Shreya Ghoshal is without doubt one of the most beautiful and versatile voices of the past 20 years. The national-award winning songstress has delivered a vast number of hits since her days of competing at singing reality shows as a teen.
Ghoshal started learning music at the tender age of four, and entered in the foray of Hindustani classical by the time she was six.
After winning the singing competition , ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’ in the year 2000 when she was only 16, Shreya got the opportunity to make her debut in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 2002-released magnum-opus, ‘Devdas’ – which started off her journey in Bollywood as one of the most successful playback singers of her generation.
The list of tracks Ghoshal has lent her voice to, since she stepped behind the microphone for her first soundtrack – is pretty huge. So it was quite a task filtering them down to the definitive ten.
The choices are subjective, but they are chosen with the criteria that showcases her versatility and growth as an artist, covering the past 2 decades or so of her work.
Here are the Top 10 songs by Shreya Ghoshal:
10) Seena Pada
Beautiful song has featured in the John Abraham and Tara Sharma starrer film – Saaya. This whole album had some fantastic tunes sung by Shreya and the amazing Udit Narayan, but this one clearly stands out.
9) Mere Dholna
A display of her Hindustani Classical roots, this song featured in the comedy-horror classic ‘Bhool Bhullaiyya’ – showcases the beauty and versatility of Shreya’s voice. And it is absolutley sublime.
8) Silsila Yeh Chahat Ka
The entire soundtrack from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Devdas brought nationwide fame and popularity for Shreya Ghoshal, who also earned a National Award for one of the songs. This particular solo remains a beautiful, dreamy and enchanting tune from the celebrated soundtrack.
7) Agar Tum Mil Jao
There’s no doubt about the fact that movies from Bhatt camp delivered some of the most memorable tunes in the early 2000’s, and Shreya Ghoshal was one of those singers who were in the center of it all – delivering hit after hit. This is one of those memorable tunes from the singer, that just doesn’t get old.
6) Chalo Tumko Lekar Chale
The most dream, romantic and sensual tune ever sung by Shreya Ghoshal. Featured on Pooja Bhatt’s controversial film ‘Jism’ starring John Abraham and Biapasha Basu, this is a testimony to Shreya’s ability to sing just any kind of song to perfection.
5) Ae Meri Zindaigi
Another gorgeous and melodious tune from Shreya from the early 2000’s, featured in the soundtrack of the film Saaya. Beautiful composition, music and lyrics – this song is just perfect.
4) Sun Raha Hai Na Tu
An emotional and powerful vocal delivery from Shreya as featured in the film ‘Aashiqui 2’. This song became a newer generation’s favourite and sprouted a number of covers from aspiring artists, but nothing beats the magic Shreya brought to table with her awe-inspiring vocal performance here.
3) Yeh Kya Hua
This indie-Pop tune makes you ask for more Pop and non-filmy songs from the singer as you can clearly see how she always soars when she sings songs beyond movies. One of the most romantic and beautiful songs to have come out from the 2000’s.
2) Leja Leja
This amazing composition was a major hit at the time of it’s release, serving as Shreya’s biggest Pop hit of her career. It is resonates and strikes just the same as it did the first time. A beautiful, soothing classic.
1) Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai
inevitably at #1 is Shreya’s signature classic from the film ‘Jism’ that made her a nationwide sensation. Her mesmerizing vocal delivery in this sultry number from the film remains one of her most widely recognized songs of all time – and rightfully so.
Apart from these hand-picked top 10’s, here are a few honourable mentions in the godly voice of Shreya:
Tu Hi Bata Zindagi
Chikni Chameli
Piyu Bole
Pal Pal Har Pal
Chann Chann from Munna Bhai M.B.B.S