Anupama Deshpande Age, Wiki and Bio

Anupama Deshpande

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth02/10/1953
Age71 years
BirthplaceVillage SaiBaba, Bombay, Bombay State, India

Bio/Wiki

FullnameAnupama Deshpande Ni Kai Kani

Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 5" (165 cm)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown

Personal Life

Date of Birth02/10/1953
Zodiac signLibra
ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherRamakant Kai Kani
MotherKai Kani
Siblings1 elder brother, 1 elder sister
SpouseBank employee and music band artist
Children2 daughters including Deepa Deshpande

Career

DebutHer career launched with the Hindi dubbing title song 'Sohni Chinab De' for the film 'Sohni Mahiwal' in 1984.
Awards
  • 1984: Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer for 'Sohni Mahiwal'
  • 1994: State Award by Maharashtra Government
  • 2018: Rafi Award for Best Female Playback Singer
HighlightAnupama rose to prominence in Bollywood after the release of 'Sohni Chinab Di', a song originally meant for Asha Bhosle but recorded in Anupama's voice by Anu Malik.
CollaborationsShe has collaborated with notable music directors like Rajesh Roshan and singers including Kumar Sanu. Anupama's versatility spans various languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, and Bengali.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Anupama was nurtured in a middle-class family where her father’s influence guided her passion for music from a young age.
At just 10 years old, she debuted on stage with the Hazara Singh Orchestra in Bombay.
She has a deep spiritual bond with Sai Baba, which reflects in her work, including her dedication to bhajan music.
Her connection with the famous Indian musician duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal opened doors for her in various performances.
Anupama has lent her voice to several religious albums and bhajan collections, showcasing her profound connection to spirituality.