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Chelsi Behura (Indian Idol 11) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 3 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth13 March 2003

Age16 (as in 2019)

BirthplaceSikharpur, Cuttack, Odisha, India

ProfessionSinger

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyMother: Rekha Behura; Father: Late Sudhansu Behura; Sister: Rozline Behura

Chelsi Behura (Indian Idol 11) Biography

Chelsi Behura is an Indian singer from Sikharpur, Cuttack, Odisha, who rose through regional singing contests to national visibility as one of the youngest

Early life and background

Chelsi Behura was born on 13 March 2003 in Sikharpur, Cuttack, Odisha. Raised in a middle-class family, she grew up in her hometown and attended Lajpat Rai DAV Public School in Gandarpur, Cuttack. Her mother, Rekha Behura, has been an influence in her life and career; her father, Sudhansu Behura, passed away when Chelsi was very young. She has a sister named Rozline Behura.

Chelsi showed an interest in music from early childhood and began singing at around five years old. She pursued formal training in vocal music, studying Hindustani classical with Sasmita Mishra and light vocal music with Sarada Prasanna Sahoo. While still in school she started performing live with local bands in Cuttack, gaining stage experience from a young age.

Career

Chelsi’s television debut came in 2014 on the regional channel Sarthak TV with the show Singing Superstar. The following year she reached the top 60 on Indian Idol Junior. In 2016 she competed on Sarthak TV’s Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs and finished as the second runner-up, which further raised her profile in regional music circles.

She later took part in the reality show Rising Star, where her audition performance of the song “Har Kisi Ko” from the film Boss scored highly with both the audience and expert panel. Chelsi scored 93 percent in the audition round on that show.

In 2019 Chelsi participated in the eleventh season of Indian Idol. At that time she was among the youngest contestants to reach the Top 15. In her Indian Idol audition she performed “Main Pareshaan” from the film Ishaqzaade and earned a Golden Ticket to advance to the theatre round. Her performances on the show won praise from judges; Bollywood singer Neha Kakkar highlighted her vocal ability for someone so young and suggested she had the potential to become a major singing talent. During the televised competition she became popularly known by the nickname "Chulbuli Chelsi."

Public profile

Chelsi’s listed physical attributes include a height of approximately 160 cm (about 5'3"), with black hair and black eyes. Her hobbies are singing and travelling. Her favourite foods include pizza and french fries, and she enjoys brownies and chocolate shakes as desserts. Among other personal preferences, she has cited the song “Jab Tum Hote Ho” from the film Rustom and the cartoon character Shinchan. Her zodiac sign is Pisces and she holds Indian nationality. As of 2019 she was unmarried.

Latest updates

In 2019, Chelsi’s Indian Idol appearance brought her national attention as one of the youngest performers in that season’s Top 15. She has continued to draw inspiration from her mother and to build on a foundation of classical and light vocal training gained in Odisha. Her earlier television appearances and competitive results on regional and national singing shows map a steady progression from local stages to larger platforms.

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Recent Work

Indian Idol 11

Contestant; reached the Top 15 and received a Golden Ticket after auditioning with “Main Pareshaan.”

2019
Rising Star

Contestant; auditioned with “Har Kisi Ko” and scored 93% in the audition round.

Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs (Sarthak TV)

Second runner-up on the regional competition.

2016
Singing Superstar (Sarthak TV)

Television debut on the regional channel.

2014
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Career Highlights

  1. Television debut on Sarthak TV’s Singing Superstar (2014)
  2. Top 60 contestant on Indian Idol Junior (2015)
  3. Second runner-up on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs (2016)
  4. Scored 93% in Rising Star audition
  5. Reached Top 15 on Indian Idol 11 (2019) and earned a Golden Ticket
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

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