Neeti Mohan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Neeti Mohan
Mohan in 2018
Born	(1979-11-18) 18 November 1979 (age 45) Delhi, India
Occupation	Singer songwriter composer
Years active	2003–present
Spouse(s)	Nihar Pandya ​ (m. 2019)​
Children	1
Relatives	Shakti Mohan (sister) Mukti Mohan (sister) Kriti Mohan (sister)
Musical career
Genres	Pop filmi classical
Instruments	Vocals

Neeti Mohan Sharma (born 18 November 1979) is a famous Indian singer. She is best known as a playback singer, which means she records songs for actors to sing on screen in movies. She mainly sings in Hindi films but has also performed in many other languages like Tamil, Telugu, and Punjabi.

Born in Delhi, Neeti first became famous after winning a reality TV show called Popstars on Channel V. This led her to join the pop group Aasma. Her career took off in 2012 with the hit song "Ishq Wala Love" from the movie Student of the Year. For this song, she won the Filmfare R. D. Burman Award for New Music Talent. She was also nominated for a Best Female Playback Singer award for "Jiya Re" from Jab Tak Hai Jaan.

Neeti is also known for her jazz songs in the movie Bombay Velvet (2015). In 2016, she received another Filmfare nomination for the song "Sau Aasmaan" from Baar Baar Dekho. She has also appeared as a coach on the TV shows The Voice India Kids and The Voice India. Besides music, Neeti is involved in charity work and supports social causes.

Early Life and Family

Neeti Mohan was born in Delhi on November 18, 1979. Her father, Brij Mohan Sharma, is a government officer, and her mother, Kusum, is a homemaker. Neeti is the oldest of four sisters. Her younger sisters, Shakti Mohan and Mukti Mohan, are also well-known in the entertainment industry.

Neeti started learning music at a young age. In school, she was part of the school band and was also interested in acting and dancing. She learned Indian classical music and also trained in dance styles like Bharata Natyam and Kathak.

In 2003, she won the TV show Popstars, which led to the formation of the pop group Aasma. This gave her the chance to perform with international star Bryan Adams. In 2009, she was part of the winning team on the music competition show Music Ka Maha Muqqabla.

Neeti married actor Nihaar Pandya on February 15, 2019. They have one son.

Music Career

How A.R. Rahman Discovered Her

Neeti shared an interesting story about how the famous composer A. R. Rahman discovered her. In 2006, her sister Shakti was a dancer in one of Rahman's shows. Neeti wanted to speak to him but didn't get the chance. She told her sister that one day she would perform with him.

Six months later, she met Rahman's manager by chance. He told her they were looking for new singers for a US tour. Neeti sent in an audition tape. Three weeks later, she got a call saying Rahman liked her voice and she was chosen for the tour.

Breakthrough Success (2012–2014)

Neeti's Bollywood career began in 2012 with the song "Ishq Wala Love" from Student of the Year. The song was a huge hit. That same year, she sang "Jiya Re" for the movie Jab Tak Hai Jaan, composed by A. R. Rahman. Both songs became very popular.

Her success with these songs earned her the Filmfare R. D. Burman Award. She was also nominated for the Best Female Playback Singer for "Jiya Re".

In the following years, she sang many popular songs. These included "Saadi Galli Aaja" with Ayushmann Khurrana and "Kashmir Main Tu Kanyakumari" from Chennai Express. She also sang "Tune Maari Entriyaan" from Gunday, which was one of the top songs of 2014. Another major hit was "Tu Hi Tu" from the movie Kick.

Recent Work (2015–Present)

In 2015, Neeti worked on the movie Bombay Velvet, where she sang six jazz songs. The director wanted a voice that sounded like a classic jazz singer, and Neeti was the perfect choice. To prepare, she even read the movie's script and recorded the songs as if she were performing live.

In 2016, she received her second Filmfare nomination for the song "Sau Aasmaan" from Baar Baar Dekho. During this time, she also became a judge on the TV shows The Voice India Kids and The Voice India, where she helped mentor young singers.

Neeti has continued to record many hit songs, including "Nainowale Ne" from Padmaavat (2018), "First Class" from Kalank (2019), and "Meri Jaan" from Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022). She has also released her own singles and has voiced characters in animated movies, like Queen Poppy in the Hindi version of Trolls World Tour.

Voice and Music Style

Neeti Mohan is known for her high-pitched and powerful voice. Music experts say her voice is great for jazz music but also has a traditional Indian quality. Her classical music training helps her sing in different styles and octaves.

She has been inspired by legendary Indian singers like Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. She also looks up to composer A. R. Rahman, who she says pushes her to do her best. Outside of India, she is a fan of artists like John Mayer and John Lennon.

Charity Work

Besides her music career, Neeti is also involved in helping others. She has performed in concerts to raise money for people affected by floods in Kashmir and Assam.

She has also worked with the United Nations on a project to empower women and promote gender equality. One of her songs, "Udne De," was chosen for a UN project to help inspire people and raise awareness about important social issues.

Discography

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and achievements

See also

In Spanish: Neeti Mohan para niños

• List of Indian playback singers