Tia Bajpai
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] She also participated in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005.[6]
Tia Bajpai | |
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Bajpai at the promotion of 1920: The Evil Returns in 2012 | |
Born | Twinkle Bajpai[1] |
Occupation |
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Years active | 2005–present |
Home town | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India[2] |
Career
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). The film went to become a 'Superhit' at the box office. Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama rated 3.5/5 to the film.[7] She then appeared in Maqbool Khan's drama-thriller film Lanka alongside Manoj Bajpayee and Arjan Bajwa, where she portrayed the character of Anju. The film garnered mixed reviews from critics, and had a poor box office collection.
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.[8] In 2014, Bajpai appeared in two films Anand Kumar's Desi Kattey, alongside Sunil Shetty and Jay Bhanushali, and Identity Card. She recently appeared in Aijaaz Khan's comedy film Baankey Ki Crazy Baraat in 2015, alongside Rajpal Yadav. The film was a critical and commercial failure. She also appeared in the web series Zakhmi and Twisted directed by Vikram Bhatt where she played the role of investigating police officer.
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 and has received more than a million views on YouTube. She's credited as Tia B in her album.[9]
Television appearances
Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2005–06 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005 | Contestant | |
2006–08 | Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann | Lakshmi Garodia Lead role |
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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 (web series) | Disha Agarwal |
Filmography
Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Director(s) | Notes |
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2011 | Haunted 3D | Meera Sabharwal | Vikram Bhatt | Debut film |
2011 | Lanka | Dr. Anju A. Khanna | Maqbool Khan | |
2012 | 1920: Evil Returns | Smriti/ Sangeeta | Bhushan Patel | |
2014 | Desi Kattey | Guddi | Anand Kumar | |
2014 | Identity Card | Nazia Siddiqui | Rahat Kazmi | |
2015 | Baankey Ki Crazy Baraat | Anjali | Aijaz Khan | |
2018 | Hate Story 4 | Bhavna | Vishal Pandya | Short Appearance |
As Singer
Denotes films that have not yet been released |
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
Award Ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref.(s) |
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4th Mirchi Music Awards | Upcoming Female Vocalist of The Year | "Sheet Leher" from Lanka | Won | [10] |
References
- The name is Tia Bajpai not Twinkle – The Times of India. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (7 May 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. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
- 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. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (18 February 2013). Retrieved on 14 February 2016.
- Tia Bajpai tries comedy with 'Bankey Ki Crazy Baarat' – Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (1 October 2014). Retrieved on 14 February 2016.
- Aftab Shivdasani signs his first horror movie. Mid-day.com (22 August 2011). Retrieved on 14 February 2016.
- Adarsh, Taran. "Haunted - 3D: Movie Review". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 5 May 2011.
- "Jab Tak Hai Jaan and Son of Sardar Score at the Box Office". boxofficeindia. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
- Saxena, Deep (4 June 2020). "A creative quarantine for Tia". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- "Winners - Mirchi Music Awards 2011".
External links
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