Mallika Rajput (1986-2024) was an Indian singer, actress, YouTuber, author, and lawyer. On 13 February 2024, she was found dead in her house in the Sitakund area of Sultanpur district in Uttar Pradesh under mysterious circumstances. [1]India Today
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Wiki/Biography
Mallika Babban Singh Rajput [2]Mallika Rajput’s Facebook Post was born as Vijaya Lakshmi Singh [3]Republic World on Monday, 4 August 1986 (age 37 years; at the time of death) in Sitakund, Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Her zodiac sign was Leo.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 6″
Weight (approx.): 60 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Figure Measurements (approx.): 34-28-34
Family
Parents & Siblings
Her father, Babban Singh Rajput, is a social worker. Her mother’s name is Sumitra Singh Rajput.
Mallika Rajput with her parents
Mallika Rajput had two brothers named Prashant Singh Rajput (media person) and Sumeet Singh Rajput.
Mallika Rajput with her brothers
Husband
In 2020, Mallika Rajput got married to Pradeep Shinde Janardan.
Mallika Rajput with her husband
Relationships/Affairs
Mallika Rajput was in a relationship with Pradeep Shinde Janardan from 2015 to 2020.
Career
Film
Mallika Rajput made her Bollywood debut with the 2010 film Crime Partner, alongside actor Rahul Roy.
The poster of the film Crime Partner (2010)
In 2014, she appeared in a supporting role in the Hindi film Revolver Rani alongside actress Kangana Ranaut.
The poster of the film Revolver Rani (2014)
Politics
In 2016, Mallika Rajput became a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Mumbai. However, in 2017, she quit the party after she was accused of supporting a rapist.
Mallika Rajput during a political rally after joining the BJP in 2016
In 2017, she began working for the Indian Youth Congress.
Mallika Rajput posing with Rahul Gandhi
In 2022, Malika Rajput was chosen as the National Secretary General of the Bhartiya Savarna Sangh (women’s cell) in Uttar Pradesh.
Mallika Rajput after being appointed as the head of the Bhartiya Savarna Sangh in Uttar Pradesh
Singer/Writer
Mallika Rajput was a noted ghazal and songwriter. She often participated in several Hindi poetry gatherings and used to share them regularly on her YouTube channel.
Mallika Rajput on the invitation of a Kavi Sammelan
She composed over six thousand ghazals and songs. Famous Indian singers like Hans Raj Hans, Anup Jalota, and Jagjit Singh sang her compositions.
Mallika Rajput with Jagjit Singh
In 2022, Mallika Rajput composed a song called Teri Khatir. It was sung by Indian singer Javed Ali.
Music Video
In 2022, she appeared in the music video of the Hindi song Yaara Tujhe by Shaan.
Mallika Rajput with singer Shaan during the launch of the music video of the Hindi song Yaara Tujhe
Other
In 2017, Mallika Rajput became a director at Ayn Apparel Private Limited, a clothing store in Mumbai. She also led the SAAR Foundation (Essence of Empathy) as the chairperson. In 2020, she started Oceanus Enterprises, a company focusing on finance, advertising, and media in Mumbai. The next year, she began working as a criminal lawyer in Mumbai.
Literary Works
Besides being a singer, Mallika Rajput was also a writer who released several books including ‘Ehsaas’ (a collection of heartfelt ghazals), ‘Namo Shasak,’ ‘Ek Ishara’ (a series of ghazals), ‘SAAR,’ and ‘Ashwabala’ (a love story titled Nagrvadhu Ek Prem Katha).
The cover of the book ‘Namo Shasak’
Award
2020: Best Poetry Award by Author Pages Magazine
Death
On 13 February 2024, Mallika Rajput passed away at her residence in Sitakund, Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh. She died by hanging. [4]Jagran
Facts/Trivia
- She was also known by the names Queenie [5]Mallika Rajput’s Facebook Details, Malika Rajput Shinde [6]Mallika Rajput’s Facebook Account, and Maa Maitrayini Yogini [7]Mallika Rajput YouTube Channel.
- Mallika turned to spirituality and was initiated into Grihastha Sannyasa by Kapali Maharaj after her career in entertainment and politics did not work well.
Mallika Rajput after being initiated by her spiritual master
- Mallika Rajput learned Kathak dance and classical forms of dance from Pandit Veeru Krishnan.
Mallika Rajput while practicing Kathak with her dance master
- She was an avid dog lover and had a pet dog named Coco. She frequently shared pictures of her pet on various social media platforms.
Mallika Rajput with her husband and pet dog
- Mallika Rajput liked traveling to distant places, trekking, and cycling in her leisure time.
Mallika Rajput while enjoying a trip
- Mallika Rajput admired Lord Shiva and followed his teachings.
Mallika Rajput in Lord Shiva disguise
- She was often spotted enjoying alcoholic beverages on various occasions.
Mallika Rajput posing with a jar of beer
