Hema Sardesai Age, Wiki and Bio

Hema Sardesai

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger, Music Composer, Lyricist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth09/07/XXXX
AgeUnknown
BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra

Bio/Wiki

Other NameHemaa Sardesai
Famous for
  • Singing 'Awaara Bhanwara' from the Hindi film 'Sapnay' (1997)

Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 4" (163 cm)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSharada Mandir School, Miramar, Panaji, Goa
Music Training
  • Sangeet Visharad from Pandit Sudhakar Karandikar in Indian Classical Music

Personal Life

HometownSavoi-Verem, Goa
ReligionHinduism
Zodiac signCancer
Political InclinationBharatiya Janata Party
Marital StatusWidowed

Relationships & More

HusbandXavier D'souza (banker, hockey player) (died on 21 November 2020)
Children
  • Daughter: Tasha D'Souza

Family

FatherDr Kashinath Sardesai (doctor and cricket player)
MotherKumudini Sardesai
SiblingsSister: Sunila
SpouseXavier D'souza
ChildrenTasha D'Souza

Career

Debut
  • Hindi Song (As a Composer): Sajna Sajna Sajna (2001)
  • Hindi Film (As a Playback Singer): Tezaab: The Acid of Love (2005)
  • American Solo Song: The Power of Love (2017)
  • Hindi Film (As an Actress): The Coffin Maker (2013)
Awards
  • 1989: Honored at 16th International Pop Song Festival at Grand Prix, Germany
  • 2002: Best Female Playback Singer at the Zee Music Awards for her pop album Piya Se Milke Aaye Nain
  • 2003: Best Female Playback Singer for her song 'Hai Re Hai Re' from the movie 'Khushi'
  • 2006: Honoured with the Gomant Tejaswini Award during the All India Woman's Conference for her outstanding contribution in the field of singing
  • 2007: Vishalakshi Award for International Women Achievers at the AOL International Women's Conference in Bangalore
  • 2014: PHD Excellence award in New Delhi
  • 2015: Icon of the Year Award at the 35th Brands Academy Awards
  • 2015: Honored with the Woman of the Year Award
  • 2015: Karmaveer Puraskaar Award for her social work
  • 2020: Honored with the Champions Change Award by the Governor of Maharashtra

Some Lesser Known Facts

From a young age, Hema displayed a passion for singing and actively participated in singing competitions.
At six, her music teacher recognized her talent and trained her in singing.
She performed publicly for the first time at the age of nine during Navratri celebrations.
Hema has won numerous awards at various levels for her musical talents.
She has been involved in multiple social welfare initiatives, emphasizing women's empowerment and child welfare.
In 2013, she made her acting debut in 'The Coffin Maker'.
She defended fellow musician Anu Malik during the #MeToo Movement controversy.