Get to know the renowned Indian playback singer and entrepreneur, Tulsi Kumar, through this comprehensive biography. Discover details about her personal life, career achievements, and family background.
Wiki/Biography
Tulsi Kumar Ralhan (married name) was born on March 15, 1986 (age 37 as of 2023), in New Delhi. Her zodiac sign is Pisces. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Psychology from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi. Her musical journey began at age 6 at Suresh Wadkar’s Ajivasan Music Academy, where she learned light classical music. She further honed her skills under the tutelage of Pt. Vinod Mishra and Pt. Satyanarayan Mishra.
Physical Appearance
• Height: 5’3″
• Weight: 55 kg
• Figure Measurements: 33-26-33
• Eye Color: Dark Brown
• Hair Color: Black
Family, Caste & Husband
Tulsi hails from a Punjabi Hindu family. Her father, Gulshan Kumar, was a celebrated singer, film producer, and founder of the music label, T-Series. Her mother’s name is Sudesh Kumari. She has an older brother, Bhushan Kumar, a film producer, music composer, and chairman of T-Series, married to Divya Khosla Kumar. Her older sister, Khushali Kumar, is a fashion designer. Tulsi married entrepreneur Hitesh Ralhan on February 18, 2015, and they have a son, Shivaay Ralhan, born in 2015.
Career
Tulsi’s singing debut was with “Shabe Firaaq” from the film “Chup Chup Ke” (2006). However, her breakthrough came with “Tum Jo Aaye Zindagi Mein” from “Once Upon A Time In Mumbai” (2010). Her debut album, “Love Ho Jaaye,” was released in 2009. In 2015, she sang “Mainu Ishq Da Lagya Rog,” marking her sister Khushali’s on-screen debut.
Awards
Tulsi has received numerous accolades, including:
- International Women’s Day Award for Excellence in Music (2018)
- Multiple Mirchi Music Awards, including Best Album of the Year for “Aashiqui 2” (2014)
- Multiple Global Indian Music Academy (GiMA) Awards, including Best Music Debut Non-Film Album for “Love Ho Jaaye” (2010)
Favourite Things
| Category | Preference |
|---|---|
| Food | Italian and Mexican Cuisine |
| Actor | Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan |
| Actress | Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone |
| Song | “Tujhse Naaraz Nahi Zindagi” from “Masoom” (1983) |
| Musicians | Kishore Kumar, Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Sonu Nigam, Armaan Malik, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal |
| Travel Destination | Miami, London, Prague |
| Brand | Gucci, Prada |
Facts
Tulsi enjoys traveling and working out. She dedicates significant time to reading and studying. She practices singing for at least two hours daily. She and Hitesh Ralhan met at a friend’s wedding. She co-runs T-Series Stageworks Academy with her sister and husband. She also works as a voice-over artist for T-Series Kids Hut. She released an album featuring her father’s hits, including “Mere Papa,” a song dedicated to him, which she recorded with her sister.
An interesting anecdote surrounds Tulsi’s birth. After having two children, her parents initially didn’t plan for another. Following her grandmother’s passing, her father, a devotee of Lord Shiva and Vaishno Devi, prayed for a daughter. He was told he would have a baby girl on March 15th, and Tulsi was indeed born on that day.
