Mamta Sharma
Background information
Born (1980-09-07) 7 September 1980 (age 43)[1]
OriginGwalior,[2] Madhya Pradesh,
GenresFilmi, pop-folk, Indian pop
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2000–present (as singer); 2010–present (as playback singer)

Mamta Sharma is an Indian playback singer. She is known for the song "Munni Badnaam Hui" from Dabangg and "Tinku Jiya" from Yamla Pagla Deewana. The songs were chartbusters and fetched her several awards and nominations, including a Filmfare award for Best Playback Singer (Female).[3]

Early life

Sharma was born in Birla Nagar, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. She completed her studies from Saint Paul's School Morar Gwalior. In school, she actively performed on stage. Later she also performed at various family events (marriage receptions, parties) with her band.[citation needed]

Career

Before singing for Bollywood, Bengali, she lent her voice to many Bhojpuri albums[4] She was spotted by music director Lalit Pandit who got her first break in super hit movie, Dabangg, with the item song, Munni Badnaam Hui. She also has sung the super hit song Kevvu Keka in the Telugu remake of Dabangg, Gabbar Singh. She later gave hit songs like 'Fevicol Se' & 'Tooh'.

Discography

Main article: List of songs recorded by Mamta Sharma

Accolades

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Wins
Nominations

See also

References

  1. ^ BollywoodHungama.com (13 December 2012). "Musically Yours With 'Munni Badnaam' And 'Fevicol Se' Singer Mamta Sharma" – via YouTube.
  2. ^ Married- Asraf Ali "Singer Mamta Sharma got first hit song in her first film Dabbang". Retrieved 20 January 2011.
  3. ^ a b "Munni Badnaam hui a big hit". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2011.
  4. ^ "Mamta Sharma Songs". Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  5. ^ "Karbonn Mobiles Best New Talent in Music". Retrieved 20 January 2011.
  6. ^ "And the Award Goes to...: Best Playback Singer (Female)". Retrieved 20 January 2011.
  7. ^ "Apsara Awards 2011" Archived 22 January 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 20 January 2011.
  8. ^ "IIFA awards 2011 winners: 'Dabangg' bags six awards".[dead link]
  9. ^ "Winners - Mirchi Music Award Hindi 2010".
  10. ^ "BIG STAR Entertainment Awards 2010". Retrieved 20 January 2011.
  11. ^ "Zee Cine Awards 2011" Archived 16 January 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 20 January 2011.

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