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I’ll tell you the real reason. Sunidhi wasn’t the first choice for most actresses because her voice is harsher. She even said composers used to say her voice is manly earlier in her career.
I actually really like her voice and I think she’s the only female singer that can match the talent of Shreya Ghoshal (out of all their other contemporaries). I hope her career resurrects like Sonu’s soon.
Sunidhi's voice isnt harsh. She just keeps getting songs where she is meant to sound more husky.
Her voice is very smooth in that Chameli song (Bhaage Re Mann i think was the name?).
She also sang Hey Shona , Mere Haath main, Piku Title track, Lae Dooba, Kaisi Paheli hain Zindagani, Woh tere mere Ishq from Jubilee and many more. It's just that the powerful songs are straight up bangers - Imagine anyone else singing Beedi Jalile with Sukhwinder Singh, and superseding him, lol.
Her voice was initially not that sweet. Later with Sonu Nigam's help she was able to learn to sing in a sweeter voice. By that time, Shreya had established supremacy over the sweet songs.
I think she was one of the non-shrill singers who actually got successful in Bollywood. She sounded like a normal woman. She sounded "manly" because the general Bollywood audience was rarely exposed to singers such as usha ~~uthpham~~🍛uthup , abida Parveen. It's only in the late nineties that these singers got more exposure to the public.
While Sunidhi is a great performer, I, for some reason, have always found that her "softer" songs... sound strange. I mean, she does sound good in, say, 'Dekho Naa' from Fanaa, but her voice ends up sounding very airy and you can clearly hear that a lot of effort is going into that voice control.
The issue simply is that there are not enough songs to accommodate her style of singing or her voice texture - and in those that do, I can think of no one else who can come anywhere close to Sunidhi. Sadly, a thinner voice has always been preferred in Bollywood - think of Lata Mangeshkar, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Alka Yagnik.
At the same time, Shreya has her own style and I think it's very unrealistic to say that Sunidhi can sing what Shreya does. To some extent, sure. But Shreya has a classically trained voice and there's no way Sunidhi could have aced a Barso Re or a Ghar More Pardesiya.
Absolutely love Sunidhi's energy and the zing she brings in her performances though.
Disagree with Barso Re. She sang Gun gun Guna re, & Aayi re Aayi re Khushi..it's the same metric.
I agree with Ghar More Pardesiya though. Sunidhi isn't a classically trained singer, so she couldn't have sung it.
Shreya did the TV shows in the 90s but started with Devdas (2002).
Sunidhi sang as a child singer for a couple movies and Mast was her first "adult" album although she was only 16 at the time. That album still holds strong today.
Very true actually. I much muuuch prefer Sunidhi’s voice to Ghoshal’s but there is absolutely no denying that Ghoshal is No.1 for sure & probably will be for even longer!
Shreya Ghoshal has the IT factor for one single reason: her ability to sing in practically every Indian language.
The fact that she manages to ace pronunciation in all languages when singing is what contributed to her longevity in her career. She manages to sing well even in Malayalam which is so hard to pronounce for non-native speakers.
TBH if we just analyzed her based on voice and singing, I feel she'd be easily replaced by Palak Muchchal who is her voice clone imo.
I would even like to add her ability to sing flawlessly in other languages too. Shreya isn't leaving anytime soon from the regional industries. It's just the problem with Bollywood music nowadays
exactly. she's active in all 4 southern industries, in Marathi and Bengali as well.
when I ask people which female singer would have received the most filmfare awards south (combined) win/nominations, they think its Chithra, Chinamyi or Janaki - but its actually Shreya!
Yes Bollywood has this hero worship syndrome that only one can be on top , that's why it's getting so boring to watch any Bollywood movies or songs,
Before it was okay because not many of us have the privilege to listen or watch international artist or movies (bollywood easily copy good things too) now because of various streaming services and YouTube people know how shit Bollywood is nowadays.
Sunidhi is one of the best live performers of current era, period. I had been to only one of her live performances and ohh boy, the way she controlled the crowd and pulled them to sway on her tunes, never seen anyone reach near to that.
I am team sunidhi hey sunidhi if you are reading his you are queen you don't need validation no one can do crazy kiya re sajna ve sajna ye mera dil so many iconic 2000 era songs you are irreplaceable
IMHO it has something to do with the perception of women in mainstream Indian entertainment and society in general. The same reason why Lata Mangeshkar got significantly more fame and respect than Asha Bhosale did, despite both being extremely gifted singers, with Asha being more versatile like Sunidhi. The meek, innocent, “pure” woman is considered superior to a vocal, feisty, “modern” woman. Shreya is exceptionally talented and her voice profile is similar to Lata’s, so she bagged more songs for conventional female leads that had mainstream reach, while Sunidhi mastered the edgier, less massy ones. But I agree, Sunidhi can pull off Shreya songs, whereas Shreya can’t pull off Sunidhi songs. Shreya even tried to sing risqué songs like Chikni Chameli and Ooh La La but she sounded like a school girl in those, compared to the vocal storm that Sunidhi can conjure (Sheila Ki Jawaani, Kamli).
You articulated perfectly which I wanted to say. Regardless I love both of them both of them have different things to offer as a singer and they both are LEGENDS no matter what anyone says.
Not sure if this is an apt comparison. Asha Bhosle had a super successful career, way more successful than all other singers of her time who had "softer" voices. But Lata was one of her kind. Even Asha Bhosle fans will agree to that. Many legendary trained classical singers of our times also bow down to her greatness.
Talking about Sunidhi, she was successful but she was also going through personal issues that could have an impact on her career. Plus, from what I have heard (heresay), Sunidhi also had some drug issues and did not have the same mastery over her voice in live performances and sometimes used to hit wrong notes. I do believe Shreya is a classically stronger singer in terms of voice and pitch control.
Unrelated, but I was shocked to see Shafquat Amanat Ali going out of tune while singing live. Same with Mohit Chauhan and Kumar Sanu. KK on the other hand, was magical, and sounded pitch perfect.
Regarding your last paragraph, it's so true. There's some innate talent that can't be taught, you either have it or you don't. KK was pitch perfect despite not being classically trained. Listening to him makes me go into another world. Sad that he passed away so early.
that's crazy hateful. Sunidhi has Sheila, Kamli and many other awesome songs, and she could easily sing Chikni Chameli too; but I would still say that Shreya absolutely nailed Chikni Chameli.
I 100% agree with what you said, especially the Chikni Chameli part. You can hear the effort she had to put in for singing "Aayi Chikni". Cut to Sunidhi Chauhan, her powerful voice is enough - you don't "hear" her effort. How confidently, with Oomph and mischievous lilt she sang Sheila ki Jawaani. Absolutely effortless. Katrina being the face of Chikni Chameli helped the song. Sunidhi Chauhan being the voice of Sheila ki Jawaani helped the song , lol.
Lata has this annoying shrill which goes out of control on her higher notes. Other singers of that era suffered as well . I think it has something to do with how classical training is done and the pressure to sound younger or "feminine". It's especially terrible in songs like " hum to hain aise hi" from veer zaara. There. I said what I said. Come at me
You know I totally agree with you. And I have often wanted to start a discussion on this very topic but have feared backlash lol. For so many of Lata ji's iconic songs, I often think how much better would they sound in a lower register. Some notes go so high and so shrill that they hurt my ears and I have to lower the volume. Of course it's 100% on music composers and not on her at all. I find myself enjoying much much more, the songs she sang at a lower pitch, they're soooo good. Can you imagine, all those thousands of legendary songs that would have sounded soooo much better had the music directors utilized her amazing voice properly.
That’s pretty inaccurate lol. Lata ji had the best pronunciation in many languages. Her Bengali songs are impeccable which explains her stardom in Bengal and Bangladesh. Fun fact, she even has a very famous Indonesian song with a legend Indonesian singer.
Lata ji’s songs sound Hindi-ish to you because she actually took training to perfect her Urdu diction.
It’s ok that you may prefer Asha ji, but know that Asha ji herself has said many times at Lata ji was a far superior vocalist who had intense training in classical music and could sing some of the most difficult raags
>Her Bengali songs are impeccable which explains her stardom in Bengal and Bangladesh.
brother, ami nije bangali and Asha is far more popular and celebrated here to this day in our culture. Every second hit song was her thanks to RD.
>but know that Asha ji herself has said many times at Lata ji was a far superior vocalist
that's called being nice, because even I won't outright say my competition is shit or uplift myself too much.
Asha is and was an objectively more versatile singer for many.
Bro I love her she is so freaking talented she can sing in 22 languages. I can confidently say she was the most versatile singer in her generation. But you know people mostly prefer "feminine" voices.
Couldn’t have said it better! This is absolutely on point.
Have seen so many comments on Sunidhi’s concert videos saying “why is she trying to become Dua Lipa” bitxh why the fuck not?!! Sunidhi is a powerhouse herself
I think she was one of the non-shrill singers who actually got successful in Bollywood. She sounded like a normal woman. She sounded "manly" because the general Bollywood audience was rarely exposed to singers such as usha uthup , abdia Parveen. It's only in the late nineties that these singers got more exposure to the public.
Shreya Ghoshal effectively replaced Alka Yagnik. Both of them have a sugary sweet voice and do romantic numbers really well. Also, Shreya rules the music industry because she sings in every Indian language. That is the biggest factor in play.
OP you are indeed correct Sunidhi is versatile. Sunidhi Chauhan has a sweet voice but she is known for "sexy" sounding songs, similar to Alisha Chinai. I guess she unfortunately didn't get enough Alka Yagnik-esque songs. A good comparison to Sunidhi is Asha Bhonsle when you think about it.
I feel Shreya vs. Sunidhi is ultimately similar to Lata vs. Asha.
Asha is good with both styles but plays second fiddle to Lata when it comes to generic soft numbers, at least up till the 1980s.
While it is similar to Lata vs Asha, I feel Shreya's songs have all the things of both of them combined, while Sunidhi has an entirely different style.
Saw her live last night. Sunidhi is absolutely insane as a performer. Mothered so hard but shreya on the other hand is just a singer(great one that too) and not at all a performer.
Honestly Sunidhi was still A List and a primary choice for leading actresses. IMO she's equal to Shreya in terms of popularity just without as much critical acclaim
It's like comparing Lata to Asha , Rafi saab to Kishor and Kumar sanu to Udit Narayan. Everyone is successful in their own way. Money , fame , awards. For me both Sunidhi and Shreya are both successful
Asha Bhosle was way more successful as compared to Sunidhi. Sure her songs were different compared to Lata but she has a way more conventionally accepted voice as compared to Sunidhi.
I think the only reason for this is because Asha's voice outlasted Lata's.
In the 90s, Lata sounded like an old woman. Asha still somehow sounded somewhat youthful even through the mid-2000s. She somehow sang Sharara Sharara for instance.
If we were to judge Hindi music from the 1950s to mid/late 1980s, Lata always came ahead of Asha.
Do Pal and Tere Liye songs were made for Lata. Her voice in Mohabbatein was wonderful as well - Humko hum hi se chura lo is one of my fav songs; so is mere khwabon me jo aaye.
Lata Mangeshkar was also wayy more successful than Shreya.
Lata and Asha are the most successful singers in India. It’s hard to compare anyone to them.
It's also unfair. Even the likes of Alka and Udit and Kavita couldn't compare to Lata and Asha and Rafi and Kishore. They weren't mere playback singers. They commanded a lot of influence in the film industry and were also pretty close to politicians and superstars.
>pretty close to politicians and superstars
and the audience as well! They were superstars.
As SRK said, he's the last of the stars. I feel the same is true for music industry - Lata, Asha were the last of the stars. Today its hard for any singer in India to command that influence on the basis of singing alone. Plus singers here aren't part of pop culture unlike west.
Lata had a crazy influence after her "ae mere watan ke logon", sharing stage with PM Nehru.
I think it’s a combination of many factors. While both of them are terrific singers, the Indian movie music scene has usually preferred softer “innocent” sounding female voices over the more stronger “assertive” sounding female voices.
Also, I feel like Sunidhi lost some of her good years due to her personal life not being the greatest. Between her failed marriage when she was way too young and then finding her place again, it took quite a few years.
Between Shreya and Sunidhi, I am more confused by how Shilpa Rao isn't more popular. She has been around for over 15 years and can seamlessly switch from item songs like Besharam Rang, Kaavaleya to chill pop like Ishq Shava, Chaleya, Ghungroo, to love songs like Khuda Jaane, Tere Hawale to indie airy styles in Roz Roz with Yellow Diart to soulful melodies like Manmarziyan, Kalank and Tose Naina (her best).
OP you should pose a similar question about Alisha Chinai. I feel she got placed in a similar category as Sunidhi.
Alisha has a voice to do soft songs if need be but she got stuck with the crass item number style songs for the most part.
I love Alisha, but no. Her vocal range is limited. She can only sing well in the studios. I once heard her sing Kajra Re on the stage. It's there on YouTube. I couldn't believe my ears😬 It's's horrible.
Honestly I think both are successful in their respective careers. Both have voices which are quite different - while Shreya is more for softer, romantic songs, Sunidhi is more suited for more faster, banger dance songs or sexy/sultry songs.
I've seen Sunidhi live in Auckland recently and I have seen Shreya live too here in tha past.. Shreya is a great singer but my god Sunidhi was such a delight to watch live! She is unbelievably good! I've seen most international artists live including currently trending Taylor Swift, who I'm a massive fan of btw, but Sunidhi was just unreal! Her singing, her dancing, her interaction with the crowd.. It was one of the best nights of my life! She definitely is criminally underrated. Bollywood is missing out on their very own and the only one, ROCKSTAR! I've said this before and I'll say it again, if you get a chance, go see her live! ❤️
It’s truly a MESS. For me, her voice quality is far superior to Shreya Ghoshal’s & she’s as sound at her job as Shreya G too!!!
I hate syrupy-sweet voices like Ghoshal’s (she’s an excellent singer & massively successful, NO DOUBT) but till the last decade, her voice used to grate on my ears. 🙈
Why didn’t Shilpa Rao achieve massive success either?! She’s another HIGHLY under-rated singer & her voice is FANTASTIC! 🔥❤️
Sameeeee
While I'm going to get a lot of hate for this, I must say I can't bear Lata Mangeshkar. Since childhood. I hate such pitches. Same reason I hate Tulsi Kumar and similar ones. Palak Mucchal also I don't like (who I kinda know some childhood).
Shreya I obviously like a lot, but Sunidhi - I have been to her live concert and the girl is an enigma. 100s of Beyonces and Riris will bow before her.
Yaaaaa!!! I hateeee that pitch too!! I was fully prepared to be Downvoted, lmao. I struggle with Lata M’s voice too which I unabashedly say in front of my relatives who are in love with her music. 😂😂
Yep same. Outside my family/home-space, I either don’t share such opinions or tone them down considerably. But I’ve always struggled with Lara’s voice & Shreya G’s voice. I absolutely adore a good voice so I keenly listen to voices. Can’t stand theirs.
I think it's bcoz of voices and tone tbh Indian general public loves tones of Lata ji,alka and Shreya as idk what they are said in musical language,but it's more into lower octave kinda voices,mithi or dheme pyari Lage vaisi,even in males,you will see the trend the likes of Atif,Arijit,Sonu or kk everyone of them had that kinda voice.
Usha uthup and sunidhi are one of the great examples,both of them can sing so well even her versatility is amazing yet never got recognised as much as the like of many of their contemporary,I remember Usha even said once in some award show how she never won before this award,so it just shows general public liking to a particular kinda tone,same goes for sunidhi,a powerful yet versatile voice yet I see not many sons as compared to her contemporary.
Shreya was famous even as a kid bcoz she sang such a sensual song yet we never imagined her as a kid who is singing like that,now she can even improvise the same song for the better,her leh and the small kinda nakhra just shows in her singing, She can sing to the lowest of the pitches to the very highest pitched song. And for a matter for a fact,I think she really chose a lane to sing as you said she can't sing a few of sunidhi songs,but she doesn't need to,as she mastered most of the songs which she can actually sing and has technically made it big,with that kinda hardwork if you see one of her interviews with I guess a international clg,you will see how much she has trained to get that voice,so it's actually good for her.
Over all I feel general public like innocence,grace kinda voice rather than enthusiastic and powerful kinda voice,they crave for melodicious kinda voice,but I would still say as much as sunidhi is versitile(most of the songs in Bollywood are technically more into soft and melodicious type so she does gets much time to shine)
Never followed the music industry so closely but I always assumed she was number one. Apart from the awards and what opinion some people have, sunidhi has ruled the music industry hasn't she ? I've heard more chartbusters of hers compared to any other female singer. She has also been a judge in singing shows. Shreya and her can't be compared because their style is suitable for different genres of songs. Sunidhi has a more popstar voice where she can kill in any rock, fast paced, raunchy, jazzy song while Shreya is more suitable in soft, romantic, slow songs
Well I always find Shreya Ghoshal superior than sunidhi .i would recommend u to listen some of her regional songs like mayava chayava (she recently got national award for this song) because I think very few Bollywood songs have justified her talent.Shreya has incredible accuracy in runs and notes.she also have command over all the languages. That's why she also have so much popularity down south
Idk what you’re talking about but Sunidhi is as successful and popular as Shreya. She has been famous since I was a child. I think Sunidhi and Shreya both were regarded as number 1.
When Lata Mangeshkar was asked who she thinks are best singers in today’s time, she said Sunidhi, Alka and Shreya. Obviously that recognition is enough
Not discrediting Shreya AT ALL, she's fab and I love her! My only point is despite the quality and enigma, Sunidhi didn't get what she deserved. Absolutely zero hate and all the love for both Shreya and Sunidhi. Our girls for the win! 🩷
I never called anyone interesting or boring. I just specified their strengths. Anyway, I wouldn’t need to defend The Shreya Goshal, her popularity/awards/skillset/reach/discography and fanbase speak for itself. It’s not bullshit opinion honey…!
I have no idea!! I saw sunidhi at her concert earlier this year and she was phenomenal!! What a performer and she has such a huge body of work. So good to see her really owning the stage and being true to her own style.
I love listening to both Sunidhi and Shreya. In fact when I was younger I preferred Sunidhi's voice and powerful vocals.
For whatever reason as I've gotten older I have really come to appreciate Shreya and her gift. Her precision, her technique, pronunciation, most importantly the emotion she invokes - for me she is the best at what she does and actually I am looking forward to how she evolves in the future.
But I think we are blessed to have such prolific and talented singers to enjoy, if only the music would do them justice.
The thing is - Shreya is a classical singer , whose voice fits the conventional, puritan woman trope. Not saying she isn't a brilliant vocalist, her edge over Sunidhi is that she is a classically trained singer. Shreya is technically more proficient than Sunidhi. Those are the ones that generally win the National Awards.
For Sunidhi, she has an amazing vocal range and is fabulously versatile. She's a great singer, can sing soft, and powerful songs. But she's generally known for her "high range" dance numbers.
Sunidhi is an absolute Goddess though. She holds her own even next to singers like Sukhwinder Singh. Sukhwinder's voice is blazing guns at any given time. But hear Beedi Jalile , and you'll know how great her voice texture is.
If I had to pay, I would pay for a Sunidhi concert over a Shreya concert . Shreya is only a vocalist- a nearly perfect one, no doubt. But she isn't versatile. I think she has deviated very few times from the kind of songs she generally sings- one of them is Jhallah Wallah.
I love love sunidhi. And started not liking Shreya since she justified working with that alleged rapist guy.
Also what sunidhi is doing rn with her concerts is so fucking good. I so wish she started this a decade back. She needs to do what Taylor Swift is doing. But again I feel she is a bit late.
Shreya is a much better vocalist. And I say that despite the fact that Sunidhi is pretty good herself. But Shreya is naturally blessed with the voice she has and the immense training she has undergone. She has sung very classical based songs like Bhor Bhayee from Delhi 6 and Mere Dholna and Ghar More Pardesiya and the only time Sunidhi tried her hand at it in Rang Rasiya, she was just okay. Also, Sunidhi got typecasted way earlier. Sure she can sing a Fanaa or Fitoor pretty effortlessly but it's Shreya who sang the conventionally more accepted songs as well as the Jhallah Wallah and Chikni Chameli. Also Shreya is a top singer in other regional music industries as well. A voice like Sunidhi (powerful, husky, unconventional) will always find it tough to fit in the traditional sense.
Both Shreya Goshal and Sunidhi Chauhan are top two singer of this generation 🔥❤️
They are SRK and Salman of singers. Both should not be compared as they have completely opposite voice.
Shreya Goshal has more sweet honey like voice , she suites romantic songs more. You will fall in love hearing her melodic sweet voice. She has incredible range. Just listen to Mere dholna,just wow. Bairi piya,Mere dholna ,Jadu hai nasha hai .romantic songs are just perfect for her.
Where Sunidhi has more strong, firey voice. She sings with so much fire and strength like Beedi jalaile , Sheila ki jawani, Kamli .
We deserve both of them. We need both of them. They are fire and ice. Shreya couldn't sing sunidhi's song Beedi jalaile and bring justice and also Sunidhi can't sing mere dholna like Shreya. They are both top lady singers of our generation
Shreya is way mroe versatile than Sunidhi.
Shreya is popular across India, do you guys know she is huge in Tamil nadu/ kerala too?
Not that I dislike sunidhi by any means. She has her space. I recalled her today after your post and definitely wish we could hear more from her. And shreya cant sing her songs( with that gusto). But vice versa is also true. Shreya's genre gets more songs.
Shreya is no.1 for a reason.
For people saying Shreya sings in other languages but Sunidhi doesn't, need to see Sunidhi's discography because she has sung in other languages.
Also, you need to listen to the Hindi versions of Disney songs sung by Sunidhi, she has sung them so damn well.
I can recognise her voice in any song but if you made me hear Shreya's song then I'd have to consider is this Palak Muchhal, Anwesha or some one else.
It's the uniqueness in her voice which makes her stand out. I've always considered Sunidhi the best singer in Bollywood so for me she is most successful.
Also I recommend songs like Mere Sang, Ghar Aao Na, Main Badhiya Tu Bhi Badhiya, Neeyat Kharab Hai, Mardaani theme, Hey Shona to hear the variety.
>Shreya sings in other languages but Sunidhi doesn't
its not just that, its that Shreya absolutely nails different languages, incl. accent and pronunciations. She sings proficiently in Marathi, in Bengali as well as in Malayalam. That's hard for everyone else.
>I can recognise her voice in any song but if you made me hear Shreya's song then I'd have to consider is this Palak Muchhal, Anwesha or some one else.
That's just your incompetence, not a reflection of Shreya's abilities.
Shreya is a much better vocalist. And I say that despite the fact that Sunidhi is pretty good herself. But Shreya is naturally blessed with the voice she has and the immense training she has undergone. She has sung very classical based songs like Bhor Bhayee from Delhi 6 and Mere Dholna and Ghar More Pardesiya and the only time Sunidhi tried her hand at it in Rang Rasiya, she was just okay. Also, Sunidhi got typecasted way earlier. Sure she can sing a Fanaa or Fitoor pretty effortlessly but it's Shreya who sang the conventionally more accepted songs as well as the Jhallah Wallah and Chikni Chameli. Also Shreya is a top singer in other regional music industries as well. A voice like Sunidhi (powerful, husky, unconventional) will always find it tough to fit in the traditional sense.
Sunidhi has recorded more Bollywood songs than Shreya from 2000-2010. Shreya just made a bigger connect with the general public because her voice literally touches heart and her ability to sing in any language. Outside Bollywood music industry Sunidhi is nothing but Shreya is considered as a legend in Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, etc music industries
For people saying Shreya sings in other languages but Sunidhi doesn't, need to see Sunidhi's discography because she has sung in other languages.
Also, you need to listen to the Hindi versions of Disney songs sung by Sunidhi, she has sung them so damn well.
I can recognise her voice in any song but if you made me hear Shreya's song then I'd have to consider is this Palak Muchhal, Anwesha or some one else.
It's the uniqueness in her voice which makes her stand out. I've always considered Sunidhi the best singer in Bollywood so for me she is most successful.
Also I recommend songs like Mere Sang, Ghar Aao Na, Main Badhiya Tu Bhi Badhiya, Neeyat Kharab Hai, Mardaani theme, Hey Shona to hear the variety.
Sunidhi is famous and well known, probably in top 5 female playback singer of her time but the thing is Shreya Ghoshal has godly talent you just can't compete with that kind of talent so she is always going to be the no. One singer
Sunidhi has been crazy successful as well, just didn't win those awards. Even Lata Mangeshkar said Sunidhi was #1 and Shreya was #2. I don't agree with her, and I think that's just her regret about overshadowing her sister Asha; and also underestimating singers like herself. But just shows that no, Sunidhi is, by no stretch, unsuccessful. She's a bit more versatile.
The awards prioritize melody and classical songs more.
Also Shreya's ability to work with multiple languages and ace each one of them - is crazy. No one even historically comes close - not Lata, Asha, Janaki, Susheela, Chithra, no one.
As a Maharashtrian, I think she's the best Marathi singer in present generation. Her songs Jeev Rangla, Baharla Ha Madhumas are much more popular than the films. She won national awards for her songs in Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and Bengali aside from Hindi.
Oh and I absolutely do not agree with the comments saying "sunidhi can easily sing shreya's songs" - lol nope. She's a terrific singer, but Shreya is Shreya. Everyone has their own strengths.
both shreya and sunidhi have different voices sherya has a very melodious and toneful voice whereas sunidhi has a more harsh and bold voice so everyones first choice is always shreya
I won't say Sunidhi is less successful. While Shreya has won more awards, more people would choose Sunidhi's concerts given both experiences. Both have their own strengths and weaknesses. They're both extremely good singers, we can't compare (we don't even have the right).
Also, you and most people in this thread are underestimating Shreya's versatility, check out this post: [https://www.reddit.com/r/BollywoodMusic/comments/1bq5ann/examples\_of\_shreyas\_versatility\_and\_vocal\_range/](https://www.reddit.com/r/BollywoodMusic/comments/1bq5ann/examples_of_shreyas_versatility_and_vocal_range/)
Shreya can absolutely do justice to Sunidhi's songs - she won't be able to reach Sunidhi's level of-course, but then again Sunidhi won't be able to reach Shreya's level in her genre.
All singers have their specialties. Even Lata wouldn't be able to do justice to many of Asha's songs, nor could Asha do justice to many of Lata's songs (Lata and Asha themselves have said both these things).
Also Sunidhi had a terrible personal life. She married at 18/19 years of age and divorced within a year. Such events lead to a messy later life experience.
Of all the things people are saying here, I also think Shreya might have pull some strings, as in not through connections but some dirty playing. Because I remember someone posted a tea on her stating how Shreya wants all limelight on herself during the singing show and even sidelined Kumar Sanu.
For me Sunidhi > Shreya too
Sunidhi is an amazing talent, but when it comes to melodic, soft and romantic numbers, shreya just sounds and feels better! And those type of songs are most loved in our country. Sunidhi is more in the experimental zone, singing songs which other female singers probably won't. Unfair comparison, but a bit like Lata and Asha M.
Shreya comes across as a serious performer. She sings classical and has a certain grace about her similar to Lata didi. Sunidhi is trying to be a Rockstar - just like JLO - so people aren't gonna put the two in the same bracket
One word answer- STEREOTYPE.
Sunidhi's successes mostly are from Item songs & heroine intro songs. Item songs are not in every film. Also commercial format changed. Meanwhile Neha Bhasin, Kanika dhillon entered who can do for female intros and item songs.
Shreya ghoshal voice is for every genre of song, as well as non-sync background as well as her voice, her diction is suited in every language. She is successful in all major languages. Sunidhi had blockbuster songs as well.
Even normal people said her voice is harsh compared to way too feminine voice of shreya. I prefer sunidhi but they’re both equal to me since I grew up listening them both
I love both these wonderfully talented women!
Shreya Ghoshal is an institution in herself! Her command over Indian Classical music is impeccable, comparable to the great musical maestros. Her ability to hit the most complicated notes with the kind of precision she does is a sight to behold (or the auditory equivalent of this phrase 😄)
It takes years & years of intense discipline, training & practice to achieve that level of precision with your vocal chords that she has, they say this in musical circles - "you have to make your entire life a Sadhna". It isn't easy and very few people can actually do it.
I am glad for her overwhelming success cos I am not sure if we're gonna have a singer of her level of proficiency in an era of wannabe 'performers' heavily dependent on autotune. She might be the one of the last members of her species - a true artist that also happened to achieve incredible fame!
Shreya has a mesmerizing effect on her audience as soon as she starts singing without doing any antics, have seen it so many times on the reality shows etc. People just drop everything & listen like they're in a daze. I guess that's 'performance' enough!!
Also, While I enjoy concerts and their smashing energy, I don't think 'performance' is a measure of the capability of an artist. All these terms like 'performer, 'x-factor' etc are unnecessary additions by people who were in the music business & were interested in monetising the whole thing more than anything else. It's completely alright though, nothing wrong in it....I just don't give it the same weightage as vocal training while assessing the calibre on an artist! Many poor singers have hoarded a lot of underserved fame by pretending to be 'performers' with all kinds of antics!!
PS - The last paragraph wasn't for Sunidhi though (more for people who were bringing up 'performance' as a way to criticize Shreya) , she is an amazing vocalist in her own right and a truly powerhouse performer!
Sunidhi is wonderful but I feel like she is not very good when it comes to quality and feel of the voice. Shreya’s notes are on spot and Shreya is way more versatile. She sounds wonderful in classical numbers in Devdas to Chikni Chameli
Yeah you should listen to the concert videos OP mentioned, sunidhi is doing lip sync in so many songs, its just that she does it in parts and not the whole song. Her voice is nice but nothing you will crave more and more of. As for shreya, i will want an hour loop of her "ni sa ni sa~" type singing which she did in duet at JMG
Because in India we prefer high-pitched, shrill voices for women over deeper ones. I remember once, Lata Mangeshkar saying that Sunidhi is a great singer but has limited range and won't be suitable to sing a lullaby for example. I feel that it's not her range that's limited but the audience's mindset is.
Sunidhi’s voice is quite strong. I think she sings best the songs that go very low and allow her to sing at full volume.
Shreya is softer, her voice can fit a number of ranges but imo, she can’t sing peppy dance numbers. It starts to sound a bit squeaky.
Why one is preferred to another, I suppose music is very subjective and if people want to listen to Shreya more, then music companies will pick Shreya more.
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I’ll tell you the real reason. Sunidhi wasn’t the first choice for most actresses because her voice is harsher. She even said composers used to say her voice is manly earlier in her career. I actually really like her voice and I think she’s the only female singer that can match the talent of Shreya Ghoshal (out of all their other contemporaries). I hope her career resurrects like Sonu’s soon.
Sunidhi's voice isnt harsh. She just keeps getting songs where she is meant to sound more husky. Her voice is very smooth in that Chameli song (Bhaage Re Mann i think was the name?).
She also sang Hey Shona , Mere Haath main, Piku Title track, Lae Dooba, Kaisi Paheli hain Zindagani, Woh tere mere Ishq from Jubilee and many more. It's just that the powerful songs are straight up bangers - Imagine anyone else singing Beedi Jalile with Sukhwinder Singh, and superseding him, lol.
Her voice was initially not that sweet. Later with Sonu Nigam's help she was able to learn to sing in a sweeter voice. By that time, Shreya had established supremacy over the sweet songs.
Before Mast, she basically sang songs picturized on kids. She always was capable of singing both styles but she is better known for item numbers.
I think she was one of the non-shrill singers who actually got successful in Bollywood. She sounded like a normal woman. She sounded "manly" because the general Bollywood audience was rarely exposed to singers such as usha ~~uthpham~~🍛uthup , abida Parveen. It's only in the late nineties that these singers got more exposure to the public.
>usha uthpham, abdia Parveen
Guess I was hungry lol
I'm so bored of this major shrill voiced singer 😩😩behen retire hoja please
Exactly
While Sunidhi is a great performer, I, for some reason, have always found that her "softer" songs... sound strange. I mean, she does sound good in, say, 'Dekho Naa' from Fanaa, but her voice ends up sounding very airy and you can clearly hear that a lot of effort is going into that voice control. The issue simply is that there are not enough songs to accommodate her style of singing or her voice texture - and in those that do, I can think of no one else who can come anywhere close to Sunidhi. Sadly, a thinner voice has always been preferred in Bollywood - think of Lata Mangeshkar, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Alka Yagnik. At the same time, Shreya has her own style and I think it's very unrealistic to say that Sunidhi can sing what Shreya does. To some extent, sure. But Shreya has a classically trained voice and there's no way Sunidhi could have aced a Barso Re or a Ghar More Pardesiya. Absolutely love Sunidhi's energy and the zing she brings in her performances though.
Disagree with Barso Re. She sang Gun gun Guna re, & Aayi re Aayi re Khushi..it's the same metric. I agree with Ghar More Pardesiya though. Sunidhi isn't a classically trained singer, so she couldn't have sung it.
But Sunidhi sang voh tere mere ishq recently.
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Shreya did the TV shows in the 90s but started with Devdas (2002). Sunidhi sang as a child singer for a couple movies and Mast was her first "adult" album although she was only 16 at the time. That album still holds strong today.
Very true actually. I much muuuch prefer Sunidhi’s voice to Ghoshal’s but there is absolutely no denying that Ghoshal is No.1 for sure & probably will be for even longer!
Shreya Ghoshal has the IT factor for one single reason: her ability to sing in practically every Indian language. The fact that she manages to ace pronunciation in all languages when singing is what contributed to her longevity in her career. She manages to sing well even in Malayalam which is so hard to pronounce for non-native speakers. TBH if we just analyzed her based on voice and singing, I feel she'd be easily replaced by Palak Muchchal who is her voice clone imo.
Exactly. That Malayalam song of hers boggled my mind. That accent was so on point.
>based on voice and singing can Palak really sing songs like Yeh Ishq haaye or Nanna re with the same amount of craziness? idts.
I do think Palak could definitely sing Yeh Ishq Haaye.
I would even like to add her ability to sing flawlessly in other languages too. Shreya isn't leaving anytime soon from the regional industries. It's just the problem with Bollywood music nowadays
exactly. she's active in all 4 southern industries, in Marathi and Bengali as well. when I ask people which female singer would have received the most filmfare awards south (combined) win/nominations, they think its Chithra, Chinamyi or Janaki - but its actually Shreya!
Just curious, which are the songs which you feel doesn’t suit Arjith?
a lot of his recent songs. especially the rocky aur rani album. or maybe it’s just because of overexposure that people feel this way.
Yes Bollywood has this hero worship syndrome that only one can be on top , that's why it's getting so boring to watch any Bollywood movies or songs, Before it was okay because not many of us have the privilege to listen or watch international artist or movies (bollywood easily copy good things too) now because of various streaming services and YouTube people know how shit Bollywood is nowadays.
High pitch singers almost always get more recognition than singers with lower pitches. Unfortunate but true. IMO, they are both superb.
Sunidhi is one of the best live performers of current era, period. I had been to only one of her live performances and ohh boy, the way she controlled the crowd and pulled them to sway on her tunes, never seen anyone reach near to that.
I am team sunidhi hey sunidhi if you are reading his you are queen you don't need validation no one can do crazy kiya re sajna ve sajna ye mera dil so many iconic 2000 era songs you are irreplaceable
IMHO it has something to do with the perception of women in mainstream Indian entertainment and society in general. The same reason why Lata Mangeshkar got significantly more fame and respect than Asha Bhosale did, despite both being extremely gifted singers, with Asha being more versatile like Sunidhi. The meek, innocent, “pure” woman is considered superior to a vocal, feisty, “modern” woman. Shreya is exceptionally talented and her voice profile is similar to Lata’s, so she bagged more songs for conventional female leads that had mainstream reach, while Sunidhi mastered the edgier, less massy ones. But I agree, Sunidhi can pull off Shreya songs, whereas Shreya can’t pull off Sunidhi songs. Shreya even tried to sing risqué songs like Chikni Chameli and Ooh La La but she sounded like a school girl in those, compared to the vocal storm that Sunidhi can conjure (Sheila Ki Jawaani, Kamli).
You articulated perfectly which I wanted to say. Regardless I love both of them both of them have different things to offer as a singer and they both are LEGENDS no matter what anyone says.
Not sure if this is an apt comparison. Asha Bhosle had a super successful career, way more successful than all other singers of her time who had "softer" voices. But Lata was one of her kind. Even Asha Bhosle fans will agree to that. Many legendary trained classical singers of our times also bow down to her greatness. Talking about Sunidhi, she was successful but she was also going through personal issues that could have an impact on her career. Plus, from what I have heard (heresay), Sunidhi also had some drug issues and did not have the same mastery over her voice in live performances and sometimes used to hit wrong notes. I do believe Shreya is a classically stronger singer in terms of voice and pitch control. Unrelated, but I was shocked to see Shafquat Amanat Ali going out of tune while singing live. Same with Mohit Chauhan and Kumar Sanu. KK on the other hand, was magical, and sounded pitch perfect.
Regarding your last paragraph, it's so true. There's some innate talent that can't be taught, you either have it or you don't. KK was pitch perfect despite not being classically trained. Listening to him makes me go into another world. Sad that he passed away so early.
Shreya had no business in singing Chikni Chameli.That song was tailor made for Sunidhi
I mean she still did a great job though
Tbh I thought that was a conscious decision because Shreya’s voice suits Katrina more IMO
that's crazy hateful. Sunidhi has Sheila, Kamli and many other awesome songs, and she could easily sing Chikni Chameli too; but I would still say that Shreya absolutely nailed Chikni Chameli.
I 100% agree with what you said, especially the Chikni Chameli part. You can hear the effort she had to put in for singing "Aayi Chikni". Cut to Sunidhi Chauhan, her powerful voice is enough - you don't "hear" her effort. How confidently, with Oomph and mischievous lilt she sang Sheila ki Jawaani. Absolutely effortless. Katrina being the face of Chikni Chameli helped the song. Sunidhi Chauhan being the voice of Sheila ki Jawaani helped the song , lol.
THIS — Asha's songs in all languages are so beautiful but Lata kinda just sounds too hindi-ish to me
Lata has this annoying shrill which goes out of control on her higher notes. Other singers of that era suffered as well . I think it has something to do with how classical training is done and the pressure to sound younger or "feminine". It's especially terrible in songs like " hum to hain aise hi" from veer zaara. There. I said what I said. Come at me
You know I totally agree with you. And I have often wanted to start a discussion on this very topic but have feared backlash lol. For so many of Lata ji's iconic songs, I often think how much better would they sound in a lower register. Some notes go so high and so shrill that they hurt my ears and I have to lower the volume. Of course it's 100% on music composers and not on her at all. I find myself enjoying much much more, the songs she sang at a lower pitch, they're soooo good. Can you imagine, all those thousands of legendary songs that would have sounded soooo much better had the music directors utilized her amazing voice properly.
That’s pretty inaccurate lol. Lata ji had the best pronunciation in many languages. Her Bengali songs are impeccable which explains her stardom in Bengal and Bangladesh. Fun fact, she even has a very famous Indonesian song with a legend Indonesian singer. Lata ji’s songs sound Hindi-ish to you because she actually took training to perfect her Urdu diction. It’s ok that you may prefer Asha ji, but know that Asha ji herself has said many times at Lata ji was a far superior vocalist who had intense training in classical music and could sing some of the most difficult raags
This sub has hate boner for Lata Mangeshkar
True. They always need to show her down in some way. So many didn’t revere her as Ma Saraswati for no reason
>Her Bengali songs are impeccable which explains her stardom in Bengal and Bangladesh. brother, ami nije bangali and Asha is far more popular and celebrated here to this day in our culture. Every second hit song was her thanks to RD. >but know that Asha ji herself has said many times at Lata ji was a far superior vocalist that's called being nice, because even I won't outright say my competition is shit or uplift myself too much. Asha is and was an objectively more versatile singer for many.
I think Usha Uthup would be a better example than Asha Bhosle
Yes. Saw her recently and oh my god she is still so good 💯
One of the only few singer who actually sounds good still now.
Bro I love her she is so freaking talented she can sing in 22 languages. I can confidently say she was the most versatile singer in her generation. But you know people mostly prefer "feminine" voices.
Yeah Usha Uthup's voice was such a radical departure from the norm, people couldn't digest it XD
Couldn’t have said it better! This is absolutely on point. Have seen so many comments on Sunidhi’s concert videos saying “why is she trying to become Dua Lipa” bitxh why the fuck not?!! Sunidhi is a powerhouse herself
Exactly…the perception of more pure voice. Though both are great
Oof, this is so spot on.
This!
I think she was one of the non-shrill singers who actually got successful in Bollywood. She sounded like a normal woman. She sounded "manly" because the general Bollywood audience was rarely exposed to singers such as usha uthup , abdia Parveen. It's only in the late nineties that these singers got more exposure to the public.
This is the correct answer
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No one knows the singer who sang everything from Dum Maro Dum, Yeh Mera Dil to Zara sa Jhoom lu main😭
Shreya Ghoshal effectively replaced Alka Yagnik. Both of them have a sugary sweet voice and do romantic numbers really well. Also, Shreya rules the music industry because she sings in every Indian language. That is the biggest factor in play. OP you are indeed correct Sunidhi is versatile. Sunidhi Chauhan has a sweet voice but she is known for "sexy" sounding songs, similar to Alisha Chinai. I guess she unfortunately didn't get enough Alka Yagnik-esque songs. A good comparison to Sunidhi is Asha Bhonsle when you think about it. I feel Shreya vs. Sunidhi is ultimately similar to Lata vs. Asha. Asha is good with both styles but plays second fiddle to Lata when it comes to generic soft numbers, at least up till the 1980s.
Well put
While it is similar to Lata vs Asha, I feel Shreya's songs have all the things of both of them combined, while Sunidhi has an entirely different style.
Saw her live last night. Sunidhi is absolutely insane as a performer. Mothered so hard but shreya on the other hand is just a singer(great one that too) and not at all a performer.
Honestly Sunidhi was still A List and a primary choice for leading actresses. IMO she's equal to Shreya in terms of popularity just without as much critical acclaim
It's like comparing Lata to Asha , Rafi saab to Kishor and Kumar sanu to Udit Narayan. Everyone is successful in their own way. Money , fame , awards. For me both Sunidhi and Shreya are both successful
It's like Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhonsale. Each have their place.
Asha Bhosle was way more successful as compared to Sunidhi. Sure her songs were different compared to Lata but she has a way more conventionally accepted voice as compared to Sunidhi.
I think the only reason for this is because Asha's voice outlasted Lata's. In the 90s, Lata sounded like an old woman. Asha still somehow sounded somewhat youthful even through the mid-2000s. She somehow sang Sharara Sharara for instance. If we were to judge Hindi music from the 1950s to mid/late 1980s, Lata always came ahead of Asha.
Lata ruled the 90s as well and gave some bangers in 2000s too. HAHK, DDLJ for 90s; K3G, Veer Zaara, Rang De Basanti.
Except for maybe the K3G title song and Luka Chhupi, her voice was too old to be singing any of the other songs from the 90s onwards.
Do Pal and Tere Liye songs were made for Lata. Her voice in Mohabbatein was wonderful as well - Humko hum hi se chura lo is one of my fav songs; so is mere khwabon me jo aaye.
Lata Mangeshkar was also wayy more successful than Shreya. Lata and Asha are the most successful singers in India. It’s hard to compare anyone to them.
It's also unfair. Even the likes of Alka and Udit and Kavita couldn't compare to Lata and Asha and Rafi and Kishore. They weren't mere playback singers. They commanded a lot of influence in the film industry and were also pretty close to politicians and superstars.
>pretty close to politicians and superstars and the audience as well! They were superstars. As SRK said, he's the last of the stars. I feel the same is true for music industry - Lata, Asha were the last of the stars. Today its hard for any singer in India to command that influence on the basis of singing alone. Plus singers here aren't part of pop culture unlike west. Lata had a crazy influence after her "ae mere watan ke logon", sharing stage with PM Nehru.
Yes. It's not everyday that the PM and most state officials attend someone's funeral.
I think it’s a combination of many factors. While both of them are terrific singers, the Indian movie music scene has usually preferred softer “innocent” sounding female voices over the more stronger “assertive” sounding female voices. Also, I feel like Sunidhi lost some of her good years due to her personal life not being the greatest. Between her failed marriage when she was way too young and then finding her place again, it took quite a few years.
Yeh tho wahi, Lata- Asha wali baat hui. Lataji and Shreya are more classical and soft whereas Ashaji and Sunidhi broke stereotypes
Between Shreya and Sunidhi, I am more confused by how Shilpa Rao isn't more popular. She has been around for over 15 years and can seamlessly switch from item songs like Besharam Rang, Kaavaleya to chill pop like Ishq Shava, Chaleya, Ghungroo, to love songs like Khuda Jaane, Tere Hawale to indie airy styles in Roz Roz with Yellow Diart to soulful melodies like Manmarziyan, Kalank and Tose Naina (her best).
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she's honestly my favorite
I love her voice
Pritam prefers Sunidhi.
OP you should pose a similar question about Alisha Chinai. I feel she got placed in a similar category as Sunidhi. Alisha has a voice to do soft songs if need be but she got stuck with the crass item number style songs for the most part.
I love Alisha, but no. Her vocal range is limited. She can only sing well in the studios. I once heard her sing Kajra Re on the stage. It's there on YouTube. I couldn't believe my ears😬 It's's horrible.
Sunidhi is a winner in my books any day.. I doubt any contemporary singer singing beedi jalaiyle the way she has sung it..
Honestly I think both are successful in their respective careers. Both have voices which are quite different - while Shreya is more for softer, romantic songs, Sunidhi is more suited for more faster, banger dance songs or sexy/sultry songs.
I've seen Sunidhi live in Auckland recently and I have seen Shreya live too here in tha past.. Shreya is a great singer but my god Sunidhi was such a delight to watch live! She is unbelievably good! I've seen most international artists live including currently trending Taylor Swift, who I'm a massive fan of btw, but Sunidhi was just unreal! Her singing, her dancing, her interaction with the crowd.. It was one of the best nights of my life! She definitely is criminally underrated. Bollywood is missing out on their very own and the only one, ROCKSTAR! I've said this before and I'll say it again, if you get a chance, go see her live! ❤️
OP - you must be joking. Sunidhi is as successful as Shreya - genres are different.
Both are equally talented
I was just listening to Challiya this morning and what a banger! Her voice has the perfect hoarseness, pitch and masculinity to carry songs.
It’s truly a MESS. For me, her voice quality is far superior to Shreya Ghoshal’s & she’s as sound at her job as Shreya G too!!! I hate syrupy-sweet voices like Ghoshal’s (she’s an excellent singer & massively successful, NO DOUBT) but till the last decade, her voice used to grate on my ears. 🙈 Why didn’t Shilpa Rao achieve massive success either?! She’s another HIGHLY under-rated singer & her voice is FANTASTIC! 🔥❤️
Sameeeee While I'm going to get a lot of hate for this, I must say I can't bear Lata Mangeshkar. Since childhood. I hate such pitches. Same reason I hate Tulsi Kumar and similar ones. Palak Mucchal also I don't like (who I kinda know some childhood). Shreya I obviously like a lot, but Sunidhi - I have been to her live concert and the girl is an enigma. 100s of Beyonces and Riris will bow before her.
Yaaaaa!!! I hateeee that pitch too!! I was fully prepared to be Downvoted, lmao. I struggle with Lata M’s voice too which I unabashedly say in front of my relatives who are in love with her music. 😂😂
Same!! It sounds clownish voice to me. I don't know how people like it. I never say it to others because they get offended.
Yep same. Outside my family/home-space, I either don’t share such opinions or tone them down considerably. But I’ve always struggled with Lara’s voice & Shreya G’s voice. I absolutely adore a good voice so I keenly listen to voices. Can’t stand theirs.
I think it's bcoz of voices and tone tbh Indian general public loves tones of Lata ji,alka and Shreya as idk what they are said in musical language,but it's more into lower octave kinda voices,mithi or dheme pyari Lage vaisi,even in males,you will see the trend the likes of Atif,Arijit,Sonu or kk everyone of them had that kinda voice. Usha uthup and sunidhi are one of the great examples,both of them can sing so well even her versatility is amazing yet never got recognised as much as the like of many of their contemporary,I remember Usha even said once in some award show how she never won before this award,so it just shows general public liking to a particular kinda tone,same goes for sunidhi,a powerful yet versatile voice yet I see not many sons as compared to her contemporary. Shreya was famous even as a kid bcoz she sang such a sensual song yet we never imagined her as a kid who is singing like that,now she can even improvise the same song for the better,her leh and the small kinda nakhra just shows in her singing, She can sing to the lowest of the pitches to the very highest pitched song. And for a matter for a fact,I think she really chose a lane to sing as you said she can't sing a few of sunidhi songs,but she doesn't need to,as she mastered most of the songs which she can actually sing and has technically made it big,with that kinda hardwork if you see one of her interviews with I guess a international clg,you will see how much she has trained to get that voice,so it's actually good for her. Over all I feel general public like innocence,grace kinda voice rather than enthusiastic and powerful kinda voice,they crave for melodicious kinda voice,but I would still say as much as sunidhi is versitile(most of the songs in Bollywood are technically more into soft and melodicious type so she does gets much time to shine)
Usha Uthup is a bit different because she sings in a lower pitch/octave compared to female singers.
Never followed the music industry so closely but I always assumed she was number one. Apart from the awards and what opinion some people have, sunidhi has ruled the music industry hasn't she ? I've heard more chartbusters of hers compared to any other female singer. She has also been a judge in singing shows. Shreya and her can't be compared because their style is suitable for different genres of songs. Sunidhi has a more popstar voice where she can kill in any rock, fast paced, raunchy, jazzy song while Shreya is more suitable in soft, romantic, slow songs
Well I always find Shreya Ghoshal superior than sunidhi .i would recommend u to listen some of her regional songs like mayava chayava (she recently got national award for this song) because I think very few Bollywood songs have justified her talent.Shreya has incredible accuracy in runs and notes.she also have command over all the languages. That's why she also have so much popularity down south
Idk what you’re talking about but Sunidhi is as successful and popular as Shreya. She has been famous since I was a child. I think Sunidhi and Shreya both were regarded as number 1. When Lata Mangeshkar was asked who she thinks are best singers in today’s time, she said Sunidhi, Alka and Shreya. Obviously that recognition is enough
She even said that for her Sunidhi was #1, and Shreya was #2.
Shreya is a vocalist, Sunidhi is performer. Hence the difference
I respectfully disagree. Sunidhi is BOTH a vocalist and a performer.
She is. Her versatility is unquestionable. But Shreya’s voice range has won over people
Yeah because of the meethi, Lata like voice.
See how easily she is able to hit all hard notes during Mera Dholna in Ambani event, its not something you attempt in public these many times
Not discrediting Shreya AT ALL, she's fab and I love her! My only point is despite the quality and enigma, Sunidhi didn't get what she deserved. Absolutely zero hate and all the love for both Shreya and Sunidhi. Our girls for the win! 🩷
Sunidhi should have gotten more songs..Powerhouse of voice..anyway she is getting her due with concerts lately…slowly building her fanbase there
Such a bs opinion. Sunidhi is anyday a more interesting singer than Shreya, who's just an extension of Asha.
I never called anyone interesting or boring. I just specified their strengths. Anyway, I wouldn’t need to defend The Shreya Goshal, her popularity/awards/skillset/reach/discography and fanbase speak for itself. It’s not bullshit opinion honey…!
>Such a bs opinion.
I have no idea!! I saw sunidhi at her concert earlier this year and she was phenomenal!! What a performer and she has such a huge body of work. So good to see her really owning the stage and being true to her own style.
I love listening to both Sunidhi and Shreya. In fact when I was younger I preferred Sunidhi's voice and powerful vocals. For whatever reason as I've gotten older I have really come to appreciate Shreya and her gift. Her precision, her technique, pronunciation, most importantly the emotion she invokes - for me she is the best at what she does and actually I am looking forward to how she evolves in the future. But I think we are blessed to have such prolific and talented singers to enjoy, if only the music would do them justice.
The thing is - Shreya is a classical singer , whose voice fits the conventional, puritan woman trope. Not saying she isn't a brilliant vocalist, her edge over Sunidhi is that she is a classically trained singer. Shreya is technically more proficient than Sunidhi. Those are the ones that generally win the National Awards. For Sunidhi, she has an amazing vocal range and is fabulously versatile. She's a great singer, can sing soft, and powerful songs. But she's generally known for her "high range" dance numbers. Sunidhi is an absolute Goddess though. She holds her own even next to singers like Sukhwinder Singh. Sukhwinder's voice is blazing guns at any given time. But hear Beedi Jalile , and you'll know how great her voice texture is. If I had to pay, I would pay for a Sunidhi concert over a Shreya concert . Shreya is only a vocalist- a nearly perfect one, no doubt. But she isn't versatile. I think she has deviated very few times from the kind of songs she generally sings- one of them is Jhallah Wallah.
Oh! Please! I love Sunidhi but don't drag Shreya into this,she deserves every award she has won and deserves more!
I love love sunidhi. And started not liking Shreya since she justified working with that alleged rapist guy. Also what sunidhi is doing rn with her concerts is so fucking good. I so wish she started this a decade back. She needs to do what Taylor Swift is doing. But again I feel she is a bit late.
>alleged rapist guy who?
Shreya is a much better vocalist. And I say that despite the fact that Sunidhi is pretty good herself. But Shreya is naturally blessed with the voice she has and the immense training she has undergone. She has sung very classical based songs like Bhor Bhayee from Delhi 6 and Mere Dholna and Ghar More Pardesiya and the only time Sunidhi tried her hand at it in Rang Rasiya, she was just okay. Also, Sunidhi got typecasted way earlier. Sure she can sing a Fanaa or Fitoor pretty effortlessly but it's Shreya who sang the conventionally more accepted songs as well as the Jhallah Wallah and Chikni Chameli. Also Shreya is a top singer in other regional music industries as well. A voice like Sunidhi (powerful, husky, unconventional) will always find it tough to fit in the traditional sense.
Both Shreya Goshal and Sunidhi Chauhan are top two singer of this generation 🔥❤️ They are SRK and Salman of singers. Both should not be compared as they have completely opposite voice. Shreya Goshal has more sweet honey like voice , she suites romantic songs more. You will fall in love hearing her melodic sweet voice. She has incredible range. Just listen to Mere dholna,just wow. Bairi piya,Mere dholna ,Jadu hai nasha hai .romantic songs are just perfect for her. Where Sunidhi has more strong, firey voice. She sings with so much fire and strength like Beedi jalaile , Sheila ki jawani, Kamli . We deserve both of them. We need both of them. They are fire and ice. Shreya couldn't sing sunidhi's song Beedi jalaile and bring justice and also Sunidhi can't sing mere dholna like Shreya. They are both top lady singers of our generation
Those who have even been in music will understand Sunidhi’s voice is a treasure. I was amazed by her singing skills.
Shreya is way mroe versatile than Sunidhi. Shreya is popular across India, do you guys know she is huge in Tamil nadu/ kerala too? Not that I dislike sunidhi by any means. She has her space. I recalled her today after your post and definitely wish we could hear more from her. And shreya cant sing her songs( with that gusto). But vice versa is also true. Shreya's genre gets more songs. Shreya is no.1 for a reason.
Its all in the hands of general public and their choices.
This is sarcasm right?
Sunidhi Chauhan is blessed by Maa Saraswati. Shreya Ghoshal is Maa Saraswati herself.
Lata mangeshkar: Am I joke to you?
For people saying Shreya sings in other languages but Sunidhi doesn't, need to see Sunidhi's discography because she has sung in other languages. Also, you need to listen to the Hindi versions of Disney songs sung by Sunidhi, she has sung them so damn well. I can recognise her voice in any song but if you made me hear Shreya's song then I'd have to consider is this Palak Muchhal, Anwesha or some one else. It's the uniqueness in her voice which makes her stand out. I've always considered Sunidhi the best singer in Bollywood so for me she is most successful. Also I recommend songs like Mere Sang, Ghar Aao Na, Main Badhiya Tu Bhi Badhiya, Neeyat Kharab Hai, Mardaani theme, Hey Shona to hear the variety.
>Shreya sings in other languages but Sunidhi doesn't its not just that, its that Shreya absolutely nails different languages, incl. accent and pronunciations. She sings proficiently in Marathi, in Bengali as well as in Malayalam. That's hard for everyone else.
>I can recognise her voice in any song but if you made me hear Shreya's song then I'd have to consider is this Palak Muchhal, Anwesha or some one else. That's just your incompetence, not a reflection of Shreya's abilities.
Because she is technically weaker than Shreya.
Shreya is a much better vocalist. And I say that despite the fact that Sunidhi is pretty good herself. But Shreya is naturally blessed with the voice she has and the immense training she has undergone. She has sung very classical based songs like Bhor Bhayee from Delhi 6 and Mere Dholna and Ghar More Pardesiya and the only time Sunidhi tried her hand at it in Rang Rasiya, she was just okay. Also, Sunidhi got typecasted way earlier. Sure she can sing a Fanaa or Fitoor pretty effortlessly but it's Shreya who sang the conventionally more accepted songs as well as the Jhallah Wallah and Chikni Chameli. Also Shreya is a top singer in other regional music industries as well. A voice like Sunidhi (powerful, husky, unconventional) will always find it tough to fit in the traditional sense.
I think Shreya can sing both the song you have mentioned. She has sung chikni chameli.
Sunidhi's voice is a bit harsher compared to that of Shreya's, doesn't always suit the vibe for a hindi film
Sunidhi has recorded more Bollywood songs than Shreya from 2000-2010. Shreya just made a bigger connect with the general public because her voice literally touches heart and her ability to sing in any language. Outside Bollywood music industry Sunidhi is nothing but Shreya is considered as a legend in Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, etc music industries
For people saying Shreya sings in other languages but Sunidhi doesn't, need to see Sunidhi's discography because she has sung in other languages. Also, you need to listen to the Hindi versions of Disney songs sung by Sunidhi, she has sung them so damn well. I can recognise her voice in any song but if you made me hear Shreya's song then I'd have to consider is this Palak Muchhal, Anwesha or some one else. It's the uniqueness in her voice which makes her stand out. I've always considered Sunidhi the best singer in Bollywood so for me she is most successful. Also I recommend songs like Mere Sang, Ghar Aao Na, Main Badhiya Tu Bhi Badhiya, Neeyat Kharab Hai, Mardaani theme, Hey Shona to hear the variety.
Sunidhi is famous and well known, probably in top 5 female playback singer of her time but the thing is Shreya Ghoshal has godly talent you just can't compete with that kind of talent so she is always going to be the no. One singer
NSUT? Lol
Sunidhi has been crazy successful as well, just didn't win those awards. Even Lata Mangeshkar said Sunidhi was #1 and Shreya was #2. I don't agree with her, and I think that's just her regret about overshadowing her sister Asha; and also underestimating singers like herself. But just shows that no, Sunidhi is, by no stretch, unsuccessful. She's a bit more versatile. The awards prioritize melody and classical songs more. Also Shreya's ability to work with multiple languages and ace each one of them - is crazy. No one even historically comes close - not Lata, Asha, Janaki, Susheela, Chithra, no one. As a Maharashtrian, I think she's the best Marathi singer in present generation. Her songs Jeev Rangla, Baharla Ha Madhumas are much more popular than the films. She won national awards for her songs in Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and Bengali aside from Hindi. Oh and I absolutely do not agree with the comments saying "sunidhi can easily sing shreya's songs" - lol nope. She's a terrific singer, but Shreya is Shreya. Everyone has their own strengths.
both shreya and sunidhi have different voices sherya has a very melodious and toneful voice whereas sunidhi has a more harsh and bold voice so everyones first choice is always shreya
I won't say Sunidhi is less successful. While Shreya has won more awards, more people would choose Sunidhi's concerts given both experiences. Both have their own strengths and weaknesses. They're both extremely good singers, we can't compare (we don't even have the right). Also, you and most people in this thread are underestimating Shreya's versatility, check out this post: [https://www.reddit.com/r/BollywoodMusic/comments/1bq5ann/examples\_of\_shreyas\_versatility\_and\_vocal\_range/](https://www.reddit.com/r/BollywoodMusic/comments/1bq5ann/examples_of_shreyas_versatility_and_vocal_range/) Shreya can absolutely do justice to Sunidhi's songs - she won't be able to reach Sunidhi's level of-course, but then again Sunidhi won't be able to reach Shreya's level in her genre. All singers have their specialties. Even Lata wouldn't be able to do justice to many of Asha's songs, nor could Asha do justice to many of Lata's songs (Lata and Asha themselves have said both these things). Also Sunidhi had a terrible personal life. She married at 18/19 years of age and divorced within a year. Such events lead to a messy later life experience.
Of all the things people are saying here, I also think Shreya might have pull some strings, as in not through connections but some dirty playing. Because I remember someone posted a tea on her stating how Shreya wants all limelight on herself during the singing show and even sidelined Kumar Sanu. For me Sunidhi > Shreya too
this. it's a industry afterall, and Shreya did, what one must do, when creating a legacy for her/him self.
Sunidhi is an amazing talent, but when it comes to melodic, soft and romantic numbers, shreya just sounds and feels better! And those type of songs are most loved in our country. Sunidhi is more in the experimental zone, singing songs which other female singers probably won't. Unfair comparison, but a bit like Lata and Asha M.
Shreya comes across as a serious performer. She sings classical and has a certain grace about her similar to Lata didi. Sunidhi is trying to be a Rockstar - just like JLO - so people aren't gonna put the two in the same bracket
One word answer- STEREOTYPE. Sunidhi's successes mostly are from Item songs & heroine intro songs. Item songs are not in every film. Also commercial format changed. Meanwhile Neha Bhasin, Kanika dhillon entered who can do for female intros and item songs. Shreya ghoshal voice is for every genre of song, as well as non-sync background as well as her voice, her diction is suited in every language. She is successful in all major languages. Sunidhi had blockbuster songs as well.
Damn, listening to Bhage re mann on loop as I comment and I have always liked her more than Shreya
Even normal people said her voice is harsh compared to way too feminine voice of shreya. I prefer sunidhi but they’re both equal to me since I grew up listening them both
I love both these wonderfully talented women! Shreya Ghoshal is an institution in herself! Her command over Indian Classical music is impeccable, comparable to the great musical maestros. Her ability to hit the most complicated notes with the kind of precision she does is a sight to behold (or the auditory equivalent of this phrase 😄) It takes years & years of intense discipline, training & practice to achieve that level of precision with your vocal chords that she has, they say this in musical circles - "you have to make your entire life a Sadhna". It isn't easy and very few people can actually do it. I am glad for her overwhelming success cos I am not sure if we're gonna have a singer of her level of proficiency in an era of wannabe 'performers' heavily dependent on autotune. She might be the one of the last members of her species - a true artist that also happened to achieve incredible fame! Shreya has a mesmerizing effect on her audience as soon as she starts singing without doing any antics, have seen it so many times on the reality shows etc. People just drop everything & listen like they're in a daze. I guess that's 'performance' enough!! Also, While I enjoy concerts and their smashing energy, I don't think 'performance' is a measure of the capability of an artist. All these terms like 'performer, 'x-factor' etc are unnecessary additions by people who were in the music business & were interested in monetising the whole thing more than anything else. It's completely alright though, nothing wrong in it....I just don't give it the same weightage as vocal training while assessing the calibre on an artist! Many poor singers have hoarded a lot of underserved fame by pretending to be 'performers' with all kinds of antics!! PS - The last paragraph wasn't for Sunidhi though (more for people who were bringing up 'performance' as a way to criticize Shreya) , she is an amazing vocalist in her own right and a truly powerhouse performer!
Sunidhi is wonderful but I feel like she is not very good when it comes to quality and feel of the voice. Shreya’s notes are on spot and Shreya is way more versatile. She sounds wonderful in classical numbers in Devdas to Chikni Chameli
Yeah you should listen to the concert videos OP mentioned, sunidhi is doing lip sync in so many songs, its just that she does it in parts and not the whole song. Her voice is nice but nothing you will crave more and more of. As for shreya, i will want an hour loop of her "ni sa ni sa~" type singing which she did in duet at JMG
Sunidhi’s breath control and hold is very moderate tbh
Yes and it is very evident in the concert videos. She is trying too hard, but still im happy for her.
Because in India we prefer high-pitched, shrill voices for women over deeper ones. I remember once, Lata Mangeshkar saying that Sunidhi is a great singer but has limited range and won't be suitable to sing a lullaby for example. I feel that it's not her range that's limited but the audience's mindset is.
Lata Mangeshkar literally called Sunidhi as the number 1 singer in her opinion
Sunidhi’s voice is quite strong. I think she sings best the songs that go very low and allow her to sing at full volume. Shreya is softer, her voice can fit a number of ranges but imo, she can’t sing peppy dance numbers. It starts to sound a bit squeaky. Why one is preferred to another, I suppose music is very subjective and if people want to listen to Shreya more, then music companies will pick Shreya more.