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Baba Sehgal Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 22, 2026 • 2 min read

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Date of birth23 November 1965

Age58 (as of 2023)

BirthplaceLucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

ProfessionRapper, Singer, Actor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusDivorced

SpouseAnju (divorced)

FamilySon: Tanveer

Baba Sehgal Biography

Baba Sehgal (Harjeet Singh Sehgal) is an Indian rapper, singer and actor from Lucknow, credited as one of the earliest practitioners of rap in India. Tric-

Early life and background
Harjeet Singh Sehgal, known professionally as Baba Sehgal, was born on 23 November 1965 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is Indian by nationality and his family has ancestral roots in Punjab. Sehgal completed a B.Tech in electrical engineering from Pantnagar University in Uttarakhand before moving toward a career in music.

Career
Baba Sehgal emerged on the Indian music scene in the early 1990s. His debut as a singer came with the album Dilruba in 1990. Over the years he has worked as a rapper, singer and actor; his first film appearance was in Miss 420, released in 1998.

Sehgal is widely associated with the advent of rap in India and is often referred to as the country’s first rapper. He writes and composes much of his own material and has been active across multiple regional film industries. According to available information, he has sung extensively in South Indian cinema, contributing to more than 100 Telugu songs, about 40 Tamil songs and around 20 Kannada tracks.

Public profile
Physically, Baba Sehgal is reported to be about 180 cm tall (5 ft 11 in) and to weigh approximately 84 kg (185 lbs). Body measurements listed include a 45-inch chest, 35-inch waist and 13-inch biceps. His eye colour is noted as black.

Personal life
Sehgal was born under the zodiac sign Sagittarius. He lived in Hyderabad at the time of the profile and is known to have a son named Tanveer from his marriage to Anju; the marriage later ended in divorce. Reports name Ashima Kalra as a partner in his personal life.

Sehgal is described as enjoying rapping as a hobby and is active on social media, particularly Twitter, where he is noted for humorous posts.

Latest updates
As of the most recent profile details, Baba Sehgal continues to be associated with music and film work across several Indian languages and maintains a visible public presence online.

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Recent Work

Dilruba

Debut as a singer (1990).

1990
Miss 420

Debut as an actor (1998).

1998
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Career Highlights

  1. Debut singer album: Dilruba (1990)
  2. Acting debut: Miss 420 (1998)
  3. Known as one of India’s early rappers with extensive work in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada cinema
  4. Writes and composes most of his own songs
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When was Baba Sehgal born?

Baba Sehgal was born on 23 November 1965.

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Baba Sehgal is known for rapper, Singer, Actor.

What is Baba Sehgal’s marital status?

Baba Sehgal's marital status is listed as Divorced.

Who is Baba Sehgal married to?

Baba Sehgal is publicly listed as married to Anju (divorced).