Shirley Setia is a multi-talented Indo-Kiwi personality excelling as a singer, radio jockey, YouTuber, and performer. Her massive social media presence, boasting millions of followers across various platforms, showcases her widespread appeal.
Wiki/Biography
Born on July 2, 1993, in Daman, India, Shirley Setia’s zodiac sign is Cancer. Her family relocated to Auckland, New Zealand, when she was seven years old. A bright student, she initially aspired to be an astronaut. She pursued a B.Com at the University of Auckland, complemented by a marketing and publicity internship at the Auckland Council. Further enhancing her skills, she also completed a course at the New York Film Academy.
Physical Appearance
Shirley possesses a striking presence:
- Height: 5’3″
- Weight: 48 kg
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Black
- Figure Measurements: 33-25-33
Family, Caste & Boyfriend
Shirley Setia hails from a Khatri family. Her father, Raj Setia, is a businessman from Hisar, while her mother is from Goa. She has a younger brother, Shane Setia, and shares a fond memory of her grandfather. Currently, she is unmarried.
Career
Setia’s career began as a Radio Jockey at Radio Trana in Auckland, a Hindi radio station. This role introduced her to prominent Bollywood singers like Shreya Ghoshal, who encouraged her singing aspirations. A YouTube competition held by T-Series in 2013 proved pivotal; her cover of “Tum Hi Ho” not only won the competition but also garnered massive views. This success spurred her to create more covers, building a substantial YouTube following. Her channel is consistently ranked among the top 30 most subscribed channels in New Zealand on YouTube.
Beyond solo work, she collaborated with numerous international YouTube stars, including Sanam Puri, Arjun, Kurt Hugo Schneider, Darrel Mascarenhas, Antareep Hazarika, and The Gunsmith. She actively performs at concerts and events, broadening her reach.
In 2018, she launched her debut single “Naiyo Jaana” with music director Ravi Singal, followed by the Punjabi track “Koi Vi Nahi” alongside singer Gurnazar Chattha.
Favourite Things
Shirley’s preferences reflect a diverse taste:
| Category | Preference |
|---|---|
| Food | Pizza |
| Actors | Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh |
| Actresses | Hilary Duff, Alia Bhatt |
| Style Icon | Kareena Kapoor |
| Film | Wake Up Sid |
| Musicians | Lata Mangeshkar, A.R. Rahman, Arijit Singh, Shaan, Shreya Ghoshal, Sonu Nigam, Shankar Mahadevan |
| Rapper | Badshah |
Facts
Here are some interesting facts about Shirley Setia:
- She enjoys nail art and playing the guitar.
- “Iktara” from “Wake Up Sid” was her first song performed on stage.
- She’s a self-taught singer, not formally trained.
- While she’s sung many Bollywood tracks, “Manmarziyan” from “Lootera” remains her favorite.
- She shared the stage with Padma Shri Pankaj Udhas, receiving his praise.
- She’s known as the “Pyjama Popstar” due to recording her first video in pajamas.
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