Quick Info
| Profession | Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 21/08/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
Latest News about Kanika Kapoor
08/12/2025
Kanika Kapoor was confronted on stage by a fan during her performance at the Me'Gong Festival in Meghalaya. Reports said the person rushed toward her and grabbed her legs before security intervened, prompting concern about performer safety and crowd control at live events. The incident drew media attention and renewed discussion about security for public figures during concerts.
18/08/2025
Kanika Kapoor spoke publicly about how singers in India are often underpaid for their work, saying that even highly successful artists do not receive fair compensation for many songs. Her remarks were widely discussed in entertainment coverage and added to ongoing conversations about remuneration in the Indian music industry.
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Bio/Wiki
| Kanika Kapoor is an Indian playback singer known for hit songs such as "Baby Doll" and "Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan." | |
| She is also a trained Kathak dancer. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 56 kg |
| Eye Color | Grey |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Khatri |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Address | She lives at a small apartment in Knightsbridge, London |
| Hobbies | Doing Yoga, Shopping, Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Raj Chandok |
Family
| Father | Rajeev Kapoor (Runs his family business of electrical trading) |
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| Mother | Poonam Kapoor (runs a boutique) |
| Siblings | Sasha (Elder, owns a company in London) |
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Career
| Debut |
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| Mentor/Guru | Pandit Ganesh Prasad Mishra | ||||
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Favourites
| Cuisines | Chinese | ||||
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| Food | Aloo Paratha | ||||
| Sweet Dish | Kesar Jalebi | ||||
| Actors |
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| Actress | Deepika Padukone | ||||
| Musicians | A. R. Rahman, Vishal-Shekhar, Beyonce, Shakira, Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber | ||||
| Lyricist | Shabbir Ahmed | ||||
| Designers | Peter Dundas, Christian Laqua, Rohit Bal, Manish Malhotra | ||||
| Singer(s) | Lata Mangeshkar, Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan, Justin Bieber |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/kanik4kapoor/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kanika is an acclaimed Indian playback singer known for hits like "Baby Doll" and "Chhitiyan Kalaiyan." | |
| 2. In addition to singing, she is a skilled Kathak dancer. | |
| 3. Born into a business-class family in Lucknow, Kanika has deep roots in the city. | |
| 4. Lucknow is home to her large extended family of over 150 members. | |
| 5. Her father, Rajeev Kapoor, manages a family business specializing in electrical trading. | |
| 6. Her mother, Poonam Kapoor, operates a boutique called Kalakrutti and is an exporter of Chikan work. | |
| 7. Her elder brother, Sasha, is a company owner based in London. | |
| 8. Having a musical upbringing, Kanika began learning music at a young age and sang on All India Radio (AIR) at 11. | |
| 9. She transformed her garage in Lucknow into a recording studio to nurture her singing passion. | |
| 10. Renowned singer Anup Jalota, a childhood friend of her father, mentored her and provided opportunities to sing bhajans. | |
| 11. Through Anup Jalota, Kanika got introduced to Bollywood music and signed a significant three-year contract with Universal Polygram. | |
| 12. At 18, Kanika tied the knot with Dr. Raj Chandok, eventually relocating to London. The marriage ended in divorce in 2012. | |
| 13. Following her divorce, she pursued a career as a playback singer. | |
| 14. She serves as the brand ambassador for Swiss watch company 88 Rue du Rhone. | |
| 15. In March 2020, Kanika made headlines as the first Bollywood celebrity to test positive for COVID-19. | |
| 16. She relaunched her fashion brand "Kanika Kapoor: House of Chikankari" to support female artisans in Lucknow. | |
| 17. She participated in the "SLAM! The Tour" concert across North America alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. | |
| 18. She is a brand ambassador for an NGO promoting children's education. |