Shreya Ghoshal Quotes

Shreya Ghoshal is an Indian playback singer. She has received four National Film Awards, four Kerala State Film Awards, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, seven Filmfare Awards including six for Best Female Playback Singer and ten Filmfare Awards South. She has recorded songs for film music and albums in various Indian languages and has established herself as a leading playback singer of Indian cinema.

Ghoshal aspired to become a playback singer from an early age. At the age of four, she started learning music. At the age of six, she started her formal training in classical music. At the age of sixteen, she was noticed by the mother of film-maker Sanjay Leela Bhansali when she entered and won the television singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa . Following that, she made her Bollywood playback singing debut with Bhansali's romantic drama Devdas for which she received a National Film Award, a Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer and a Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent.

Apart from playback singing, Ghoshal has appeared as a judge on several television reality shows and she also appears in music videos. She performs in musical concerts around the world. She has been honored by the United States state of Ohio, 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 House of Commons of the United Kingdom. She also featured five times in the Forbes list of the top 100 celebrities from India. In 2017, Ghoshal became the first Indian singer to have her wax figurine in Madame Tussauds Museum. Wikipedia  

✵ 12. March 1984
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Famous Shreya Ghoshal Quotes

“I believe without a struggle there is no fun. If everything comes easily to you then there is no sense of satisfaction at having achieved something.”

Passion and focus http://www.khaleejtimes.com/article/20140716/ARTICLE/307169979/1057

“I want to keep working 24*7. When I am not singing, I go into deep introspection mode and start asking myself, why I am not getting much songs. I feel even working 24*7 every day is less for me.”

Talked about changes in career after marriage http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/i-feel-restless-when-i-m-not-singing-want-to-work-24-7-shreya-ghoshal/story-hAKs3O9xVa8bQXvZvKpXIP.html

“As someone who worships music, I believe it can never be ugly!”

Discussing about vulgar lyrics http://www.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/The-use-of-vulgar-lyrics-in-songs-is-a-disturbing-trend-Shreya-Ghoshal/articleshow/29714772.cms

“I love to travel and read books but it's cooking that has a healing effect on me. Whenever I am not well I cook something nice and the aroma of the food works wonders for me.”

Cooking that helps to de-stress me http://www.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Balance-music-and-education-Shreya/articleshow/5291639.cms

“A studio is like a meditation room where music is created. And a live performance is the place where the creation of the studio is taken ahead. I love both.”

About Ghoshal preference http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/the-livewire/article3845968.ece

Shreya Ghoshal Quotes about music

“To me, music is oxygen and I know that someday even if I can't sing, I can always continue listening to it.”

Response when asked about her likes http://www.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/I-like-my-father-being-the-boss-in-my-life-Shreya/movie-review/27854121.cms?prtpage=1

“If music is what can be called my strategy, then every singer should be trying that.”

About strategy http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/play/indias-idol-shreya-ghoshal/

“I am an easy going person. I don't sing for money or fame. I was brought up in an environment where I was taught to love and respect music, not consider it a business.”

Opinion about music http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/i-don-t-sing-for-money-or-fame-shreya-ghoshal/story-8vgJ5F1u77DfpVBcTF8R2J.html - Archived http://web.archive.org/web/20170307222836/http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/i-don-t-sing-for-money-or-fame-shreya-ghoshal/story-8vgJ5F1u77DfpVBcTF8R2J.html

“Music completely overpowers me. Love it when I can experience it with my live audience.”

Concert at Auckland Sydney New Jersey Dallas https://www.facebook.com/shreyaghoshal/photos/a.10150127795216484.302690.11541726483/10154457107311484/

Shreya Ghoshal Quotes about love

“I love the idea of waking up to a song. It could be any song.”

Ghoshal discussing about her schedule http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/the-livewire/article3845968.ece - Archived http://web.archive.org/web/20170310200829/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/the-livewire/article3845968.ece

Shreya Ghoshal Quotes

“I actually have a lot of couples coming and telling me that one of my songs was instrumental in strengthening their romance.”

When talked about Valentine's Day plans http://www.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/The-use-of-vulgar-lyrics-in-songs-is-a-disturbing-trend-Shreya-Ghoshal/articleshow/29714772.cms

“Reading the newspaper or watching the news in the morning. I don’t like starting my day on a bad note.”

What ruins my day http://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/personal-agenda-shreya-ghoshal-singer/story-0Hub2ZaH7Dl0728vxDOfEK.html

“I believe, entertainment has its pros and cons. It is important, but too much involvement of kids can deter them from achieving their key goals.”

Talking about kids (1) http://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/I-am-a-girl-next-door-Shreya-Ghoshal/articleshow/9455640.cms

“An award means a lot to me. It brings happiness along with a kind of fear. It brings fear because the award is the responsibility which audiences have put on us. So a singer winning an award should always try to give best of him to the audiences.”

Ghoshal's thoughts about winning awards http://www.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/I-am-not-a-competitive-person-Shreya-Ghoshal/articleshow/18400625.cms

“I still get heartbreak fan mail. I think fans who send them are in denial. They are unable to accept that I am married now. And, yes, I enjoy it”

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Male fans rections about Ghoshal's marriage http://www.mid-day.com/articles/singer-shreya-ghoshal-rubbishes-pregnancy-rumours-bollywood-news/17710170

“I always feel that I must do something new, at least for my fans.”

Taking about her album http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/i-don-t-sing-for-money-or-fame-shreya-ghoshal/story-8vgJ5F1u77DfpVBcTF8R2J.html - Archived http://web.archive.org/web/20170307222836/http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/i-don-t-sing-for-money-or-fame-shreya-ghoshal/story-8vgJ5F1u77DfpVBcTF8R2J.html

“Today kids are more advanced, smarter. When we came in reality show we were untrained in terms of facing television. That time TV was just starting out. We were nervous and shy. Today`s kids have seen it all.”

Talking about kids(2) http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/musicindia/singers-today-have-more-space-and-work-says-shreya-ghoshal_132464.html

“I don't believe in pretending to be someone else. I'm what I actually am in real life. For instance, like any normal girl, I fight with my mother. I mean, it is just fine. In fact, I fight daily with my mother.”

Asked about maintaining her image http://www.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/I-am-a-girl-next-door-Shreya-Ghoshal/articleshow/9455640.cms

“Seriously! Acting in films is not my cup of tea. The joy I find in being a pucca musician is unparalleled.”

About acting in films http://web.archive.org/web/20161005115944/https://twitter.com/shreyaghoshal/status/114406431003914240

“When people address me as Shreyaji, I tell them, ek G Ghoshal ka to banta hai, lekin (G for Ghoshal is alright, but) please don’t call me Shreyaji!.”

People's response http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/i-m-a-jhola-kurta-kind-of-girl-shreya-ghoshal/story-YrbzX4J8hhSCro4wvwjjnJ.html

“The focus is only on singing. But a National Award is like a pat on the back as it's given to the best. Being awarded is also nerve-racking as the expectations and pressure rise. But it just motivates me to work harder.”

Opinion about getting first Nation award for regional language http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Its-a-pat-on-the-back-Shreya/articleshow/5513392.cms

“I do not like sweets. But if I have to choose one, it has to be rasmalai.”

A dessert that best describes me http://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/personal-agenda-shreya-ghoshal-singer/story-0Hub2ZaH7Dl0728vxDOfEK.html

“You do not want to hear your voice in every song, as it gets monotonous. So, it’s important to have the right kind of balance.”

About playback offers http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/there-is-lack-of-sincerity-in-music-today-shreya-ghosal/story-D0mtDV6Ljsvg1S67bHcctJ.html

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