Tia Bajpai (born Twinkle Bajpai) is an Indian singer, television and film actress.[3][4] She made her film debut in 2011 with Vikram Bhatt's film Haunted - 3D, and appeared in 1920: Evil Returns and Baankey Ki Crazy Baraat.[5][6] She also participated in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005.[7]
Tia Bajpai | |
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 Bajpai at the promotion of 1920: The Evil Returns in 2012 | |
| Born | Twinkle Bajpai[1] |
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| Years active | 2005–Present |
Career
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hailing from Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh,[8] Bajpai started her career by appearing in a few television serials and shows. She made her film and singing debut from Vikram Bhatt's horror thriller Haunted 3D in 2011, co-starring Mahaakshay Chakraborty, where she portrayed the character of Meera Sabharwal who is tortured by her piano teacher (played by Arif Zakaria). Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama rated 3.5/5 to the film.[9]
In 2012, Bajpai appeared in Vikram Bhatt's next horror thriller 1920: The Evil Returns, sequel to the 2008 film 1920, alongside Aftab Shivdasani, She portrayed the role of Smriti, a girl who is possessed by an evil spirit. The film garnered average reviews from critics, but turned out to be commercially successful.[10] In 2020, Bajpai released her first international solo album "Upgrade". The music videos for the album were released on YouTube. The song called "Bon Appetit" from the album was released on 23 May and features India's first 3D animation video. She was credited as Tia B on her album.[11]
Television appearances
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–06 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005 | Contestant | |
| 2006–08 | Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann | Lakshmi Garodia Lead role | |
| 2008 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | vaiedhi laksh virani | |
| 2008 | Lux Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket | Contestant | |
| 2009 | Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Parchaee | ||
| 2009 | Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Tum Meri Ho | Kiran (Episode 110 & Episode 111) | |
| 2009 | Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Qayamat | Priyanka (Episode 166 - Episode 173) | |
| 2011 | Anhoniyon Ka Andhera | Herself | Special Appearance in a promotion of Haunted 3D |
| 2017 | Twisted | Disha Agarwal |
Filmography
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | Haunted 3D | Meera Sabharwal | Debut film[12] |
| Lanka | Dr. Anju A. Khanna | ||
| 2012 | 1920: Evil Returns | Smriti/ Sangeeta | |
| 2014 | Desi Kattey | Guddi | |
| Identity Card | Nazia Siddiqui | ||
| 2015 | Baankey Ki Crazy Baraat | Anjali | |
| 2018 | Hate Story 4 | Bhavna | Cameo[13] |
| 2023 | Lakeerein | Kavya Agnihotri | [14] |
As Singer
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| Year | Film | Song | Co-Singer | Composer | Lyricist | Notes |
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| 2011 | Haunted – 3D | Sau Baras | Solo | Chirantan Bhatt | Junaid Wasi | |
| 2011 | Lanka | Sheet Leher-II | Solo | Gaurav Dagaonkar | ||
| 2018 | Chalte Chalte (Cover Version) | Solo | Saurabh Sengar, Jay Mehta, Aishwarya Tripathi; originally by Ghulam Mohammed | Kaifi Azmi | ||
| 2019 | One Day: Justice Delivered | Tooh Hila lo | Divya Kumar, Farhad | Joy- Anjan | Alaukik Rahi | |
| 2019 | Main Gair Hui | Solo | A. M. Turaz |
Accolades
edit| Award Ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref.(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Mirchi Music Awards | Upcoming Female Vocalist of The Year | "Sheet Leher" from Lanka | Won | [15] |
References
edit- ^ The name is Tia Bajpai not Twinkle – The Times of India. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (7 May 2011). Retrieved on 14 February 2016.
- ^ "Tia Bajpai biography and information - Cinestaan.com". Cinestaan. Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 13 May 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ Menon, Neelima. (18 December 2013) Tia Bajpai's Bollywood Journey Begins. The New Indian Express. Retrieved on 14 February 2016.
- ^ Tia Bajpai talks about her fitness mantras – Times of India Archived 29 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (18 February 2013). Retrieved on 14 February 2016.
- ^ "Tia Bajpai Filmography". Box Office India. Archived from the original on 20 November 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ Tia Bajpai tries comedy with 'Bankey Ki Crazy Baarat' – Times of India Archived 17 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (1 October 2014). Retrieved on 14 February 2016.
- ^ Aftab Shivdasani signs his first horror movie Archived 25 January 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Mid-day.com (22 August 2011). Retrieved on 14 February 2016.
- ^ "Mumbaikars love it when I say hum or aap: Tia Bajpai - Times of India". The Times of India. 13 January 2018. Archived from the original on 29 June 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
- ^ Adarsh, Taran. "Haunted - 3D: Movie Review". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 13 September 2010. Retrieved 5 May 2011.
- ^ "Jab Tak Hai Jaan and Son of Sardar Score at the Box Office". boxofficeindia. Archived from the original on 19 November 2012. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
- ^ Saxena, Deep (4 June 2020). "A creative quarantine for Tia". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 27 October 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (5 February 2011). "Turn on the fear factor in 3D". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 November 2022. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ "Hate Story IV movie review: Gives you cheap thrills". 9 March 2018. Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ "Ashutosh Rana and Tia Bajpai's Next is Lakeerein". 10 October 2023. Archived from the original on 16 October 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
- ^ "Winners - Mirchi Music Awards 2011". Archived from the original on 12 October 2012. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
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