Aanandi Joshi

Aanandi Joshi is an Indian playback singer who predominantly sings for Marathi films. She has received several awards, including a Filmfare Award Marathi, two Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar and a Maharashtra State Film Award for the best female playback singer.

Career

Her career gained momentum after her participation in Zee Marathi’s music reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi, where her singing talent was noticed by a wider audience. This exposure allowed her to pursue opportunities in playback singing, live performances, and music albums.

She has worked with several composers and singers, contributing to Marathi films, television shows, and theatrical productions. Some of her collaborations include notable music directors such as A. R. Rahman, Hariharan, Ashok Patki, Amitraj, Taufiq Qureshi, Avadhoot Gupte, Nilesh Moharir and Kaushal Inamdar. In 2011, she released her debut solo album Aanandi, which was composed by Mithilesh Patankar, a music arranger and composer.

Joshi has also performed at various cultural and music festivals, including the Maharashtra State Film Awards 2012, Pulotsav in Pune, and the Mumbai Festival. These events have showcased her ability to perform in diverse musical settings, ranging from traditional to contemporary compositions.

Her journey in music began during her college years, where she participated in intercollegiate and inter-university competitions, earning recognition for her performances. She won multiple awards at youth festivals and music competitions, representing Ramnarain Ruia College and the University of Mumbai.

Discography

Films

Television

Awards and nominations

External links

• at IMDb