
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"

Music Composer(s): Sajid-Wajid
"Tinku Jiya"

"Anarkali Disco Chali"

Music Composer(s): Sajid-Wajid
"Aa Re Pritam Pyaare"

Music Composer(s): Sajid-Wajid
"Fevicol Se"

Music Composer(s): Sajid-Wajid
"Tere Mohalle"

"Tooh"

Music Composer(s): Vishal-Shekhar
"Aata Majhi Satakli"

"Madamiyan"

Music Composer(s): Sajid-Wajid
"Fashion Khatam Mujhpe"

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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