Sanjeevani (singer)
Sanjeevani Bhelande is an Indian singer.[1] She is known for her songs from movie Kareeb, Nikamma kiya, her English book and album Meera and me and has given over 2000 live concerts.[2][3]
Sanjeevani Bhelande | |
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 Sanjeevani in 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Maharashtra, India |
| Genres | Bollywood music Hindustani classical |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Personal life
Sanjeevani’s is a family of Professors. She is herself a very good teacher. She holds a degree in music (Sangeet Visharad), is trained in Odissi and Kathak classical-dance forms. She holds a Masters in Commerce and a Diploma in Mass Communication.
Career
Playback singer Sanjeevani Bhelande has to her credit several original Hindi film songs like "Chori chori Nazrein mili" (Kareeb), "Nikamma kiya", "Yara rub russ jane de" (Socha na tha), Uljhanoko de diya (Rules), "Makhmali yeh badan" (Road), "Chidiya tu hoti" (Nayak), "Churalo na dil mera Sanam", "Haan judaise", "Tum juda hokar" and many more.
She won the Best playback singer Ashirwad award in 1999 for "Chori chori nazrein mili" and was a Filmfare and Screen nominee for "Churalo na dil mera sanam". Sanjeevani is the first ever winner of Zee TV's "Sa Re Ga Ma" and the first to have been selected for playback in Hindi films from a talent show. Music director Khayyam adjudged her the winner in the 1995 finals of the first season and she was invited by filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra to sing 5 playback songs for his film Kareeb.
Sanjeevani's album and book ‘Meera and Me’ is a genre in itself. She has sung, translated and composed Mirabai’s songs in English.
Sanjeevani has created another unique album ‘Raag in a song’. These are classical based songs. Bandishes recorded in the song format. Her songs "Ghar jane de" and "Latt uljhi" have been appreciated.
Filmography
The list includes the popular songs sung by her in various films, especially in Hindi and Nepali, from 1995 onward.
| Song | Film | Year released | Language | Additional information |
| "Chori chori jab nazren mili" | Kareeb | 1998 | Hindi | With Kumar Sanu |
| "Chura lo na dil mera sanam" | Kareeb | 1998 | Hindi | With Kumar Sanu |
| "Haan Judayi Se Darta Hain Dil" | Kareeb | 1998 | Hindi | Solo |
| "Reet Yahin Jag Ki" | Kareeb | 1998 | Hindi | With Jaspinder Narula |
| "Tum Juda Ho Kar Hame " | Kareeb | 1998 | Hindi | With Roop Kumar Rathod |
| "Hey Ambe Balihari" | Kohram | 1999 | Hindi | With Sukhwinder Singh |
| "Chidiya Too Hotee Toh " | Nayak | 2001 | Hindi | With Abhijeet Bhattacharya |
| "Din Mein Yeh Kaisa Andhera" | Jaana Nahi Dil Se Door | 2001 | Hindi | With K.S.Chithra & Kumar Sanu |
| "Nikamma kiya iss dil ne" | Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa | 2002 | Hindi | With Shaan |
| "Makhmali yeh badan" | Road | 2002 | Hindi | With Sonu Nigam |
| "Sachchaayi chhup bhi sakti hain" | Akhiyon Se Goli Maare | 2002 | Hindi | With Sonu Nigam and Vinod Rathod |
| "Uljhanon Ko De Diya Hai" | Rules: Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula | 2003 | Hindi | With KK |
| "Dhuan dhuan sa sama" | Fun2shh | 2003 | Hindi | With Chithra |
| "O Yaara Rab Rus Jaane " | Socha Na Tha | 2005 | Hindi | With Sonu Nigam |
| "Roz yeh mausam aaye" | Hum Phirr Milein Na Milein | 2009 | Hindi | With Sonu Nigam |
| "Purano hundaina maya" | Juni Juni - Nepali Album | 2010 | Nepali | With Kumar Sanu |
| "Dada Pakha chaharale" | Juni Juni - Nepali Album | 2010 | Nepali | Solo |
| "Aaya Hai Dulha Dulhan Le Jayega 2009" | Aaya Hai Dulha Dulhan Le Jayega (AHDDLJ) | 2018 | Hindi | With Vinod Rathod |
| ''Dhadkinchhau Mutuma Hola'' | Lahana | 2002 | Nepali | with Udit Narayan Jha |
References
- Soulful Sanjeevani, mid-day.com, October 2012.
- "#WhereAreThey Series: Over the years, my growth as an artiste has been phenomenal:Sanjeevani Bhelande". Hindustan Times. 20 October 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- "Bollywood singer Sanjeevani Bhelande to perform a live virtual concert this Sunday". SBS Language. Retrieved 9 October 2023.