Shraddha Pandit is an Indian playback singer, music composer and lyricist known for her contributions to Hindi films and independent music. Coming from a family with a rich musical background, she developed her singing skills through Hindustani classical music training. She has worked with several prominent music directors and gained recognition for songs such as “Pehli Pehli Baar Baliye,” “Rang Deeni,” “Sasural Genda Phool” and “Aaj Raat Ka Scene.” In addition to singing, she has established herself as a songwriter and composer in the Indian music industry.
Shraddha Pandit was born on 4 July 1982 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She grew up in a family associated with Indian music and entertainment. Her father, Vishwaraj Pandit, is a tabla player, and her mother is Swarna Pandit. She is the sister of playback singer Shweta Pandit and comes from a renowned musical family that includes composers Jatin–Lalit and classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj.
Shraddha developed an interest in music at an early age and learned Hindustani classical music from her grandfather, Pandit Pratap Narayan. She began her singing journey as a young performer and went on to work in Hindi cinema, lending her voice to songs across various musical styles. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with music directors and composers including A. R. Rahman, Amit Trivedi and Salim–Sulaiman. Some of her popular songs include “Pehli Pehli Baar Baliye” from Sangharsh, “Rang Deeni” from Dev, “Sasural Genda Phool” from Delhi-6 and “Aaj Raat Ka Scene” from Jazbaa. Shraddha has also explored independent music as a composer and lyricist. Her album Teri Heer, released in 2008, showcased her abilities beyond playback singing. She has continued to contribute to independent music projects and songwriting, demonstrating her versatility as an artist. Through her work in film music, songwriting and independent projects, Shraddha Pandit has built a distinct place in the Indian music industry.