Alisha Chinai
Alisha Chinai | |
|---|---|
 Chinai in 2009 | |
| Born | March 18, 1965 |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Spouse | Rajesh Jhaveri (m. 1986; div. 1994) |
Alisha Chinai (born 18 March 1965) is an Indian singer. She is known as the "Queen of Indipop".[1]
Career
[change | change source]Alisha started her career in 1985 with her first album, Jadoo. In 1989, she released a famous album of Madonna songs translated into Hindi.[2]
She became very famous in Bollywood (the Indian movie industry) by working with composer Bappi Lahiri.[3] She sang hits for many famous movies like Adventures of Tarzan and Dance Dance.
In 1995, her career reached a new level of fame with the album Made in India. This album was produced by Biddu and became a massive hit across the country.[4]
One of her most famous movie songs is "Kajra Re" from the film Bunty Aur Babli (2005). This song won her a Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer.[5]
Personal life
[change | change source]Alisha was born in Ahmedabad. She was married to her manager, Rajesh Jhaveri, from 1986 until their divorce in 1994.[6]
In 2020, she began a relationship with Furkat Azamov, a music producer from Tajikistan who also works as her manager and songwriter.[6]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "A Look At Alisha Chinai's Journey On Her Birthday". 2023.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|site=ignored (help) - ↑ John Connell, Chris Gibson (2003). Sound Tracks: Popular Music Identity and Place. Taylor & Francis. p. 68. ISBN 9781134699124.
- ↑ "He was an unstoppable meteor: Alisha Chinai talks about her long association with Bappi Lahiri". 2021.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|site=ignored (help) - ↑ Media Consumption and Everyday Life in Asia. Taylor & Francis. 2008. p. 62. ISBN 9781135896447.
- ↑ "Singers and musicians should get fair share of royalty: Alisha Chinai". 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|site=ignored (help) - 1 2 "Alisha Chinai found love in music producer from Tajikistan". 2022.
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