{{Short description|Indian singer}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2023}} {{Use Indian English|date=April 2023}} {{For|the journalist|Swati Sharma (journalist)}}{{Infobox musical artist | name = Swati Sharma | image = Swati_Sharma.jpg | caption = | birth_name = Swati Sharma | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|10|04|df=yes}} | birth_place = Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India | occupation = Playback singer | years_active = 2014-present | instruments = vocals, guitar }} '''Swati Sharma''' is an Indian singer. She is known for her popular song "Banno Tera Swagger" from ''Tanu Weds Manu: Return'', a film directed by Anand L. Rai. She is also notable for producing music that has been used in Bollywood films.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Swatis-Rajasthani-roots-helped-in-her-musical-debut-in-Bollywood/articleshow/47119576.cms|title=Swati's Rajasthani roots helped in her musical debut in Bollywood - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-11-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830144006/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Swatis-Rajasthani-roots-helped-in-her-musical-debut-in-Bollywood/articleshow/47119576.cms|archive-date=2018-08-30|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/swati-sharma-tanishk-sir-led-me-to-the-path-which-helped-me-follow-my-dreams/articleshow/65101974.cms|title=Swati Sharma: Tanishk sir led me to the path which helped me follow my dreams - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-11-06}}</ref> In 2017 she became the first Indian singer to perform at the Eiffel Tower (Paris).<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=http://www.catchnews.com/bollywood-news/banno-tera-swagger-singer-swati-sharma-becomes-first-indian-to-perform-at-eiffel-tower-71090.html|title='Banno Tera Swagger' singer Swati Sharma becomes first Indian to perform at Eiffel Tower|work=CatchNews.com|access-date=2018-11-11|language=en}}</ref> == Biography == Sharma was born in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, in northeast India. Her father worked in marketing, while her mother was a homemaker. Sharma's family traces its origin to Sikar in Rajasthan, and this Rajasthani heritage which would inspire some of her later work in the music industry.<ref name=":1" /> She started singing at the age of seven, after which her family encouraged her to pursue a career in the music industry; her relatives would also jokingly compare her to Sunidhi Chauhan, a prominent playback singer.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/movie-masti/interviews/interview-with-banno-tera-swagger-singer-swati-sharma/articleshow/52004659.cms|title='बन्नो तेरा स्वैगर' ने बदल दी जिंदगी : स्वाति-Navbharat Times|work=Navbharat Times|access-date=2018-11-04|language=hi-IN|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180826210825/https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/movie-masti/interviews/Interview-with-Banno-tera-swagger-Singer-Swati-Sharma/articleshow/52004659.cms|archive-date=2018-08-26|url-status=live}}</ref>
With her father's support, Sharma began her education in music at Pankaj Maharaj, a musical school in Kolkata, before going on to take a music course at Chandigarh University, an institution long associated with Indian music. During this time she also worked as a playback singer, with most of her early work being dubbed over by other musicians or actresses.<ref name=":1" /> After she performed a number of devotional hymns before a live audience in Lucknow, she received enough positive feedback to being producing devotional albums.<ref name=":0" />
After finishing her studies, Sharma moved to Mumbai to continue her career in music. She networked extensively, using Facebook to contact musicians for advice and to advocate for her ability to sing. In 2015 she was contacted by Tanishk Bagchi (of the group Tanishk-Vayu), a film score composer who worked extensively in the Bollywood film industry.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/180724-tanishk-bagchi-showed-me-the-path-singer|title=Tanishk Bagchi showed me the path: Singer Swati Sharma|access-date=2018-11-04|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181104050233/http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/180724-tanishk-bagchi-showed-me-the-path-singer|archive-date=2018-11-04|url-status=live}}</ref> He commissioned Sharma to sing a romantic song for an upcoming film. The song, ''Banno tera Swagger'', was recorded and later dubbed over by Indian actress Kangana Ranaut in the 2015 romantic comedy film ''Tanu Weds Manu: Returns''. The film was a critical and financial success, and Sharma's role in producing a hit song for ''Tanu''<nowiki/>'s score led to a dramatic uptick in her popularity.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />
Sharma has continued to record albums and done more playback work.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan-news/singer-swati-sharma-song-tu-haat-nko-laaus-super-hit-1779980/|title=Video : गायिका स्वाती शर्माचं 'हे' गाणं सोशल मीडियावर हिट|date=2018-10-28|work=Loksatta|access-date=2018-11-04|language=mr-IN}}</ref> She won a number of music awards in 2016.<ref name=":0" />
In 2017 she became the first Indian singer to perform at the Eiffel Tower.<ref name=":2" />
==Discography== {| class="wikitable" |- !Year !Film !Song(s) |- | rowspan="2" |2015 |''Tanu Weds Manu Returns'' |"Banno" |- |''Yudh Astitvachi Ladai'' |"Chal Door Door" |- | rowspan="6" |2016 |''Direct Ishq'' |"Duaon Mein Yaad Rakhna", "Nimboo sa Ishq", "Toote Tarey", "Direct Ishq Title Track", "Ganga Maiya", "Mera Hissa" |- |''Ek Tera Saath'' |"Pakeeja", "Saiyaan", "Humsafar", "Ek Tera Sath Title track" |- |''Tutak Tutak Tutiya'' |"Rail Gaddi" |- |''Saansein'' |"Mera Ishq" |- |''Flame'' |"Tera Ishq" |- |''Freaky Ali'' |"Din Mein Karenge Jagrata" |- | rowspan="4" |2017 |''Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai'' |"Sochti Hoon" |- |''Anaarkali of Aarah'' |"Doonaliya", "Mora Piya" |- |''Shaadi Mubarak Ho'' (Serial) |"Maujoodgi", "Madhaniya" |- |''Tera Intezaar'' |"Sexy Barbie Girl"<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/tera-intezaar-song-teaser-sunny-leone-and-arbaaz-khan-spice-it-up-in-barbie-girl/articleshow/61543337.cms|title='Tera Intezaar' song teaser: Sunny Leone and Arbaaz Khan spice it up in 'Barbie Girl'|website=The Times of India|date=7 November 2017 |accessdate=24 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180102105145/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/tera-intezaar-song-teaser-sunny-leone-and-arbaaz-khan-spice-it-up-in-barbie-girl/articleshow/61543337.cms|archive-date=2018-01-02|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2018 |''Kaashi in Search of Ganga'' |"Bam Bam Bole Kaashi"<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/kaashi-new-song-daler-mehndi-marks-his-return-with-bam-bam-bole-kaashi/articleshow/65978720.cms|title='Kaashi' new song: Daler Mehndi marks his return with 'Bam Bam Bole Kaashi' - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-11-06}}</ref> |- |''Majha Baikocha Priyakar'' |"Tu Haath Nako Lawu"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/marathi/majhya-baikocha-priyakar-song-tu-haath-nako-lawu/videoshow/66234347.cms|title=Majhya Baikocha Priyakar {{!}} Song - Tu Haath Nako Lawu {{!}} Marathi Video Songs - Times of India|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|access-date=2018-11-06}}</ref> |- |2019 |''X Ray: The Inner Image'' |"Jiglia", "Higher" |- |2021 |''Litti Chokha'' |"Muhalla Machis Ho Gaya" (with Khesari Lal Yadav) |- |2022 |''Jugjugg Jeeyo'' |"Tum Jo Gaye (Female)" |- |2024 |''Guntur Kaaram'' (Hindi) |"Dum Masala" (with Lk Laxmikant and Stuti Sinha), "Oh My Baby" |}
==Awards== {| class="wikitable" |- !Awards !Year !Song !Movie !Won/Nomination |- |Zee Cine awards |2016 |"Banno" |''Tanu Weds Manu Returns'' |Nominated |- |Star Screen Awards |2016 |"Banno" |''Tanu Weds Manu Returns'' |Nominated |- |Sony Guild Awards |2016 |"Banno" |''Tanu Weds Manu Returns'' |Nominated |- |GIMA Awards |2016 |"Banno" |''Tanu Weds Manu Returns'' |Won |- |Mirchi Music awards |2016 |"Banno" |''Tanu Weds Manu Returns'' |Nominated |- |Big Star Entertainment Award |2016 |"Banno" |''Tanu Weds Manu Returns'' |Nominated |- |Lion Gold Awards |2016 |"Banno" |''Tanu Weds Manu Returns'' |Won |- |Radio Mirchi Disc Awards |2016 |"Banno" |''Tanu Weds Manu Returns'' |Won |}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Sharma, Swati}} Category:1994 births Category:Indian women playback singers Category:Living people Category:People from Muzaffarpur Category:Singers from Bihar Category:21st-century Indian women singers