Raja Kumari is an Indian-American singer, songwriter, rapper and recording artist who fuses Indian classical music with hip-hop. She is known for her collaborations with artists such as Gwen Stefani, Iggy Azalea, Knife Party, Fifth Harmony and Fall Out Boy. She received a BMI Pop Award as a songwriter (2016).
Biography/Wiki
Svetha Yallapragada Rao, professionally known as Raja Kumari, was born on January 11, 1986 in Claremont, California, United States (age 38; as of 2024). She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies. While in college, Raja Kumari delved into South Indian culture. To keep her rooted in Indian culture and religion, her parents decided to train her in classical dance forms. Kumari is an Indian classical dancer who began dancing at the age of 7; she performed at a concert where Pandit Ravi Shankar was the chief guest. When she was in fifth grade, she discovered hip-hop through the Fugees’ album The Score. By the age of 14, she had become a mature freestyle presenter.
Raja Kumari childhood photos
During her career, Kumari contributed to various humanitarian endeavors, including the creation of a hospital in Bangalore, a school for physically disabled children, and the creation of a meditation hall in southern India. As a result, she was recognized as a donor by the Indian Philosophical and Cultural Foundation (Indian Foundation). She was also awarded the Kohinoor Award by the Governor of Tamil Nadu for excellence in classical arts.
Raja Kumari and her mother
Raja Kumari and her family
appearance
The dark-eyed actress is approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 70 kilograms. She has black hair.
Profession
Kumari started her career as a songwriter in 2013. She co-wrote, sang backing vocals, and sang lead on many songs, including “Fall Out Boy’s Centuries,” “Don’t You Run,” Lindsey Stirling’s “Brave Enough” and “Change Your Life” feat. TI She has also contributed to several albums by Gwen Stefani and Fifth Harmony. Additionally, she has a recording contract with Epic Records through LA Reid.
In 2018, she co-wrote and sang the song “The Roots” with Divine.
On November 16, 2018, she released her first single “Shook”.
In December 2018, Kumari rapped for the Bollywood song “Husn Parcham” written by Ajay Atul.
favorite thing
- Kumari’s hobbies are dancing and playing musical instruments.
- She is inspired by Shakira, AR Rahman and Taylor Swift.
- Her favorite colors are red, black and gold.
fact
- In February 2015, Kumari was nominated for a Grammy Award for her album “The New Classic”.
- Raja Kumari is a role model for many Asian Americans.
- Kumari worked for a charity event and raised $80,000 in one night of dancing.
- The Indian Princess calls her music “BollyHood”.
- She is an avid animal lover and has a pet dog named Rambo.
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Source: HIS Education