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Lavita Lobo | |
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| Born | 12 August 1993 |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Spouse | Jerry Silvester Vincent[1] |
| Awards | Full list |
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Lavita Lobo (born 12 August 1993) is an Indian playback singer, songwriter, live performer, and author known for her work in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, and Konkani music. Trained in Western classical music, she is praised for her versatility, powerful vocals, and poetic expression. Lavita is also an author and a former national-level roller skater.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Lavita Lobo was born in Mangalore, Karnataka, to entrepreneurs Ivan and Philomena Lobo. As a child, she represented her city and state in roller skating competitions, winning more than 25 medals including gold and silver at state and national levels.[1] She trained in keyboard from a young age and was an active member of her church choir as both keyboardist and vocalist. At 15, she won the title of "Rani Kogul" (Queen Nightingale) in a Konkani reality TV contest, which marked the beginning of her performance career.[2]
She completed her schooling at St. Agnes School, Mangalore, and earned a BCom in Marketing and Human Resources from St. Aloysius College, where she was inducted into the institution's Hall of Fame.[2] Later, she received a scholarship to KM College of Music and Technology, a conservatory in Chennai founded by A. R. Rahman, where she studied Western classical music and won the award for Best Western Classical Vocalist.[1]
Career
[edit]Lavita began performing at the age of 15, when she won the Konkani reality TV show Soad 2, earning the title of Rani Kogul (Queen Nightingale).[2] She worked briefly as a radio jockey at Radio Mirchi before transitioning fully into music.[1]
She gained national recognition in 2014 after winning the Mangalore regional round of the Benadryl Big Golden Voice competition by 92.7 Big FM.[3] Her first major break in playback singing came with the track "Daang Daang" in the Telugu film Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020) alongside Nakash Aziz.[4] Since then, she has contributed vocals to several notable film songs, "Woo Aa Aha" from F3: Fun and Frustration (2022), alongside Sunidhi Chauhan;[5] "Yolo" from Kanguva (2024), a duet with Devi Sri Prasad;[6][7] "Naayaka" from Kanguva, as part of a vocal ensemb[8]"Thalaivane" from Kanguva, performed by a 17-member choir including Lobo;[9] and "Why Are We Wandering" from Demonte Colony 2 (2024).[10][11]
She is also a songwriter, having written lyrics for film songs and independent music. Her original song "Have You Ever Wondered" was shortlisted for the Academy Awards. Lavita is also a frequent live performer and is active in the Chennai musical theatre scene.[1]
Artistic style
[edit]Lavita’s music blends Indian film melodies with pop, rock, and soul influences. She is classically trained in Western music and is currently expanding into Carnatic styles and music production. She often writes her own lyrics and believes in constant creative reinvention.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Lavita is married to music director Jerry Silvester Vincent. They currently reside in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Outside of music, she enjoys poetry, traveling, and creative writing.[1]
Discography
[edit]| Year | Song | Film/Project | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Daang Daang" | Sarileru Neekevvaru | Telugu | Debut playback song |
| 2023 | "Run & Die Theme" | Enemy | Tamil | Theme track |
| 2024 | "Why Are We Wandering?" | Demonte Colony 2 | Tamil | Featured song |
| 2025 | "Yolo" | Kanguva | Tamil | Film single |
| 2025 | "Have You Ever Wondered" | Independent | English | Oscar-shortlisted |
| 2025 | "Jimki Song", "Woo Aaa Aha Aha", "Looking at the Moon" | Independent | English/Tamil | Singles |
Bibliography
[edit]In 2025, Lobo published her first poetry book, Verses From A Flower Child, which explores themes of self-discovery, love, art, and hope.[12][13]
- Verses From A Flower Child. BookLeaf Publishing, 2025. ISBN 9789363317499
Awards and nominations
[edit]- Song Have You Ever Wondered – Shortlisted for the Oscars
- Benadryl Big Golden Voice of Mangalore – Winner (2014)
- Rani Kogul (Queen Nightingale) – Title winner of Konkani reality show Soad 2
- Best Konkani Vocalist Award – 2011
- Best Western Classical Vocalist – KM Music Conservatory
- Scholarship Holder – KM Music Conservatory
- Hall of Fame Inductee – St. Aloysius College, Mangalore
- Over 25 Medals in Skating – State and National level competitions
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "In Conversation with Lavita Lobo". The Score Magazine - India's National Pan-Genre Music Magazine. Vol. 15, no. 1. Interviewed by Krishnan, Kripa (February 2022 issue ft Shankar Mahadevan, Siddharth & Shivam Mahadevan ed.). 23 February 2022. pp. 35–37. ISSN 0974-9128. Archived from the original on 15 March 2025. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
Lavita, or Lavi as we all like to call her, is a multi-faceted, talented artist who is breaking paradigms and setting precedences in the industry for many to follow.
- ^ a b c d "Mangalore: Chandrahas, Lavita Win 'Soad – II' Singing Contest". Daijiworld Media. Mangalore. 3 October 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
Lavita Lobo is a resident of Pumpwell and daughter of Ivan Lobo and Philomena Lobo. She is the first year student of St Aloysius Pre-University College.
- ^ "Daijiworld 24x7 host Lavita Lobo wins Big Golden Voice regional round". Daijiworld Media. Mangalore. 10 August 2014. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
- ^ SNS (31 December 2019). "'Daang Daang' song from Mahesh Babu starrer Sarileru Neekevvaru out". The Statesman. New Delhi. Archived from the original on 2 July 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
He also shared a poster featuring himself and Tamannaah Bhatia which shows them in army uniform grooving to the Nakash Aziz and Lavita Lobo track.
- ^ "'Woo Aa Aha': Second single from Venkatesh, Varun Tej, Tamannaah and Mehreen's 'F3' out now". The Times of India. 24 April 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
Kasarla Shyam has penned the lyrics, and Sunidhi Chauhan and Lavita Lobo added some extra oomph with their husky singing.
- ^ TOI Entertainment Desk (14 November 2024). "Kanguva' second single 'Yolo': A party song from Devi Sri Prasad sets the vibe". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 February 2025. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
Devi Sri Prasad and Lavita Lobo have crooned the latest song from 'Kanguva', while the lyrics are penned by Viveka.
- ^ The Hindu Bureau (22 October 2024). "'Kanguva' new song: Suriya, Disha Patani hit the dance floor in 'Yolo'". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 November 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
Titled 'Yolo', the peppy number sung by Devi Sri Prasad and Lavita Lobo features Suriya and Disha Patani.
- ^ Tupaki Desk (30 October 2024). "Naayaka: A rousing and epic track from Suriya's Kanguva". Tupaki. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
The song features vocals from Arvind Srinivas, Deepak Blue, Shembagraj, Narayan Ravi Shankar, Govind Prasad, Sibi Srinivasan, Prasanna Abhishesh, Saisharan, Vikram Pitti, Abhijit Rao, Aparna Harikumar, Sushmita Narasimhan, Pavitra Chari, Lavita Lobo, Deepti Suresh, Latha Krishna, and Padmaja Srinivasan.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (29 October 2024). "'Thalaivane' from Kanguva: Suriya is a ruthless warrior preparing for battle". Cinema Express. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
The number of singers to croon this song is 17: Aravind Srinivas, Deepak Blue, Shenbagaraj, Narayanan Ravishankar, Govind Prasad, Shibi Srinivasan, Prasanna Adhisesha, Saisharan, Vikram Pitty, Abhijith Rao, Aparna Harikumar, Sushmita Narasimhan, Pavithra Chari, Lavita Lobo, Deepthi Suresh, Latha Krishna and Padmaja Sreenivasan.
- ^ CE Features (2 August 2024). "'Why Are We Wandering' from Demonte Colony 2 to be out on this date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
- ^ "Demonte Colony 2's third single 'Why Are We Wandering' out". Cinema Express. 3 August 2024. Archived from the original on 5 August 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
'Why Are We Wandering' is composed by Sam CS and written and sung by Lavita Lobo.
- ^ Lavita Lobo (2025). Verses From a Flower Child. BookLeaf Publishing. ISBN 9789363317499.
- ^ Lobo, Lavita (4 January 2025). Verses From A Flower Child. BookLeaf Publishing. p. 56. ISBN 978-9363317499.