Sanjeevani Bhelande is a highly accomplished Indian playback singer who made history as the first-ever winner of the televised talent show Sa Re Ga Ma in 1995. This victory launched her professional career, leading to her Bollywood debut in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's film Kareeb (1998), where she performed hit tracks like "Chori Chori Jab Nazrein Mili". Known for her classical-based melodies and soulful voice, she has since recorded numerous popular songs in Hindi, such as "Nikamma Kiya Is Dil Ne" and "Chidiya Main Hoti," while also becoming a beloved figure in Nepali music with hit albums like Junee Junee.
Sanjeevani has carved a significant niche in the Nepali music industry, often being embraced as a "local" artist due to her flawless pronunciation and emotive delivery in the language. Her Nepali career is highlighted by massive hits such as "Timilai Runa Dinna," "Pani Mitho Mero Hajur," and "Aafno Bhannu Kaslai Yaha," which remain staples in the Adhunik (modern) music genre. She has released successful dedicated regional albums like Junee Junee and Janamjanam, and her voice has graced numerous films, including Ma Timi Bina Marihalchhu and Dulahi. Most recently in 2026, she made a high-profile return to Nepali playback by recording a new version of the classic song "Basant Nai Basna Khojcha Yahan" for the film Maitighar, a track originally sung by the legendary Asha Bhosle.
