Overview
Bela Shende is an Indian playback singer associated primarily with Marathi and Hindi cinema. She is known for her work in film soundtracks and devotional music, and has performed in concerts in India and abroad.
Key facts
| Name | Bela Shende |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Playback singer |
| Primary languages | Marathi, Hindi |
Background
Shende received training in Indian classical music, which forms the foundation of her work as a playback singer. She has been active in the Indian music industry as a vocalist for film and non-film recordings.
Career
Shende is recognised in the Marathi film music industry as a regular playback voice, and she has also recorded songs for Hindi films. Apart from cinema, her output includes devotional and semi-classical recordings, and she has appeared on stage in live concerts.
Significance
Within Marathi cinema, Shende is considered one of the contemporary female playback voices contributing to the post-2000s revival of Marathi film music, alongside other singers of her generation.