# List of awards and nominations received by Sunidhi Chauhan

Sunidhi Chauhan is an Indian singer. Chauhan made her career debut at the age of 13, with the film Shastra. She rose to prominence after recording "Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi" from Mast (1999), ultimately winning the Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent and was nominated as the Best Female Playback Singer. Her second breakthrough was released in 2000, with the song "Mehboob Mere" which resulted in receiving another Filmfare nomination. Chauhan received her third Filmfare nomination with the energetic "Dhoom Machale" (2004) followed by two more nominations during the next year for "Kaisi Paheli" and "Deedar De".
2006 was one of the most successful years in her career, where she was bestowed with her first Filmfare award for her rendition of the song "Beedi" and further two nominations for "Soniye" and "Aashiqui Main". The following year, she was prominently recognized for the title song of Aaja Nachle (2007) and "Sajnaaji Vaari". Chauhan received her 12th Filmfare nomination with "Chor Bazaari" (2009) preceded by "Dance Pe Chance" (2008). In 2010, she received her second Filmfare award with the item song "Sheila Ki Jawani" and was nominated for international styled carnival song "Udi" (2010).

## Annual Central European Bollywood Awards

The Annual Central European Bollywood Awards are fan awards with the voters mostly from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. They are users of the Bollywood Forum belonging to the film website, organizer of the ACEBAs. Chauhan has received an award from two nominations.
| Year | Film | Nominated Song | Result | Ref. |
| 2007 | Fanaa | "Mere Haath Mein" | Won | |
| 2008 | Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. | "Sajnaaji Vaari Vaari" | Nominated | |

## BIG Star Entertainment Awards

The BIG Star Entertainment Awards are presented annually by Reliance Broadcast Network Limited in association with Star India to honour personalities from the field of entertainment across movies, music, television, sports, theater and dance. Chauhan has received an award from six nominations.
| Year | Film | Nominated Song | Result |
| 2010 | Tees Maar Khan | "Sheila Ki Jawani" | Won |
| 2011 | Murder 2 | "Aa Zara" | Nominated |
| 2012 | Ishaqzaade | "Chokra Jawaan" | Nominated |
| 2012 | Heroine | "Halkat Jawani" | Nominated |
| 2013 | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | "Dilliwaali Girlfriend" | Nominated |
| 2014 | Dhoom 3 | "Kamli" | Nominated |

## Bhaskar Bollywood Awards

The Bhaskar Bollywood Awards are presented by Dainik Bhaskar for excellence in the Hindi film industry. Chauhan has received one nomination.
| Year | Film | Nominated Song | Result | Ref. |
| 2012 | Murder 2 | "Aa Zara" | Nominated | |

## Filmfare Awards

The Filmfare Awards are one of the oldest and most prestigious Hindi film awards. They are presented annually by The Times Group for excellence of cinematic achievements. Chauhan received two awards from seventeen nominations.
Other than awards for Best Female Playback Singer, Chauhan received the Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent in 2001.
| Year | Film | Nominated Song | Result |
| 2000 | Mast | "Ruki Ruki" | Nominated |
| 2001 | Fiza | "Mehboob Mere" | Nominated |
| 2005 | Dhoom | "Dhoom Machale" | Nominated |
| 2006 | Parineeta | "Kaisi Paheli" | Nominated |
| 2006 | Dus | "Deedar De" | Nominated |
| 2007 | Omkara | "Beedi Jalaile" | Won |
| 2007 | Aksar | "Soniye" | Nominated |
| 2007 | 36 China Town | "Aashiqui Main" | Nominated |
| 2008 | Aaja Nachle | "Aaja Nachle" | Nominated |
| 2008 | Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. | "Sajnaji Vari Vari" | Nominated |
| 2009 | Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi | "Dance Pe Chance" | Nominated |
| 2010 | Love Aaj Kal | "Chor Bazari" | Nominated |
| 2011 | Tees Maar Khan | "Sheila Ki Jawani" | Won |
| 2011 | Guzaarish | "Udi" | Nominated |
| 2019 | Raazi | "Ae Watan (Female)" | Nominated |
| 2019 | October | "Manwaa" | Nominated |
| 2021 | Shakuntala Devi | "Paas Nahi Toh Fail" | Nominated |

## Filmfare Awards South

The Filmfare Awards South are presented by Filmfare Awards for the Tamil Telugu Kannada and Malayalam film industries. The awards were inaugurated in 1956 and include categories decided by an industry jury. These are considered to be the oscars of south India. she was nominated twice each for telugu and Kannada films, winning one for the latter.
| Year | Film | Nominated Song | Result |
| 2010 | Oye! | "Saradaaga" | Nominated |
| 2010 | Haage Summane | "Rock Me Baby" | Nominated |
| 2013 | Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu | "Atu Itu" | Nominated |
| 2023 | Vikranth Rona | "Ra Ra Rakkamma" | Won |

## Global Indian Film Awards

The Global Indian Film Awards was an awards ceremony for the Hindi film industry held in 2005 and 2007. Chauhan received an award from two nominations.
| Year | Film | Nominated Song | Result | Ref. |
| 2005 | Dhoom | "Dhoom Machaale" | Won | |
| 2007 | Omkara | "Beedi Jalaile" | Nominated | |

## Global Indian Music Academy Awards

The Global Indian Music Academy Awards are presented annually by Global Indian Music Academy to honour and recognise Indian music. Chauhan has received an award from seven nominations.
| Year | Category | Film/Album | Nominated Song | Result |
| 2011 | Best Female Playback Singer | Tees Maar Khan | "Sheila Ki Jawani" | Won |
| 2011 | Best Female Playback Singer | Band Baaja Baaraat | "Ainvayi Ainvayi" | Nominated |
| 2011 | Best Female Playback Singer | Guzaarish | "Udi" | Nominated |
| 2012 | Best Female Playback Singer | Agneepath | "Gun Gun Guna" | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best Female Playback Singer | Dhoom 3 | "Kamli" | Nominated |
| 2015 | Best Female Playback Singer | Highway | "Tu Kuja" | Nominated |
| 2015 | Best Duet | Daawat-e-Ishq | "Daawat-e-Ishq" (along with Javed Ali) | Nominated |

## Indian Telly Awards

The Indian Telly Awards is an annual award for excellence both on-screen and behind-the-scenes of television in India. Chauhan has received one nomination.
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
| 2015 | Best Judge Panel | The Voice (along with Himesh Reshammiya, Shaan, Mika Singh) | Nominated | |

## International Indian Film Academy Awards

The International Indian Film Academy Awards are presented annually by the International Indian Film Academy to honour excellence of cinematic achievements in the Hindi language film industry. Chauhan has received two awards from fourteen nominations.
| Year | Film | Nominated Song | Result |
| 2001 | Fiza | "Mehboob Mere" | Nominated |
| 2004 | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. | "Dekhle Aankhon Mein Aankhien Daal" | Nominated |
| 2005 | Dhoom | "Dhoom Machale" | Won |
| 2005 | Chameli | "Sajna Ve" | Nominated |
| 2006 | Parineeta | "Kaisi Paheli" | Nominated |
| 2006 | Dus | "Deedar De" | Nominated |
| 2007 | Dhoom 2 | "Crazy Kiya Re" | Nominated |
| 2007 | Omkara | "Beedi Jalaile" | Won |
| 2008 | Aaja Nachle | "Aaja Nachle" | Nominated |
| 2009 | Dostana | "Desi Girl" | Nominated |
| 2010 | Love Aaj Kal | "Chor Baazari" | Nominated |
| 2011 | Tees Maar Khan | "Sheila Ki Jawani" | Nominated |
| 2011 | Band Baaja Baaraat | "Ainvayi Ainvayi" | Nominated |
| 2012 | Dum Maaro Dum | "Te Amo" | Nominated |
| 2016 | Dil Dhadakne Do | "Girls Like To Swing" | Nominated |
| 2019 | Sanju | "Main Badhiya Tu Bhi Badhiya" | Nominated |
| 2019 | Raazi | "Ae Watan (Female)" | Nominated |

## Mirchi Music Awards

The Mirchi Music Awards are presented annually by Radio Mirchi to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Hindi language film music industry of India. Chauhan has received an award from four nominations.
| Year | Film | Nominated Song | Result |
| 2010 | Tees Maar Khan | "Sheila Ki Jawani" | Nominated |
| 2010 | Guzaarish | "Udi" | Nominated |
| 2011 | The Dirty Picture | "Ishq Sufiyana" | Won |
| 2012 | Agneepath | "Gun Gun Guna" | Nominated |

## Screen Awards

India's only accolade involved with the Executive Director and the Governor of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, The Screen Awards honour excellence of cinematic achievements in the Hindi language film industry. Chauhan has won two award from ten nominations.
| Year | Film | Nominated Song | Result |
| 2001 | Mission Kashmir | "Bumbro" | Nominated |
| 2004 | Armaan | "Meri Zindagi Mein Aaye Ho" | Nominated |
| 2005 | Chameli | "Sajna Ve Sajna" | Won |
| 2005 | Dhoom | "Dhoom Machale" | Nominated |
| 2006 | Parineeta | "Kaisi Paheli" | Nominated |
| 2007 | Omkara | "Beedi Jalaile" | Won |
| 2008 | Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. | "Sajnaji Vaari" | Nominated |
| 2009 | Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi | "Dance Pe Chance" | Nominated |
| 2010 | Love Aaj Kal | "Chor Bazari" | Nominated |
| 2011 | Tees Maar Khan | "Sheila Ki Jawani" | Nominated |

## Star Guild Awards

The Star Guild Awards are presented by the Apsara Producers Guild to honour and recognise the professional excellence of their peers. Chauhan has received an award from nine nominations.
| Year | Film | Nominated Song | Result |
| 2004 | Chameli | "Bhaage Re Mann" | Nominated |
| 2006 | Dhoom | "Dhoom Machaale" | Nominated |
| 2008 | Aaja Nachle | "Aaja Nachle" | Nominated |
| 2008 | Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. | "Sajna Vaari" | Nominated |
| 2010 | Love Aaj Kal | "Chor Bazari" | Nominated |
| 2011 | Band Baaja Baaraat | "Ainvayi Ainvayi" | Nominated |
| 2011 | Tees Maar Khan | "Sheila Ki Jawani" | Won |
| 2012 | Dum Maaro Dum | "Te Amo" | Nominated |
| 2012 | Murder 2 | "Aa Zara" | Nominated |
| 2015 | Dil Dhadakne Do | "Girls Like To Swing" | Nominated |

## Zee Cine Awards

The Zee Cine Awards are presented by Zee Network for the Hindi film industry. The awards were inaugurated in 1998 and include categories decided by public votes and an industry jury. The awards were not presented in 2009 and 2010, but were resumed from 2011. Chauhan has received an award from three nominations.
| Year | Film | Nominated Song | Result |
| 2005 | Dhoom | "Dhoom Machale" | Won |
| 2005 | Parineeta | "Kaisi Paheli" | Nominated |
| 2007 | Omkara | "Beedi Jalaile" | Nominated |

## Vijay Awards

The Vijay Awards are presented by Vijay TV for the Tamil film industry. The awards were inaugurated in 2006 and include categories decided by public votes and an industry jury.
| Year | Film | Nominated Song | Result |
| 2012 | Neethaane En Ponvasantham | "Mudhal Murai" | Nominated |

## SIIMA Awards

| Year | Film | Nominated Song | Result |
| 2012 | Badrinath | "Nath Nath" | Nominated |
| 2021 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | "Sye Raa Title Song" | Nominated |
| 2022 | Vikrant Rona | "Ra Ra Rakkamma" | Won |

## Other awards and honours

| Year | Category | Song and Film | Result |
| Tarang Housefull Awards ||||
| 2013 | Best Playback Singer – Female | "Dil Dharke Main Tum Se" for Anjuman | Won |
| 2013 | Best Playback Singer – Female | "Aap Dil Ki Anjuman Mein" for Anjuman | Nominated |
| Stardust Awards ||||
| 2014 | Best Playback Singer – Female | "Kamli" for Dhoom 3 | Nominated |
| PTC Punjabi Film Awards ||||
| 2013 | Best Playback Singer – Female | "Mera Dil Tera Hoya" for Mirza - The Untold Story | Nominated |
| 2013 | Best Playback Singer – Female | "Patang Wali Dor Sirphire" for Sirphire | Won |
| 2015 | Best Playback Singer – Female | Ehsaas Da Rishta" for Kirpaan: The Sword of Honour | Nominated |
| 2015 | Best Playback Singer – Female | "Laatu" for Disco Singh | Nominated |
| 2015 | Best Playback Singer – Female | "Chandi Di Dabbi" for Jatt James Bond | Won |
* 2004: MTV Immies for Best Singer Female (Film) – "Dekh Le" (Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.)
* 2009: Kelvinator GR8! FLO Women Award
* 2009: Indian Television Academy–GR8! Women Achiever Awards – GR8! Women Achiever in Music – Sunidhi Chauhan
* 2010: Big Star Indian Music Award for Best Visualized Song Track (Female) – "Udi" – Aishwarya Rai Bachchan & Sunidhi Chauhan
* 2011: Massal Award for Best International Female Vocalist Award – Sunidhi Chauhan

## Footnotes

* 1 2 Tied with Mamta Sharma for "Munni Badnaam Hui" from Dabangg