# Tia Bajpai

Tia Bajpai (born Twinkle Bajpai) is an Indian singer, television and film actress. She made her film debut in 2011 with Vikram Bhatt's film Haunted - 3D, and appeared in 1920: Evil Returns and Baankey Ki Crazy Baraat. She also participated in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005.

## Career

Hailing from Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh, Bajpai started her career by appearing in a few television serials and shows. She made her film and singing debut in Vikram Bhatt's horror thriller Haunted 3D in 2011, co-starring Mahaakshay Chakraborty, where she portrayed the character of Meera Sabharwal who is tortured by her piano teacher (played by Arif Zakaria). Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama rated 3.5/5 to the film.
In 2012, Bajpai appeared in Vikram Bhatt's next horror thriller 1920: The Evil Returns, sequel to the 2008 film 1920, alongside Aftab Shivdasani. She portrayed the role of Smriti, a girl who is possessed by an evil spirit. The film garnered average reviews from critics, but turned out to be commercially successful. In 2020, Bajpai released her first international solo album "Upgrade". The music videos for the album were released on YouTube. The song called "Bon Appetit" from the album was released on 23 May and features India's first 3D animation video. She was credited as Tia B on her album.

## Television appearances

* Denotes films that have not yet been released
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2005–06 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005 | Contestant | |
| 2006–08 | Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann | Lakshmi Garodia Lead role |
| 2008 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Vaidehi Laksh Virani |
| 2008 | Lux Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket | Contestant | |
| 2009 | Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Parchaee | | |
| 2009 | Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Tum Meri Ho | Kiran (Episode 110 & Episode 111) | |
| 2009 | Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Qayamat | Priyanka (Episode 166 - Episode 173) | |
| 2011 | Anhoniyon Ka Andhera | Herself | Special Appearance in a promotion of Haunted 3D |
| 2017 | Twisted | Disha Agarwal | |

## Filmography

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2011 | Haunted 3D | Meera Sabharwal | Debut film |
| 2011 | Lanka | Dr. Anju A. Khanna | |
| 2012 | 1920: Evil Returns | Smriti/ Sangeeta | |
| 2014 | Desi Kattey | Guddi | |
| 2014 | Identity Card | Nazia Siddiqui | |
| 2015 | Baankey Ki Crazy Baraat | Anjali | |
| 2018 | Hate Story 4 | Bhavna | Cameo |
| 2023 | Lakeerein | Kavya Agnihotri | |

## As Singer

* Denotes films that have not yet been released
| Year | Film | Song | Co-Singer | Composer | Lyricist |
| 2011 | Haunted – 3D | Sau Baras | Solo | Chirantan Bhatt | Junaid Wasi |
| 2011 | Lanka | Sheet Leher-II | Solo | Gaurav Dagaonkar | |
| 2018 | | Chalte Chalte (Cover Version) | Solo | Saurabh Sengar, Jay Mehta, Aishwarya Tripathi; originally by Ghulam Mohammed | Kaifi Azmi |
| 2019 | One Day: Justice Delivered | Tooh Hila lo | Divya Kumar, Farhad | Joy- Anjan | Alaukik Rahi |
| 2019 | | Main Gair Hui | Solo | | A. M. Turaz |

## Accolades

| Award Ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref.(s) |
| 4th Mirchi Music Awards | Upcoming Female Vocalist of The Year | "Sheet Leher" from Lanka | Won | |