Vidya Vox Biography: Age, Real Name, Height, Net Worth, Boyfriend,

Vidya Vox is an American singer, songwriter, YouTuber, and actress of Indian origin, celebrated for her unique mashups blending Western pop, electronic dance music, Bollywood hits, and Indian classical music.

Her vibrant performances and genre-fusing music have earned her a global following, with millions of subscribers on YouTube and a reputation as the “Mashup Queen.”

Profile

• Full Name: Vidya Iyer
• Stage Name: Vidya Vox
• Born: September 26, 1990
• Age: 34 years old
• Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, YouTuber, Actress, Vlogger, Dancer
• Height: 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 m)
• Parents: Mr. Iyer, Mrs. Iyer
• Siblings: Vandana Iyer (sister)
• Spouse: Shankar Tucker
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $1.7 million to $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Vidya Vox, multicultural music sensation, was born Vidya Iyer on September 26, 1990, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, to Tamil Brahmin parents. Nagarajan, brother of D.K. Pattamal, though she initially preferred Western pop.

Vidya attended George Washington University in Washington, D.C., earning a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Psychology and a minor in Biomedical Sciences.

Initially planning to pursue medical school via the MCAT, she dropped out in 2012 to focus on music, spending two years in India to study Carnatic classical and Western vocals. Her ethnicity is Indian (Tamil), and her religion is Hinduism.

Career

Vidya Vox, multicultural music sensation, launched her YouTube channel (@VidyaVox) in April 2015, gaining fame for her mashups combining Western and Bollywood songs.

Her first video, a mashup of Sia’s “Big Girls Cry” and “Kabhi Jo Badal Barse,” was removed due to copyright issues with Yash Raj Films, but her subsequent release, “Closer / Kabira” (a blend of The Chainsmokers’ “Closer” and “Kabira” from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani), amassed over 55 million views in seven months.

Other popular mashups include “Lean On / Jind Mahi” and “Love Me Like You Do / Hosanna.”

Her channel has over 7.63 million subscribers and 1.25 billion views as of August 2025. She performs with a band organized by her boyfriend, Shankar Tucker, alongside percussionist Jomy George, at venues like the White House, National Centre for the Performing Arts (India), Webster Hall, and festivals in Réunion, Suriname, Dubai, and the Netherlands. Vidya released her debut EP, Kuthu Fire (2017), followed by albums Mad Dreams (2019), Thalaivi (2020), and Diamonds (2020).

She has also acted in minor roles and danced in bhangra and hip-hop styles, collaborating with artists like Shankar Tucker, Casey Breves, and Arjun.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @vidyavox
• Facebook Handle: @VidyaVoxMusic
• Twitter Handle: @VidyaVox
• YouTube Channel: @VidyaVox
• TikTok Handle: @vidyavox

Personal Life

Vidya Vox, multicultural music sensation, is in a relationship with Shankar Tucker, a clarinetist and music composer she met in college.

Their professional collaboration blossomed into a romantic relationship, though they have not publicly confirmed details.

She has no spouse or children. Standing at 5 feet 3 inches with dark brown hair (often dyed) and dark brown eyes, she resides in Los Angeles, California. Vidya has a septum nose piercing and a broad, charismatic smile.

Her hobbies include playing tennis, reading, dancing, and cooking, with favorite foods like rice, dal, bhindi sabzi, dosa, sambar, pizza, tacos, and burritos. She admires actors Deepika Padukone, Matt Bomer, and Hrithik Roshan, and singers Beyoncé, Shreya Ghoshal, and Ed Sheeran.

Vidya speaks Tamil at home and is close to her sister, Vandana Iyer, and her mother, often sharing family moments online. Her father’s controlling behavior impacted her childhood, but she has since embraced her cultural identity.

Discography

Selected Discography:

• Kuthu Fire (2017, EP)
• Mad Dreams (2019, Album)
• Thalaivi (2020, Album)
• Diamonds (2020, Album)
• “Closer / Kabira” (2016, Mashup Single)

Net Worth

Vidya Vox, multicultural music sensation, has an estimated net worth of $1.7 million to $5 million USD.

Her income is derived from YouTube ad revenue (estimated at $18,289–$52,225 monthly), live performances, album sales, and brand collaborations.

Her international tours and massive online following significantly contribute to her financial success