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)
Musical career
Genres	Pop filmi classical
Instruments	Vocals

Neeti Mohan Sharma (born on November 18, 1979) is a famous Indian singer. She is best known for singing in Hindi films. She has also sung in many other languages like Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, Punjabi, and English.

Neeti Mohan was born in Delhi. She became well-known after winning the reality show Popstars on Channel V. After the show, she joined a pop group called Aasma. She became very popular when she sang "Ishq Wala Love" for the movie Student of the Year (2012). This song helped her win the Filmfare R. D. Burman Award for New Music Talent. She was also nominated for the Best Female Playback Singer for her song "Jiya Re" from Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012).

In 2015, she sang six jazz songs for the movie Bombay Velvet. Music critics really liked her performance. The next year, she got another nomination for Best Female Playback Singer for "Sau Aasmaan" from Baar Baar Dekho (2016). That same year, Neeti Mohan became a coach on The Voice India Kids (Season 1) and The Voice India (Season 2). Besides her singing career, she also helps with many charities and social causes.

Early Life and How She Started

Neeti Mohan was born in Delhi, India. Her father, Brij Mohan Sharma, worked for the government. Her mother, Kusum, was a homemaker. Neeti is the oldest of four sisters. Her younger sisters are Shakti Mohan, Mukti Mohan, and Kriti Mohan.

Neeti started learning music at the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya. She also loved acting and dancing. Singing was a serious hobby for her back then. During her school days, Neeti was part of the school band. She even took part in the Delhi Republic Day parade for five years! Her father encouraged her to join many activities. She sang, danced, performed in the band, and did theatre. She was even named the best cadet in the National Cadet Corps of India. She represented India in a Youth Exchange Programme.

Later, she studied music formally at the Bhatkhande Music Institute. She continued her training in Mumbai for five years with Rajashree Pathak. Besides singing, Neeti also trained in dancing with her sisters. She learned Bharata Natyam and Kathak from Ashley Lobo. She even worked as a dance instructor, teaching kids. Neeti Mohan studied philosophy at Miranda House, University of Delhi.

In 2003, Neeti won the reality TV show Popstars on Channel V. She became part of a pop group called Aasma with other winners. This gave her the chance to perform with famous singer Bryan Adams. Later, she met A. R. Rahman's manager. In 2007, she auditioned for Rahman's USA tour. She sang "Maya Maya" and other songs. Three weeks later, she got the call that Rahman liked her voice! She was picked for the tour.

In 2009, Neeti joined the Star Plus show Music Ka Maha Muqqabla. Her team, "Shankar's Rockstars," led by Shankar Mahadevan, won the show. Neeti married actor Nihaar Pandya on February 15, 2019. On their second wedding anniversary, February 15, 2021, they shared that they were expecting their first child.

Singing Career Highlights

2012–2014: Big Hits and New Awards

Neeti Mohan started her Bollywood singing career in 2012. She sang "Ishq Wala Love" for the movie Student of the Year. She sang it with Salim Merchant and Shekhar Ravjiani. Next, she sang the lively song "Jiya Re" for Jab Tak Hai Jaan. This song was composed by A. R. Rahman. Neeti felt Rahman chose her because she showed a lot of energy in their past shows. Critics praised her "refreshing voice" in "Jiya Re."

Both "Ishq Wala Love" and "Jiya Re" became very popular songs. For these songs, Neeti won the Filmfare R. D. Burman Award for New Music Talent. She also got her first nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer for "Jiya Re." In the same year, she released her first single, "Ja Ja." She composed and wrote this song herself, with help from her father.

In 2013, Neeti sang "Saadi Galli Aaja" with Ayushmann Khurrana. This was a Punjabi song, and Neeti had to learn the words carefully. Critics loved her "husky voice" in the unplugged version. She also sang "Kashmir Main Tu Kanyakumari" for Chennai Express. She worked with Vishal–Shekhar on other songs too, like "Dil Kaagzi" for Gippi and "Naina" for Gori Tere Pyaar Mein. A. R. Rahman thought Neeti and Rashid Ali sounded good together. So, they sang "Nazar Laaye" for the movie Raanjhanaa. Neeti had to make her voice soft to match Sonam Kapoor's character.

In 2014, Neeti's song "Tune Maari Entriyaan" from Gunday was a big hit. She sang it with Bappi Lahiri, Vishal Dadlani, and KK. It was one of the top songs of the year. She also sang "Pinacolada" for Darr @ The Mall, which was a unique electronic dance music song. Neeti worked with Ayushmann Khurrana again on "Khamakhaan" from Bewakoofiyaan. Critics said Neeti "owned" this song. She also sang "Galat Baat Hai" for Main Tera Hero and "Kambal Ke Neeche" for Kaanchi. Neeti called "Kambal Ke Neeche" a "family song" because her sisters, Shakti Mohan and Mukti Mohan, appeared in the video.

Neeti also worked with Himesh Reshammiya on several films in 2014. While some songs didn't fully show her talent, "Tu Hi Tu" from Kick was highly praised. She also sang "Darbadar" for CityLights. The film's producer wanted a "young Asha Bhosle" for the song. Neeti also sang title tracks for Bang Bang! and "India Waale" for Happy New Year. Both were very successful.

2015–Present: Bombay Velvet and More Success

In 2015, Neeti had a big release with Amit Trivedi's Bombay Velvet. She sang six jazz songs for the movie. Trivedi wanted a voice like Asha Bhosle mixed with Nina Simone for the character Rosie. Neeti even read the script before recording the songs. She dressed like a jazz singer in the studio to get into character! For the song "Dhadaam Dhadaam," she was asked to feel the pain of a breakup. She said she even got a fever after recording it.

She also worked with Trivedi again on Shaandaar, singing "Nazdeekiyaan" and "Senti Wali Mental." Neeti sang "Aalif Se" for Mr. X and "Sarfira" for Katti Batti. Critics said Neeti was the best part of the Katti Batti soundtrack. She also sang "Mersalaayitten" in Tamil with Anirudh Ravichander for the movie I. Later, she sang "Neeyum Nannum" for Naanum Rowdy Dhaan. This song earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Tamil. She also sang "Tod Tadaiyya" for Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. Her last release of 2015 was "Tumhe Apna Banane Ka" for Hate Story 3. The composer, Amaal Mallik, praised her for showing a new, "sensuous" side to her voice.

In 2016, Neeti sang "Haal-E-Dil" for Sanam Teri Kasam. Critics loved how her voice could change from soothing to haunting. She received her second Filmfare nomination for Best Female Playback Singer for "Sau Aasmaan" from Baar Baar Dekho. This song was also praised for her unique, slightly operatic voice. Besides film songs, Neeti appeared in a music video for the TV show Yeh Hai Aashiqui. She also became a mentor on the music reality show The Voice India Kids and a coach on The Voice.

In 2017, Neeti recorded "Khoobsurat Star Parivaar" with Jubin Nautiyal. She also sang two songs for the web series "Mixtape" by T-Series. One was a mix of "Dua" and "Saware" with Salim Merchant, which was well-received. She sang "Jee Lein" for Ok Jaanu and "Bawra Mann" with Jubin Nautiyal for Jolly LLB 2. She also worked with Pritam and Rochak Kohli on songs like "Raula" from Jab Harry Met Sejal. Neeti also sang "Piya More" with Mika Singh for Baadshaho.

In December 2017, Neeti voiced Rapunzel in the Hindi version of Tangled: Before Ever After. In 2019, she released her single "Kithe Reh Gaya," which was her first music video where she danced herself. She also sang "Aithey Aa" from Bharat and "First Class" from Kalank. In 2020, she voiced Queen Poppy in the Hindi version of Trolls World Tour. She sang three songs for Poppy, originally sung by Anna Kendrick.

Her Voice and Music Style

Neeti Mohan has a "high pitched" and "raw" voice. Her classical training taught her how to use her voice in "different octaves." She learned a lot about voice texture and harmony during her time with the group Aasma. Critics have praised her jazz vocals in Bombay Velvet, saying her voice can show a wide range of emotions.

Neeti loves singing melodies the most. She has explored many different music styles throughout her career. She has also said she would like to explore singing bhajans (devotional songs).

Who Inspired Her

Neeti Mohan says she has been inspired by legendary singers like Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, and Kishore Kumar since she was a child. She calls Lata Mangeshkar her "greatest teacher for playback singing." She also credits A. R. Rahman for helping her maintain high standards. She says he is a "task master" who brings out the best in her.

Neeti is also inspired by international artists. She is a big fan of John Mayer for his songwriting. She also finds inspiration in John Lennon's 1971 song "Imagine". She believes it taught her to achieve her dreams with dedication.

Helping Others

Besides her music career, Neeti Mohan is involved in many charity works. In October 2014, she performed at the "Hum Hain Umeed E Kashmir" concert. This concert aimed to raise money to help people affected by the Kashmir floods. In the same month, she performed in New Delhi to raise funds for people affected by floods in Assam. In June 2016, she performed at a charity dinner for the Smile Foundation. This event supported empowering underprivileged children and youth.

Songs She Has Sung

▪︎ "Chal Tere Ishq Me" - Gadar-2 (2024)

Movies and TV Shows

Movies

Television

Awards and Achievements

Images for kids

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  Neeti Mohan in 2018

See also

In Spanish: Neeti Mohan para niños

• List of Indian playback singers