Indravathi Chauhan is an Indian playback singer, who is known for her sensational songs especially in the Telugu film industry. She became an internet sensation after singing the blockbuster item song “Oo Antava Mava Oo Antava” for the movie Pushpa: The Rise (2021).
Wiki/Biography
Indravathi Chauhan was born in 2000 (age 21 years; in 2021) in Gooty, Anantpur district, Andhra Pradesh. She hails from the Banjara community, which prefers to marry off girls at the age of 12 and expect them to give birth to a son. He came from a very humble background and used to have a house without a bathroom, so they had to go to a neighbor’s house to shower. She had never taken professional training for singing and had completed her diploma from Sri Venkateswara College in Anantapur.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 3″
Weight (approx): 50 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Figure Measurements (approx): 32-30-34
Indravathi Chauhan takes a mirror selfie
Family
Indravathi Chauhan belongs to the Banjara community and her mother tongue is Gor Boli; also called Lambadi, which is famous for not having a script.
Indravathi Chauhan family
Parents & Siblings
Not much is known about his parents. He has 2 brothers and his sister, Satyavathi Rathod popularly known as Mangli, is also a famous Indian singer and anchor. Mangli has sung the Kannada version of Indravti’s song “Oo Antava Mava Oo Antava”. He also has a brother, Shiva.
Indravathi Chauhan Mangli’s sister congratulated her on the success of her song
Indravathi Chauhan’s father and her sister Mangli
Career
Although Indravathi does not have a classical singing background, she appeared in a show based on folk singers hosted by her sister Mangali. When the music director, Devi Sri Prasad (also known as DSP) was looking for a fresh voice for the song “Oo Antava Mava Oo Antava”, Indravathi sent a video of her singing on the show as her audition clip. He was selected and asked to give a voice test. This is how she bagged the hit dance number “Oo Antava Mava Oo Antava” in 2021.
Indravathi has also sung songs like ‘Jaji Mogulali’ (2019) for George Reddy, ‘Gandhasiri Vanamali’ (2021), ‘Mai Sadke Jaun’ (2021), and Chhuwan (2022). He also appeared as one of the judges on ‘Bol Baby Bol’ (a music game show).
Talking about her hit song ‘Oo Antava’, Indravathi said,
My joy knew no bounds when I found out that I had been finalized for the song. Devi Sri Prasad sir patiently taught me to sing every line and got the best out of me. I am eternally grateful to the entire Pushpa team for this opportunity.”
Even Devi Sri Prasad (music director) gave due credit to Indravathi Chauhan, for the success of the song and said,
He did what I wanted him to do – he was a very quick learner – and here we are today.”
Facts/Trivia
- ‘Oo Antava’ tops YouTube’s ‘Top 100 Global Music Videos’ List
- It is also the first Telugu lyric video to top the YouTube playlist.
- According to Indravathi, she inherited her interest in dancing and singing from her Banjara community, which is known for its rich singing and dancing culture.
Indravathi with her sister in traditional Banjara dress (right)
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
