Rahul Sipligunj is a Telugu singer, songwriter and composer. He became famous through folk songs and YouTube videos. In 2019, he participated and won the popular reality TV show Big Boss Telugu (Season 3).
Wiki / Biography
Rahul Sipliganj was born on Saturday 22nd August 1989 (Age 33 years; As in 2022) At Tulpet in Hyderabad. Native zodiac Gemini. Educated at Loyola High School, Hyderabad. He continued his undergraduate studies at Narayana Junior College, Hyderabad. Rahul was interested in singing from an early age. It is customary to sing Hyderabadi folk songs frequently at home. Once, when he was singing a Hyderabad folk song and playing music with the help of kitchen utensils, his father saw him and discovered his singing talent. His father encouraged him to continue singing as his profession and sent him to Pandit Vittal Rao for professional training.
Rahul Sipliganj in his teens
Physical appearance
Height (approximately): 5 ′ 11
Eye color: Black
Hair color: Black
Family
Rahul Sipliganj follows Hindu religion. Her father owns a hair salon. His mother was a housewife. He has a sister named Sivapriya Akul. His brother Nikhil Kiran.
Rahul Sipligunj with his father, mother and sister
Rahul Sipligunj with his younger brother Nikhil Kiran
Industry
Rahul started his career by singing songs at home and posting them on YouTube. His songs received a lot of praise and soon he started recording in a recording studio. Subsequently he received offers from several companies. In 2012, he got his first break as a playback singer in the Telugu film “Speedunnodu”. Opportunity to play the lead singer in the Telugu film “Josh”. Although he recorded his first song for the film “With Speed”, it was released much later, due to which “Josh” became his first film as a playback singer.
Rahul Sipliganj at the recording studio
At the same time, Rahul had opportunities to do stage shows and world tours, but, he turned them down; First he wanted to be a good singer and composer, then he wanted to go to stage shows. Once, in an interview, he said he may have made a lot of money through those shows, but he wants to take care of himself before making commitments to others. In 2012, he began singing backing vocals for movies. He calls himself an independent musician and wants to work for himself, not for a company or brand.
In 2013, he produced his first music video, “Hey Billa”. Since then, he has produced more than 20 music videos. He has become very popular and he has also had the opportunity to work with many stars from the Tollywood industry. Rahul is often called a judge on “Sa Re Ka Ma Ba” (Telugu), “Comedy Nights (Telugu)” and many other reality TV shows.
Rahul Sipligunj’s first music video
In 2019, Rahul starred in the popular reality TV show Big Boss (Telugu Season 3) hosted by Akkineni Nagarjuna. On November 3, 2019, Rahul was announced as the winner of Bigg Boss Telugu (Season 3).
Rahul Sipliganj has been declared the winner of Bigg Boss Telugu Season 3
In 2022, he sang folk songs in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Hindi on the film ‘RRR’.
Controversy
On July 27, 2018, Rahul was charged with drunken driving. He turned his shotgun on himself when apprehended by a police officer on the porch of the house where the shootings took place. The police filed a case against him, confiscated the vehicle and asked him to appear for counseling.
Rahul Sipliganj was caught driving under the influence of alcohol
On April 3, 2022, he became embroiled in controversy after being arrested by police in connection with a raid on a rave party.
Favorites
- Favorite food: Bread & egg broth
- Favorite Actress: Samantha Akkineni
- Favorite Singer: Karthik
- Preferred color: Black, Royal Blue
- Favorite Musical: Saxophone
Car & Bike Collection
Rahul owns Maruti Suzuki Swift and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350-X cars.
Rahul Sibleyganj at his Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350-X
Facts
- Rahul’s father owns a hair salon. Rahul often sees people cutting their hair and doing other chores in the salon.
Rahul Sipliganj works in his father’s hair salon
- He enjoys playing video games, traveling and watching movies. He often posts pictures of himself playing the popular video game “PUBG” on his Instagram hand.
Rahul Sipligunj plays PUBG with his friend
- He loves to play the saxophone. Once in an interview, he said he often plays when he is stressed or wants to relax.
Rahul Sipliganj plays the saxophone
- Rahul is a dog lover and he often feeds roadside dogs and plays with them. He also has a pet dog named Patti.
Rahul Sibleykunch with his pet dog friend
- His song “Makigirgiri” is one of his most popular songs and has over 16 million views on YouTube.
Rahul Sipligunj in the song Magikirgiri
