Alisha Chinai Age, Wiki and Bio

Alisha Chinai

Quick Info

ProfessionPlayback Singer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth18/03/1965
Age59 years
BirthplaceAhmedabad, Gujarat, India

Bio/Wiki

Real NameSujata Chinai
Nickname(s)
  • Alisha Chinoy
  • Baby Doll
  • Indian Madonna
Famous ForHer song 'Made in India' (1995)
Zodiac sign/Sun signPisces
HometownAhmedabad, Gujarat, India
Debut
TV (As a Judge)Indian Idol 3
Album (Hindi)Jaadoo (1985)
Album (Konkani)Old Goan Gold (1985)
Film (Bollywood)"Zooby Zooby" song from the film 'Dance Dance' (1987)
Song (Kannada)Kanninalle Nee Kollabeda (1989)
Song (Malayalam)Jawaan Dil Hain (1987)
Song (Telugu)Deewana Mastana (1990)
Song (Punjabi)Cmon Cmon (2008)
ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Reading

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown

Personal Life

Marital StatusDivorced

Relationships & More

Affair/BoyfriendRomel Kazzouah (2003) (Canadian Musician-Entrepreneur)
Marriage Year1986

Family

FatherMadhukar Chinai (Singer)
MotherName Not Known (used to play the piano)
SpouseRajesh Jhaveri (m. 1986-1994) (her Former Manager)
ChildrenNot Known

Career

Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Filmfare Best Female Playback Award for the song "Kajra Re" from the film Bunty Aur Babli in 2005
  • International Billboard Award
  • Freddie Mercury Award for Artistic Excellence
Controversies
  • In 1995, she filed a sexual harassment case against Anu Malik.
  • In 2018, she supported MeToo campaign in India against Anu Malik.

Favourites

Favourite Song(s)
  • Attention by Charlie Puth
  • Despacito by Luis Fonsi

Some Lesser Known Facts

She comes from a Gujarati background.
Initially named Sujata Chinai, she rebranded as Alisha.
Bappi Lahiri was instrumental in jumpstarting her career.
Anu Malik and she joined forces to produce many successful tracks.
Her notable works include 'Made in India' and 'Kajra Re.'