Shweta Pandit is an Indian singer, songwriter, and composer who has worked in both Bollywood and regional films. She has sung over 400 songs in 15 different languages. At the age of four, Shweta sang her first song for a movie titled ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’. The song was titled ‘Meri Maa’ and it was composed by Anu Malik.
Career Highlights
Shweta has been singing for more than two decades now. She has worked with some of the biggest music directors in the country including Vishal-Shekhar, Salim-Sulaiman, A.R. Rahman, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and many more. Some of her popular songs include 'Dil Se Re' from the movie Dil Se (1998), 'Tu Hi To Meri Jaan Hai' from Lajja (2001) and 'Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein' from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001). She is also the recipient of several awards such as the National Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song ‘Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein’.
Notable Works
In 2003, Shweta released her debut album titled ‘Do Kadam Aur Sahi’ which was composed by her brother Shailendra Barve and lyrics were penned by Gulzar. The album was a huge success and it went on to become one of the most popular albums of that year. In 2006, she released her second album titled ‘Chupke Se’ which was composed by Anu Malik and lyrics were again written by Gulzar. This album too was a huge success and it featured some of her most popular songs including 'Jaane Kya Dhoondta Hai Ye Mera Diwanapan'.
Personal Life
Shweta is married to Sachin Gupta, a music director/producer since 2007. Together they have two sons named Aaryaman Gupta and Veer Gupta. Shweta is an avid traveler and loves to explore new places with her family whenever she gets a chance. She is also a fitness enthusiast and loves to go for long runs every morning.
Conclusion
Shweta Pandit is one of the most talented singers in India today. With her unique style of singing and her powerful voice, she has made a name for herself in the music industry. She is an inspiration to many aspiring singers out there and continues to make great music.