Shreyas Puranik, a celebrated music composer and singer, recently clinched two prestigious Filmfare Awards, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career. At a press meet held at Vishnuji Ki Rasoi in Bajaj Nagar, Nagpur, Shreyas expressed his elation, emphasizing that true success in the music industry lies in the ability of artists to resonate with listeners’ emotions.
Shreyas, a music composer, singer and lyricist, who belongs to Nagpur, received Best Music Album award for the chartbuster song ‘Satranga, sung by Arijit Singh, at the recent 69th Filmfare Awards cer- emony held in Gujarat. The song is part of the Hindi film ‘Animal’ directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. In addition to this, he also won the RD Burman Award for Upcoming Music Talent 2024.
Shreyas Puranik proudly displayed his Filmfare Awards for Best Music Album and the RD Burman Award for Upcoming Music Talent 2024 during a press meet held on Wednesday. The event also featured renowned singer Suresh Wadkar, whom Shreyas considers a mentor.
Reflecting on his journey, Shreyas acknowledged his early training and the invaluable guidance of his guru. He emphasized the importance of patience and resilience for aspiring artists, highlighting that success in the competitive music industry requires dedication and understanding of audience preferences.
`Dispelling notions of nepotism, Shreyas asserted that genuine talent and connection with the audience ultimately determine an artist’s longevity in the industry. With a career rooted in collaboration with eminent directors like Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Shreyas has carved a niche for himself, contributing to blockbuster films and independent projects alike.
Starting as assistant music director under Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Shreyas worked on films like ‘Bajirao Mastani’, ‘Padmaavat’, ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, and many more.