Alisha Chinai

Playback Singer, Composer

Indian Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Pisces 165 cm

Quick Info

ProfessionPlayback Singer, Composer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth18/03/1965
Age61 years
BirthplaceAhmedabad, Gujarat, India
Zodiac SignPisces

Latest News about Alisha Chinai

22/05/2026

Alisha Chinai shared a rare photograph and a handwritten letter from late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on social media. She described it as a treasured memory from a golden era and an important personal keepsake.

26/12/2025

Alisha Chinai made a special appearance at Sunidhi Chauhan’s Mumbai concert and performed some of her well-known tracks. She later shared her excitement about the performance on Instagram, describing it as a memorable surprise guest appearance.

29/11/2025

Alisha Chinai spoke again about the sexual harassment case she filed against music composer Anu Malik in 1996. She said the allegation led to her being shunned by parts of the industry at the time, and the topic resurfaced in the context of the broader MeToo movement.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameSujata Chinai
Nickname(s)
  • Alisha Chinoy
  • Baby Doll
  • Indian Madonna
  • Queen of Indipop
Famous ForHer song 'Made in India' (1995)
Zodiac sign/Sun signPisces
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
  • Painting
EthnicityGujarati
EducationSt. Xavier’s College, Mumbai

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm
Weight58 kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Marital StatusDivorced

Relationships & More

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

Family

FatherMadhukar Chinai (Singer)
MotherName
SpouseRajesh Jhaveri (m. 1986-1994) (her Former Manager)

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.
Years Active1985 – Present

Favourites

Favourite Song(s)

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/alishachinaiofficial
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/thealishachinai
Twitterhttps://www.twitter.com/thealishachinai
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitMdY3jSnGrbKB7AxQaKDw

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. She comes from a Gujarati background.
2. Initially named Sujata Chinai, she rebranded as Alisha.
3. Bappi Lahiri was instrumental in jumpstarting her career.
4. Anu Malik and she joined forces to produce many successful tracks.
5. Her notable works include 'Made in India' and 'Kajra Re.'
6. She believes playback singing is dead in India due to corruption and lack of royalties for singers.

Also born on 18 March

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