Chaitalee Chhaya
Chaitalee Chhaya (born September 23, 2002) is an Indian playback singer known for her versatility in Bollywood, regional Gujarati music, and classical genres. With training in both Indian classical and Western music, she has lent her voice to popular tracks in films like Dream Girl 2 and Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. Chaitalee has received awards such as the SDP International Iconic Women Award and was a finalist on national singing reality shows. She is recognized as one of the emerging voices in the Indian music industry.
Early Life and Background
Chaitalee Chhaya was born on 23 September 2002 in India. From a young age, she displayed a deep passion for music and began formal training in both Indian classical and Western music styles. Her musical upbringing allowed her to develop a distinctive vocal texture and versatility, enabling her to perform across various genres such as Bollywood romantic ballads, dance numbers, and Western R&B.
Her early exposure to music competitions and reality shows helped refine her stage presence and vocal skills. At the age of 10, she was among the top fifteen finalists of Girnar Little Sur Sargam, a popular music reality show on DD Girnar in Ahmedabad.
Career in Playback Singing
Bollywood Contributions
Chaitalee has worked on a number of Bollywood projects, showcasing her talent in both lead and supporting vocal roles:
- She provided backing vocals for The Roshans, a Netflix web series.
- She sang the "Ghodi" song in the Bollywood film Luv Ki Arrange Marriage.
- Her unplugged version of "Mai Mar Jawangi" (Team Meet Bros) was part of the Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer Dream Girl 2.
- She contributed backing vocals and was part of the music production team for the romantic track "Tum Kya Mile" in Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani.
- She sang for the title track of the TV series Teri Meri Doriann, aired on Star Plus and Disney+ Hotstar.
- Her vocals also featured in "Radhe-Radhe" (Meet Bros), from the movie Dream Girl.
- She sang "I Love You Meri Jaan", a non-film song starring Bhavin Bhanushali, which gained over 10 million views on YouTube and Instagram.
Regional Music Contributions
Chaitalee has made a significant mark in the Gujarati film and music industry as well. Her playback work includes:
- "Mandi Dagar" from the Gujarati film Bhoomi.
- "Mara Dil Ni Dhadkan Re" from the award-winning movie 2G Apartments.
- "Ha Hu Patel Chhu" and "Je Thashe Joyu Jashe" (title track) for urban Gujarati films.
- "Kramasah" – title track of a Gujarati short film.
She has also contributed to various state-level and government music projects:
- "Vatan Prem", a patriotic song under the dream project of Hon. PM Narendra Modi.
- A promotional song for Swarnim Gujarat Sports University, launched by the Sports Authority of Gujarat.
- "Fight Against Climate Change", for the Climate Change Department of Gujarat.
- "Jai Jai Garvi Gujarat", anthem for Gujarat’s Foundation Day (May 1, 2022) by CM Bhupendrabhai Patel.
Awards and Recognition
- SDP International Iconic Women Award 2022 – by the International Association of Women Artists (I.A.W.A.), Mumbai.
- Most Promising Upcoming Playback Singer & Performer 2021 – by VTV Gujarati.
- Best Female Playback Singer Nominee – at the 20th Annual Transmedia Gujarati Screen Awards (2022) for Mara Dil Ni Dhadkan Re.
- Shakti Vandana Award 2023 – for excellence in music.
She was also among the top 100 contestants in India’s major singing reality shows – Indian Idol and TVS Sa Re Ga Ma Pa.
Live Performances
A notable performance was at Vadnagar during the centenary celebration of Heeraba, mother of PM Narendra Modi. The event brought Chaitalee widespread media coverage and acclaim.
Legacy and Future Prospects
Chaitalee Chhaya continues to rise as a promising voice in Indian music. With her cross-genre expertise, regional versatility, and high-profile collaborations, she is poised to become one of the leading playback singers of her generation.