Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Musician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/08/1989 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Dhoolpet, Hyderabad |
Latest News about Rahul Sipligunj
17/08/2025
Rahul Sipligunj got engaged to Harinya Reddy on 17 August 2025. The engagement was announced publicly and marks a significant personal milestone for the singer following his professional successes.
20/07/2025
The Government of Telangana announced a cash reward of Rs. 1 crore to Rahul Sipligunj in recognition of his international success with the Oscar-winning song Naatu Naatu from the film RRR, which won Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards in March 2023.
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Bio/Wiki
| Profession(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Actor |
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| Famous For | His Hyderabadi folk song Magajaathi and Oscar-winning song Naatu Naatu from RRR |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Loyola High School, Hyderabad |
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| College/University | Narayana Junior College, Hyderabad |
| Educational Qualification | Undergraduate from the Narayana Junior College, Hyderabad |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Not Known |
| Hobbies | Playing Video Games, Watching Movies, and Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends |
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Family
| Father | Raj Kumar |
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| Mother | Sudharani |
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Career
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| Award | In January 2023, he won Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for the track 'Naatu Naatu' from the Telugu film RRR (2022) at the 80th Golden Globes along with composer MM Keeravani and singer Kaala Bhairava. In March 2023, he performed Naatu Naatu at the 95th Academy Awards where the song won Best Original Song. The Government of Telangana announced a cash reward of Rs. 1 crore on 20 July 2025 for his international recognition with the Oscar-winning song. | ||||
| Reality TV | Winner of Bigg Boss Telugu (Season 3) announced on 3 November 2019 |
Favourites
| Food | Appam & Egg Curry |
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| Actor | Prabhas |
| Actress | Samantha Akkineni |
| Singer | Karthik |
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| Musical Instrument | Saxophones |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Maruti Suzuki Swift |
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| Bike Collection | 2019 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350-X |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/sipligunjrahul/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rahul Sipligunj gained popularity for his Hyderabadi folk song. | |
| 2. In 2019, he emerged victorious in Bigg Boss Telugu (Season 3). | |
| 3. His musical journey began with self-recorded songs posted on YouTube. | |
| 4. One of Rahul's standout tracks is Maakikirkiri, with 16 million views on YouTube. | |
| 5. He was declared the winner of Bigg Boss Telugu (Season 3) on November 3, 2019. | |
| 6. He has sung more than 50 songs in Telugu films and multiple versions of Naatu Naatu in Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi. | |
| 7. His father Raj Kumar is a barber by profession who runs a hair salon. |