Anupama Deshpande

Singer

Indian Village SaiBaba, Bombay, Bombay State, India

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth02/10/1953
Age72 years
BirthplaceVillage SaiBaba, Bombay, Bombay State, India

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Bio/Wiki

FullnameAnupama Deshpande

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherRamakant Kai Kani
MotherKai Kani
Siblings1 elder brother, 1 elder sister
SpouseBank employee and music band artist
Children2 daughters

Career

DebutHer career launched with the Hindi folk song 'Sohni Chenab De' for the film 'Sohni Mahiwal' in 1984.
Awards
  • 1984: Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer for 'Sohni Mahiwal'
  • 1994: State Award by Maharashtra Government
  • 2018: Rafi Award for Best Female Playback Singer
HighlightAnupama rose to prominence in Bollywood after the release of 'Sohni Chenab De', a song originally meant for Asha Bhosle but recorded in Anupama's voice by Anu Malik. When Asha Bhosle heard the recording, she appreciated Anupama's rendition and requested that the song be retained in the film as sung by Anupama.
CollaborationsShe has collaborated with notable music directors like Rajesh Roshan and singers including Kumar Sanu. Anupama's versatility spans various languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, and Bengali.
Total Songs124 songs in 92 films
Notable WorksShe was a noted playback singer for Juhi Chawla and Madhuri Dixit. Her renditions include 'Humko Aaj Kal Hai Intezaar' from Sailaab and 'Tum Mere Ho' from Tum Mere Ho.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Anupama was nurtured in a middle-class family where her father’s influence guided her passion for music from a young age.
2. At just 10 years old, she debuted on stage with the Hazara Singh Orchestra in Bombay.
3. She has a deep spiritual bond with Sai Baba, which reflects in her work, including her dedication to bhajan music.
4. Her connection with the famous Indian musician duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal opened doors for her in various performances.
5. Anupama has lent her voice to several religious albums and bhajan collections, showcasing her profound connection to spirituality.
6. She sang the bhajan song ‘Sone Se Jiven Ke Man Ki Kaliyo Ko Mahka Do Sai Baba’ from the 1977 Hindi film “Ab Kya Hoga.”
7. She was a noted playback singer for Juhi Chawla and Madhuri Dixit.
8. Anupama was born and brought up in a middle-class singer family in Saibaba Village of Bombay State, where her father's influence guided her passion for music from a young age.
9. She performed in Vinod Gidh's Zankar Orchestra and subsequently participated in various bhajan programs.
10. She has a deep spiritual devotion to Shirdi Wale Sai Baba, which reflects in her work, including her dedication to bhajan music.
11. Anupama has lent her voice to several religious albums including Jai Santoshi Ma with Nitin Mukesh, and Sai Baba bhajan albums Om Shri Sainathay Namah and Om Sai Jaya Jaya Sai with Mahendra Kapoor.
12. The song 'Sohni Chenab De' was written by Indian poet Anand Bakshi.
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