Raageshwari Loomba (born 25 July 1977), professionally known as Raageshwari, is an Indian singer, actress, model, writer, video jockey, television personality, and mindfulness speaker.
Early life Raageshwari was born on 25 July 1977 in Bombay, India. She attended the Auxilium Convent High School.
Career As a teenager, Raageshwari begin her singing career with her first film Oonch Neech Beech in 1989. She also begin her acting career with her first film Zid in 1991, for which she had officially signed; however, the project faced delays, preventing it from being her first film to reach theatres. The first film to be released was the 1993 film Aankhen, featuring Govinda, Ritu Shivpuri and Chunky Panday, during which she signed for her second film and was the highest-grossing Indian film of that year. Her second film Zid, originally intended to be her debut, was ultimately released in January 1994. Following this, she appeared in her third film Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), her fourth film Dil Aa Gaya (1995) and her fifth film Tum Jiyo Hazaron Saal, in which she was supposed to release in late 1996, but it was delayed until 2002.
Her sixth film release was Dil Kitna Nadan Hai (1997), in which she took a break from acting to join MTV as a VJ. Later, her debut album Duniya was released on 17 March 1997 under Bertelsmann Music Group and debuted at no. 1.
Raageshwari signed a deal with Coca-Cola to do a series of concerts all over India.
In late 1999, Raageshwari and her father collaborated on another album, Y2K Saal Do Hazaar. Raageshwari was suffering from malaria, while shooting for the video "Ikki chikki chikita." The album was released with a concert on the eve of the year 2000. Just a week after the concert, Raageshwari was diagnosed with Bell's palsy, which left her with a paralysed left side of the face and a slur in her voice. Over the next year, she rehabilitated herself with help of physiotherapy, electrical stimulation and yoga. She did television shows such as Ek Do Teen, Baar Baar Dekho and Most Wanted on MTV, and was one of her founding MTV VJ members. Her other television shows such as Kuch Kehti Hai Yeh Dhun on Sony, Quest for BBC and One on One With Raageshwari on TEN Sports.
Raageshwari made her debut as an author where she released her first book Building a Happy Family under Penguin Random House. Initially, it released in May 2020 as an E-Book format, it was later made available in January 2021 in a physical hardcover format.
Personal life In 2012, Raageshwari moved to London where she met London-based human rights lawyer, Sudhanshu Swaroop KC. They married on 27 January 2014, in Mumbai. She gave birth to a baby girl on 11 February 2016 in London.
Filmography Films Raageshwari has acted in following films:
Year Title RoleNotes1993AankhenPriya MohanDebut film as an actress1994ZidSonia ModiSecond film as an actress Dil Aa GayaMain Khiladi Tu AnariShivangiHer first breakthrough film1997Dil Kitna Nadan HaiKiranHer final film prior to her acting break2002Tum Jiyo Hazaron SaalSunanda Kohli2003Mumbai Se Aaya Mera DostStar TV Reporter Priya2005Brides WantedUnreleased film2006The Making of Sagari RaynHerselfShort documentary film about the music video of "Sagari Rayn"2024SaviSimritHer first film as an actress after more than a decade. 2025Roi Roi BinaleHerselfArchive footage Assamese film
Television YearTitleRoleTV Channel(s)Notes1994–1996BPL Oye!Co-hostChannel VDebut television show 1996–1997Bar Bar DekhoHost/VJMTVHer second television show1997–2001MTV Ek Do TeenHost/VJMTVPrimarily showcased Hindi songs, also featured Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Gujarati, Assamese and Bengali songs1998–1999MTV Most WantedHost/VJMTV1999–2000Mini Super StarsHostDD MetroIndian voice children's show2001Movers and ShakersSpecial co-guestSET India2002Heart Throbs: Hrithik Roshan World Tour LiveHost/PerformerZee TVOne on One with RagsHostTEN Sports2003Kuch Kehti Hai Yeh DhunHostSET IndiaIndian music game show2004Zip Zap ZoomHostARY Digital (Pakistan)2005Queen's Baton RelayHost2007Show on Indian Mythologies on BBC QuestBBC2011Bigg Boss 5ContestantColors TVEvicted on Day 21 (week 3)Jeene Ki AashaNDTV2012Sab Gol Maal HaiSAB TV201717th Asian Achievers AwardsSpectatorColors TV, CCTV-4Asian award showMr India 2017Co-hostZoom Facebook YouTube (via live telecast)Her debut digital television show 2020–2022Mindful Mondays with RaageshwariHostFitTak IGTV YouTubeDigital motivational show 2021Mayabini Raatir BukutCameoNK TVAssamese television musical talk show 2026Zubeen-Manasor Jatra: Web-Series EditionHerself (Attendee)LuitAssamese musical concert mini-web series, contains previously unseen live concert footages between 2004 and 2005.
Theatre Raageshwari debuted as a lead in the musical comedy The Graduate alongside Zeenat Aman.
Discography Films YearSongFilm titleLanguage(s)Music DirectorLyricistCo-singer(s)Notes1989"Gaadi Aati Hain Koi Aayega"Oonch Neech BeechHindiLaxmikant–PyarelalRahi Masoom RazaSuresh Wadkar, Kamlesh AvasthiDebut film as a child artist playback singer1997(Score)Dil Kitna Nadan HaiAnu MalikUncredited score vocals role Only appeared in the theatrical film This score was not included on the film's soundtrack.1998"Oye Shaava"Bombay BoysAshutosh Phatak, Dhruv Ghanekar, Trilok Singh LoombaTrilok Singh LoombaSolo2001"Osaka Muraiya"One 2 Ka 4A.R. RahmanMajrooh SultanpuriSonu Nigam"Guncha Hai Gul Hai"Mujhe Kucch Kehna HaiAnu MalikSameerSonu Nigam, Zubeen GargBackground vocal only Not featured in the theatrical film Uncredited role2002"Osina Dekhot" (Female version)Jonaki MonAssameseZubeen GargJibaraj BarmanSoloOnly appeared in the theatrical film. This song was not included on the film's soundtrack.2024(Score)SikaarAssamese, Sadri, English, HindiPoran BorkotokyBritish–Indian film Uncredited score vocals role
Albums Duniya (March 1997) Sach Ka Saath (January 1998) Pyaar Ka Rang (July 1998) Y2K - saal do hazaar (December 1999) Sagari Rayn (December 2006) Raageshwari's daily affirmation by Louise Hay (June 2013) Lifting the Veil – Ismaili Ginans(to be released)
Duniya Duniya is a debut pop album. Originally scheduled for release in 10 March 1997, the album release was delayed by a week to 17 March 1997 due to The Notorious B.I.G.'s gunshot. All songs were written and composed by Trilok Singh Loomba. Tracks include: Duniya (music video) Chaahat Raftaar Kudi E' Punjab Di Medley Poore Karen Khwaab Rafta-Rafta Oye Saathi Kal Ki Na Fiqar Oye Shaava (music video)
Sach Ka Saath Sach Ka Saath is a Patriotic Folk Music album by National Award-winning Music director/Singer 'Trilok Singh Loomba'. The album released in January 1998. The album featured 'Raageshwari' as a guest singer for the track 'Sach Ka Saath'. The other tracks include: Sach Ka Saath (music video) Bharat Banaayen Milkar Yeh Desh Hamaara Maya Jaal Pyaari Duniya Anushaasan Zindagi Kya Se Kya Hui Aatanki Aadam
Pyaar Ka Rang Pyaar Ka Rang is a second pop album released in July 1998. Tracks include: Pyaar Ka Rang (music video) Jawanion Ke Din Baby Go For It Saat Samundar Par Haakan Party Pyaar Ka Khel (music video) Mere Mehboob (music video)
Y2K: Saal Do Hazaar Y2K: Saal Do Hazaar is a third pop album released in December 1999. Tracks include: Y2K Saal Do Hazaar (music video) Y2K Dance Mix (music video) Mahiya Pehachaan Haakan (remix) Zakham Dil Sheesha Ikki Chikki Chikita (music video)
Sagari Rayn Sagari Rayn is a fourth album and world music album released on 29 November 2006. This marked her first album after she recovered from severe endometriosis who diagnosed in late 2005. The majority of the songs were recorded during the period from 2003 to 2005, with the exception of the title track "Sagari Rayn," which was recorded in mid 2006. The music video was filmed entirely at Sharqiya Sands in Oman, marked her first music video in the Middle East. It was directed by her brother, Rishabh Singh Loomba. Music Tracks include: Sagari Rayn (music video) Kadmon Ke Nishan Mast Qalandar Jugni Maavan Te Dhiyan Dandiya Medley Holidays Hum Josh Balle Balle
Raageshwari's Daily Affirmation by Louise Hay Raageshwari's Daily Affirmation by Louise Hay is a fifth album and her first daily affirmation album. It was released on 29 June 2013 at Reliance Digital, Andheri East, Mumbai. Unlike her previous albums that featured songs, it was her first entirely spoken-word audio album containing no songs, focusing purely on positive mental health affirmation based on Louise Hay's healing philosophies.
Replaced songs Year Film/Album Song Languages Replaced By ComposerCo-singer2001Daag"Mayabini Ratir Bukut"AssameseJonkey BorthakurZubeen Garg"Jeni Jaba Xun"Mahalakshmi Iyer
Unreleased songs Year Film/Album Song Music Director2007Manorama Six Feet Under"Woh Bheege Pal" (Female Version)Jayesh Gandhi
Bibliography YearTitle2020Building a Happy Family
Awards YearCategoryAlbum/SongResultChannel V Music Awards1997Best Debut Indian Pop AlbumDuniya1998Best Music VideoPyaar Ka RangScreen Awards1998Best Debut Indian Pop AlbumDuniya
References
External links
Official website