Shibani Kashyap Age, Wiki and Bio

Shibani Kashyap

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger, Composer, Actor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth12/01/1979
Age45 years
BirthplaceKashmir
HusbandRajiev DevInder

Physical Stats & More

Height162 cm / 1.62 m / 5’ 4”
Weight60 kg / 132 lbs
Figure Measurements36-30-36
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorDark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationBA in English Literature
College/UniversityLady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi

Personal Life

Zodiac signCapricorn
Political InclinationBharatiya Janata Party
HobbiesPractising Yoga, Dancing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date6 February

Family

FatherName not known (retd. from Indian armed forces)
MotherPunam Kashyap (Director of Education at the Delhi World Foundation, Delhi)
Siblings
BrotherAshish Kashyap
SisterNone
SpouseRajiev DevInder (Bollywood actor)

Career

Debut
As a singer
  • 1998: Ho Gayi Hai Mohabbat Tumse (Reprise)
Film
  • 2003: Sajna Aa Bhi Ja from the film 'Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II'
As an actor
  • 2018: Helicopter Eela; cameo appearance
  • TV
  • 2018: Ek Veer Ki Ardaas: Veera; as Megha Kapoor
Awards
  • 1998: Channel V Award (1998) for Best Indian Music Video for 'Ho Gayi Hai Mohabbat'
  • 2000: Bharat Nirmaan Award for contribution in music
  • 2005: Sahara Sangeet Award for Best Female Pop Singer
  • 2018: Rajiv Gandhi Global Excellence Award
  • 2018: Best Playback Singer Award at Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival
  • 2019: Pride of Nation Excellence Award
  • 2019: Star Achiever Awards, New Delhi
  • 2019: Women’s Achiever Award Match by Phulkari Women of Amritsar
  • 2020: Felicitated at Hunar Haat (Mumbai), a forum to preserve, protect, and promote local artists and craftsmen
  • 2020: Bharat Ratna DR. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Award- Voice of Soul
  • 2021: CAIT Women Entrepreneurship Award

Favourites

Singer(s)Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Arijit Singh
MusicianSting
ActressKatrina Kaif
AnimalDog
FoodButter chicken
Street foodGol Gappa, Papri chaat, Momos, Samosa
MonumentHumayun’s Tomb, Delhi
Shopping spot(s)Dilli Haat, Sarojini Nagar, CP–I
Singer-Songwriter(s)Madonna, Michael Jackson

Some Lesser Known Facts

Shibani Kashyap is an Indian singer known for lending her voice to the AIR FM channel tune in 1996.
She attended various schools in cities like Banihal, Srinagar, and Pune.
Encouraged by Jagjit Singh, Shibani pursued a career in music.
Known for songs like 'Zinda Hoon Main' and 'Sajna Aa Bhi Jaa,' she debuted in 1998 with 'Ho Gayi Hai Mohabbat Tumse.'
She collaborated with Bappi Lahiri on the song ‘Zamaana Toh Hai Disco Ka.’
Shibani became the Jingle Queen after singing for the show ‘Subah Savere’.
She composed songs to support causes like Save Girl Child and women empowerment.
After the 2008 Mumbai attacks, she recorded a song called 'Alvida.'
Shibani performed at events like the Commonwealth Games and Mauritius Independence Day.
She is the brand endorser for Yamaha Guitars.
Shibani has appeared on reality TV shows like 'Desi Beats' and 'Bathroom Singer.'
She revealed that she is a self-taught artist and spent hours learning to play the guitar daily.
Shibani Kashyap was childhood friends with singer KK and performed many gigs together.
She has performed at various music festivals and live shows.
Shibani has made appearances in films like ‘Helicopter Eela’ and TV shows like 'Ek Veer Ki Ardaas: Veera.'