Suzanne D'Mello
Also known asSuzanne Dmello, Suzie Q
Born (1978-10-15) 15 October 1978
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
GenresPop, Jazz, R&B.
Occupation(s)Singer, Song Writer, Vocal Arranger, Lyricst
Years active1994–present

Suzanne D'Mello, formerly known as Suzie Q, is an Indian playback singer of Bollywood films and other regional films. She also has voiced jingles for television advertisements.[1][2]

Career

Over the years, Suzanne has worked with several music directors including A.R. Rahman, Pritam, Sajid Wajid, Ilaiyaraaja, Harris Jayaraj, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Salim–Sulaiman, Anu Malik, Bappi Lahiri and Vishal–Shekhar. She has sung up to 50 songs as a playback singer in Bollywood. In 2005, Suzanne sang her first playback song for music director Pritam – "Khalish" from the film ' Chocolate'. The song that first got her recognised was "Mahiya" from the film ' Awaarapan', for which she received her First nomination at the Stardust Awards in 2008. This was followed by a string of superhits like " Jee Karda" from 'Singh Is Kinng', "Pyaar Karke" from 'Pyaar Ke Side Effects', "Signaal" from 'Bhagam Bhag', "Meow" from 'Golmaal Returns'.[3]

Her super hit "Aye Bachchu" from the Blockbuster 'Ghajini', earned her a nomination at the Tata Indicom Mirchi Music Awards 2009. Following this was yet another String of Super Hit Songs like "Surili Ankhiyon Wale" from 'Veer', "Rishtey Naatey" from 'De Dana Dan', "Chiggy Wiggy" from Blue where Suzanne collaborated yet again with A.R.Rahman and Australian Pop Star, Kylie Minogue, and "Naina Miley" from 'Robot'. Her Super Hit Songs that have topped the charts are "Challa" from 'Crook' and "No Problem" from 'No Problem'. Besides Bollywood, Suzanne has a few Hits even in the South. She received great recognition and appreciation for her vocals on "Hosannah" from "Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya" (Tamil), "Nalamdhana" from 'Silambattam' (Tamil) and currently for the song "Ayyayo Ayyayo" from 'Veera Parampare' (Kannada).

Besides Bollywood, D'Mello has two songs "Latika's Theme" and "Dreams on Fire" in the Oscar and Grammy Award-winning soundtrack of the Hollywood film Slumdog Millionaire (2008). She was also part of A. R. Rahman's Jai Ho tour.[4]

Suzanne also tours with her Band performing Western music covering genres like RnB, Retro, Jazz, Pop, Country and Broadway.

Suzanne is also the Vocal Producer and Arranger for India's popular a cappella group Raaga Trippin'.[5] The band covers both Western and Bollywood songs in Acapella which is simply music without instruments using the voice only. Suzanne has toured India and the world with these Bands and is currently working on her own album.[1]

Discography

Year Song Name Film Name
2002 Yahan Pe Sab Shanti Shanti Hai Raaz
2005 Khalish Chocolate
Jhoom Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena
2006 Signaal Bhagam Bhag
Pyaar Karke Pyaar Ke Side Effects
Paisa Paisa Apna Sapna Money Money
Dil Laga Na[6] Dhoom 2
Shake It Naksha
Hibbaki The Killer
2007 "You're My Love"[6] Partner
"Do You Wanna Partner"[6] Partner
"Dupatta Tera Nau Rang Da"[6] Partner
So Cool Go
Mahiya Awaarapan
2008 "Aye Bachchu"[6] Ghajini
Nallamdhana Silambattam (Tamil)
Tu Mera Jumbo Jumbo
Jee Karda[6] Singh Is Kinng
"Meow" (English and Hindi)[6] Golmaal Returns
"Vacancy"[6] Golmaal Returns
EMI EMI
Khushi Drona (Backup singer)
Hey Ya Kidnap
Hello Hello
Rubaru Ru Ba Ru
Na Dekho Ru Ba Ru
Khwab Dekhe [Sexy Lady] Race (Backing and English Vocals)
Mujhpe Toh Jadoo Race (Backing and English Vocals)
Race Saason Ki Race (Backing and English Vocals)
Zara Zara Touch Me Race (Backing and English Vocals)
2009 Dil Dara Ve Maan Sanmaan ( Marathi)
"Kites in the Sky"[6] Kites
"Surili Akhiyon Wale"[6] Veer
Rishte Naate De Dana Dan
"Prem Ki Naiyya"[6] Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
Hey Ya! Kidnap
Chiggy Wiggy Blue
Chiggy Wiggy Blue - Dubbed (Telugu)
Poorza Poorza Life Partner (English Vocals)
"Ishq Vishk"[6] Wanted
"Le Le Mazaa"[6] Wanted (Backing and Spanish Vocals)
Bhangra Bistar Dil Bole Hadippa! (Backing Vocals)
Aahun Aahun Love Aaj Kal
Twist Love Aaj Kal (English Vocals) by Saif Ali Khan
Aalam Guzrne Ko Kal Kissne Dekha
Soniye Billori Kal Kissne Dekha
"Don't Say Alvida"[6] Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
Latika's Theme[6] Slumdog Millionaire
Dreams on Fire[6] Slumdog Millionaire
2010 Chahta kitna tumko Dil

Shaapit

"No Problem"[6] No Problem
Ayyayyo Ayyayyo Veera Parampare
Challa Crook
Naina Mile Endhiran(Robot In Hindi)
Kehna Hai Help
Attrah Baras Ki Hello Darling
Sajde (Remix) Khatta Meetha (English Vocals)
Ee Hridayam Ye Maaya Chesave (soundtrack) (Telugu)
Tum chain ho Milenge Milenge
Hosanna Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya (soundtrack)(Tamil)
2011 Tum Ho Rockstar (soundtrack)
Chak Glassi Pyaar Ka Punchnama
Tum Ho Mera Pyaar Haunted
Full Volume Thank You
"Mazhai Varum Arikuri"[7] Veppam (Tamil)
2012 Jaavedaan Hai 1920: Evil Returns
Cigarette Ki Tarah Cigarette Ki Tarah
Right Now Housefull 2
Hosanna Ekk Deewana Tha (soundtrack)
Tum jo mere saath o Ehsas
2013 Inikka Inikka Naiyaandi
Kadal Naan Dhaan Endrendrum Punnagai (Tamil)
2014 Khalifa (Rap And Chorus Portions) Lekar Hum Deewana Dil (soundtrack)
Thumka Kaanchi
2015 Matargashti (Backing Vocals For NaNaNa Tune) Tamasha (soundtrack)
Parade De La Bastille (Vocals For NaNaNa Tune) Tamasha (soundtrack)
2016 Wafa Ne Bewafai Teraa Surroor
2018 Pullinangal 2.0

Filmography as Lyricist

Awards

  • Nominated: Vijay Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2011) – Mazhai Varum Arikuri (Veppam)
  • Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2010) – Aye Bachchu (Ghajini)
  • Nominated: Tata Indicom Mirchi Music Awards Upcoming Vocalist Of The Year (2009) – Aye Bachchu (Ghajini)
  • Nominated: Stardust Awards Best Debut Female Playback Singer (2008)- Mahiya (Awaarapan)

See also

List of Indian playback singers

References

  1. 1 2 "Bollywood's popular Christian singers – Suzanne D'Mello". Rediff.com. 29 July 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
  2. Pereira, Beulah (29 January 2016). "Here's how RaagaTrippin', Mumbai's A Cappella ensemble is creating waves". DNA India. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  3. "Singer Suzanne D'Mello talks about her unique musical journey as voice coach". Times of India. 19 July 2018.
  4. "Suzanne D'Mello to release her debut album". Telanganat Today. 5 July 2018.
  5. "In conversation with a capella group RaagaTrippin'". Daily News & Analysis. 12 April 2015. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 "Bollywood's popular Christian singers – Suzanne D'Mello". Rediff.com. 29 July 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
  7. Venkateswaran Narayanan (30 July 2011). "Movie Review – Veppam". Times of India. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
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