| First Name | Sanjaya |
| Last Name | Malakar |
| Full Name at Birth | Sanjaya Joseph Malakar |
| Age | 22 |
| Date of Birth | September 10, 1989 |
| Birthplace | Federal Way, Washington, USA |
| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
| Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Ethnicity | Multiracial |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Shorecrest High School, Shoreline, WA (freshman)Todd Beamer High School, Federal Way, WA (sophomore)(received GED after sophomore year) |
| Occupation Category | Singer |
| Claim to Fame | 2007 American Idol contestant |
| Music Genre | Pop |
| Official Website | en.wikipedia.orgnndb.com |
Sanjaya Joseph Malakar ( ;Hindi: ; born September 10, 1989) is an American singer who was a finalist on the sixth season of American Idol. He gained national attention on the series, controversially advancing to 7th place with public votes, despite being poorly received by the show's judges, particularly Simon Cowell.