Sahiti Galidevara | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Sahithi Galidevara |
Born | 12 February 1987 |
Origin | Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Genres | Filmi |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 2008–present |
Sahithi Galidevara (born 12 February 1987) is an Indian playback singer. She has recorded several songs in Telugu both in movies and albums.
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Sahithi changed her name to Sahithi Galidevara as she is facing issues in credits mapping as there are other singers named Sahithi.[ citation needed ]
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