali believes rap culture is spoiling real culture of music |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/ghulam-ali-believes-rap-culture-is-spoiling-real-culture-of-music/story-QLYJjt6iQVkw2nt9RSCkdP.html |date=8 April 2016 |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=6 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170306080803/http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/ghulam-ali-believes-rap-culture-is-spoiling-real-culture-of-music/story-QLYJjt6iQVkw2nt9RSCkdP.html |archive-date=6 March 2017}} Rahat Fateh Ali Khan,{{cite news |title=I still cry remembering Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan sahab: Rahat |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/I-still-cry-remembering-Nusrat-Fateh-Ali-Khan-sahab-Rahat/articleshow/45992017.cms |work=The Times of India |date=24 January 2015 |access-date=18 July 2016}} Asrar,{{cite news |title=Pakistani singer Syed Asrar Shah: I want to touch Lataji's feet |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Pakistani-singer-Syed-Asrar-Shah-I-want-to-touch-Latajis-feet/articleshow/48556616.cms |work=The Times of India |date=21 August 2015 |access-date=18 July 2016}} A cappella band Penn Masala,{{cite news |url=http://wap.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/acapella-band-penn-masala-s-final-india-gig-in-delhi-116052700506_1.html |title=Acapella band Penn Masala's final India gig in Delhi |work=Business Standard |date=27 May 2016 |access-date=3 June 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606000140/http://wap.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/acapella-band-penn-masala-s-final-india-gig-in-delhi-116052700506_1.html |archive-date=6 June 2016 }} film actress Dia Mirza,{{cite web |title=Diya Mirza is a fan of Shreya Ghoshal |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dMijCFjO8M |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/8dMijCFjO8M |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live |publisher=Zoom TV's Verified YouTube channel |access-date=13 June 2016 |date=2 March 2016}}{{cbignore}} cricketer MS Dhoni.{{cite web |title=M. S. Dhoni at Audio Release Of 'Kya Yahi Sach Hai' |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdSd_tEb6OI |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/cdSd_tEb6OI |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live |website=Bollywood Hungama's Verified YouTube Channel | date=6 December 2011 |access-date=22 September 2017}}{{cbignore}} Film makers Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Vishal Bhardwaj,{{cite news |url=http://www.india.com/showbiz/a-r-rahman-has-changed-indian-music-scenario-vishal-bharadwaj-788736/ |title=A. R. Rahman has changed Indian music scenario: Vishal Bharadwaj |publisher=India.com |date=16 December 2015 |access-date=1 September 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011183705/http://www.india.com/showbiz/a-r-rahman-has-changed-indian-music-scenario-vishal-bharadwaj-788736/ |archive-date=11 October 2016}} Karan Johar,{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiWu_PtgqMw |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/OiWu_PtgqMw |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live |title=X Factor India – Karan Johar's surprise announcement- X Factor india – Episode 8 – 10th June 2011 |via=YouTube |date=29 June 2011 |access-date=23 September 2017}}{{cbignore}} and Vidhu Vinod Chopra,{{cite news |title=Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal best singers: Vidhu Vinod Chopra |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sonu-nigam-shreya-ghoshal-best-singers-vidhu-vinod-chopra/ |work=The India Express |date=5 December 2015 |access-date=31 December 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008072802/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sonu-nigam-shreya-ghoshal-best-singers-vidhu-vinod-chopra/ |archive-date=8 October 2017}} have picked Ghoshal as the best female singer from the generation. Canadian singer Nesdi Jones,{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/the-musical-prima-donna/ |title=The musical prima donna |newspaper=The Indian Express |first=Priya |last=Adivarekar |date=16 April 2014 |access-date=8 September 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920021511/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/the-musical-prima-donna/ |archive-date=20 September 2016}} Indo-Canadian playback singers Jonita Gandhi,{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/jonita-gandhi-female-artistes-have-to-take-as-much-control-of-their-own-music-as-they-can/cid/1888508|title=Jonita Gandhi: 'Female artistes have to take as much control of their own music as they can'|publisher=The Telegraph (India)|author=Priyam Marik|date=24 September 2022|access-date=13 December 2023}} Shashaa Tirupati,{{Cite news |title=Shashaa Tirupati dedicates special video to five top musical influences from her teens – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/shashaa-tirupati-dedicates-special-video-to-five-top-musical-influences-from-her-teens/articleshow/77416305.cms |access-date=2021-08-21 |website=The Times of India |date=7 August 2020 |language=en}} UK singer Roma Sagar,{{cite web |url=https://www.easterneye.eu/my-top-ten-4/ |title=My Top Ten (Roma Sagar) |access-date=8 October 2017 |date=5 October 2017 |publisher=Eastern Eye |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017120000/https://www.easterneye.eu/my-top-ten-4/ |archive-date=17 October 2017}}{{cite web |url=https://www.desiblitz.com/content/roma-sagar-talks-music-and-collaboration-with-kuwar-virk |title=Roma Sagar talks about Music and Collaboration |access-date=8 October 2017 |date=16 March 2017 |publisher=DesiBlitz.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008030956/https://www.desiblitz.com/content/roma-sagar-talks-music-and-collaboration-with-kuwar-virk |archive-date=8 October 2017}} British Indian singers Tripet Garielle,{{cite news |title=I want to use my English twang to carve a niche in Bollywood: Tripet Garielle |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/i-want-to-use-my-english-twang-to-carve-a-niche-in-bollywood-tripet-garielle/articleshow/59808281.cms |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=22 September 2017 |date=29 July 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171117095907/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/i-want-to-use-my-english-twang-to-carve-a-niche-in-bollywood-tripet-garielle/articleshow/59808281.cms |archive-date=17 November 2017}} Ananya Nanda,{{cite news |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/indian-idol-junior-winner-ananya-nandas-idol-is-shreya-ghoshal/16519150 |title=Shreya Ghoshal is my Idol, Ananya Nanda |newspaper=Mid-Day |date=8 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919183205/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/indian-idol-junior-winner-ananya-nandas-idol-is-shreya-ghoshal/16519150 |archive-date=19 September 2016 |access-date=19 September 2016}} and actress Alia Bhatt,{{cite news|first=Aditi|last=Giri|title=Alia Bhatt Calls Kareena Kapoor 'Iconic', Says Aishwarya Rai, Shreya Ghoshal And Taylor Swift Inspire Her|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/alia-bhatt-calls-kareena-kapoor-iconic-says-aishwarya-rai-shreya-ghoshal-and-taylor-swift-inspire-her-8887018.html|newspaper=CNN-IBN|date=12 May 2024|access-date=13 May 2024}} mentioned Ghoshal as their inspiration.
Usha Uthup named her among the "voice for the future".{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/salon-usha-uthup-42-forever-and-ever-1108615 |title=Usha Uthup: 42 forever and ever! |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=6 July 2007 |access-date=5 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171202094150/http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/salon-usha-uthup-42-forever-and-ever-1108615 |archive-date=2 December 2017}} Veteran singers Vani Jairam and Manna Dey had praised her musical abilities.{{cite news |title=I never considered myself a singer: Manna Dey |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/i-never-considered-myself-a-singer-manna-dey/story-SwtSNLXcFeb8OyBylFPmsK.html |newspaper=Hindustan Times |access-date=7 July 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170518112437/http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/i-never-considered-myself-a-singer-manna-dey/story-SwtSNLXcFeb8OyBylFPmsK.html |archive-date=18 May 2017}}{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/I-do-not-abuse-my-voice-Vani-Jairam/articleshow/47456393.cms |title=I do not abuse my voice: Vani Jairam |last=Sangeetha |first=P |work=The Times of India |date=29 May 2015 |access-date=31 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150621071734/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/I-do-not-abuse-my-voice-Vani-Jairam/articleshow/47456393.cms |archive-date=21 June 2015 |url-status=live}}{{cite news |title=Dada Sahab Phalke award is God's gift: Manna Dey |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/Dada+Sahab+Phalke+award+is+God's+gift:+Manna+Dey/1/66877.html |work=India Today |date=19 October 2009 |access-date=12 June 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609231337/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/Dada+Sahab+Phalke+award+is+God%27s+gift%3A+Manna+Dey/1/66877.html |archive-date=9 June 2013}} Senior singers Anuradha Paudwal,{{cite news|title=There Isn't Much my Kind of Music These Days: Anuradha Paudwal|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/there-isnt-much-my-kind-of-music-these-days-anuradha-paudwal-1343226.html|website= CNN-IBN|date=1 February 2017|access-date=24 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181203024852/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/there-isnt-much-my-kind-of-music-these-days-anuradha-paudwal-1343226.html|archive-date=3 December 2018|url-status=live}} Alka Yagnik,{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/interview-musical-notes-with-alka-yagnik-2011318 |title=Musical notes with Alka Yagnik |date=17 August 2014 |work=Daily News and Analysis |author=Pawa, Yogesh |access-date=1 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170122214723/http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/interview-musical-notes-with-alka-yagnik-2011318 |archive-date=22 January 2017}} Asha Bhosle,{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Asha-Bhosle-is-against-the-word-Halkat-Jawani/articleshow/16296605.cms |title=Asha Bhosle is against the word Halkat Jawani |date=8 September 2012 |newspaper=The Times of India |author=Olivera, Roshni |access-date=1 September 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221141843/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Asha-Bhosle-is-against-the-word-Halkat-Jawani/articleshow/16296605.cms |archive-date=21 December 2016}} Lata Mangeshkar,{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/lata-mangeshkar-i-sing-even-today-its-just-that-i-dont-sing-for-films-anymore/articleshow/58344036.cms |title=Interview With Lata Mangeshkar |date=25 April 2017 |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=7 July 2017}} Sadhana Sargam,{{cite news|title=Exclusive! Sadhana Sargam reveals her favourite singer, talks about change in music industry over years|url=https://mirchi.in/stories/music/sadhana-sargam-talks-about-changes-in-music-industry-and-her-favourite-singers-exclusive/98559162|website= Radio Mirchi|date=11 March 2023|access-date=24 November 2023|archive-url=https://archive.today/20231124075312/https://mirchi.in/stories/music/sadhana-sargam-talks-about-changes-in-music-industry-and-her-favourite-singers-exclusive/98559162|archive-date=24 November 2023|url-status=live}} Hemlata,{{cite news |url=https://m.mid-day.com/articles/ankhiyon-ke-jharokhon-se-singer-returns-to-playback-after-two-decades/19298188 |title=Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se singer returns to playback after two decades |newspaper=Mid-Day}} Kavita Krishnamurti,{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Kavita-Krishnamurthy-I-have-done-enough-in-the-industry-and-now-I-dont-need-to-run-after-work/articleshow/52254700.cms |title=Kavita Krishnamurthy: I have done enough in the industry |date=17 January 2017 |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=6 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170306071151/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Kavita-Krishnamurthy-I-have-done-enough-in-the-industry-and-now-I-dont-need-to-run-after-work/articleshow/52254700.cms |archive-date=6 March 2017 |url-status=live}} Kumar Sanu{{cite web |url=https://telanganatoday.com/how-kumar-sanu-stole-many-hearts/ |title=How Kumar Sanu stole many hearts |date=10 February 2018 |publisher=telanganatoday.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402164604/https://telanganatoday.com/how-kumar-sanu-stole-many-hearts/ |archive-date=2 April 2018 |url-status=dead}} also picked Ghoshal as the best female singer from the generation. Sonu Nigam mentioned Ghoshal as his favourite singer: "If there'll be best all-time singers, Shreya will surely be included among them".{{cite news |title=Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal best singers: Vidhu Vinod Chopra |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Vidhu-Vinod-ChopraSonu-NigamShreya-Ghoshal-best-singers/articleshow/50054088.cms |work=The Times of India |date=5 December 2015 |access-date=31 December 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819105413/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Vidhu-Vinod-ChopraSonu-NigamShreya-Ghoshal-best-singers/articleshow/50054088.cms |archive-date=19 August 2017}} Asjad Nazir, the editor of Eastern Eye called her undisputed queen of playback singing.{{cite web |url=https://www.easterneye.eu/historic-z-bollywood-music/ |publisher=Eastern Eye |title=The Historic A-Z Of Bollywood Music |date=25 October 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171027202833/https://www.easterneye.eu/historic-z-bollywood-music/ |archive-date=27 October 2017 }} The Recording Academy (Grammys) cited Ghoshal as a "legend" among contemporary playback singers.{{cite web |title=5 Bollywood Stars To Discover: Shreya Ghoshal, Badshah & Others|date=30 May 2023|url=https://www.grammy.com/news/5-bollywood-singers-filmi-playback-shreya-ghoshal-badshah|website=The Recording Academy & Grammys|access-date=1 June 2023|quote=At 39, Shreya Ghoshal is already a legend among contemporary playback singers}} Ghoshal is considered as one of the most awarded singers of India. IFFI described Ghoshal as a "generational talent" and one of India's greatest ever singers.{{cite news|title=IFFI 2023 - Grand Jury - Shreya Ghoshal|url=https://www.iffigoa.org/assets/img/creative-minds-jury/Grand-Jury/Shreya-Goshal.png|work=IFFI|date=18 November 2023|access-date=19 November 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119075635im_/https://www.iffigoa.org/assets/img/creative-minds-jury/Grand-Jury/Shreya-Goshal.png|archive-date=19 November 2023}}
Popularity and media image
In 2010, Ghoshal was honoured from the U.S. state of Ohio, where the governor Ted Strickland declared 26 June as "Shreya Ghoshal Day".{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/news-and-interviews/June-26-is-Shreya-Ghoshal-Day/articleshow/14406199.cms?referral=PM |last=AR |first=Reshmi |title=June 26 is Shreya Ghoshal Day |work=The Times of India |date=26 June 2012 |access-date=8 July 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402130621/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/news-and-interviews/June-26-is-Shreya-Ghoshal-Day/articleshow/14406199.cms?referral=PM |archive-date=2 April 2015}} The first Shreya Ghoshal Day (26 June 2010) was celebrated among her fans on popular microblogging and social networking sites.{{cite news |title=Fans celebrate Shreya Ghoshal Day on micro-blogging sites |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/fans-celebrate-shreya-ghoshal-day-on-micro-blogging-sites/articleshow/20775635.cms?referral=PM |work=The Times of India |date=26 June 2013 |access-date=30 June 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402031453/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Fans-celebrate-Shreya-Ghoshal-Day-on-micro-blogging-sites/articleshow/20775635.cms?referral=PM |archive-date=2 April 2015}} In April 2013, she was awarded with the highest honour in London by the members of House of Commons of the United Kingdom.
In 2012, Ghoshal appeared in the Forbes Celebrity 100, a list based on income and popularity of India's celebrities. She remained in the top fifty spots for five consecutive years, listed at the forty-second spot in 2012–13, the twenty-eighth spot in 2014, the thirty-third spot in 2015, and the twenty-eighth spot in 2016.{{cite news |title=2012 Celebrity 100 List — Forbes India |url=http://forbesindia.com/lists/2012-celebrity-100/1395/1 |work=Forbes India |access-date=3 August 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150711071335/http://forbesindia.com/lists/2012-celebrity-100/1395/1 |archive-date=11 July 2015}}{{cite news |title=2013 Celebrity 100 List — Forbes India |url=http://forbesindia.com/lists/2013-celebrity-100/1439/all |work=Forbes India |access-date=8 February 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219072752/http://forbesindia.com/lists/2013-celebrity-100/1439/all |archive-date=19 February 2014}}{{cite news |title=2014 Celebrity 100 List -Forbes India |url=http://forbesindia.com/lists/2014-celebrity-100/1489/1 |work=Forbes India |access-date=24 June 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150711071333/http://forbesindia.com/lists/2014-celebrity-100/1489/1 |archive-date=11 July 2015}}{{cite news |title=2015 Celebrity 100 List - Forbes India |url=http://forbesindia.com/lists/2015-celebrity-100/1519/1 |work=Forbes India |access-date=4 April 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314200401/http://forbesindia.com/lists/2015-celebrity-100/1519/1 |archive-date=14 March 2016}}{{cite magazine |title=2016 Celebrity 100 List - Forbes India |url=http://www.forbesindia.com/lists/2016-celebrity-100/1587/1 |magazine=Forbes India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170115014602/http://www.forbesindia.com/celebprofile2016/shreya-ghoshal/1587/55 |archive-date=15 January 2017 |access-date=15 January 2017}} In 2013, Forbes India placed her in their "Top 5 Celeb100 Singers and Musicians" list.{{cite magazine |url=http://forbesindia.com/aperture/slideshow/top-5-celeb100-singers-and-musicians/34617/1 |title=Top 5 Celeb100 Singers and Musicians |magazine=Forbes India |date=31 January 2013 |access-date=31 August 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222104323/http://forbesindia.com/aperture/slideshow/top-5-celeb100-singers-and-musicians/34617/1 |archive-date=22 December 2015}} In 2020, Forbes listed her among Asia's Top 100 Digital Stars.{{cite news |title=Asia's 100 Digital Stars |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/ranawehbe/2020/12/07/forbes-asias-100-digital-stars/?sh=694a0ef078db |work=Forbes |date=7 December 2020}} She is the only Indian singer to be listed in the Verve
Ghoshal is also known for her style and fashion sense.{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Ill-work-even-harder-Shreya/articleshow/4990390.cms |title=I'll work even harder: Shreya |first=Sarah |last=Salvadore |newspaper=The Times of India |date=10 September 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160912204734/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Ill-work-even-harder-Shreya/articleshow/4990390.cms |archive-date=12 September 2016 |url-status=live |access-date=13 September 2016}}{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/National-Award-made-me-conscious-Shreya/articleshow/5501985.cms |title=National Award made me conscious: Shreya |first=Sarah |last=Salvadore |newspaper=The Times of India |date=27 January 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160912205014/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/National-Award-made-me-conscious-Shreya/articleshow/5501985.cms |archive-date=12 September 2016 |url-status=live |access-date=13 September 2016}} Ghoshal has said that she has been offered acting roles which she has declined, citing her lack of interest in it.{{cite news |title=There is lack of sincerity in music today: Shreya Ghoshal |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/there-is-lack-of-sincerity-in-music-today-shreya-ghosal/story-D0mtDV6Ljsvg1S67bHcctJ.html |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=27 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005200550/http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/there-is-lack-of-sincerity-in-music-today-shreya-ghosal/story-D0mtDV6Ljsvg1S67bHcctJ.html |archive-date=5 October 2016 |access-date=5 October 2016}} In 2013, the UK-based newspaper Eastern Eye placed her forty-third in their "50 Sexiest Asian Women" list.{{cite news |title=Shreya Ghoshal in Eastern Eye |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/katrina-kaif-named-worlds-sexiest-asian-woman-for-the-fourth-time/1/327937.html |work=India Today |access-date=10 May 2015 |date=5 December 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917184656/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/katrina-kaif-named-worlds-sexiest-asian-woman-for-the-fourth-time/1/327937.html |archive-date=17 September 2016}} In 2015, John Cranley, the Mayor of the City of Cincinnati also honoured her by proclaiming 24 July 2015 as "Shreya Ghoshal Day of Entertainment and Inspiration" in Cincinnati.{{cite web |author=Shamma Khan |date=5 May 2018 |title=Shreya Ghoshal Week: Fun Facts About The Queen Of Melody |url=https://www.bizasialive.com/shreya-ghoshal-week-fun-facts-queen-melody/ |website=BizAsia |access-date=7 October 2024}}{{cite tweet |user=ShreyaGhoshalFC |number=624947951400566784 |title= Shreya Ghoshal Day of Entertainment and Inspiration|url=https://x.com/ShreyaGhoshalFC/status/624947951400566784 |date=24 July 2015 |access-date= 7 October 2024|language=en}} In 2015, it placed her seventh in their "Greatest 20 Bollywood Playback Singers" list.{{cite news |title=List of the greatest 20 Bollywood playback singers published in Eastern Eye newspaper |url=http://www.india.com/showbiz/asha-bhosle-named-best-bollywood-playback-singer-436361/ |work=The Times of India |date=25 June 2015 |access-date=21 July 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011040857/http://www.india.com/showbiz/asha-bhosle-named-best-bollywood-playback-singer-436361/ |archive-date=11 October 2016}} Ghoshal was listed in Eastern Eye{{'}}s "Top 50 Asian Celebrities" list in 2021 at fifth place, and in 2022 and 2023 at seventh place. She was the top-ranked singer each year.{{Cite news|date=15 December 2021|title=Top 50 Asian stars of 2021|url=https://www.easterneye.biz/top-50-asian-stars-of-2021/|access-date=14 December 2022|website=Eastern Eye}}{{Cite news|date=14 December 2022|title=JR NTR AND RAM CHARAN TOP GLOBAL ASIAN CELEBRITY LIST FOR 2022|url=https://www.easterneye.biz/jr-ntr-and-ram-charan-top-global-asian-celebrity-list-for-2022/|access-date=14 December 2022|website=Eastern Eye}}{{cite news|first=Asjad|last=Nazir|title=Top 50 Asian stars of 2023|url=https://www.easterneye.biz/top-50-asian-stars-of-2023/|website=Eastern Eye|date=16 December 2023|access-date=16 December 2023}} In 2023, India Today featured her in their listing of the 100 most powerful women of India.{{cite news|title=The She List - Entertainment|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/the-she-list/story/20240101-the-she-list-entertainment-2479678-2023-12-24|website=India Today|date=24 December 2023|access-date=29 December 2023|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231229081316/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/the-she-list/story/20240101-the-she-list-entertainment-2479678-2023-12-24|archive-date=29 December 2023}} In 2024, Film Companion featured her in their Power List of Music.{{cite news |date=8 July 2024 |title=FC-Ormax Power List of Music 2024: Shreya Ghoshal |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/power-list-2024/power-list-musicians/fc-ormax-power-list-of-music-2024-shreya-ghoshal |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709022719/https://www.filmcompanion.in/power-list-2024/power-list-musicians/fc-ormax-power-list-of-music-2024-shreya-ghoshal |archive-date=9 July 2024 |access-date=10 July 2024 |website=Film Companion}} She was listed third among the "Top Ten Hottest Female Bollywood Lead Singers" by MensXP.com, an Indian lifestyle website for men.{{cite news |url=http://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/bollywood/7987-top-10-hottest-female-bollywood-lead-singers-p1.html |title=Top 10 Hottest Female Bollywood Lead Singers |publisher=MensXP.com |access-date=31 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160113030556/http://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/bollywood/7987-top-10-hottest-female-bollywood-lead-singers-p8.html |archive-date=13 January 2016}}
File:Shreya Ghoshal at 54th IFFI (cropped).jpg and Sports, Youth Affairs Minister, Anurag Thakur and Goa's Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant felicitating Ghoshal at the 54th International Film Festival of India, where she was selected as a member of the 'Grand Jury.']]
Ghoshal is active on social media. She is the sixth most liked Indian personality on Facebook and 47th most followed Indian personality on Twitter, according to the statistics of Socialbakers.{{cite web |url=http://www.mensxp.com/technology/web-and-social/23495-50-most-influential-indians-on-social-media-p6.html |title=50 Most Influential Indians On Social Media |last=Prasher |first=Shantanu |date=31 July 2014 |publisher=MensXP.com |access-date=24 September 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925112149/http://www.mensxp.com/technology/web-and-social/23495-50-most-influential-indians-on-social-media-p6.html |archive-date=25 September 2015}}{{cite web |title=India Facebook page statistics |url=https://www.socialbakers.com/statistics/facebook/pages/total/india/ |publisher=Socialbakers |access-date=10 May 2016 |date=5 December 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508131607/http://www.socialbakers.com/statistics/facebook/pages/total/india/ |archive-date=8 May 2016}}{{cite web |title=Twitter statistics for India |url=http://www.socialbakers.com/statistics/twitter/profiles/india/page-1-5/ |publisher=Socialbakers |access-date=10 May 2016 |date=5 December 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505131850/http://www.socialbakers.com/statistics/twitter/profiles/india/page-1-5/ |archive-date=5 May 2016}} She is among the top ten most searched Indian singers on Google Search.{{cite news |url=http://m.indiatoday.in/story/amitabh-rekha-affair-silsila-jaya-bachchan-extra-marital-most-searched/1/715739.html |title=Ghoshal, the most searched celebrity on Google |work=India Today |date=15 July 2016 |access-date=17 July 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816011254/http://m.indiatoday.in/story/amitabh-rekha-affair-silsila-jaya-bachchan-extra-marital-most-searched/1/715739.html |archive-date=16 August 2016}} In March 2017, she became the first Indian singer to have a wax figure of her made for the display in the Indian wing of Madame Tussauds Museum in Delhi.{{cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/slideshows/check-shreya-ghoshal-wax-statue-madame-tussauds-delhi/check-out-shreya-ghoshal-to-have-her-wax-statue-at-madame-tussauds-delhi-3/ |title=Shreya Ghoshal to have her wax statue at Madame Tussauds |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=15 March 2017 |access-date=16 March 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170316033448/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/slideshows/check-shreya-ghoshal-wax-statue-madame-tussauds-delhi/check-out-shreya-ghoshal-to-have-her-wax-statue-at-madame-tussauds-delhi-3/ |archive-date=16 March 2017}}{{cite web |url=http://www.newsnation.in/entertainment/bollywood-news/shreya-ghoshal-first-indian-singer-to-be-immortalised-in-wax-at-madame-tussauds-article-164632.html |title=Shreya Ghoshal first Indian singer to be immortalised in wax at Madame Tussauds |date=15 March 2017 |access-date=16 March 2017 |publisher=News Nation |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170316040536/http://www.newsnation.in/entertainment/bollywood-news/shreya-ghoshal-first-indian-singer-to-be-immortalised-in-wax-at-madame-tussauds-article-164632.html |archive-date=16 March 2017}} In 2023, Ghoshal was selected as one of the 'Grand Jury' members of the 54th edition of the International Film Festival of India.{{cite news|title=Filmmakers and artists from 19 states to be part of 75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow at 54th IFFI|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1975841|website=Press Information Bureau|date=9 November 2023|access-date=17 November 2023}}
During her 2024 "All Hearts Tour" in the United States, the City of Austin, Texas mayor Kirk Watson proclaimed June 15, 2024, as the "Shreya Ghoshal Day" for connecting the South Asian diaspora in the city to their homeland through her music.{{cite video |people=Shreya Ghoshal |date= 17 June 2024|title=Shreya Ghoshal Day - 15th June , 2024 declared as Shreya Ghoshal Day in Austin|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLIDxRCl4TI |access-date=7 October 2024 |publisher=Shreya Ghoshal FC}} The singer took her Instagram handle to express her joy and gratitude among fans.{{cite news |title=Austin, Texas🩷 Thank you making it so special for me by marking 15th June 2024 as Shreya Ghoshal Day🙏🏻🙏🏻|url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8tPKjvODmm/|work=Shreya Ghoshal |date=27 June 2024 |access-date=7 October 2024 }}
Ghoshal is one of the most streamed Indian artists across several music streaming platforms. She was the second-most streamed Indian female artist on Spotify in 2019 and 2020,{{Cite news|date=3 December 2019|title=From Arijit Singh to Kabir Singh, Spotify Reveals India's Most-Streamed Songs, Artists, Albums in 2019|url=https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/news/spotify-india-top-artists-songs-playlist-2019-global-decade-arijit-kabir-singh-senorita-2142581|access-date=5 December 2022|website=gadgets360 a venture by NDTV}}
{{Cite news|date=1 December 2020|title=Arijit Singh, Tanishk Bagchi and Neha Kakkar Are 2020's Most Streamed Artists In India On Spotify|url=https://www.news18.com/news/tech/arijit-singh-tanishk-bagchi-and-neha-kakkar-are-2020s-most-streamed-artists-in-india-on-spotify-3133037.html|access-date=5 December 2022|website=CNN-IBN}} and the most streamed Indian female artist on Spotify from 2021-2024.{{Cite news|date=15 December 2021|title=On Spotify, 2021's top singer is Shreya Ghoshal but song is 'Ranjha'|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/lifestyle/on-spotify-2021s-top-singer-is-shreya-ghoshal-but-song-is-ranjha/cid/1843396|access-date=5 December 2022|website=The Telegraph}}
{{Cite news|date=1 December 2022|title=India's 2022 playlist: Arijit Singh tops Spotify ranking, while Rahman & Shreya Ghoshal are most streamed|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/indias-2022-playlist-arijit-singh-tops-spotify-ranking-while-rahman-shreya-ghoshal-are-most-streamed/articleshow/95916056.cms|access-date=5 December 2022|website=The Economic Times }}
{{cite news|last=Mukherjee|first=Anindita|title=Arijit Singh tops most-streamed artist on Spotify Wrapped 2023. See full list|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/arijit-singh-tops-most-streamed-artist-on-spotify-wrapped-2023-see-full-list-2469172-2023-11-29|website=India Today|date=29 November 2023|access-date=30 November 2023}} Additionally, Ghoshal was the most streamed Indian female artist on Apple Music in 2021.{{Cite news|date=1 December 2021|title=Best of 2021: These are most streamed songs, albums on Apple Music in India|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/best-of-2021-these-are-most-streamed-songs-albums-on-apple-music-in-india-1056576.html|access-date=5 December 2022|website=Deccan Herald}} She was also the most streamed Indian female artist on Amazon Music in 2022.{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/AmazonMusicIN/status/1596466808394956801|title=Amazon Music India Twitter Status |access-date=5 December 2022 |date=26 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221205124910/https://twitter.com/AmazonMusicIN/status/1596466808394956801|archive-date=2022-12-05}}{{Primary source inline|date=January 2024}}
Personal life
After ten years of dating, Ghoshal married her childhood friend and current Global Head of Truecaller (for Business) Shiladitya Mukhopadhyaya in a traditional Bengali ceremony on 5 February 2015.{{cite news |date=6 February 2015 |title=Photo of the day: Shreya Ghoshal ties the knot with childhood sweetheart Shiladitya |publisher=CNN-IBN |url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/movies/photo-of-the-day-shreya-ghoshal-ties-the-knot-with-childhood-sweetheart-shiladitya-965782.html |url-status=live |access-date=6 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150609000745/http://www.ibnlive.com/news/movies/photo-of-the-day-shreya-ghoshal-ties-the-knot-with-childhood-sweetheart-shiladitya-965782.html |archive-date=9 June 2015}}{{Cite news|date=10 May 2022| title=Truecaller appoints Shiladitya Mukhopadhyaya as Global Head of Enterprise Solutions|url=https://bestmediainfo.com/2022/05/truecaller-appoints-shiladitya-mukhopadhyaya-as-global-head-of-enterprise-solutions|access-date=20 September 2023|website=Best Media Info}} On 22 May 2021, Ghoshal gave birth to a son named Devyaan in Mumbai.{{Cite news |date=22 May 2021 |title=Shreya Ghoshal and husband Shiladitya welcome baby boy: 'It's an emotion never felt before |website=Hindustan Times |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/shreya-ghoshal-and-husband-shiladitya-welcome-baby-boy-it-s-an-emotion-never-felt-before-101621682029950.html |access-date=22 May 2021}}{{Cite news |date=2 June 2021 |title=Shreya Ghoshal names her newborn son 'Devyaan', shares his first picture with fans |website=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shreya-ghoshal-names-her-newborn-son-devyaan-shares-his-first-picture-with-fans/articleshow/83168696.cms |access-date=2 June 2021}}
Discography
{{Main|Shreya Ghoshal discography|List of songs recorded by Shreya Ghoshal}}
{{see also|List of Bengali songs recorded by Shreya Ghoshal|List of Bhojpuri songs recorded by Shreya Ghoshal|List of Hindi songs recorded by Shreya Ghoshal|List of Kannada songs recorded by Shreya Ghoshal|List of Malayalam songs recorded by Shreya Ghoshal|List of Marathi songs recorded by Shreya Ghoshal|List of Punjabi songs recorded by Shreya Ghoshal||List of Tamil songs recorded by Shreya Ghoshal|List of Telugu songs recorded by Shreya Ghoshal|List of Urdu songs recorded by Shreya Ghoshal}}
Filmography
{{Main|Shreya Ghoshal filmography}}
Ghoshal has appeared as a judge on several television reality shows, and she also appears in music videos.
Awards and nominations
{{main|List of awards and nominations received by Shreya Ghoshal}}
One of the most awarded singers of India,{{cite news|title=Shreya Ghoshal, the most awarded singer|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2012/may/14/shreya-ghoshal-the-most-awarded-singer-367737.html|website=The New Indian Express|date=14 May 2012|access-date=21 October 2023}} Ghoshal has won five National Film Awards for Best Female Playback Singer,{{cite news|title=Shreya Ghoshal is now five-time National Film Award winner|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/shreya-ghoshal-is-now-five-time-national-film-award-winner/articleshow/103048645.cms|website=The Times of India|date=25 August 2023|access-date=21 October 2023}} for the songs: "Bairi Piya" from Devdas (2002),{{cite web |url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/50nfa.pdf |title=50th National Film Awards |publisher=Directorate of Film Festivals |access-date=14 March 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303224027/http://dff.nic.in/2011/50nfa.pdf |archive-date=3 March 2016}} "Dheere Jalna" from Paheli (2005), "Yeh Ishq Haaye" from Jab We Met (2007), jointly awarded for two songs "Pherari Mon" from the Bengali film Antaheen (2008) and "Jeev Rangla" from the Marathi film Jogwa (2008) and the fifth one for "Mayava Chayava" from the Tamil film Iravin Nizhal (2021).{{cite news |url=https://theprint.in/feature/shreya-ghoshal-is-now-five-time-national-film-award-winner/1729627/ |title=Shreya Ghoshal is now five-time National Film Award winner|newspaper=ThePrint|date=24 August 2023|access-date=7 September 2023}} She has won seven Filmfare Awards: one RD Burman Award for New Music Talent,{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/feb/22award.htm |title=48th Filmfare Awards |publisher=Rediff |date=22 February 2003 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915030854/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/feb/22award.htm |archive-date=15 September 2016 |access-date=15 September 2016}} and six awards in Best Female Playback Singer category for the songs: "Dola Re Dola" from Devdas (2003), "Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai" from Jism (2004), "Barso Re" from Guru (2008),{{cite news |url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/news/08/feb/25-53rd-fair-one-filmfare-awards-2007-winners-020804.asp |title=53rd Filmfare Awards |publisher=Glamsham |date=25 February 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915035412/http://www.glamsham.com/movies/news/08/feb/25-53rd-fair-one-filmfare-awards-2007-winners-020804.asp |archive-date=15 September 2016 |access-date=15 September 2016}} "Teri Ore" from Singh Is Kinng (2009),{{cite news |url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/news/09/mar/03-54th-idea-filmfare-awards-2008-winners-030903.asp# |title=54th Filmfare Awards |publisher=Glamsham |date=3 March 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915044918/http://www.glamsham.com/movies/news/09/mar/03-54th-idea-filmfare-awards-2008-winners-030903.asp |archive-date=15 September 2016 |access-date=15 September 2016}} "Deewani Mastani" from Bajirao Mastani (2016) and "Ghoomar" from Padmaavat (2019). In addition to that, Ghoshal has also won ten Filmfare Awards South for Best Female Playback Singer.{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/utmost-pleasure-singing-for-cinema-of-south-india-shreya-ghoshal/story-RNuka0xUJVHGfA3AMj5TaN.html |title=Utmost pleasure' singing for cinema of South India: Shreya Ghoshal |date=10 November 2016 |access-date=23 March 2017 |newspaper=Hindustan Times |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322201544/http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/utmost-pleasure-singing-for-cinema-of-south-india-shreya-ghoshal/story-RNuka0xUJVHGfA3AMj5TaN.html |archive-date=22 March 2017}}
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