Shahnaz Akhtar Biography
Shahnaz Akhtar is a famous singer from India, who is known for her devotional songs and stage performances. She has released more than 75 albums and has sung popular songs like “Mori Maiya Ki Chunar Udi Jaye”, “Mamta Mayi Maa”, and “Bhagwa Lahrayenge”. She is also a member of the grand jury of the singing reality show Saregamapa Lil Champ season 9.
She was born in 1974 in Barghat, Seoni, Madhya Pradesh and she started her career at the age of 10 and was influenced by her parents, who were both musicians.
She is married and has two children. She has a YouTube channel with over 3.2 million subscribers, where she uploads her songs and videos.
Shahnaz Akhtar Age
Shahnaz Akhtar is 49 years old as of 2024.
Shahnaz Akhtar Early Life and Education
Shahnaz Akhtar was born on 12 September 1974 in Barghat, Seoni, Madhya Pradesh.
She embarked on her musical journey at the age of 10, initially singing in temples and pandals. Her parents imparted musical knowledge to her, and she further honed her skills in classical music under the guidance of Pandit Raghunath Prasanna.
She also completed her graduation from Home Science College, Jabalpur, and holds a diploma in Indian classical music
Shahnaz Akhtar Music Career
Shahnaz Akhtar started her musical journey at the age of 10, when she began singing in temples and pandals. She learned music from her parents and later trained in classical music from Pandit Raghunath Prasanna.
She released her first album in 2005 and since then, she has released more than 75 albums. Some of her popular songs are “Mori Maiya Ki Chunar Udi Jaye”, “Mamta Mayi Maa”, “Bhagwa Lahrayenge”, and “Jhula Jhulna”. She has a huge fan following, especially among the rural and tribal communities of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
She is also a member of the grand jury of the singing reality show Saregamapa Lil Champ season 9. She has a YouTube channel with over 3.2 million subscribers, where she uploads her songs and videos.
She is regarded as one of the most versatile and influential singers in India. She has sung in various languages, such as Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Rajasthani, and Bhojpuri. She has also collaborated with many other singers and composers, such as Sonu Nigam, Anu Malik, Shankar Mahadevan, and A.R. Rahman. She has also performed in many countries, such as the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, and Dubai.
Shahnaz Akhtar Awards
Shahnaz Akhtar has received several awards and honors for her contribution to the field of music. She has been conferred with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, in 2021. She has also won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song “Mamta Mayi Maa” in 2018. She has also been nominated for several other awards, such as the Filmfare Award, the Mirchi Music Award, and the Zee Cine Award.
Shahnaz Akhtar Personal Life
Shahnaz Akhtar’s personal life has been marked by a significant event. She entered into matrimony with Ejaz Khan, but before their marriage, she was engaged in an extramarital affair with Azhar Khan.
In a tragic turn of events in 2009, Shahnaz’s husband took the life of her 19-year-old boyfriend upon discovering the situation. She has two children, whose names are not publicly known. She currently resides in Mumbai with her family.
Shahnaz Akhtar Net Worth
Shahnaz Akhtar has an estimated net worth of $300,000 as of 2024.
