| 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. |
