Born and raised in Mumbai, Shalmali Kholgade has made significant strides in the Indian music industry. She has lent her voice to various Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Telugu, and Tamil songs, showcasing her linguistic versatility. Her debut in Bollywood was marked by the song “Pareshaan” from the film Ishaqzaade, which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer in 2013. Over the years, she has delivered several hits, including “Balam Pichkari” from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. In addition to her playback singing career, Shalmali has been actively involved in live performances and has expressed her passion for creating and performing music