Quick Info
| Profession | Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/11/1975 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
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Bio/Wiki
| Rajnigandha Shekhawat is a singer from Rajasthan, India, known for singing Rajasthani folk, Bollywood, English and Rajasthani Marwari mashups, and vintage classics. She is the princess of the Thikana of Malsisar and has earned the title of 'Maharani of Mashups' from the Rajasthani press for being the only singer who does mashups of Rajasthani folk with English music. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| School | Maharani Gayatri Devi Girls' School, Jaipur |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Rajput |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Not Known |
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Family
| Father | Dr Bhawani Singh (Royal Highness/Thakur Sahab of Malsisar, Jaipur) |
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| Mother | Late Rawalot Bhati |
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Career
| Debut | Music Album: Soul of the Desert (2006) |
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| Awards, Honours, Achievements |
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| Albums & Releases | 3 albums released; various singles and jingles for ad films |
| Live Performances | Over 500 concerts worldwide including performances in Sun City South Africa, Global Village Dubai, and Muscat |
Favourites
| Food | Prawns Gassi at Mahesh, Mumbai, and Dosa at Andheri railway station, Mumbai |
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| Dessert | Strawberry Ice-Cream at Haji Ali Juice Centre, Mumbai |
| Singer | Jagjit Singh |
| Genre(s) | Sufi Folk and Ghazals |
Social Media
| Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/artist/6kq2QId6yp36MweSJDKn1T |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rajnigandha Shekhawat is a popular Rajasthani singer recognized for blending English and Rajasthani Marwari music. | |
| 2. She received formal training in Indian classical music from esteemed instructors. | |
| 3. During her school days, she proudly represented Rajasthan in a national Taekwondo championship. | |
| 4. Having operated a publicity agency in Mumbai, she has collaborated with well-known brands. | |
| 5. She is widely regarded as the 'MahaRani of Mashups' within the Indian music scene. | |
| 6. She received training in Indian classical music from Pt. Lakshman Bhatt Tailang, Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Sangeet Vidyalaya, and under the Gwalior Gharana from Pt. Rattan Mohan Sharma. | |
| 7. She worked with the Times Music group before starting her professional singing career. | |
| 8. Her mashup song 'Cheap Thrills with Ghoomar' became immensely popular in 2017. | |
| 9. She has performed in more than 500 concerts across various countries. | |
| 10. She has sung jingles for TV advertisements including Fanta, Jabong, Lenovo, and Rajasthan Tourism. | |
| 11. She provided playback singing for Bollywood films including 'Badri ki Dulhania' (2017) with over 650 million views, 'Tattoo' from Monsoon Shootout (2014), 'Aai’s Aalaap' from Margarita with a Straw (2014), and 'Laalam Laal' from Kaagaz (2021). |