Richa Sharma is a renowned Indian playback and devotional singer, celebrated for her soulful voice and contributions to Bollywood and devotional music. Her talent has earned her numerous accolades and a devoted following.
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Richa Sharma was born on Friday, August 29, 1980 (age 43 as of 2023), in Faridabad, Haryana. Her zodiac sign is Virgo. She completed a three-year Visharad in Music from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, New Delhi, and received classical and light music training from Pandit Aaskaran Sharma. This rigorous training laid the foundation for her impressive career.
Physical appearance
- Height (approx.): 5′ 4″
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family, Caste & Boyfriend
Richa Sharma’s father, Pandit Daya Shankar Upadhyaya, was a priest, and her mother’s name is Manorama Devi. She is the youngest of six siblings – two brothers and four sisters. Her family played a pivotal role in nurturing her musical talents from a young age.
Career
Richa began her singing journey with devotional songs, performing in Faridabad and Delhi before moving to Mumbai in 1994. She gained experience performing at various events and weddings. Her Bollywood debut was in 1996 with the song “Mohabbat Aisi Mehndi Hai” from the film “Salma Pe Dil Aa Gaya.”
She went on to lend her voice to numerous hit films, including “Taal” (1999), “Zubeidaa” (2001), “Saathiya” (2002), “Kal Ho Naa Ho” (2003), “Baabul” (2006), “Om Shanti Om” (2007), “Singham” (2011), and “Padmaavat” (2018). In 2006, she recorded Bollywood’s longest song, “Bidaai” from “Baabul,” a remarkable 15-minute performance without orchestral accompaniment.
In 2011, her family inaugurated a Saibaba Temple in Faridabad, where she released her debut devotional album, “Sai Ki Tasveer.”
Awards
- Mirchi Music Award for Female Vocalist of The Year (2010) for “Sajdaa” from “My Name Is Khan”
- Indian Telly Award for Best Title Singer (2009) for “Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo”
Favourite Things
Here’s a glimpse into Richa’s preferences:
| Category | Favourites |
|---|---|
| Singers | Abida Parveen, Lata Mangeshkar, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Rashid Khan, Salamat Ali Khan, Asha Bhosle |
| Actresses | Kajol, Rani Mukerji |
| Musicians | Pritam Chakraborty, Salim-Sulaiman, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Vishal-Shekhar |
Facts
Richa enjoys listening to music and traveling. Her parents were instrumental in shaping her career, teaching her bhajans from a young age. She began singing at eight and received her first paycheck of Rs. 11.
Before her Bollywood success, she was a popular singer in Faridabad and Delhi, so much so that people would reschedule events to accommodate her availability. A chance encounter with Saawan Kumar Tak at a Delhi function led to her Bollywood debut. She also participated in the singing reality show “Dhoom Macha De” and judged shows like “Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star” and “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa (2018).” In 2014, she became the first Indian singer to perform at the Ottawa Jazz Festival in Canada.
