Sadhana Sargam Biography: Age, Husband, Songs, Net Worth, Height, Albums, Awards, Career

Sadhana Ghanekar is famously known Sadhana Sargam, a renowned Indian playback singer, is celebrated for her versatile voice across multiple Indian languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, and Bengali.

With a career spanning over four decades, she is known for her soulful renditions in films like Saathiya, Azhagi, and Kyun Ho Gaya Na..!, earning her prestigious awards and a lasting legacy in Indian music.

Profile

• Full Name: Sadhana Ghanekar
• Stage Name: Sadhana Sargam
• Born: March 7, 1969
• Age: 56 years old
• Birthplace: Dabhol, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Playback Singer, Musician
• Height: 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 m)
• Parents: Purshotam Ghanekar, Neela Ghanekar
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Sadhana Sargam, born Sadhana Ghanekar on March 7, 1969, in Dabhol, Maharashtra, grew up in a Marathi family of musicians. Her mother, Neela Ghanekar, a classical singer and music teacher, introduced her to music at age four, when she performed at the Sawai Gandharva Music Festival.

She attended A. B. Goregaonkar English School in Goregaon, Mumbai, but details of her higher education are not documented. At ten, she received a Central Government scholarship, enabling seven years of training under Pandit Jasraj.

She also learned music from composer Vasant Desai, performing in his documentaries and children’s films, which shaped her early musical foundation.

Career

Sadhana Sargam began her playback career in the late 1970s, singing in the children’s chorus for “Pam Pararampam, Bole Jeevan Ki Sargam” in Trishna (1978), arranged by Anil Mohile for Kalyanji-Anandji.

Her first solo playback was in the Gujarati film Kanku Pagli, followed by her Hindi debut with “Door Nahin Rehna” in Rustom (1985, released after Vidhaata).

Her breakthrough came with “Saat Saheliyan” in Vidhaata (1982), singing for Padmini Kolhapure. She gained prominence with “Har Kisiko Nahin Milta” from Janbaaz (1986).

Sargam has sung over 15,000 songs in 34 Indian languages, including 2,000+ Hindi songs, 1,111 Tamil songs, 3,467 Marathi songs, and 2,500 Bengali songs.

Notable works include “Chupke Se” (Saathiya), “Aao Na” (Kyun Ho Gaya Na..!), and “Pattu Solli” (Azhagi).

She has collaborated with composers like A.R. Rahman (Alaipayuthey, Enthiran), Ilaiyaraaja (Azhagi), and Vidyasagar (Chandramukhi).

Her devotional albums, like Mahalaxmi Mukti Samvad (2011), and TV show songs, such as “Ek Dil Hai Toota Idhar Bhi” for Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka Aangan Hoga (2013), highlight her versatility.

She holds a record as the only non-South Indian to win a National Award for a South Indian song.

Awards and Nominations

• 2002: National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer – “Pattu Solli” (Azhagi, Tamil)
• 2007: Filmfare Award South for Best Female Playback Singer (Tamil) – “Akkam Pakkam” (Kireedam)
• 2007: Filmfare Award South for Best Female Playback Singer (Telugu) – “Manasa” (Munna)
• 2002: Star Screen Award for Best Female Playback Singer – “Chupke Se” (Saathiya)
• 2003: Zee Cine Award for Best Female Playback Singer – “Halki Halki Mulaqate Thi” (Kuch Na Kaho)
• Unknown Year: Lata Mangeshkar Award, Government of Madhya Pradesh
• Unknown Year: Konkan Sahyadri Swar Ratna Award for Contribution to Indian Music
• Five Maharashtra State Film Awards
• Four Gujarat State Film Awards
• One Orissa State Film Award
• 1988: Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – “Main Teri Hu Janam” (Khoon Bhari Maang)
• 2000: Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer (Tamil) – “Snehidhane” (Alaipayuthey)
• 2001: Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer (Tamil) – “Swasame” (Thenali)
• 2002: Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer (Tamil) – “Kadhal Vandhadhum” (Poovellam Un Vaasam)
• 2002: Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer (Tamil) – “Pattu Cholli” (Azhagi)
• 2004: Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – “Aao Na” (Kyun Ho Gaya Na..!)
• 2004: Nominated – IIFA, GIFA, Apsara, Stardust Awards for Best Female Playback Singer – “Aao Na” (Kyun Ho Gaya Na..!)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @sadhana_sargam_official
• Facebook Handle: Sadhana Sargam
• Twitter Handle: @SadhanaSargam1
• YouTube Channel: Sadhana Sargam Official

Personal Life

Sadhana Sargam, a 56-year-old renowned playback singer, is single and has never married, dedicating her life to her music career. Born to Purshotam and Neela Ghanekar, she has no siblings and maintains a private personal life, residing in Goregaon, Mumbai.

Her hobbies include singing, reading, and cooking, with a preference for Maharashtrian and Chinese cuisines. She follows Hinduism and is deeply involved in devotional music, singing for institutions like Prajapita Brahmkumari Vishwavidyalaya and Satya Sai Baba.

Her 2015 bhajan “Sai Ram Sai Shyam Sai Bhagwan” has over 100 million YouTube views. Sargam admires actors Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan and has earned praise from music legends like Lata Mangeshkar and A.R. Rahman for her low-pitched, versatile voice.

Discography (Selected Songs and Albums):

• “Saat Saheliyan” (Vidhaata, 1982, Hindi)
• “Har Kisiko Nahin Milta” (Janbaaz, 1986, Hindi)
• “Main Teri Hu Janam” (Khoon Bhari Maang, 1988, Hindi)
• “Snehidhane” (Alaipayuthey, 2000, Tamil)
• “Pattu Solli” (Azhagi, 2002, Tamil)
• “Chupke Se” (Saathiya, 2002, Hindi)
• “Halki Halki Mulaqate Thi” (Kuch Na Kaho, 2003, Hindi)
• “Aao Na” (Kyun Ho Gaya Na..!, 2004, Hindi)
• “Akkam Pakkam” (Kireedam, 2007, Tamil)
• “Manasa” (Munna, 2007, Telugu)
• “Mukundha Mukundha” (Dasavathaaram, 2008, Tamil)
• “Om Zaarare” (Kuselan, 2008, Tamil)
• “Mann Mohana” (Jodhaa Akbar, 2008, Tamil version)
• “Dard Karaara” with Kumar Sanu (Dum Laga Ke Haisha, 2015, Hindi)
• Mahalaxmi Mukti Samvad (2011, Devotional Album)
• “Sai Ram Sai Shyam Sai Bhagwan” (2015, Devotional Song)
• “Majha Maharashtra” with multiple artists (Marathi Song)

Net Worth

Sadhana Sargam, a renowned playback singer, has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $5 million USD. Her income is derived from over 15,000 songs across 34 Indian languages, including playback for 1,546 Hindi films, 536 Tamil films, and numerous regional projects.Retry

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