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Illuminated Artiste: Mamta Sharma

In the year 2010, a voice entered the world of Bollywood crooning the now infamous song "Munni Badnaam Hui" from the movie Dabangg (2010).


In the year 2010, a voice entered the world of Bollywood crooning the now infamous song "Munni Badnaam Hui" from the movie Dabangg (2010). The movie went on to become a blockbuster and the song became a favorite in the party crowd. The singer got her break in Bollywood and since that day has not looked back. She is none other than Mamta Sharma and BollyCurry has chosen her as the Illuminated Artiste of the month.

Born in Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh, Sharma started singing when she was 11. She had no official training in music and learnt singing by modulating her voice and mimicking singers. Her mother, who was a graduate in music, was
learning from her teacher when the teacher spotted Sharma mimicking her. The teacher asked Sharma's mother to send her for jagrans and orchestras, and thus started her singing career. Considering Asha Bhosle as her guru, Sharma followed the vocals of her and Lata Mangeshkar and practiced their songs to better her singing abilities.

Sharma came to Mumbai in 2000 and struggled for nine years. Believing that doing stage performances would bring her more attention from the music world, Sharma started doing stage shows. But unfortunately, her efforts were not rewarded right away and she continued to struggle. Finally, she was spotted by Lalit Pandit of Jatin-Lalit fame on a tour and rest, as they say, is history!

For her rendition of "Munni Badnaam Hui" Sharma won the Best Female Playback Singer Award at Filmfare Awards, Annual Star Screen Awards, Apsara Film Producers' Guild Awards and many more.

Since her big break, Sharma went on to sing many item songs such as "Tinku Jiya", "Anarkali Disco Chali", "Aa Re Pritam Pyaare", "Fevicol Se" and many more. Her songs are quite famous amongst party goers and are most danced on in weddings.

Below is the list of Sharma's top songs that are still playing in many music lovers' car stereos and music players.
 
"Munni Badnaam Hui"

Film: Dabangg (2010)
Singer(s): Mamta Sharma, Aishwarya Nigam, Master Saleem
Music Composer(s): Sajid-Wajid
 
"Tinku Jiya"

Film: Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011)
Singer(s): Mamta Sharma, Javed Ali
Music Composer(s): Anu Malik
 
"Anarkali Disco Chali"

Film: Housefull 2 (2012)
Singer(s): Mamta Sharma, Sukhwinder Singh
Music Composer(s): Sajid-Wajid
 
"Aa Re Pritam Pyaare"

Film: Rowdy Rathore (2012)
Singer(s): Mamta Sharma, Sarosh Sami
Music Composer(s): Sajid-Wajid
 
"Fevicol Se"

Film: Dabangg(2012)
Singer(s): Mamta Sharma, Wajid, Keerthi Sagathia
Music Composer(s): Sajid-Wajid
 
"Tere Mohalle"

Film: Besharam (2013)
Singer(s): Mamta Sharma, Aishwarya Nigam
Music Composer(s): Lalit Pandit
 
"Tooh"

Film: Gori Tere Pyaar Mein (2013)
Singer(s): Mamta Sharma, Mika Singh, Vishal Dadlani, Shruti Pathak
Music Composer(s): Vishal-Shekhar
 
"Aata Majhi Satakli"

Film: Singham Returns (2014)
Singer(s): Mamta Sharma, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Nitu Choudhry
Music Composer(s): Yo Yo Honey Singh
 
"Madamiyan"

Film: Tevar (2015)
Singer(s): Mamta Sharma, Mika Singh
Music Composer(s): Sajid-Wajid

"Fashion Khatam Mujhpe"

Film: Dolly Ki Doli (2015)
Singer(s): Mamta Sharma, Wajid, Shabab Shabri
Music Composer(s): Sajid-Wajid

Did you know?
  • Mamta Sharma is married to Ashraf Ali who is a lyricist, "Fevicol Se" being one of his works where he was co-lyricist with Sajid-Wajid.
  • Sharma's favorite composers are Sajid-Wajid, Pritam and Anu Malik.
  • Sharma is a recipient of more than 16 awards and nominations.
BollyCurry wishes Mamta Sharma the best and hopes to hear more of her rusty and unique voice in the future. What do you think of her songs? Leave a comment and let us know.
 
Writer: Kalpana K.C.
Editor: Aishwarya S. & Hershi J.
Graphics: Komal P.
 
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