Quick Info
| Profession | Playback Singer, Composer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/03/1965 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
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 Name | Sujata Chinai | ||||||||||||||||
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| Famous For | Her song 'Made in India' (1995) | ||||||||||||||||
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Pisces | ||||||||||||||||
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| Religion | Hinduism | ||||||||||||||||
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| Ethnicity | Gujarati | ||||||||||||||||
| Education | St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 58 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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Relationships & More
| Affair/Boyfriend | Romel Kazzouah (2003) (Canadian Musician-Entrepreneur) |
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| Marriage Year | 1986 |
Family
| Father | Madhukar Chinai (Singer) |
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| Spouse | Rajesh Jhaveri (m. 1986-1994) (her Former Manager) |
Career
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| Years Active | 1985 – Present |
Favourites
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Social Media
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. |