Vaishali Samant is a renowned Indian playback singer, music composer and lyricist, best known for her contributions to the Marathi music and film industry. She has also sung in Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Gujarati, Bhojpuri, Assamese and Telugu. Known for her energetic voice and versatility, she became widely popular with songs such as “Aika Dajiba,” “Kombdi Palali” and “Chalka Re.” She has collaborated with celebrated music composer A. R. Rahman and has also composed music for Marathi films and independent albums.
Vaishali Samant was born on 25 April 1974 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She developed an interest in music at an early age and began learning music when she was around eight years old. She received training in Indian classical music and gradually developed her skills as a playback singer, composer and lyricist.
She gained widespread recognition with her Marathi independent song “Aika Dajiba,” which became a major hit. She later established herself as one of the popular voices in Marathi music with songs such as “Kombdi Palali,” “Nad Khula” and “Durchya Ranat.” Vaishali has also contributed to Bollywood and other Indian-language film soundtracks. Her singing credits include films such as Lagaan, Taal, Saathiya, Malamaal Weekly, Traffic Signal and Mirch. Her song “Chalka Re” from Saathiya, composed by A. R. Rahman, is among her well-known Hindi film songs. She has also worked with renowned singers and composers and has performed across different musical genres. Apart from singing, Vaishali has made a name for herself as a music composer and lyricist. Her compositions have been performed by celebrated artists, including Lata Mangeshkar, Usha Uthup, Suresh Wadkar and Shankar Mahadevan. She has also appeared as a judge on Marathi singing reality shows, including Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi. Her contribution to Marathi music has made her a recognised and respected name in the Indian music industry.