Vibha Sharma, also known as Alyssia Vibha Sharma, is an Indian playback and pop singer who became known for her work in Hindi and regional-language music. Born in London, she began her professional singing career in the late 1990s and gained recognition through Bollywood playback singing and Indian pop albums.
She made her Bollywood playback debut with Anu Malik in Ishq (1997), singing “Ishq Hua Kaise Hua” and “Kaise Kahoon Kaise Ho Tum.” She later appeared on soundtracks such as Hadh Kar Di Aapne, Bulandi, Hey Ram and Dil Dhoondta Hai.
Her debut private album Mehndi (2000), released by HMV/Saregama, became one of the notable Indian pop albums of that period, with the title song “Mehndi Lagaoongi Main” becoming popular.
Vibha Sharma was born and brought up in London, England. She comes from an Indian Punjabi-Kashmiri Pandit background and developed an interest in Indian classical music at an early age.
She received classical music training in London under Parshottam Kapila. After coming to India, she continued her musical education under Pandit Ajay Pohankar and Geeta Prem, among other teachers.
Before establishing herself in Indian pop and playback music, she participated in singing competitions in the UK and Europe. Her talent eventually brought her to the attention of Bollywood music director Anu Malik.
Vibha Sharma received her first major Bollywood opportunity from Anu Malik for the film Ishq (1997).
She recorded two songs for the film:
Her subsequent playback work included films such as:
Some notable songs associated with Vibha Sharma include:
Vibha Sharma expanded her career beyond film playback singing with her debut private album Mehndi, released in 2000.
The album was released by HMV/SaReGaMa and was reported as one of the top three best-selling private albums of that year. Its title track “Mehndi Lagaoongi Main” became a popular Indian pop song.
She later released albums including:
Under the name Alyssia Sharma, she also worked with British Asian and Punjabi music producers and performed extensively in the UK and Europe.
Vibha Sharma has maintained a strong connection with the UK and European Asian music scene. Under the name Alyssia Sharma, she collaborated with Punjabi DJs and producers including Panjabi Hit Squad.
Her album Alyssia achieved success in the British Asian music market, while songs from her later work appeared on Asian music charts in the UK and Europe.
She has also performed at international events in countries including Canada and the UK.
Vibha Sharma has also worked beyond Hindi music.
Her recorded repertoire includes songs associated with:
She recorded the Tamil song “Intha Siru Pennai” for Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar (1998), with music by Karthik Raja.
Vibha Sharma is known for combining:
Her career represents a blend of Indian classical influences and contemporary Indian pop music.
Vibha Sharma continues to have music available on major streaming platforms. Apple Music lists her as born on 15 January 1985 and includes recent devotional releases such as “Radhe Radhe Japo Chale Aayenge Bihari” and “Shree Ramchandra Kripalu Bhajman.”
Full Name: Alyssia Vibha Sharma
Profession: Singer / Playback Singer / Indian Pop Singer
Date of Birth: 15 January 1985
Birth Place: London, England, United Kingdom
Years Active: 1997–present