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Anusha Mani Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 3, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth29 March 1985

BirthplaceMumbai, India

ProfessionSinger

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSangeet Haldipur

FamilyParents: Bharati Mani and Jamuna; Brother: Hariharan Mani

Anusha Mani Biography

Anusha Mani is an Indian playback singer known for her work in Bollywood films and for mentoring on television. Born in Mumbai in 1985 into a musical home,

Early life and background

Anusha Mani was born on 29 March 1985 in Mumbai, India. She grew up in a family where music was a central part of life and began formal training in Carnatic music under Meera Nathan. As a child she performed in Gujarati theatre, which brought her into contact with other musicians and helped shape her early artistic path.

Career

Anusha’s first recorded break in Hindi cinema came in 2007 when she sang the song "Dhoka" for the film Johnny Gaddaar under the guidance of the composer trio Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy. That debut led to a series of playback opportunities across a range of mainstream films. Over the years she contributed vocals to soundtracks for titles including Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic, Dev.D., Aisha, Game, Chennai Express and Shaandaar. One of her better-known film songs was "Gulaabo" from Shaandaar, released in 2015.

In addition to film work, Anusha has released independent music. Her first non-film single, "Savera," was released on 6 October 2017. On television, she has appeared as a mentor; in 2018 she served as the mentor for the South Zone on the &TV reality show Love Me India Kids.

Public profile

Anusha is publicly identified with a musical background and maintains a presence on social media where she has shared moments from her personal life, including images with her pet dog Buddy. She has expressed a fondness for desserts such as ice cream and chocolate in interviews, and counts musicians like the Wadali Brothers and A. R. Rahman among her favourites.

Personal life

Anusha Mani married musician Sangeet Haldipur on 19 March 2014. She follows a vegetarian diet and lists travelling, listening to music and cooking among her hobbies. Her parents are named Bharati Mani and Jamuna; she has a brother, Hariharan Mani.

Latest updates

After establishing herself with film playback and TV mentoring, Anusha continued to explore non-film releases and public-facing music projects. Her 2017 single and her television role in 2018 represent a widening of her work beyond playback singing.
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Recent Work

Savera

First non-film single released on 6 October 2017

2017
Love Me India Kids

Mentor for the South Zone on &TV's show

2018
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Career Highlights

  1. Debut playback song "Dhoka" for Johnny Gaddaar (2007)
  2. Vocal contributions to films including Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic, Dev.D., Aisha, Game, Chennai Express and Shaandaar
  3. "Gulaabo" from Shaandaar (2015) became a popular song
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Anusha Mani born?

29 March 1985

What is Anusha Mani known for?

Singer

What is Anusha Mani’s marital status?

Married

Who is Anusha Mani married to?

Sangeet Haldipur