Everything You Wanted to Know About Musical TikTok Twins Kiran and Nivi
If you're into the music scene on TikTok, chances are that you've stumbled upon the inimitable voices of twins Kiran and Nivi Saishankar.
These two have such powerful voices, making iconic pop hits fully their own, and infusing others with their classical Indian musical stylings to create sounds we've never heard before. Clearly, we're not the only ones who've been impressed, because the duo has amassed more than 1.4 million followers on the app.
We've been obsessed ever since discovering them, which is why they were shoo-ins as our latest Women Crush Wednesday. Keep reading to find out everything you wanted to know about the twins.
(Photo credit: Sahana Raj)
Names: Kiran and Nivi Saishankar
Hometown: San Diego, California
Birthday: November 26
1. Kiran's favorite scent in the world is roses.
2. Nivi says her biggest guilty pleasure is watching a lot of Indian TV shows.
3. Kiran loves comedy films.
"Comedy relaxes me and makes me forget about the frustrations or annoying instances in my life."
-Kiran Saishankar
4. Nivi is more talkative than she may seem.
"I say whatever I feel."
-Nivi Saishankar
5. Kiran can learn to play an instrument by ear if she's interested enough.
"I learned a North Indian classical instrument, the harmonium, in this way!"
-Kiran Saishankar
6. Nivi's never been to a pop concert, but she hopes to once COVID ends.
7. Kiran has always wanted to learn to dance like her idol and role model, Michael Jackson.
8. Nivi's most overused word is "yeah."
9. Kiran's favorite desserts in the world are caramel ice cream, and the Churro Caramel Crave from Cold Stone Creamery.
10. Blue is Nivi's favorite color.
"It gives a calming vibe and sets the tone for a good mood."
-Nivi Saishankar
11. Kiran is all about her work ethic.
"Whatever I do, I want to make it the best and work sincerely for that."
-Kiran Saishankar
12. Nivi has a kind of sixth sense when it comes to the future.
"I can sense from my inner soul whenever something great is going to happen and when I believe in it, every time, it has happened."
-Kiran Saishankar
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