Raageshwari Loomba
Indian singer and actress (born 1977)
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Raageshwari Loomba (born 25 July 1977), professionally known as Raageshwari, is an Indian singer, actress, model, writer and television personality.
25 July 1977
Loyola College, Madras
(dropped out)
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.jpg) Raageshwari in 2006 | |
| Born | Raageshwari Loomba 25 July 1977 Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Alma mater | Auxilium Convent High School Loyola College, Madras (dropped out) |
| Occupations | Singer, actress, model, writer, television personality |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Works | |
| Spouse |
Sudhanshu Swaroop (m. 2014) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) | Trilok Singh Loomba (father) Veera Singh Loomba (mother) |
| Awards | See below |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Indian pop, Sufi, Spiritual |
| Instruments |
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| Labels | |
| Website | Official website |
Early life
Career
As a teenager, Raageshwari begin her singing career with her first film Oonch Neech Beech in 1989.[citation needed] She also begin her acting career with her first film Zid in 1991, for which she had officially signed; however, the project faced delays, preventing it from being her first film to reach theatres. The first film to be released was the 1993 film Aankhen, featuring Govinda and Chunky Panday, during which she signed for her second film and was the highest-grossing Indian film of that year.[3] Her second film Zid, originally intended to be her debut, was ultimately released in January 1994.[4] [5] Following this, she appeared in her third film Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), her fourth film Dil Aa Gaya (1995) and her fifth film Tum Jiyo Hazaron Saal, in which she was supposed to release in late 1996, but it was delayed until 2002.[citation needed]
Her sixth film release was Dil Kitna Nadan Hai (1997), in which she took a break from acting to join MTV as a VJ.[5] Later, her debut album Duniya was released on 17 March 1997 under Bertelsmann Music Group and debuted at no. 1.[4][6]
Raageshwari signed a deal with Coca-Cola to do a series of concerts all over India.[7]
In late 1999, Raageshwari and her father collaborated on another album, Y2K Saal Do Hazaar.[8] Raageshwari was suffering from malaria, while shooting for the video "Ikki chikki chikita."[9] The album was released with a concert on the eve of the year 2000.[citation needed] Just a week after the concert, Raageshwari was diagnosed with Bell's palsy,[10] which left her with a paralysed left side of the face and a slur in her voice. Over the next year, she rehabilitated herself with help of physiotherapy, electrical stimulation and yoga.[11] She did television shows such as Ek Do Teen, Baar Baar Dekho and Most Wanted on MTV, and was one of her founding MTV VJ members.[4] [5] Her other television shows such as Kuch Kehti Hai Yeh Dhun on Sony, Quest for BBC and One on One With Raageshwari on TEN Sports.[12]
Raageshwari made her debut as an author where she released her first book Building a Happy Family under Penguin Random House. Initially, it released in May 2020 as an E-Book format, it was later made available in January 2021 in a physical hardcover format.[13]
Personal life
Filmography
Films
Raageshwari has acted in following films:
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Aankhen | Priya Mohan | Debut film as an actress | |
| 1994 | Zid | Sonia Modi | Second film as an actress | [17] |
| Dil Aa Gaya | [18] | |||
| Main Khiladi Tu Anari | Shivangi | Her first breakthrough film | ||
| 1997 | Dil Kitna Nadan Hai | Kiran | Her final film prior to her acting break | [citation needed] |
| 2002 | Tum Jiyo Hazaron Saal | Sunanda Kohli | [19] | |
| 2003 | Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost | Star TV Reporter Priya | ||
| 2006 | The Making of Sagari Rayn | Herself | Short documentary film about the music video of "Sagari Rayn" | [citation needed] |
| 2024 | Savi | Simrit | Her first film as an actress in the last two decades | [20] [21] |
| 2025 | Roi Roi Binale | Herself | Archive footage Assamese film |
[22] [23] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | TV Channel(s) | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–1996 | BPL Oye! | Co-host | Channel V | Debut television show | [4] [5] |
| 1996–1997 | Bar Bar Dekho | Host/VJ | MTV | Her second television show | |
| 1997–2001 | MTV Ek Do Teen | Host/VJ | MTV | Primarily showcased Hindi songs, also featured Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Gujarati, Assamese and Bengali songs | |
| 1998–1999 | MTV Most Wanted | Host/VJ | MTV | ||
| 1999–2000 | Mini Super Stars | Host | DD Metro | Indian voice children's show | |
| 2001 | Movers and Shakers | Special co-guest | SET India | [24] | |
| 2002 | Heart Throbs: Hrithik Roshan World Tour Live | Host/Performer | Zee TV | ||
| One on One with Rags | Host | TEN Sports | |||
| 2003 | Kuch Kehti Hai Yeh Dhun | Host | SET India | Indian music game show | [25] |
| 2004 | Zip Zap Zoom | Host | ARY Digital (Pakistan) | [citation needed] | |
| 2005 | Queen's Baton Relay | Host | [citation needed] | ||
| 2007 | Show on Indian Mythologies on BBC Quest | BBC | [citation needed] | ||
| 2011 | Bigg Boss 5 | Contestant | Colors TV | Evicted on Day 21 (week 3) | |
| Jeene Ki Aasha | NDTV | [citation needed] | |||
| 2012 | Sab Gol Maal Hai | SAB TV | [citation needed] | ||
| 2017 | 17th Asian Achievers Awards | Spectator | Colors TV, CCTV-4 | Asian award show | [26] |
| Mr India 2017 | Co-host | Zoom YouTube (via live telecast) |
Her debut digital television show | ||
| 2020–2022 | Mindful Mondays with Raageshwari | Host | FitTak | Digital motivational show | [citation needed] |
| 2021 | Mayabini Raatir Bukut | Cameo | NK TV | Assamese television musical talk show | [citation needed] |
| 2026 | Zubeen-Manasor Jatra: Web-Series Edition | Herself (Attendee) | Luit | Assamese musical concert mini-web series, contains previously unseen live concert footages between 2004 and 2005. | [27] |
Theatre
Raageshwari debuted as a lead in the musical comedy The Graduate alongside Zeenat Aman.[11] [14]
Discography
Films
| Year | Song | Film title | Language(s) | Music Director | Lyricist | Co-singer(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | "Gaadi Aati Hain Koi Aayega" | Oonch Neech Beech | Hindi | Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Rahi Masoom Raza | Suresh Wadkar, Kamlesh Avasthi | Debut film as a child artist playback singer |
| 1997 | (Score) | Dil Kitna Nadan Hai | Anu Malik | N/a | N/a | Uncredited score vocals role Only appeared in the theatrical film This score was not included on the film's soundtrack. | |
| 1998 | "Oye Shaava" | Bombay Boys | Ashutosh Phatak, Dhruv Ghanekar, Trilok Singh Loomba | Trilok Singh Loomba | Solo | ||
| 2001 | "Osaka Muraiya" | One 2 Ka 4 | A.R. Rahman | Majrooh Sultanpuri | Sonu Nigam | ||
| "Guncha Hai Gul Hai" | Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | Anu Malik | Sameer | Sonu Nigam, Zubeen Garg | Background vocal only Not featured in the theatrical film Uncredited role | ||
| 2002 | "Osina Dekhot" (Female version) | Jonaki Mon | Assamese | Zubeen Garg | Jibaraj Barman | Solo | Only appeared in the theatrical film. This song was not included on the film's soundtrack. |
| 2024 | (Score) | Sikaar | Assamese, Sadri, English, Hindi | Poran Borkotoky | N/a | British–Indian film Uncredited score vocals role |
Albums
- Duniya (March 1997)
- Sach Ka Saath (January 1998)
- Pyaar Ka Rang (July 1998)
- Y2K - saal do hazaar (December 1999)
- Sagari Rayn (December 2006)
- Raageshwari's daily affirmation by Louise Hay (June 2013)
- Lifting the Veil – Ismaili Ginans(to be released)
Duniya
Duniya is a debut pop album. Originally scheduled for release in 10 March 1997, the album release was delayed by a week to 17 March 1997 due to The Notorious B.I.G.'s gunshot. All songs were written and composed by Trilok Singh Loomba. [6] Tracks include:
- Duniya (music video)
- Chaahat
- Raftaar
- Kudi E' Punjab Di
- Medley
- Poore Karen Khwaab
- Rafta-Rafta
- Oye Saathi
- Kal Ki Na Fiqar
- Oye Shaava (music video)
Sach Ka Saath
Sach Ka Saath is a Patriotic Folk Music album by National Award-winning Music director/Singer 'Trilok Singh Loomba'. The album released in January 1998. The album featured 'Raageshwari' as a guest singer for the track 'Sach Ka Saath'. The other tracks include:
- Sach Ka Saath (music video)
- Bharat Banaayen Milkar
- Yeh Desh Hamaara
- Maya Jaal
- Pyaari Duniya
- Anushaasan
- Zindagi Kya Se Kya Hui
- Aatanki Aadam
Pyaar Ka Rang
Pyaar Ka Rang is a second pop album released in July 1998. Tracks include:
- Pyaar Ka Rang (music video)
- Jawanion Ke Din
- Baby Go For It
- Saat Samundar Par
- Haakan
- Party
- Pyaar Ka Khel (music video)
- Mere Mehboob (music video)
Y2K: Saal Do Hazaar
Y2K: Saal Do Hazaar is a third pop album released in December 1999. Tracks include:
- Y2K Saal Do Hazaar (music video)
- Y2K Dance Mix (music video)
- Mahiya
- Pehachaan
- Haakan (remix)
- Zakham
- Dil Sheesha
- Ikki Chikki Chikita (music video)
Sagari Rayn
Sagari Rayn is a fourth album and world music album released on 29 November 2006. This marked her first album after she recovered from severe endometriosis who diagnosed in late 2005. The majority of the songs were recorded during the period from 2003 to 2005, with the exception of the title track "Sagari Rayn," which was recorded in mid 2006. The music video was filmed entirely at Sharqiya Sands in Oman, marked her first music video in the Middle East. It was directed by her brother, Rishabh Singh Loomba.[28] Music Tracks include:
- Sagari Rayn (music video)
- Kadmon Ke Nishan
- Mast Qalandar
- Jugni
- Maavan Te Dhiyan
- Dandiya Medley
- Holidays
- Hum
- Josh
- Balle Balle
Raageshwari's Daily Affirmation by Louise Hay
Raageshwari's Daily Affirmation by Louise Hay is a fifth album and her first daily affirmation album. It was released on 29 June 2013 at Reliance Digital, Andheri East, Mumbai. Unlike her previous albums that featured songs, it was her first entirely spoken-word audio album containing no songs, focusing purely on positive mental health affirmation based on Louise Hay's healing philosophies. [29]
Replaced songs
| Year | Film/Album | Song | Languages | Replaced By | Composer | Co-singer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Daag | "Mayabini Ratir Bukut" | Assamese | Jonkey Borthakur | Zubeen Garg | |
| "Jeni Jaba Xun" | Mahalakshmi Iyer | |||||
Bibliography
| Year | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Building a Happy Family | [13] |
Awards
| Year | Category | Album/Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel V Music Awards | |||
| 1997 | Best Debut Indian Pop Album | Duniya | Nominated |
| 1998 | Best Music Video | Pyaar Ka Rang | Nominated |
| Screen Awards | |||
| 1998 | Best Debut Indian Pop Album | Duniya | Nominated |
