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Who is Arunita Kanjilal? Wiki, Biography, Age, Parents, Boyfriend, Caste, Net worth, Height & More

Arunita Kanjilal (born 18 January 2003) is an Indian Playback Singer, Singer, and Reality Show Contestant from Kolkata, West Bengal. She is well known for winning Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs variation on Zee Bangla in 2013 when she was 9 years old. Arunita is also well known for being the runner-up of the 12th season of the singing reality show competition Indian Idol which started airing on Sony Television India on November 28, 2020. 

Arunita Kanjilal Biography / Wikipedia (Birthday & Childhood)

Arunita Kanjilal in her childhood
Arunita Kanjilal in her childhood

Arunita Kanjilal was born in 18 January 2003 to Avni Bhushan Kanjilal her father and Sharbani Kanjilal her mother in Kolkata, West Bengal. As of 2021, Arunita is 18 years old and belongs to the Capricorn zodiac group.

Some childhood photographs of Arunita Kanjilal
Some childhood photographs of Arunita Kanjilal

As per our resources, Arunita has no siblings and is an only child. She follows the ideals of Hinduism and belongs to the Brahmin caste.

Arunita Kanjilal Father Name, Mother Name (Family & Caste)

Arunita Kanjilal with her father Avni Bhushan Kanjilal
Arunita Kanjilal with her father Avni Bhushan Kanjilal

Arunita belongs to a Brahmin family, her father Avni Bhushan Kanjilal is a professor. While her mother Sharbani Kanjilal is a house worker who once wanted to pursue singing. According to our resources, the Kanjilal family is a family of three.

Arunita Kanjilal with her mother Sharbani Kanjilal
Arunita Kanjilal with her mother Sharbani Kanjilal

Kanjilal attended the St. Xavier’s School in her hometown, Kolkata. After finishing school, Arunita received formal training from Ravindra Ganguly. Currently, Aru is said to be completing her graduation from the University of Kolkata.

Arunita Kanjilal posing for a photograph
Arunita Kanjilal posing for a photograph

Arunita is a Brahmin by caste, her family Kanjilal are known to be Kabya Kupja Brahmins, this community belongs to the city of Kannauj are known for their involvement in art and culture.

Arunita Kanjilal Wiki (Bio, Age, Height & Weight)

Arunita Kanjilal lost in music
Arunita Kanjilal lost in music
Full NameArunita Kanjilal.
NicknameAru.
Age (as of 2021)18 years old.
ProfessionSinger.
Reality Show Contestant.
Birthday18 January 2003.
Place of BirthKolkata, West Bengal, India.
Current ResidenceKolkata, West Bengal, India.
EducationPursuing Graduation.
Alma MaterHigh School: St. Xavier’s School, Kolkata.
University: The University of Kolkata.
Important LinksInstagram: @arunitakanjilal.
YouTube: Arunita Kanjilal.
Net Worth (approx.)1.5 Crore Rupees.
Salary (approx.)80,000-85,000 INR (per week).
NationalityIndian.
ReligionHindu.
Zodiac SignCapricorn.

Arunita Kanjilal Height, Weight & Body Stats

Arunita Kanjilal wearing a traditional sari
Height (approx.)In feet inches: 5’ 2”.
In centimeters: 155 cm.
In meters: 1.5 m.
Weight (approx.)In kilograms: 45 kg.
In pounds: 100 lbs.
Hair ColorDark Brown.
Hair Length Medium.
Eye ColorDark Brown.
Distinctive FeaturesSweet and versatile voice.
TattoosNone.

Arunita Kanjilal’s Boyfriend, Husband & Personal Life

Arunita being an 18-year-old girl has all the right time and age to pick a partner for her. No official statement has been released by her on the status of her relationship, so by official records, she is currently single.

Arunita Kanjilal with fellow contestant and love interest Pawandeep Rajan
Arunita Kanjilal with fellow contestant and love interest Pawandeep Rajan

Although in her fan base it is rumored that Arunita is dating the fellow contestant Pawandeep Rajan. Pawandeep has won the 12th season of Indian Idol whereas Aru was a runner-up. The two are spotted together, praise each other and often perform together in studios and on stage.

The marketing team of Indian Idol used the angle of their togetherness to gather some TRPs, leading to the speculation that their relationship might be just a stunt by the organizers.

Early Career & Upcoming Songs

Arunita started her musical journey when she was just 4 years old. Her maternal uncle was her first master and taught her the basics of singing. Aru took classes from Nandita Chaudhary and her mother after that and then joined the team of Ravindra Ganguly.

Arunita Kanjilal promoting Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs in 2013
Arunita Kanjilal promoting Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs in 2013

In 2013, Arunita Kanjilal took part in the Zee Bangla version of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs and to everyone’s surprise won the competition. She was just 9 years old when she took the prize home.

Arunita Kanjilal in an interview after winning Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs
Arunita Kanjilal in an interview after winning Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs

Later in 2014, Arunita took part in the original Zee TV version of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs where she was mentored by Monali Thakur and reached the top 5. Aru was rewarded with the title of “Manch Ka Guroor”.

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Indian Idol Season 12

Her latest and biggest competition was the Indian Idol Season 12. Where she auditioned from Kolkata and made it to the top 12 with ease. The show started with 15 contestants and Arunita Kanjilal made her way to the very end in the top two by her talent and magical voice.

Arunita Kanjilal posing after making it to top 15
Arunita Kanjilal posing after making it to the top 15

She received praise from big artists throughout her journeys like Asha Bhosle, Udit Narayan, Bappi Lehri, and many more. Because of her raw talent, she has already been signed for a few songs in Bollywood by artists like Himesh Reshammiya and Sunidhi Chauhan. She has already made her way in the industry with songs like Tere Bagairr and Terii Umeed.

Due to her sweet voice and hard work, Aru grabbed the title of first runner-up in the longest grand finale of Indian Idol Season 12. On the other hand, singer Pawandeep Rajan became the winner of the show. The title of second runner-up is grabbed by Sayli Kamble. As per the sources, Arunita has also signed a music contract with Dharma Production.

What is Arunita Kanjilal’s Net worth?

Arunita Kanjilal with the golden Indian Idol Mic
Arunita Kanjilal with the golden Indian Idol Mic

As a runner-up of Indian Idol, it is estimated that Arunita Kanjilal has a salary of 85,000 INR per week. From various sources, her net worth has been calculated to be approximately 1-1.5 Crore INR as she was already a huge singer in West Bengal.

8 Facts You Need to Know About Arunita Kanjilal

  • Arunita is a big fan of Lata Mangeshkar and considers her as an idol.
  • She is a foodie and has said that Biryani is her favorite food, in dessert she likes to munch on pastries.
  • Aru is managed by Talent Studio Next who is also known for handling artists like Sunny Hindustani (Indian Idol 11 Winner) and Adriz Ghosh (Indian Idol 11 Finalist).
  • Many times, Arunita Kanjilal is spotted in a traditional set of clothes but she also likes to wear sweatshirts now and then.
  • Pawandeep along with Arunita performed together on multiple songs on Himesh Reshammiya’s recent albums.
  • On the show Indian Idol, Arunita often liked to have fun with the anchor Aditya Narayan.
Arunita Kanjilal having fun with Aditya Narayan
Arunita Kanjilal having fun with Aditya Narayan
  • Arunita has declared recently as of August 2021 that she will be involved in a project with Octopus Entertainment by the video director Raj Surani.
  • The famous designer Manish Malhotra styled Arunita once for Indian Idol.

Final Note on Arunita Kanjilal’s Bio

Arunita Kanjilal has already won millions of hearts with her soulful singing and tremendous talent. Everyone from Anu Malik to Vishal Dadlani loved her voice and singing style. Aru is a sweetheart by nature and has a very lovable personality.

There is no doubt that she will be very successful in the future as a combination of her attractive voice with her charisma. There is more in store for her and the 18-year-old talented singer won’t give up just like the runner-up of Indian Idol.

Jasmeet Kaur

Jasmeet Kaur is a content writing intern at News Unzip, she is an avid graphic designer, content writer, and creative writer. She is pursuing Fashion Communication from NIFT Bengaluru and likes to travel and eat food. She is an extrovert by nature and likes to meet new people, listen to new music, explore different cultures, and party with friends.

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