Discover the inspiring journey of Rupali Jagga, a renowned Indian singer celebrated as “The Shakira of India” and “RJ”. This comprehensive biography explores her life, career, and achievements.
Wiki/Biography
Rupali Jagga was born on Saturday, July 15, 1995 (age 28 as of 2023) in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. Her zodiac sign is Cancer. She completed her schooling at Asha Modern School, Saharanpur. Later, she pursued an English Honours degree from Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College, Chandigarh, and a master’s degree in Music from the University of Mumbai in 2018. Her musical journey began at the tender age of six, with six years of rigorous training under Nidhi Narang of the Agra Gharana.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5’4″
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family & Caste
Rupali hails from a Punjabi family. Her father’s name is Sudhir Jagga, and her mother’s name is Anju Jagga. She also has an elder brother.
Career
Rupali’s career is marked by a series of impressive accomplishments. Her journey began with participation in the reality TV show, Bhajan Samrat (2007) on Sadhana TV, reaching the top 6. Numerous state-level singing competitions followed, culminating in a national win in 2011 with the Sangam Kala Group. She also participated in Indian Idol (2012), reaching the theatre round finals.
Further successes included winning the “Young Manch Competition” by Videocon in 2013 (becoming their brand ambassador for the northern region), and the national winner of the Youth Festival in Light and Western Vocal in 2014. Her professional singing career took off in 2015, performing for brands like Times of India, Videocon, and Airtel, both domestically and internationally.
Her talent propelled her to the finals of Zee TV’s Sa Re Ga Ma Pa (2016), earning her the title of “The Shakira of India”. She then participated in Amazon Prime Video’s The Remix (2018), judged by Sunidhi Chauhan, Amit Trivedi, and Nucleya. Her film debut as a singer came in 2017 with the Kannada film Sarkari Kelasa Devara Kelasa, followed by her Bollywood debut with the short film Cakewalk (2019) starring Esha Deol. She also marked her Punjabi film debut with the song “Sab Jag Vase” in Aasra (2019).
Rupali has performed extensively across the globe, including the US, UK, Canada, South Africa, Australia, Singapore, and Dubai.
| Year | Achievement |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Top 6 Finalist, Bhajan Samrat (Sadhana TV) |
| 2011 | National Winner, Sangam Kala Group Singing Competition |
| 2013 | Winner, Young Manch Competition (Videocon); Brand Ambassador |
| 2014 | National Winner, Youth Festival (Light & Western Vocal) |
| 2016 | Finalist, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa (Zee TV); “The Shakira of India” |
Favourite Things
- Actor: Varun Dhawan
- Singers: Michael Jackson, Sunidhi Chauhan, Asha Bhosle, Arijit Singh, Neha Kakkar
Facts/Trivia
Rupali enjoys singing, reading, and writing. A dog lover, she owns a pet dog. She’s also known as the “Swar Kokila” (Nightingale) of Saharanpur. Her passion for singing was ignited at age six while attending a temple with her mother. Initially hesitant due to a family background lacking in music, her father eventually supported her musical aspirations. Beyond singing, she’s a skilled dancer, having participated in the dance reality TV show Chak De Bachche (9X Channel) in 2008. She dedicates two hours each morning to practice (Riyaaz), followed by dummy recordings for music directors like Pritam, Amit Trivedi, and Sajid-Wajid. She considers Michael Jackson her idol and maintains a YouTube channel showcasing song covers and mashups.
