Swetha Mohan – BioLegend

Personal Life

Shweta Mohan, born on November 19, 1985, into a Malayali family in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is a prominent Indian playback singer. She is the daughter of Krishna Mohan and renowned playback singer Sujatha Mohan. Shweta completed her schooling at Good Shepherd Convent, Chennai, and graduated from Stella Maris College, Chennai. She is married to Ashwin Shashi, her longtime friend, and the couple has a daughter named Sreshta Ashwin, born in 2017.

Career

Shweta’s journey in music began at a young age when she started training in Carnatic music at the age of nine. As a child artist, she recorded for the chorus in songs like “Kuchi Kuchi Rakkamma” from “Bombay” and “Accham Accham Illai” from “Indira,” composed by the legendary A. R. Rahman.

Throughout her career, Shweta has collaborated with renowned music directors such as Ilayaraja, A. R. Rahman, Vidyasagar, M M Keeravani, M. Jayachandran, and many more. She has established herself as a leading playback singer in South Indian cinema, lending her voice to over 800 songs and albums in languages including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Shweta’s versatility and melodious voice have earned her widespread acclaim in the music industry.

Currently, Shweta is continuing her training in Carnatic classical vocal under the guidance of Binni Krishnakumar, who is also a playback singer.

Discography

Shweta Mohan’s extensive discography includes a wide range of songs recorded in various languages. Her contribution to the music industry spans across multiple genres and has garnered her a dedicated fan base.

Awards and Nominations

Shweta Mohan has been honored with several prestigious awards throughout her career. She has received four Filmfare Awards South for Best Female Playback Singer, along with one Kerala State Film Award and one Tamil Nadu State Film Award. Her talent and contribution to the field of music have been recognized and celebrated by both the industry and audiences alike.