Currently she is one of the top playback singers in Bollywood - having sung for top actresses such as: Rekha, Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor, Kajol, Urmila Matondkar, Rani Mukherji, Aishwarya Rai, Sushmita Sen, Kareena Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, Lara Dutta, Vidya Balan, Deepika Padukone, Sonam Kapoor, Asin, Anushka Sharma, Sonakshi Sinha, Parineeti Chopra and Alia Bhatt.
She started her singing career at a very early age of four. She participated in many competitions and made her presence felt. Her family soon shifted to Mumbai when Tabassum, a TV host spotted her talent and expressed to her parents that she could further her career if they went to Mumbai. She became quite famous through the various competitions she participated in. Her performances were telecast all over India through the National Television channel Doordarshan, through the music show Meri Aawaz Suno where she won the "Lata Mangeshkar Trophy" for the best female singer of India along with Pradip Somasundaran in the male category. This was the first such televised contest in India in 1996. Her first break in a Hindi film was in the film Shastra followed by Gang, Veergati, Dahek, Bade Dilwala, Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat, Shyam Benegal's Samar and the Vidhu Vinod Chopra film Mission Kashmir. She had no formal training before she entered into various national singing competitions. Lata Mangeshkar offered to train her when she won on the nationally-telecast "Meri Aawaz Suno"
Her singing career got a big boost when Sandeep Chowta gave her the first major break in Mast. After Mast there was no turning back. Sunidhi Chauhan had been getting lots of criticism for an extremely mature voice despite being young. However this criticism ended once Chameli came with her biggest song to date "Bhaage Re Mann" and today she and Nihira Joshi are known as the most versatile singers since Kavita Krishnamurthy and Asha Bhosle.
Channa
Sunidhi Chauhan Lyrics
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मेरे ज़िक्र का, जुबां पे सुआद रखना
अच्छा चलता हूँ, दुआओं में याद रखना
मेरे ज़िक्र का, जुबां पे सुआद रखना
दिल के संदूकों में
मेरे अच्छे काम रखना
मेरा तू सलाम रखना
अँधेरा तेरा मैंने ले लिया
मेरा उजला सितारा तेरे नाम किया
चन्ना मेरेया मेरेया
चन्ना मेरेया मेरेया
चन्ना मेरेया मेरेया बेलिया
ओ पिया..
चन्ना मेरेया मेरेया
चन्ना मेरेया मेरेया
चन्ना मेरेया मेरेया बेलिया
ओ पिया.. आ.
ओ पिया… पीया आ..
ओ पिया…
हम्म.. महफ़िल में तेरी
हम ना रहे जो
ग़म तो नहीं है
ग़म तो नहीं है
किस्से हमारी नजदीकियों के
कम तो नहीं है
कम तो नहीं है
कितनी दफा सुबह को मेरी
तेरे आँगन में बैठे
मैंने शाम किया
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चन्ना मेरेया मेरेया
चन्ना मेरेया मेरेया
चन्ना मेरेया मेरेया बेलिया
ओ पिया
चन्ना मेरेया मेरेया
चन्ना मेरेया मेरेया
चन्ना मेरेया मेरेया बेलिया
ओ पिया.. आ…
चन्ना मेरेया मेरेया
चन्ना मेरेया मेरेया
चन्ना मेरेया मेरेया ओ पिया
चन्ना मेरेया मेरेया
चन्ना मेरेया मेरेया
चन्ना मेरेया मेरेया ओ पिया
तेरे रुख से अपना रा..स्ता
मोड़ के चला..
चन्दन हूँ मैं
अपनी खुशबू छोड़ के चला..
मन की माया रख के तेरे..
तकिये तले.. बैरागी
बैरागी का सूती चौला
ओढ़ के चला
चन्ना मेरेया मेरेया ओ पिया
ओ पिया
The lyrics of the song "Channa" by Sunidhi Chauhan are poetic and emotive, expressing deep emotions and sentiments of longing and love. The singer starts with expressing a sense of departure, asking the listener to remember them in their prayers and keep the sweetness of their mention on their lips. This sets the tone for a bittersweet farewell or separation, where the singer acknowledges that they are leaving but wishes to be remembered fondly.
The lyrics delve into the metaphorical imagery of keeping the singer’s good deeds in the heart’s treasure chest and mentioning them with reverence even in the written stars. This conveys the idea of leaving a lasting impact and being remembered in a positive light even when physically distant. The contrast between darkness and light is also highlighted as the singer mentions taking the listener's darkness and naming their bright star, symbolizing bringing hope and light to someone’s life.
The recurring chorus "Channa mereya" reinforces the theme of separation and longing, with the repetition emphasizing the depth of emotions involved. The longing and yearning for the beloved are palpable in these lines, with the word "piya" conveying endearment and affection. The singer’s emotions are raw and heartfelt, painting a picture of heartfelt yearning and love's complexities.
The final verses speak of departing from the beloved, leaving behind one’s essence in the form of fragrance and memories. The references to leaving behind worldly attachments and embracing a more ascetic life add a philosophical depth to the song. Ultimately, the song captures the essence of love, longing, and the intricacies of human emotions in a poignant and evocative manner.
Line by Line Meaning
अच्छा चलता हूँ, दुआओं में याद रखना
I'm leaving, remember me in your prayers
मेरे ज़िक्र का, जुबां पे सुआद रखना
Keep the taste of my mention on your lips
दिल के संदूकों में
In the chest of your heart
मेरे अच्छे काम रखना
Keep my good deeds stored
चिट्ठी तारों में भी
Even on paper and stars
मेरा तू सलाम रखना
Keep my greetings too
अँधेरा तेरा मैंने ले लिया
I took your darkness
मेरा उजला सितारा तेरे नाम किया
And named my bright star after you
चन्ना मेरेया मेरेया बेलिया ओ पिया
My moon, my beloved, oh beloved
हम्म.. महफ़िल में तेरी
In your gathering
हम ना रहे जो
If I'm not there
ग़म तो नहीं है
There is no sorrow
किस्से हमारी नजदीकियों के कम तो नहीं है
But our closeness is not less of a story
कितनी दफा सुबह को मेरी
How many times in the morning
तेरे आँगन में बैठे
I sat in your courtyard
मैंने शाम किया
And turned it into evening
तेरे रुख से अपना रा..स्ता
Letting go of my connection with your face
मोड़ के चला..
I take a turn and walk away
चन्दन हूँ मैं अपनी खुशबू छोड़ के चला..
I am sandalwood, leaving behind my fragrance
मन की माया रख के तेरे.. तकिये तले.. बैरागी
Leaving the illusion of the mind under your pillow, in renunciation
बैरागी का सूती चौला ओढ़ के चला
Cloaked in the cloth of renunciation, I walk away
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@damanchauhan3996
I sang this in University on stage..❤️ so many memories connected with this song.. love singing n love sunidhi..nd love music
@dhruviparikh8379
Wow this song is too much revershing😍😍😍
@inakijin8197
I love to see them in a happy moment, it is so emotional
@kurjatinhan7126
Sunidhi Chauhan 👍
@azimkhan4299
Today My "Sirri" tagged me in this song.. Miss you Sirri 😊
@sonalsonalsss5576
She iss Daughter of Govinda sir😍 Hero no. 1
@sadiatalat4825
Sonal sonalsss and she is Heroine number big zeros zeroes she cannot even look straight uff this bollywood NEPOTISM
@dharvirajput2468
Great you are
@anjuthakur4153
She is daughter of Raj babbar
@rameshwaryadav220
🥳🥳🥳