‘Made In India’ hitmaker Alisha Chinai took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as she shared a throwback picture from her younger days, calling it a phase of rebellion she still proudly relates to.
Alisha took to Instagram, where she posted a picture of herself in a black dress paired with a light pink, fur-textured jacket that adds a soft contrast to the look. She completed the ensemble with a statement diamond-style necklace and matching drop earrings, giving her a classic, evening-ready feel.
“A Little Rebellion Every Now & Then is a GOod Thing throwback pic to when I was … Rebellious… I Still Am (sic),” she captioned the image.
Alisha began her singing career with the album Jadoo in 1985, and by the 1990s, she had earned the title of ‘Queen of Indipop.’ Her initial albums include Jaadoo, Babydoll, Aah… Alisha!, Madonna, Kamasutra, Alisha – Madonna of India, and Made in India. She was introduced to Hindi film music by the veteran music director and composer Bappi Lahiri.
Together, they produced numerous disco hits in the 1980s for films such as Adventures of Tarzan, Dance Dance, Commando, Guru, and Love Love Love.
During her early career, she provided playback singing for many leading actresses, including Karisma Kapoor, Smita Patil, Mandakini, Sridevi, Juhi Chawla, Madhuri Dixit, and Divya Bharti.
One of her biggest hits from the 1980s was “Kaate Nahin Katthe” from Mr. India. Another successful track, released in 1989, was “Raat Bhar Jaam Se” from the film Tridev.
In the 1990s, Chinai began working with different films and collaborated with several other music directors such as Anu Malik, Anand–Milind, Rajesh Roshan, and Nadeem-Shravan.
Throughout these years, she produced many Bollywood hit songs, including “Dhak Dhak Dhak,” “Jalta Hai Badan,” “Tere Ishq Mein Nachenge,” “Chaa Raha Hain Pyaar Ka Nasha,” “Roundhe,” “Sona Sona Roop Hai,” “Mouje Mein,” “De Diya,” “Ruk Ruk Ruk,” and the controversial “Sexy Sexy Sexy Mujhe Log Bole.”
Her return to film music came with the song “Oh My Darling” from the film Mujhse Dosti Karoge! She has also served as a judge on Indian Idol 3 and continues to judge Zee TV’s Star Ya Rockstar alongside Anu Malik.