Sudesh Bhosale is an Indian playback singer who primarily sings for

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films. Bhosale is known for his ability to mimic actor

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, having sung for him in various films.

Career

Bhosale was born on 1 July 1960 to Sumantai Bhosale and studied in Ambedkar College, Wadala. He got his first major break in playback singing in the film '' Zalzala'' (1988). He used mimicry to become a professional dubbing artist for several artists like

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and

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. He dubbed for

when he died prematurely before completing the film ''

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''. He has sung songs for the movie ''

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'' in 2008. Bhosale is the producer and judge on '' K For Kishore'', a singing contest on Sony Entertainment Television. He has sung many famous Bollywood songs for

including "Jumma chumma de de" from 1991 movie ''

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'', "Meri Makhna Meri Soniye" from

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and others. He mimicked for Amitabh Bachchan in movies such as ''

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''. He can also mimic numerous Bollywood stars including

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(Dadamoni),

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and others.

Accolades

He has been awarded the Mother Teresa Millennium Award for his contribution to music in a ceremony in

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in 2008.

Personal life

Sudesh Bhosale is married to Hema Bhosle. They have one son named Siddhant and a daughter named Shruti.

Discography

Hindi non-film songs

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Bhosale, Sudesh Living people Bollywood playback singers Indian male playback singers Indian male voice actors Singers from Maharashtra Marathi people Amitabh Bachchan imitators 1960 births