Bela Shende is an acclaimed Indian playback singer renowned for her versatile vocal prowess across various film industries. Born into a musically inclined family, with roots tracing back to the Kirana Gharana through her grandmother, Kusum Shende, and her sister, Sawani Shende, a classical vocalist. Bela pursued her passion for music from a young age.
Her professional journey soared after winning the Zee Saregama reality TV singing contest at the age of 16. Bela’s career blossomed as she lent her enchanting voice to compositions by eminent music directors such as A. R. Rahman, Ilayaraja, Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, Ajay–Atul, and others across multiple languages including Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.
She made a mark in Bollywood with notable tracks like “Mann Mohana” from “Jodhaa Akbar” and “Su Che” from “What’s Your Raashee?”. Her renditions of lavnis “Apsara Aali” and “Wajle Ki Baara” in the Marathi film “Natarang” earned her widespread acclaim, becoming iconic tracks over time.
| Name | Bela Shende |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 04/01/1982 |
| Current Residence | Mumbai |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Height | 163 CM |
| Father | Sanjeev Shende |
| Mother | Medha Shende |
| Debut Movies | |
|---|---|
| Language | Movie Name |
| Hindi | Kaisa Yeh Jadoo |
| Awards List | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award | Category | Movie Name | |
| 2014 | National Film Awards | Best Female Playback Singer | Tuhya Dharma Koncha | |
| 2009 | Mirchi Music Awards | Female Vocalist of the Year | Jodhaa Akbar | |
| 2014 | Mirchi Music Awards | Best Playback Singer for the Song | premachi goshta | |
| 2014 | Mirchi Music Awards | Best Song of the Year | premachi goshta | |
| 2014 | Marathi Mirchi Music Awards | Best playback singer | Bavare prem he | |
| 2014 | Mirchi Music Awards | Best Film Album of the Year | Mangalashtak once more | |
| 2010 | Zee Gaurav Award | Best Female Playback Singer | Natarang | |
| 2010 | BIG FM Awards | Best Female Playback Singer | Natarang | |
| 2010 | V Shantaram Awards | Best Female Playback Singer | Natarang | |
| 2010 | MIFTA | Best Playback Singer for the Song | Natarang | |
| 2015 | Chitradrushti Award | Best Playback Singer for the Song | 7, Roshan Villa | |
| 2011 | MIFTA | Best Playback Singer for the Song | Balgandharva | |
| 2011 | Kaladarpan Puraskar | Best Playback Singer for the Song | Debu | |
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