Happy Birthday Shreya Ghoshal: How US Cities Pay Tribute to the Melody Queen on Her Special Day

Shreya Ghoshal celebrates her 40th birthday today. She is one of India’s finest singers with five National awards to her credit.

India’s most celebrated playback singers, Shreya Ghoshal known for her enchanting voice and unmatched versatility. Shreya Ghoshal continues to mesmerise millions of fans around the world. From her humble beginnings in Kota, rajasthan to be becoming one of the finest voices in Indian cinema, her journey is nothing short of inspiring.

Shreya Ghoshal was born in the 1984, 12th March in a Bengali Brahmin family, Shreya’s love for music blossomed at a young age. She started learning the harmonium under her mother’s guidance at the tender age of four. Her parents, recognising her potential, enrolled her in formal music lessons with Mahesh Chandra Sharma, where she mastered Hindustani classical music.

Shreya Ghoshal’s exceptional contributions to Indian music have earned her numerous prestigious awards, including five National Film Awards, six Filmfare Awards, and nine Filmfare South Awards. She has also been recognized by various state governments, such as receiving the Kerala State Film Award and Tamil Nadu State Film Award. In 2017, Shreya made history as the first Indian singer to have her wax statue displayed at Madame Tussauds Museum in Delhi.

Beyond these accolades, Shreya’s remarkable achievements also include having special days dedicated to her in Ohio and the United States. On July 24, 2015, Cincinnati declared the day as ‘Shreya Ghoshal Day,’ and in 2024, Austin, Texas, followed suit by proclaiming June 15 as ‘Shreya Ghoshal Day.’