Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, songwriter, voice-over artist |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 21/12/1989 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Shashaa Tirupati
25/09/2026
Shashaa Tirupati released 'Raynnn', the first track from her upcoming four-track EP MAAHIRR, created with producer Shabeer. The track blends Raag Megh and Amir Khusrau's poetry with electronic production, and the EP is described as pairing electronic production with Hindustani classical practice.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Shashaa Kiran Tirupati |
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| Nickname | The Humma Girl |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Sagittarius |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm (5' 4") |
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| Weight | 54 kg (119 lbs) |
| Figure Measurements | 33-28-33 |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | LA Matheson Secondary School Surrey, BC, Canada |
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| College | Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada, Symbiosis College, Pune, India |
| Educational Qualification | MBA in Marketing |
| Classical Music Training | Hindustani classical music under Kamala Bose and Girija Devi in Allahabad |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Reading, Ice Skating |
Relationships & More
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
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| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Career
| Singing Debut |
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| Notable Achievements | National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2018) for 'Vaan Varuvaan' from Kaatru Veliyidai; Filmfare Award for 'Vaan Varuvaan' from Kaatru Veliyidai; Star Screen Award for 'Kanha' from Shubh Mangal Saavdhan; Mirchi Music Award for 'Aye Mr. Minor' from Kaaviyathalaivan | ||||||||
| Languages | Over 13 languages with more than 200 songs to her credit | ||||||||
| Key Collaborations | A.R. Rahman (primary collaborator), Anirudh Ravichander, Chinmayi Sripada | ||||||||
| Theatre | Acting debut in play 'I, Cloud' written and directed by Ulka Mayur | ||||||||
| Independent Debut EP | I'm Sorry, Heart (2022), featuring guitarist Keba Jeremiah | ||||||||
| Film Playback Credit | 'Hututu' from Mimi (2021), composed by A.R. Rahman | ||||||||
| Upcoming Project | Four-track EP 'MAAHIRR' with producer Shabeer |
Favourites
| Favourite Music Composer | A. R. Rahman | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shashaa Tirupati's smoking and alcohol consumption habits are not publicly known. | |
| 2. She was born in Srinagar but spent most of her childhood in Vancouver, Canada. | |
| 3. At the age of 6, Shashaa started singing on local radio stations in Vancouver. | |
| 4. Four years later, she began learning Hindustani Classical Music from music teachers in cities like Allahabad and Varanasi. | |
| 5. Shashaa gained fame in Vancouver after winning the first season of RED FM Idol in 2005. | |
| 6. She excelled in both academics and music, earning scholarships for her achievements. | |
| 7. Returning to India, Shashaa pursued an MBA while seeking opportunities in the music industry. | |
| 8. A.R. Rahman noticed Shashaa during a "Coke Studio" shoot and offered her a Tamil song within a week. | |
| 9. She performed at the BRICS Summit 2016 held in Goa. | |
| 10. Her song 'Phir Bhi Tumko Chahunga' from the film Half Girlfriend became a huge hit, gaining over 9 million views on YouTube within 2 days of release. | |
| 11. Her breakthrough Tamil song 'Aye Mr. Minor' from Kaaviyathalaivan led to multiple subsequent Tamil film opportunities. | |
| 12. She has collaborated with playback singer Chinmayi Sripada on a bilingual composition titled 'Yezhundhu Via' in Tamil and 'Roothi Hui' in Hindi, released on her YouTube channel in January 2020. | |
| 13. The Humma Song from OK Jaanu was one of the highest ranking songs of 2016 on YouTube and radio, with 209 million views as of July 2017. | |
| 14. She spent three years in music production, assisting music composer Tanishk Bagchi before returning to singing. | |
| 15. She has sung in over 20 Indian regional languages in addition to English. | |
| 16. She belongs to a Telugu-speaking Hindu family from Andhra Pradesh. |
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