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Alisha Chinai shares rare photo and heartfelt letter from Rajiv Gandhi

Alisha Chinai shares rare photo and heartfelt letter from Rajiv Gandhi

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Bollywood ace singer Alisha Chinai recently took a trip down memory lane as she shared a rare photograph with former late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.   She also shared a picture of the heartfelt letter that was penned by him addressed to the singer in 1989. Calling it an “epic moment” and a treasured memory from a “golden era,” Alisha’s posted the picture and the letter on her social media account. Alisha shared a vintage picture featuring a young version of herself posing beside Rajiv Gandhi. In the picture, the singer is seen sporting curly hair while standing right next to the late Prime Minister who is seen standing besides her in a classic white kurta-pyjama look.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Alisha Chinai (@alishachinaiofficial) She also shared a photograph of the personal letter sent to her by Rajiv Gandhi on the official Prime Minister letterhead dated May 27, 1989. In the letter, he thanked …

Alisha Choudhary becomes the first Indian Woman to win medal at Karate 1 Series

Alisha Choudhary becomes the first Indian Woman to win medal at Karate 1 Series

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Indian karate reached a historic milestone as Alisha Choudhary became the first Indian woman to win a medal at a Karate 1 Series A event. Competing in Tbilisi, Georgia, Alisha secured the bronze medal in the Women’s Kumite -55 kg category, marking a breakthrough moment for the sport in the country. Alisha clinched the bronze with a dominant 8-0 victory over her Croatian opponent, underlining her control and tactical sharpness on the international stage. The Karate 1 Series A is regarded as one of the most competitive global circuits under the World Karate Federation (WKF), making the achievement particularly significant for Indian karate. The result continues Alisha’s strong run in elite competitions. In 2025, she had also claimed a bronze medal at the Asian Senior Championships, establishing herself as one of India’s most consistent performers at the continental level. In recognition of her latest achievement, the Karate India Organisation announced a cash award of ₹1,51,000. Consistency at national and international level Hailing from Ludhiana, Punjab, Alisha trains under coach Vikas and has built an impressive …

Kishore Kumar was ‘busy clowning’ during Mr India recording, says Alisha Chinai: ‘He gave me a look…left without a word’ | Bollywood News

Kishore Kumar was ‘busy clowning’ during Mr India recording, says Alisha Chinai: ‘He gave me a look…left without a word’ | Bollywood News

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It was in 1987 that Boney Kapoor released Mr India, directed by Shekhar Kapur. The sci-fi classic, starring Sridevi and Anil Kapoor in the lead roles, was shot over nearly a year. Written by the legendary duo Salim–Javed—who split after this film—the movie remains unforgettable, thanks to iconic characters like Mogambo and Mr India, and evergreen songs such as “Kate Nahin Kat Te” and “Hawa Hawai”. While Mr India evokes nostalgia for many, for singer Alisha Chinai—the voice behind the sensual “Kate Nahin Kat Te”—it also marks her memorable experience of recording with Kishore Kumar. Alisha was barely 21 or 22 when she stepped into the studio to record the duet with Kishore Kumar, who was more than twice her age and already an icon. Composers Laxmikant–Pyarelal were at the helm. Terrified she might forget her lines, Alisha found Kishore da busy “clowning around,” barely acknowledging her presence. In an interview with Pinkvilla, Alisha recalled: “I was so lucky and fortunate that I got to sing with him. After my song with Bappi Lahiri, I …

Alisha Chinai says she left Bollywood as singers were being made to sign ‘illegal’ contracts: ‘There was no fair play’

Alisha Chinai says she left Bollywood as singers were being made to sign ‘illegal’ contracts: ‘There was no fair play’

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Updated on: Nov 28, 2025 09:18 am IST Singer Alisha Chinai has opened up on her absence from Hindi film music over the last decade. Singer Alisha Chinai has had several huge hits under her belt. From Made in India to Kajra Re, her voice has been behind some of the most iconic Hindi tracks. Yet, she has been selective with her choices in Hindi film music. In a recent interview, the singer called it a conscious call, a sort of protest against the ‘illegal’ contracts that she said were being forced upon singers in the industry. Alisha Chinai has recorded a handful of Hindi films since 2010. Alisha Chinai slams Bollywood contracts In an interview with Free Press Journal, Alisha was asked what had kept her away from Bollywood. The singer responded, “To be honest, I was just bored with the Bollywood music. I felt a little burnt out as an artist. I wanted to do something different. So, I stayed away, and there were other reasons as well, like all the politics going …

Rajan Shahi talks about Alisha Parveen’s exit; REVEALS if rumours of actors quit the show because of…

Rajan Shahi talks about Alisha Parveen’s exit; REVEALS if rumours of actors quit the show because of…

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Anupamaa: Rajan Shahi talks about Alisha Parveen’s exit; REVEALS if rumours of actors quit the show because of… Home TV Anupamaa: Rajan Shahi talks about Alisha Parveen’s exit; REVEALS if rumours of actors quit the sho… In a recent chat, Rajan Shahi, producer of Anupamaa spoke his heart out about Alisha Parveen’s exit from the show. He also opened up about the rumours of actors leaving the show because of… Rupali Ganguly starrer Anupamaa has been grabbing a lot of eyeballs for its actors leaving the show one after the other. In December last year, Alisha Parveen who played the role of Rahi, Anupamaa and Anuj Kapadia’s daughter revealed that she did not quit herself but was removed by the makers without explanation. Alisha even claimed that her termination was abrupt. Now, producer Rajan Shahi has now reacted to this claim and said that she was informed about her replacement a month in advance and her exit was not …

Juventus footballer Alisha Lehmann blasts trolls

Juventus footballer Alisha Lehmann blasts trolls

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Alisha Lehmann, the Swiss international for Juventus with 16 million followers on Instagram, has hit out against trolls who criticise her for wearing make-up during games. “I’m a girl, I’m feminine, and I like nails. I’m not a full-back, I don’t have to take throw-ins. People talk too much about these things; they don’t influence my performance on the pitch in any way. They always criticize me for these things, but I don’t care,” Alisha told the Sun. A few days ago she had talked about how the trolling amuses her. Story continues below this ad “People always hate that I wear makeup when I play, but I don’t understand what the big deal is. Sometimes I think it’s funny when people get upset. Because now I feel like I put on more lipstick the more they complain. I’m not hurting anyone. It’s my life, and it always will be,” she said on the YouTube channel ‘Small Talk’. However she was upset when a teammate criticised her for same reasons. “She said I spend too …

Here`s why Alisha Chinai- Queen of Indie pop stopped singing

Here`s why Alisha Chinai- Queen of Indie pop stopped singing

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Singer Alisha Chinai is most popularly known for her song `Made in India`. She sang several hit songs in the 90s and most of the songs were produced by Anu Malik and Biddu. She began her singing career with the album Jadoo in 1985, and by the 1990s she had become known as the `Queen of Indiepop`. She did playback singing for several popular actresses including Aishwarya Rai, Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Smita Patil, Mandakini, Sridei, Juhi Chawla and more.  Why did Alisha Chinai stop singing? One of her biggest hits during the 1980s was `Kaate Nahin Katthe` (Mr. India), which she recorded in 1987 with Kishore Kumar  Another successful track, in 1989, was `Raat Bhar Jaam Se` from the film Tridev. In the 1990s, Chinai took on working in different films, collaborating with other music directors, such as Anu Malik, Anand–Milind, Rajesh Roshan and Nadeem-Shravan. Chinai was noted for her 1995 hit single and album, titled Made in India, which was composed by Biddu and went on to become one of the highest-selling pop …

Rajan Shahi calls Alisha Parveen ‘manipulative’ for blaming Rupali Ganguly for her ouster, says ‘Accha hua nikala’

Rajan Shahi calls Alisha Parveen ‘manipulative’ for blaming Rupali Ganguly for her ouster, says ‘Accha hua nikala’

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Anupamaa is the top TV show and has been running since 2020. The show has been leading the TRP charts ever since it began. The show has got all the love and appreciation. The show recently took a generation leap after which many new actors entered the show. Shivam Khajuria and Alisha Parveen played the lead roles. They played Prem and Rahi in the show. But soon, Alisha was removed from the show and was replaced by Adrija Roy. Also Read – Celebrity MasterChef: Gaurav Khanna seeks help of THIS contestant between task as…, cheers the loudest for… Alisha had revealed in a statement that she was not informed and just asked to leave. Later, she also hinted at Rupali Ganguly being the reason behind her sudden ouster from the sets. Now, Rajan Shahi has opened up about Alisha Parveen in his latest interview with Siddharth Kannan. Also Read – Anupamaa: Adrija Roy continues shooting after minor leg surgery, says ‘Production house has…’ Rajan Shahi reveals Alisha Parveen apologised for her weak performance He admitted …

Anupamaa’s Alisha Parveen got a ‘strange’ reply from Rupali Ganguly on her exit post? She says, ‘Uss message ka…’

Anupamaa’s Alisha Parveen got a ‘strange’ reply from Rupali Ganguly on her exit post? She says, ‘Uss message ka…’

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Anupamaa TV serial is making it to the headlines for all the wrong reasons. The show is headlined by Rupali Ganguly. There is a lot commotion around the star cast of the show. Recently, Alisha Parveen exited Anupamaa. She played the role of Rahi/Aadhya in the show. She was replaced overnight leading to a controversy. Alisha Parveen had made a post on social media expressing shock over the sudden decision made by the producers. Now, in an interview, she spoke about Rupali Ganguly’s ‘strange’ response over her exit post. Also Read – Anupamaa: Alisha Parveen accuses makers of breaking her 3-year contract; will she take legal action? Alisha Parveen talks about the strange text she received from Rupali Ganguly In an interview with entertainment news portal FilmiBeat, Alisha Parveen stated that after she wrote a post about her ouster from Anupamaa, she received a strange text from Rupali Ganguly. ”Maine jab ye story post ki toh unhone (Rupali Ganguly) is story par ‘dot dot dot’ reply kiya. I don’t know why. Phir maine unhe reply …

Alisha Parveen accuses makers of breaking her 3-year contract; will she take legal action?

Alisha Parveen accuses makers of breaking her 3-year contract; will she take legal action?

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Rupali Ganguly starrer Anupamaa is in the news. We have all seen a lot of things happening on the sets. The show recently took a generation leap and new actors entered the show. Shivam Khajuria and Alisha Parveen entered as the lead couple along with Rupali. They played Prem and Rahi on the show and were loved by the audience. It did take time for the audience to accept the jodi but eventually, they were getting good reviews on social media. However, the TRPs of the show went down. Prem and Rahi got all the love but suddenly, the decision to remove Alisha was taken. Also Read – ‘I have to give them time to…’ Anupamaa’s new Rahi, Adrija Roy has THIS to say about the trolling she’s been facing after replacing Alisha Parveen The actress took to Instagram stories to reveal that she did not quit but was removed. She also said that she was not given any reason and was just asked to stop shooting. Alisha said that she was hurt by the …