Sharon Prabhakar (born 4 August 1955) is an Indian pop singer, actress and public speaker.
Personal life Prabhakar was born to a Punjabi father who was a public servant, and a Christian mother who was a music teacher. Along with her brother and sister, she had a mixed upbringing, growing up speaking both Punjabi and English.
When she was in her twenties, she married Bryan Mascarenhas, though they later divorced.
In 1986, Prabhakar married Alyque Padamsee, with whom she has a daughter, Shazahn Padamsee.The Times of India, 14 April 2002 – Sharon Prabhakar: In search of the self The couple have since separated.
Background In the past, Prabhakar has been referred to by India Today as one of Bombay's most talented folk singers with a style reminiscent of Joan Baez.India Today, Volume 31, Issues 39-52 – Page 18 By the mid-1980s, she achieved recognition and fame for singing in popular overseas styles in Hindi language.The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music: South Asia : the Indian subcontinent, Edited by Alison Arnold – Page 428 According to an article in The Hindustan Times, even before artists such as Alisha Chinai, Baba Sehgal and Daler Mehndi were described as Indi-pop, she was the original pop star of Hindi music that wasn't related to films.The Hindustan Times, 8 May 2013 – It was Shazahn’s idea: Sharon Prabhakar - Nirmika Singh She achieved popularity in Hindi pop and disco.How to Arrange a Wedding, Neeta Raheja, Adishwar Puri – Page 119 During her career, she has shared the stage with Celine Dion, represented India abroad and sung for members of the White House.The Times of India, 14 April 2002 – Sharon Prabhakar: In search of the self
Music career 1980s to 1990s Prabhakar had involvement in the production of Obsession '77, an album by psychedelic and hard rock band Atomic Forest.Record Collector – Fallout Boys
In 1980, her album Feeling Good was released on the Polydor label.Discogs – Sharon Prabhakar, Discography, AlbumsWind of Fire: The Music and Musicians of Goa by Mário Cabral e Sá – Page 197
Sharon also had sung an English song for a Kannada movie. The song is I wake up in the middle of the night for the movie : Udayavagali cheluva namma Kannada naadu Record Label The Gramophone Company of India Limited Record number :7EPE 11504
An important milestone in Sharon's career is the song "Haan meri jaisi haseena ka dil" from the Bollywood movie Armaan released in 1981.The song became a huge hit and is listened in 2026 as well, created by none other than Bappi Lahiri.
2000s In 2007, her album Dilrooba was released via Raga to Rock.AllMusic – Sharon Prabhakar, Dilrooba (CD - Raga To Rock #29819) In January 2019, Prabhakar was performing at the SoBo Festival. She invited politician Milind Deora to come up on stage and perform with her. Milind is a musician in his own right and a blues guitarist.Mid-Day, 30 January 2019 – Milind Deora plays the guitar with Sharon Prabhakar at SoBo fest
Discography
+ Singles+ Indian releases Title Release info Year Format Notes Chal Disco Chal "Chal Disco Chal", "Dekho Dekho" / "Daku Daku", "Mere Habib" Multitone Records Ltd. 2222 814 1981 7-inch EP with Musarrat Nazir "What A Wonder It Will Be" / "Don't Ever Leave Me" Polydor 2067 839 1981 7-inch single with Bashir Sheikh "Aaj Ki Raat" / "Chhupke Kaun Aya" Outernational Sounds OTR 6 2019 7-inch single Sharon Prabhakar only on side AUsha Uthup only on side BDiscogs – Sharon Prabhakar, Discography, Singles & EPs
+ Albums+ Indian releases Title Release info Year Format Notes Feeling Good Polydor 2392921 1980 LP Chal Disco Chal Polydor 2392 996 1981 LP with Musarrat Nazir,Peter Moss and Deepak Khazanchi Musical Multiplication Tables Multi-Sound 2392 567 1981 LP What A Wonder... Polydor 2392 952 1981 LP with Bashir Sheikh Disco Mastana Multitone 2393 850 1982 LP London Calling(The Best From The West – Hindi Disco Hits) Multitone 2393 893 1983 LP with Salma Agha and Nazia Hassan Shabash Sharon EMI ECSD 2982His Master's Voice ECSD. 2982 1984 LP Pyar Chhalke Music for Pleasure MFPE 1051 1985 LP with Bappi Lahiri Shararat Master's Voice PSLP 1401Odeon PSLP 1401 1986 LP music by Anand Milind Suno Suno Music India CDNF043 1988 compact disc Burning Padmini Music PP – 304 1996 compact discDiscogs – Sharon Prabhakar, Discography, Albums
Filmography Films YearTitleRoleNotes 1986 Kahan Kahan Se Guzar Gaya Sonali Also playback singer; Unreleased 1988Akarshan Shalu Ek Aadmi1995Rock DancerJaya Also playback singer2008Saas Bahu Aur SensexJasbir Brar2019BombairiyaNandini's mother
Web series YearTitleRolePlatformNotes2020Kehne Ko Humsafar HainAnanya and Amairas' motherALTBalaji and ZEE5Season 32025Hai Junoon!DeanJioHotstar
Television YearTitleRolePlatformNotes2010Mahi WayRamona KohliSony Entertainment TelevisionSeason 12017The Good Karma HospitalBina BarrosITVSeason 1 episode 4
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