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"MUSIC is my life" says Hema Sardesai, who entered the world of music at the tender age of six with her tiny foot steps. Her live performance at the popular Navratri Festival, when she was hardly eight, was in fact a stepping-stone to her entry in music world. "I do not belong to the family of traditional singers" said Hema on her recent visit to Chandigarh.
"My milestone achievement is the solo song Awaara Bhavarein in film Sapnay which was the only Hindi filmi song in 1997 to remain on the number one position on almost every countdown." she told. She sang many songs in many languages but the songs which she sang for Hindi films, hit the market such as Hulle Hulle, Tere Mere Sapne, Piyo O piya, Aisi Wasi Baat Nahin, Sona Sona, Jaanam Samjha Karo, Jungle hai Abhi Raat Hai, Ishq chandi hai and etc. "In fact, the revolution in the music industry has given a chance to many people like me to display their talents" says Hema, while tossing her flowing hairs to most of them, it provides bread and butter. However, the element of vulgarity in the video albums should be discouraged. This poses a great threat to our Indian culture, she opines. |
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| Her voice for popular jingles for selling
products such as a Liril, Ponds and etc. had made her
"most wanted person" in the advertising field.
She has successfully performed on TV and live stage shows
all over India, as well as the world over. By singing not
only Indian classical and western pop but also folk
music, rhythm and blues, Hip Hop fusion etc, she has
proved her versatility beyond doubt. She has established
herself not only as a playback singer but also as a pop
singer too. Wherever (state national or international
level) and whenever she participated in the music
contest, she always topped. Perhaps August 14, 1977 was the most memorable day of her life, when she was given the honour to perform at India’s 50th year of Independence celebrations" at Vijay Chowk, New Delhi. There she sang a song composed by Louis Banks and herself, titled Mein Kaunsa Geet Sunaun, describing the greatness of "Mother India." Other than Hon, Lata Mangeshkar, she was the only other female singer chosen to sing for the country that day.Her star appearances on well known TV shows such as Close-up Antakshari, TVS Saregama, Star Yaar Kalakaar, Public demand etc attracted the hundreds of music lovers. Her latest private album Piye Se Milka Aaye Nain released during the Navratra 99 has been among the hottest selling albums in India today. Another event memorable for her was her performance along with Europe’s famous pop star Whig Field at the prestigious Lux Zee Cine Awards in March 1998. Hema was the only Indian playback singer chosen to perform that day. She earned the nickname of Indian Nightingale at the 16th International Pop Song competition 89 held in Germany, representing India in a gathering of singers from 20 countries. My hard work and God’s blessings have helped me to achieve whatever I have", says Hema with firm confidence. Her latest popular album Hindustani Gudiya also touched the number one position on top music countdown programmes. |
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Born
in Mumbai and brought up in Goa, this girl with a golden
voice not only proved her versatility in India but also
abroad. She graduated with honours in Indian classical
music, besides nurturing her passion for western pop
music.