Tia Bajpai
{{short description|Indian singer and actress}}
{{BLP sources|date=May 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2022}}
{{use Indian English|date=August 2019}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Tia Bajpai
| image = TiaBajpai.jpg
| caption = Bajpai at the promotion of 1920: The Evil Returns in 2012
| birth_date =
| birth_place = Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh,
India{{cite news |title=Tia Bajpai biography and information - Cinestaan.com |url=https://www.cinestaan.com/people/tia-bajpai-43606/about |access-date=13 May 2022 |work=Cinestaan |publisher=Cinestaan |archive-date=13 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220513101053/https://www.cinestaan.com/people/tia-bajpai-43606/about |url-status=dead }}
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|singer}}
| height =
| years active = 2005–Present
}}
Tia Bajpai (born Twinkle Bajpai) is an Indian singer, television and film actress.Menon, Neelima. (18 December 2013) [https://web.archive.org/web/20131221012645/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/Tia-Bajpais-Bollywood-Journey-Begins/2013/12/18/article1951012.ece Tia Bajpai's Bollywood Journey Begins]. The New Indian Express. Retrieved on 14 February 2016.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/fitness/Tia-Bajpai-talks-about-her-fitness-mantras/articleshow/18556571.cms Tia Bajpai talks about her fitness mantras – Times of India] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929042030/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/fitness/Tia-Bajpai-talks-about-her-fitness-mantras/articleshow/18556571.cms |date=29 September 2015 }}. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (18 February 2013). Retrieved on 14 February 2016. 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.{{cite web |title=Tia Bajpai Filmography |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/actor.php?actorid=605 |website=Box Office India |access-date=13 May 2022 |archive-date=20 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120155849/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/actor.php?actorid=605 |url-status=live }}[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Tia-Bajpai-tries-comedy-with-Bankey-Ki-Crazy-Baarat/articleshow/44003444.cms Tia Bajpai tries comedy with 'Bankey Ki Crazy Baarat' – Times of India] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150717042354/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Tia-Bajpai-tries-comedy-with-Bankey-Ki-Crazy-Baarat/articleshow/44003444.cms |date=17 July 2015 }}. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (1 October 2014). Retrieved on 14 February 2016. She also participated in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005.[http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2011/aug/220811-aftab-shivdasani-1920-evil-returns-bollywood-first-horror-project.htm Aftab Shivdasani signs his first horror movie] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125133731/https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2011/aug/220811-aftab-shivdasani-1920-evil-returns-bollywood-first-horror-project.htm |date=25 January 2024 }}. Mid-day.com (22 August 2011). Retrieved on 14 February 2016.
Career
File:Tia-Bajpai.jpg in 2011]]
Hailing from Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh,{{cite news |title=Mumbaikars love it when I say hum or aap: Tia Bajpai - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/lucknow/mumbaikars-love-it-when-i-say-hum-or-aap-tia-bajpai/articleshow/62475959.cms |accessdate=27 June 2019 |work=The Times of India |date=13 January 2018 |language=en |archive-date=29 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629045328/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/lucknow/mumbaikars-love-it-when-i-say-hum-or-aap-tia-bajpai/articleshow/62475959.cms |url-status=live }} Bajpai started her career by appearing in a few television serials and shows. She made her film and singing debut in 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.{{cite web |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |title=Haunted - 3D: Movie Review |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/14347/index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100913035413/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/14347/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 September 2010 |website=Bollywood Hungama |authorlink=Taran Adarsh |access-date=5 May 2011}}
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.{{cite web |title=Jab Tak Hai Jaan and Son of Sardar Score at the Box Office |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5104&nCat= |publisher=boxofficeindia |access-date=17 November 2012 |archive-date=19 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121119195327/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5104&nCat= |url-status=live }}
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.{{cite news |last1=Saxena |first1=Deep |title=A creative quarantine for Tia |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/a-creative-quarantine-for-tia/story-kt54LoVn9ANWmX4UdWuitO.html |accessdate=13 August 2020 |work=Hindustan Times |date=4 June 2020 |language=en |archive-date=27 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027101448/https://www.hindustantimes.com/a-creative-quarantine-for-tia/story-kt54LoVn9ANWmX4UdWuitO.html |url-status=live }}
Television appearances
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| 2005–06
| Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005 | Contestant | |
| 2006–08 |
| 2008
|Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi |Vaidehi 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
| Herself | Special Appearance in a promotion of Haunted 3D |
| 2017
| Twisted | Disha Agarwal | |
Filmography
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As Singer
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| 2011
| Sau Baras | Solo | |
| 2011
| Lanka | Sheet Leher-II | Solo | | |
| 2018
| | Chalte Chalte (Cover Version) | Solo | Saurabh Sengar, Jay Mehta, Aishwarya Tripathi; originally by Ghulam Mohammed | |
| 2019
| style="background:#ffc;"| One Day: Justice Delivered | Tooh Hila lo | Divya Kumar, Farhad | Alaukik Rahi |
| 2019
| | Main Gair Hui | Solo | | |
Accolades
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| 4th Mirchi Music Awards
| Upcoming Female Vocalist of The Year | "Sheet Leher" from Lanka | {{won}} |
References
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External links
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Category:Indian women playback singers
Category:Indian film actresses
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