Zee Cine Awards is a renowned film award dedicated to the Hindi film industry. It is a viewer`s choice award which is organized to commemorate the artistic and technical excellence of the Bollywood professionals. The esteemed award ceremony is instituted by the entire Zee network. The year 1998 marked the introduction of Zee Cine Awards. In this grand event, various Bollywood personalities and a number of bright luminaries gather to celebrate the works and achievements of the Indian cinema. Scintillating performances and award presentations grace this award ceremony. In the event, awards are presented under varied categories in recognition to the contribution of Bollywood professionals in diverse cinematic fields.

14th Zee Cine Awards
14th Zee Cine Awards was organized on 8th February 2014 in Mumbai to honour the best films of the previous year 2013. It was aired on 23rd February on multiple channels. The show was co-anchored by Bollywood actors Riteish Deshmukh and Abhishek Bachchan. Music has always been a significant part of Bollywood flicks and the industry has been blessed with a number of enchanting singers over years. Zee Cine Awards for Best Playback Singer - Female appreciates the works of such soulful singers. In 2014, the nominations for this category included Bhoomi Trivedi for `Ram Chahe Leela` (Goliyon Ki Rasleela: Ram Leela), Chinmayi Sripada for `Titli` (Chennai Express), Monali Thakur for `Sawaar Loon` (Lootera), Palak Muchhal for `Meri Aashiqui` (Aashiqui 2), Shalmali Kholgade for `Balam Pichkari` (Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani), Shreya Ghoshal for `Sunn Raha Hai` (Aashiqui 2). In the event Shreya Ghoshal walked away with the award.

Shreya Ghoshal
Shreya Ghoshal is one of the most soulful playback singers of India who has won the hearts of millions with her enchanting voice. She has received a number of prestigious awards apart from Zee Cine Awards. She has sung extensively in numerous languages and has successfully established herself as a leading female playback singer of India.

Zee Cine Awards for Best Playback Singer - Female