Sunidhi Chauhan the
new generation voice in Bollywood crooned her
first number Ladki Diwani (Shastra) in 1994. She
went on to win the mega final of Meri Awaaz Suno
in 1996 and has sung for over 2000 Hindi and
regional language songs till date.
Sunidhi has loved music ever since she was a
toddler. Her parents soon realized they had a
prodigy on their hands after seeing the exceptional
musical talent of their young child. So, it seemed
logical that the family shift from to Mumbai.
What better city than Bollywood to showcase the
talent of their little one? Sunidhi performed
on stage several times and got many awards. Kalyanji,
the renowned composer, had formed the Little Wonders
troupe for child prodigies and Sunidhi was very
much a part of it too.
Her first break in a Hindi film was in the film
Shastra followed by Gang, Veergati, Dahek, Bade
Dilwala, Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat, Shyam Benegal's
Samar. Her first breakthrough however Ram Gopal
Varma's
Mast. She sang the hit 'Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi'
and also three other songs in the film.
After recording
for Sandeep Chowta for the film Jungle, she went
on to sing in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's Mission Kashmir.
She added yet another feather to her cap by bagging
the R D Burman award for the most promising newcomer
at the Filmfare Awards 2001. Sunidhi had also cut
her solo album called Aira Gaira Nathu Khaira.
Over the years Sunidhi has added an impressive
list of hit songs in her kitty. From Ya Ali in Aap
Ka Suroor to Beedi Jalaile from Omkara.
Awards
Award
Movie - Song
Zee Cine Award 2004
Dhoom - Dhoom Macha Le
R. D.
Burman award for most promising newcomer -
2001