Caralisa Monteiro
Playback Singer
Caralisa Monteiro is a Mumbai-based singer whose career spans advertising, film music, live performance and voice work. With a body of work built over thousands of recordings, she has become one of the most recognisable voices in Indian advertising while also contributing to several widely loved Hindi film songs.
Advertising & Voice Work
- 7,500+ advertising jingles and voiceovers — A prolific recording career that has earned her the moniker “Queen of Advertising.”
- Some of India’s most memorable advertising music — Her work includes the Limca jingle and Slice’s “Rasile Aamo Ka Ras,” among many others.
- A voice across leading consumer brands — Her advertising repertoire has included work for brands such as Ponds, Cadbury, Nivea, Airtel, Titan and Axe, among many others.
Film Music
- 50+ Bollywood films — Her playback work extends across more than fifty Hindi films.
- Signature songs — Her best-known film recordings include the hugely popular “Besharam Rang” from Pathaan, “Nashe Si Chadh Gayi,” “Phir Dekhiye” from Rock On!!, and “Mitwa.”
- Recent recognition — She won Best Vocalist and Best Song for “Besharam Rang” from Pathaan.
Beyond Music
- Advocacy — Caralisa Monteiro is also known for using her voice in support of women’s rights and human rights more broadly.
- Endurance running — An active long-distance runner who continues to train and compete, she is known as the only ultrarunner in the industry and has completed a run from Mumbai to Pune.
Reference Introduction
Caralisa Monteiro is a Mumbai-based singer whose voice has been part of the soundtrack of Indian popular culture for years. Across 7,500+ advertising jingles and voiceovers and 50+ Bollywood films, her work ranges from iconic brand music to major film hits including “Besharam Rang,” “Nashe Si Chadh Gayi,” “Phir Dekhiye” and “Mitwa.” Known as the “Queen of Advertising,” she has voiced campaigns for many of India’s best-known consumer brands. Beyond music, she advocates for women and human rights and is an ultrarunner and competitive long-distance runner.