Singer Shreya Ghoshal has become the first Indian artiste to be named Spotify’s Equal Global Ambassador, she announced on Monday, sharing visuals of her photo displayed at New York’s Times Square.
“Thrilled to share that your SG is the first Indian artist to be the Equal Global Ambassador for @spotify @spotifyindia. Here are some visuals from New York Times Square,” wrote Shreya alongside pictures of the digital billboard.
According to the official website of the music streaming platform, Spotify’s Equal Global Music Program started in 2021 with the aim of contributing to gender equity in the music industry by amplifying and celebrating the work of women creators around the world.
Shreya Ghoshal, who rose to fame with her debut Bollywood song Bairi Piya from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Devdas in 2002, has delivered numerous hits across various genres. Some of her most popular tracks include Teri Ore (2008), Sun Raha Hai Na Tu (2013), Ghoomar (2018), Ghar More Pardesiya (2019) and Dheeme Dheeme (2023).
Shreya recently postponed her September 14 concert in Kolkata by a month in the wake of the RG Kar rape and murder incident that has rocked the country. “This concert was highly anticipated by all of us, but it is absolutely imperative for me to take a stand and join you all in solidarity. I sincerely pray for the respect and safety of women in this world, not just our country. I am hopeful my friends and fans will accept and understand our decision to push this concert,” Shreya said in a statement on social media.
She appeared as a guest along with Sonu Nigam on the September 20 episode of the Amitabh Bachchan-hosted quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 16.
On the show, Shreya performed several chartbusters including Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin (2011), Main Agar Kahoon (2007) and Main Hoon Na (2004).
She was joined by Sonu Nigam with whom she has collaborated on over 120 songs.
Shreya and Sonu’s rendition of the 1973 song Tere Mere Milan Ki Yeh Raina has since gone viral on social media.
Work wise, Shreya will soon return as a judge on Indian Idol Season 15. She recently recorded the track Zaroorat Se Zyada for John Abraham and Sharvari Wagh’s Vedaa. She has also recorded the Hindi version of the song Angaaron from the upcoming film Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna.
