Jyotirmayee Nayak is an Indian playback singer, music therapist & performer from Odisha. She rose to fame through her original song in odia and as a participant in Indian Idol Season 16. Performing various genres of songs in Odia such as devotional songs, film songs, classical songs and modern day tracks, Jyotirmayee Nayak has performed on stage for several live events as well as sung her voice for hundreds of songs.
| Biography/Wiki | |
| Full Name | Jyotirmayee Nayak |
| Known For | Odia Playback Singing, Indian Idol Season 16 |
| Date of Birth | 19 February 2001 |
| Age | 25 Years (as of 2026) |
| Birthplace | Rourkela, Odisha, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Profession | Playback Singer, Performer, Music Therapist |
| Active Years | 2010s–Present |
| Physical Appearance | |
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm) |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Family | |
| Father | Chakradhar Nayak |
| Mother | Gauri Nayak |
| Siblings | Not Publicly Available |
| Family Background | From Odisha, a strong family support for musical pursuits from early age. |
| Education | |
| Schooling | Delhi Public School (DPS) Kalinga, Bhubaneswar |
| College/University | KIIT – Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology |
| Qualification | B.Tech in Computer Science |
| Additional Qualification | Certification in Music Therapy from the Chennai School of Music Therapy (2023) |
| Career | |
| The Voice of Odisha Junior (2014–2015) | Finished among the Top 4 contestants. |
| Early Career | Recorded devotional songs for composers Om Prakash Mohanty and Laxmikant Palit. |
| Odia Film Debut (2018) | Sang songs for the film Ishq Puni Thare. |
| Collaboration with Shaan (2019) | Featured on the song Mu Astabyasta with singer Shaan. |
| Indian Idol Season 16 (2025) | Reached the Top 11 contestants nationally. |
| Major Achievements | – Reached the Top 11 contestants, Indian Idol Season 16 – Finished among the Top 4 contestants, Voice of Odisha Junior – Recorded over 500 songs across multiple genres – Established herself as a prominent voice in Odia music. |
| Notable Songs | Chori Chori Chandini Ku Rajanandini Dusta Tora E Najara Srikhetra Dhama (Female Version) Lilabati Baramasi Koraputia Dhemsa Ama Gaan Jhia Khanti Gua Ghia First Time Dil Chora Ragicha Ki Priya Mora Dhanyabad Papuli Lajei Maina Tora Meghua Meghua Akhi Prema Barnabodha Tu Mora Chiki Chiki |
Jyotirmayee Nayak grew up with music in her life. She started her professional singing career by singing mostly devotional songs. Her music quickly became popular for her sweet voice. Many producers and music composers flew her out when she started releasing her original music in Odisha. She then started working full time as a playback singer and has been singing for films in Odia ever since.
She initially was discovered by the public when she sang for a few songs in the Odia film Ishq Puni Thare in 2018. She then went on to sing hundreds of songs as a playback singer and for her own original music. She sang songs spanning film music, devotional songs, folk songs and more. She was also a contestant in singing competitions like The Voice of Odisha Junior and Indian Idol Junior. In 20, she was seen on Indian Idol Season 16. As of 2026, she has recorded over 500 songs and is touted to be one of the most popular female singers for modern Odia songs.
| Personal Life | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Boyfriend / Partner | Not Publicly Known |
| Hobbies & Interests | Music, live performances, and music therapy-related activities (based on publicly documented professional activities) |
| Income Sources & More | |
| Primary Income Sources | Playback singing, live performances, and music-related projects |
| Industry | Music & Entertainment |
| Known For | Odia playback singing and Indian Idol Season 16 |
| Social Media Profiles | |
| @jyotirmayeenayak_official18 | |
| Threads | @jyotirmayeenayak_official18 |
| @Jyotirmayeeofficial | |
| YouTube | @Jyotirmayee_Nayak |
| Spotify | Jyotirmayee-Nayak |
| Apple Music | Jyotirmayee-Nayak |
Interesting Facts About Jyotirmayee Nayak
- Jyotirmayee Nayak was born in Odisha’s city of Rourkela.
- Before she graced the Indian Idol stage, Jyotirmayee had already participated in numerous singing contests.
- She was part of the Top 4 for The Voice Of Odisha Junior.
- She has sung alongside famous Bollywood playback singer Shaan.
- She is graduated in B. Tech with a degree in Computer Science.
- She completed her certification in Music Therapy as a profession.
- She has sung and released music that’s devotional, films songs, classical and independent music in Odia.
- She has recorded vocals for over 500 songs in her career as a singer.
- Whether performing live or in the studio, her singing is widely appreciated.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is Jyotirmayee Nayak?
Jyotirmayee Nayak is an Indian Odia playback singer, music therapist and performer who rose to prominence by appearing in Indian Idol Season 16.
What is Jyotirmayee Nayak’ s age?
Jyotirmayee Nayak is 25 years old as of 2026.
When was Jyotirmayee Nayak born?
She was born on 19 February 2001.
Where is Jyotirmayee Nayak from?
Jyotirmayee Nayak is from Odisha, India.
What is Jyotirmayee Nayak’ s educational qualification?
She graduated with a B. Tech degree in Computer Science, as well as holds a certification in Music Therapy.
What is Jyotirmayee Nayak famous for?
She is famous for her career as an Odia playback singer and for appearing on Indian Idol Season 16.
Has Jyotirmayee Nayak worked in films?
Yes. She has sung playback songs in Odia films. Most recently she lent her vocals to songs of Ishq Puni Thare.
What genres does Jyotirmayee Nayak sing?
She has sung songs for Odia movies, as well as performing independently across genres like devotional songs and classical songs.
Does Jyotirmayee Nayak have official social media accounts?
Yes. Jyotirmayee Nayak has official accounts on Instagram, Facebook, Threads. She can also be listened to on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music.
Is Jyotirmayee Nayak a music therapist?
Yes. She is certified as a Music Therapist since 2023 and continues to work professionally as one.
