Priya Panchal, professionally known as Priya Saraiya, is an Indian playback singer and lyricist associated with Hindi cinema. She is known for her melodious voice and songwriting collaborations with music composers Sachin–Jigar. Her notable singing credits include “Gale Laga Le” from F.A.L.T.U, “Saibo” from Shor in the City, “Bezubaan” from ABCD: Any Body Can Dance, “Khoon Choos Le” from Go Goa Gone, “Maa Ka Phone” from Khoobsurat, and “Khoya Khoya” from Hero.
She is also credited as a lyricist on several Hindi film projects, making her a singer-songwriter with contributions both behind and in front of the microphone.Priya Panchal was born on 19 November 1984 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She began singing at the age of six and received Hindustani classical vocal training from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai. She also trained in Western music through the Mumbai branch of Trinity College of Music, London.
As a child performer, she travelled extensively with Kalyanji–Anandji's Little Wonders/Little Stars group and performed in numerous stage shows. According to an interview with The Times of India, she completed around 2,500 stage shows with the group before developing her career as a Bollywood singer and lyricist.
Her professional Bollywood singing career developed through her association with Sachin–Jigar. She initially sang scratch tracks for the composers, and her voice was subsequently selected for film recordings. Her early playback work included “Gale Laga Le” from F.A.L.T.U and “Saibo” from Shor in the City.
Priya later sang “Bezubaan” for ABCD: Any Body Can Dance, “Khoon Choos Le” for Go Goa Gone, “Hai Na” for Jayanta Bhai Ki Luv Story, “Maa Ka Phone” for Khoobsurat, and “Khoya Khoya” for Hero.
Alongside singing, Priya has written lyrics for films including Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya, Ramaiya Vastavaiya, Jayanta Bhai Ki Luv Story, Go Goa Gone, ABCD, Ajab Gazabb Love and other projects. She is also married to composer and singer Jigar Saraiya, one half of the Sachin–Jigar duo. Also Known As: Priya Saraiya Birth Date: 19 November 1984 Birth Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Profession: Playback Singer, Singer, Lyricist Genres: Bollywood, Indian Pop, Gujarati Folk, Indian Classical Years Active: 1990–Present