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Shibani Kashyap Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth12 January 1979

Age46 Years

BirthplaceKashmir

ProfessionSinger, Composer, Actor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseRajiev DevInder

FamilyMother: Punam Kashyap; Father: Retired from Indian armed forces; Brother: Ashish Kashyap

Shibani Kashyap Biography

Shibani Kashyap is an Indian singer, composer and occasional actor who became widely known after singing the All India Radio FM signature tune in the mid-

Early life and background

Shibani Kashyap was born on 12 January 1979 in Kashmir. She grew up attending schools in multiple Indian cities, including Banihal, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Dehradun, Pune, Assam and Delhi. Her formal education culminated in a BA in English Literature from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi.

From an early age she took part in school choirs and vocal competitions, winning a national vocal music competition in Delhi multiple times. Encouraged to pursue music by established artists, she taught herself much of her craft and spent long hours practicing the guitar and vocal work.

Career

Shibani’s recording career formally began in 1998 with the album Ho Gayi Hai Mohabbat Tumse (Reprise). She earned early recognition on radio when she sang the signature tune for the AIR FM channel of All India Radio in 1996, a contribution that became a notable milestone in her profile.

Across the 2000s she contributed songs to several Hindi films, including Sajna Aa Bhi Jaa for Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II (2003), a track for Zinda (2006) titled Zinda Hoon Main, and Kashmakash from Sunday (2008). She also collaborated with composers such as Bappi Lahiri and recorded commercial jingles; after singing the jingle for a Doordarshan show she came to be known as a prominent voice in advertising music.

Beyond studio work, Shibani has maintained an active live performance career. She has performed at festivals and concerts such as the Worli Festival, Kala Ghoda Festival, LAVASA Festival, the Tarpa Festival closing ceremony in Silvassa (2014), and at high-profile national events. Notably, she performed at the opening ceremony of the 19th Commonwealth Games in New Delhi in October 2010 and sang at the 45th Independence Day celebration of Mauritius in March 2015.

Shibani has also used music to support social causes. She has composed songs promoting campaigns like Save the Girl Child and women’s empowerment, and recorded an anti-terrorism Hindi song titled Alvida following the 2008 Mumbai attacks. She serves as a brand ambassador for the NGO Roundtable India and has endorsed Yamaha Guitars.

On screen, she has appeared in both film and television. Her acting credits include a cameo in the Hindi film Helicopter Eela (2018) and a television role as Megha Kapoor in the Hindi series Ek Veer Ki Ardaas: Veera (2018). She has been a television host and judge as well, having hosted Desi Beats, judged the Telugu series Bathroom Singer (2007), and co-hosted the TV show Dil Ki Awaaz with Bappi Lahiri in 2019.

Public profile

Shibani is known for blending pop and film work with live performance and social engagement. Over the years she has received numerous awards recognizing her music, including early recognition for the music video Ho Gayi Hai Mohabbat and later honours such as the Sahara Sangeet Award for Best Female Pop Singer and several awards presented between 2018 and 2021. Her public persona emphasizes music education and outreach; she has publicly discussed long practice routines and collaborations with peers from the Delhi music scene.

Personal life

Shibani Kashyap is married to Bollywood actor Rajiev DevInder; their marriage is registered on 6 February (year not specified in the available information). Her mother, Punam Kashyap, is identified as Director of Education at the Delhi World Foundation, and her father is noted as a retired member of the Indian armed forces. She has one brother, Ashish Kashyap. Shibani lists hobbies such as practising yoga and dancing, and cites musicians and singers she admires.

Latest updates

In addition to continuing performances and public appearances, Shibani remains active in television and live events. She was involved in co-hosting Dil Ki Awaaz in 2019 and has continued to be visible as a performer, festival participant and brand ambassador for social causes and musical products.
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Recent Work

Helicopter Eela

Cameo appearance in the Hindi film

2018
Ek Veer Ki Ardaas: Veera

Television role as Megha Kapoor

2018
Dil Ki Awaaz

Co-hosted the TV show with Bappi Lahiri in Oman

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Sang the AIR FM signature tune for All India Radio (1996)
  2. Debut album Ho Gayi Hai Mohabbat Tumse (Reprise) (1998)
  3. Performed at the opening ceremony of the 19th Commonwealth Games (2010)
  4. Songs featured in films including Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II (2003), Zinda (2006) and Sunday (2008)
  5. Composed and recorded music for social campaigns and an anti-terrorism song following the 2008 Mumbai attacks
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shibani Kashyap born?

12 January 1979

What is Shibani Kashyap known for?

Singer, Composer, Actor

What is Shibani Kashyap’s marital status?

Married

Who is Shibani Kashyap married to?

Rajiev DevInder