After Jawan, Raja Kumari Raps For Aarya 3; All You Need To Know About Grammy-Nominated Singer

Indian-American rapper Raja Kumari has gradually become a big name in India. People who are into the rap genre cannot help but sing praises for the Grammy-nominated singer. She made waves with her Jawan title track as it was not just pleasing to the ear but it also had a lot of swag and attitude.

She has created magic once again with a powerful rap anthem for the Sherni of B-town Sushmita Sen. The song is titled ¡®Sherni Aayi¡¯ and it is for Sen¡¯s hit series Aarya 3.

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The song and music video have already broken the internet as listeners cannot help but heap praise on it.

Even Sushmita Sen, who can be seen in a fierce avatar, showered Kumari with love and compliments. She said, "Raja Kumari is a strong woman full of power, almost like the most fitting partner in crime for Aarya. Her incredible talent perfectly matches and compliments Aarya's innate strength and resilience. Working on this together felt like a celebration of strong women everywhere. In the real world, I feel Aarya and Raja Kumari could make for an unbeatable pair, one that no one can mess with."

Who is Raja Kumari And Why Is She Such a Rage?

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Hip-hop became a part of this Grammy-nominated rapper, singer, songwriter, and dancer¡¯s life at a very early age. For the unversed, Raja Kumari might be Indian-American but she is a trained Indian classical dancer and has imbibed Indian culture deeply, thanks to her roots. She received training in Kuchipudi, Bharatnatyam, and Odissi dance.

Her brand of rap is empowering, unique and wild but it also has Indian beats and a fusion of Indian folk music. In fact, most of her videos showcase her sporting Indian costumes. Apart from her fantabulous vocals, she is also praised for her lyrics.

Her successful albums include HBIC, Cleopatra, Out of Love, and Sahi Ja Nahi. She has also been nominated four consecutive times for Best India Act at the MTV European Music Awards.

Raja Kumari Isn¡¯t Her Real Name But A Stage Name

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Svetha Yallapragada Rao changed her name to Raja Kumari at the age of 14. She felt that with this name she presented a fearless version of herself as it was a reflection of Hindu goddesses. In her videos and her artwork, the traces of the same are pretty evident.

Before Becoming A Rapper, Kumari Wrote Songs For Many Popular Singers

She used to pen songs for Fall Out Boy, Gwen Stefani, and Iggy Azalea. This inspired her to become a singer herself. With time she gained authenticity for her stand-out songs, incredible voice and her ability to play with words.

She co-wrote the song "Centuries" with Fall Out Boy. With John Legend, she collaborated for a song called Keep Walking which had a profound meaning to it. For the heartland and to promote homegrown talent, she worked on the revamped version of Alisha China¡¯s Made In India with Madhuri Dixit. With AR Rahman, who she thinks of as her musical father, she sang a song called Jugni for Mani Ratna¡¯s Kaatru Veliyidai. Kumari has also collaborated with the late Sidhu Moosewala for the song US.

Not Just A Talented Artist, Raja Kumari Is Also A Philanthropist

With an intention of giving it back to the society, she has conducted several shows and has donated her fees to charitable causes. The Foundation for Indic Philosophy and Culture (Indic Foundation) has recognizes her as a benefactor. Apart from this, she has also contributed to creation of a hospital in Bangalore and a school for physically disabled children.