Alisha Chinai facts for kids
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Alisha Chinai
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Chinai in 2009
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| Background information | |
| Born | 18 March 1965 Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1985–present |
Alisha Chinai (born March 18, 1965) is a famous Indian pop singer. She is known for her amazing pop albums and for singing in Bollywood movies. This is called playback singing.
Alisha started her music journey in 1985 with her album Jadoo. By the 1990s, people started calling her the 'Queen of Indipop'. She made many popular songs with music producers Anu Malik and Biddu. Her most famous song is Made in India.
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Alisha Chinai's Music Journey
Alisha first entered the world of Hindi film music with the help of music director Bappi Lahiri. They created many disco hits together in the 1980s. Some of these songs were for movies like Adventures of Tarzan and Dance Dance.
When she began, Alisha sang for many top actresses. These included Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit, and Karisma Kapoor. In 1985, she also sang two songs in the Konkani language for an album called Old Goan Gold. One of her biggest hits in the 1980s was "Kaate Nahin Katthe". This song was from the movie Mr. India. She sang it with Kishore Kumar in 1987. Another popular song was "Raat Bhar Jaam Se" from the 1989 film Tridev.
Becoming the Queen of Indipop
In the 1990s, Alisha started working with other music directors. These included Anu Malik and Rajesh Roshan. She also recorded an album called Bombay Girl with Lesle Lewis in 1994. This album featured the hit song "De De".
At the same time, Alisha released many pop albums. Her 1995 album and single, Made in India, became a huge success. It was composed by Biddu and was one of the best-selling pop albums ever. This album made Alisha a household name. It included popular songs like "Aaja Mere Dil Mein" and "Ooh La La". After this success, Alisha wanted to focus only on her pop albums. She took a break from playback singing for a while.
Return to Film Music
Alisha returned to singing for films with the song "Oh My Darling". This was for the Yash Raj movie Mujhse Dosti Karoge!. From 2000 to 2009, she worked with famous music directors like Himesh Reshammiya and Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy. She also reunited with Anu Malik for several films. These included Ishq Vishk, No Entry, and Love Story 2050.
In 2005, Alisha's career reached a new high. She sang the song "Kajra Re" from the movie Bunty Aur Babli. This song was a massive hit. It also won her a Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer. Alisha has also been a judge on TV shows like Indian Idol 3.
In 2021, Alisha shared stories about her childhood on a TV show. She said her love for music started very early. She performed in school and was inspired by her mother, who loved Western pop music. Alisha also talked about how she showed that Indian girls could sing pop music too.
Awards and Achievements
Alisha Chinai has won several important awards for her music.
- She won the Filmfare Best Female Playback Award for "Kajra Re" in 2005. This song was from the movie Bunty Aur Babli.
- In 1995, around the time Made in India was released, she received the International Billboard Award.
- She also won the Freddie Mercury Award for Artistic Excellence.
Here are some of the awards she has won:
| Year | Category | Song | Result | |
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| 1996 | Best Indian Pop Album | "Made in India" | Won | |
| Best Music Video | Won | |||
Personal Life
Alisha Chinai is from the Gujarati community. She was married to her manager, Rajesh Jhaveri. They are now separated.
Alisha's Music Albums
Alisha has released many studio albums and compilation albums throughout her career.
Studio Albums
| Year | Album | Record Label |
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| 1985 | Jadoo | HMV |
| 1986 | Aah... Alisha! | |
| 1988 | Babydoll | |
| 1989 | Madonna | |
| 1990 | ... | |
| 1992 | Alisha - Madonna of India | |
| 1994 | Bombay Girl | Magnasound |
| 1995 | Made in India | |
| 1998 | Om | HMV |
| 1999 | Dil Ki Rani | Music World |
| 2001 | Alisha | Tips |
Compilation Albums
| Year | Album | Record Label |
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| 1993 | Best of Alisha Live | Unknown |
| Alisha Greatest Hits | ||
| 1995 | Born with a Wild Heart | Unknown |
| 1996 | Channel Hits | Magnasound |
| 1997 | Alisha Unleashed | HMV |
| Party Zone | Magnasound | |
| 1998 | The Ultimate Party Album | |
| The Best of Alisha | ||
| 1999 | Now That's What I Call Indipop | Sony Music |
| 2001 | Alisha: Singer Doll of India | Unknown |
| 2002 | Hitz Unlimited | Zee Records |
| 2007 | Shutup N Kiss Me | Tips |
Soundtrack Albums (Sales)
These are the sales numbers for Bollywood movie soundtracks that feature songs by Alisha Chinai.
| Album | Year | Sales | Ref |
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| 1991 | Phool Aur Kaante | 6,000,000 | |
| 1992 | Khiladi | 2,500,000 | |
| 1995 | Haathkadi | 1,000,000 | |
| 1994 | Main Khiladi Tu Anari | 3,000,000 | |
| Khuddar | 2,800,000 | ||
| 1997 | Aflatoon | 2,500,000 | |
| 2002 | Mujhse Dosti Karoge | 1,200,000 | |
| 2003 | Ishq Vishk | 1,200,000 | |
| 2004 | Murder | 2,200,000 | |
| Fida | 1,400,000 | ||
| 2005 | Bunty Aur Babli | 1,900,000 | |
| 2006 | Dhoom 2 | 2,000,000 | |
| Don: The Chase Begins Again | 1,500,000 | ||
| 2007 | Jhoom Barabar Jhoom | 1,700,000 | |
| Namastey London | 1,400,000 | ||
| Total sales | 30,800,000 |
Other Albums
| Year | Album | Language | Record Label |
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| 2001 | Santiago Fiesta Latina: Bollywood Goes Latino (As a singer) |
Hindi | EMI Virgin Records |
| 2002 | Bandhoi (As a backing vocals) |
Assamese | Raj Music |
| 2009 | Caminho das Índias (As a singer) |
Portuguese | Som Livre |
Popular Songs by Alisha Chinai
- "Made in India" (Made in India, 1995)
- "Dil Ye Kehta Hai (I Love You)"(Phool Aur Kaante, 1991)
- "Jumbalakka" (Thakshak, 1999)
- "Panch Vorsam" (Konkani, Old Goan Gold, 1985)
- "Rajan Ani Prema" (Konkani, Old Goan Gold, 1985)
- "Dil Mera Todo Na" (Dance Dance)
- "Zooby Zooby" (Dance Dance)
- "Let's Do It" (Jalwa)
- "Kaate Nahin" (Mr. India)
- "Raat Bhare Jaam se" (Tridev)
- "Dhak Dhak" (Maha-Sangram)
- "Cha Raha Hain" (Chandra Mukhi)
- "Tu Shama Main Parwana Tera" (Khiladi)
- "Ruk Ruk Ruk" (Vijaypath)
- "Bambai Se Rail Chali" (Zaalim)
- "My Adorable Darling" (Main Khiladi Tu Anari)
- "Ure Baba" (Bambai Ka Babu)
- "Tere Ishq Main Nachenge" (Raja Hindustani)
- "Krishna Krishna" (Insaaf)
- "De Diya Dil Piya" (Keemat)
- "Tinka, Tinka" (Karam)
- "Pyaar Aaya" (Plan)
- "Mehboob Mere" (Plan)
- "Oh My Darling!" (Mujhse Dosti Karoge, 2002)
- "Rang Rang Mere Rang Rang Mein" (Bollywood/Hollywood, 2002)
- "Chot Dil Pe Lagi" (Ishq Vishk, 2003)
- "Dil Ko Hazar Bar" (Murder, 2004)
- "Maine Jisko Chaha Mil Gaya" (Fida, 2004)
- "Hamnasheen" (Dobara, 2004)
- "Kajra Re" (Bunty Aur Babli, 2005)
- "Ishq Di Gali" (No Entry, 2005)
- "Dil Chura ke Mere" (No Entry, 2005)
- "Yeh Ishq Mein" (No Entry, 2005)
- "Abhi toh mein" (The Killer,2006)
- "Aaj Ki Raat" (Don, 2006)
- "Touch Me" (Dhoom 2, 2006)
- "It's Rocking" (Kya Love Story Hai, 2007)
- "Ticket To Hollywood" (Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, 2007)
- "Lover Boy" (Love Story 2050, 2008)
- "Bebo" (Kambakkht Ishq, 2009)
- "Tera Hone Laga Hoon" (Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, 2009)
- "Jiyara Jiyara" (Prince, 2010)
- "Dilruba" (Namastey London, 2007)
- "Dil Tu Hi Bataa" (Krrish 3, 2013)
- "You Are My Love" (Krrish 3, 2013)
- "Gori chori cori" (Aflatoon, 1997)
- Jalta Hai Kyun Tan Badan Bandh Darwaza 1991
Images for kids
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Chinai in 2010
See also
In Spanish: Alisha Chinai para niños
