Sangeetha Rajeev

Sangeetha Rajeev, also known as SaRa is an Indian singer, stage performer and composer. She won the Best International Pop Singer of the year at the VIMA Music Awards 2019 in Malaysia.[1]. She is the first Independent Artist from Karnataka to collaborate with Sonu Nigam for a Kannada Track called "Neene Neene" starring Big Boss Winner Shine Shetty [2] which was also released in Hindi as "Tuhi Tuhi". Her track "Nee Hinga Nodabyada" which was sung, composed and performed by Sangeetha Rajeev remains one of the biggest viral Kannada Independent tracks [3]

Sangeetha Rajeev
Sangeetha Rajeev Photo Shoot
Background information
Born23 October
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
OriginIndia
Genresಕ Pop, Pop, Bollywood, Electronic dance music (EDM) Indian folk music
Occupation(s)Singer, Composer, Actress
Years active2010 – present
LabelsBelieve Music
Websitewww.sangeetharajeev.com

Singing and Composing Work

Sangeetha started her career from Kannada films. She was introduced to this industry by the music composer Dharma Vish. She sang a song in the film Aane Pataaki for which she also won the best playback singer award the same year. She was then introduced to the Tollywood industry by the Kshanam music composer Sricharan Pakala and director Shreeranjani through actor/producer Akkineni Nagarjuna's home production Annapurna Studios. She started her Telugu film career with the film Rangula Ratnam where she sang the Birthday (Tic Toc) song and became the voice of Sithara (actress). She has also sung in the Bollywood film Simply Ek Love Story.

She has also produced and composed many independent singles in the Kannada and Hindi languages, including "Nee Hinga Nodabyada".[4] Her latest release "Neene Neene" was a collaboration with Sonu Nigam and actor Shine Shetty.[5]

Sangeetha performing at Pro Kabbadi

Early life

Sangeetha Rajeev was born Bangalore to a musical family. Her father S Rajeev was a bank manager, who had to move to Mumbai on an official transfer. She along with her family moved to Mumbai at the age of 6 where she spent most of her childhood. In Mumbai she was trained in Bharatnatyam and Carnatic classical music. She also trained in Hindustani classical music.

Education

Sangeetha did most of her schooling in Mumbai. Sangeetha graduated in information science engineering. She then moved to England to work before returning to India to pursue music.[6]

Sangeetha in London during her early days

Influences

One of SaRa's early musical influences was her mother herself, M K Sharadamba,[7] who is a Carnatic classical musician. SaRa is highly influenced by western music and considers Mariah Carey & the late great Michael Jackson to be her western influences.[8] She considers herself to be one of the biggest admirers of Sunidhi Chauhan.

Sangeetha felicitated in London

Selected Film songs

YearTitleFilm / AlbumComposerLanguageSource
2013"Yentane taragathi"Aane PataakiDharma VishKannada[9]
2013"Thinbedakami 2"Lucia (2013 film)Poornachandra Tejaswi (composer)Kannada[10]
2014"Haule Haule"Simply Ek Love StoryKarthik VijayHindi[11]
2015"Ali Baba"RebelJassie GiftKannada[12]
2015"Namma ee aata"AadhyaJeevan ReddyKannada
2016"Bijili Krishna"I dash youAdil NadafKannada
2016"Hero cylce nalli nanu"BhujangaPoornachandra Tejaswi (composer)Kannada[13]
2016"Khushi""Looty"Dharma VishTulu[14]
2017"Dhool Yebbussro"Raj VishnuArjun JanyaKannada[15]
2018"Birthday"Rangula RatnamSricharan PakalaTelugu[16]
2018"Namde Lifu"Edakallu Guddada MeleAshic ArunKannada[17]
2019"Rum Rum Rurum (Psychedelic Song)"MataashS.D. AravindaKannada[18]
2019"Heartalli"ChanakshaAbhimann RoyKannada[19]
2019"Nadu Naachide"Naguva NayanaKarthik PaiKannada[20]
2019"Payanava"Premier Padmini (film)Arjun JanyaKannada[21]
2019"Taasha"Kushka (film)Abhilash GuptaKannada[22]
2019"Shaane Top Agavne"SinngaDharma VishKannada[23]
2019"Mussanje-EDM"Paaravvana KanasuTharun SymondsKannada[24]
2020"Moodanada Surya"GuleSangeetha RajeevKannada[25]
2020"Oora Bittu"GuleSangeetha RajeevKannada[26]

Albums

Sangeetha Rajeev wins the Best Playback Singer at Kannada International Music Awards, KiMA
YearAlbum NameComposerLanguage
2013"Sarvasva" [27]Sangeetha RajeevKannada
2016"Chan Se Udi" [28]Sangeetha RajeevHindi
2017"Kare" [29]Sangeetha RajeevKannada
2018"Tu Hi" [30]Sangeetha RajeevHindi
2018"Ee Sala Cup Namde (RCB Anthem)" [31]Sangeetha RajeevKannada
2018"Zindagi" [32]Sangeetha RajeevHindi
2018"Nan E Life" [33]Sangeetha RajeevKannada
2019"Hai Salaam" [34]Sangeetha RajeevHindi
2020"YML" [35]Sangeetha RajeevKannada
2020"Thank You Maa" [36]Sangeetha RajeevKannada
2020"Wedlock Down" [37]Sangeetha RajeevKannada
2020"Nee Hinga Nodabyada" [38]Sangeetha RajeevKannada
2020"Neene Neene" [39]Sangeetha RajeevKannada
2020"Ena Maadali" [40]Sangeetha RajeevKannada

Awards

Sangeetha Rajeev wins the Best International Pop Song at Global VIMA, 2019 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
YearAwardTitle
2019VIMA Music Awards, AsiaBest Pop Song (Winner)
2019VIMA Music Awards, AsiaBest Indian Song (Nominee)
2018Kannada International Music AwardsBest Playback Singer (Nominee)
2018Kannada International Music AwardsBest Music Video (Nominee)
2014Kannada International Music AwardsBest Playback Singer (Winner)
2012Radio City (Indian Radio Station) Super SingerRunner Up
2008Star India Asianet SuvarnaConfident Star Singer

References

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