Neeti Mohan

Introduction

Neeti Mohan

Neeti Mohan is an Indian singer-songwriter who has performed music in various languages, including Hindi and Tamil. She was born in Delhi and was among the winners of the popular reality show Popstars on Channel V. In 2012, she was recognized for her recording of "Ishq Wala Love" from "Student of the Year" and received a nomination for the song "Jiya Re" from the movie "Jab Tak Hai Jaan."

In 2015, she performed six jazz tracks from the film "Bombay Velvet" soundtrack and received positive reviews. Neeti Mohan, a talented singer, won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Solo Performance in 2016 with her song "Sau Aasmaan" from the movie "Baar Baar Dekho." She was a coach on both seasons of The Voice India Kids. Besides her singing career, Neeti Mohan is involved in several philanthropic and social causes.

About Neeti Mohan

  • Full Name: Neeti Mohan Sharma
  • Date of Birth: November 18, 1979
  • Birthplace: Delhi, India
  • Age: 44
  • Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Music Composer
  • Father Name: a Government Officer a Write, Brij Mohan Sharma
  • Mother Name: Kusum Mohan, a Homemaker
  • Sisters Name: Shakti Mohan, Mukti Mohan, and Kriti Mohan
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Hometown: Delhi, India
  • Religion: Hinduism
  • Cast: Brahmin
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Husband Name: Nihar Pandya
  • Bollywood Debut as Actress: Socha Na Tha
  • Solo Song: Ja Ja
  • Bollywood (Singer): Ishq Wala Love
  • Telugu (Singer): Viyyalavaru
  • Bengali (Singer): Korishna Rangbaazi
  • Marathi (Singer): Dhooan Ha Dhooan
  • Tamil (Singer): Thiruda Thiruda", "Star Jolykkuthendru"
  • Kannada (Singer): Hello Mister
  • Gujarati (Singer): Rom Com
  • TV: Yeh Hai Aashiqui
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Physical Appearance

  • Height: 5ft 5in
  • Weight: 55 kg
  • Hair Colour: Black
  • Eye Colour: Dark Brown

Educational Qualification

  • School Name: Birla Balika Vidyapeeth, Pilani
  • College Name: Miranda House, University of Delhi, New Delhi
  • Degree: Graduate

Background and Early Years

Delhi is the birthplace of Neeti Mohan. Kusum is a homemaker, and her father, Brij Mohan Sharma, is employed by the government. Shakti, Mukti, Kriti, and Neeti Mohan are the four sisters, with Neeti being the oldest. The Gandharva Mahavidyalaya is where Mohan started her music education. At the time, she considered singing a "serious hobby" and was active in dance and dramatics.

Neeti Mohan

Neeti Mohan played in the school band throughout her time there and marched in the Delhi Republic Day celebration for five years. Motivated by her father, Neeti Mohan engaged in several extracurricular activities during her school years, including dancing, singing, and participating in theatre and band. She was chosen as the National Cadet Corps of India's top cadet and represented her country as a cadet in the Youth Exchange Program.

After completing her academic studies in music at the Bhatkhande Music Institute, Neeti Mohan trained in dance with her two sisters, and she sang while studying under Rajashree Pathak for five years in Mumbai. Ashlyn Lobo was her instructor for Kathak and Bharata Natyam training. Neeti Mohan taught dance to children and was also an instructor at the same place. Neeti Mohan graduated with a degree in Philosophy from Miranda House at the University of Delhi.

Neeti Mohan was selected for Aasma, a pop group formed with the other show winners, where she had the opportunity to perform alongside Bryan Adams. Neeti Mohan had won one of the reality television shows Popstars in 2003 on Channel V.

While she was working with Lobo, the person responsible for A. R. Rahman's concert tours, Deepak Gattani, demanded that Mohan be cast in a small role in Imtiaz Ali's 2005 film, "Sooch Na Tha," where Lobo was playing the role of choreographer. In 2009, Neeti was part of the "Shankar's Rockstars" winning team in Star Plus's season. Neeti Mohan got married to actor Nihaar Pandya on February 15, 2019. On their 2nd wedding anniversary, Neeti Mohan and Nihaar announced the news the couple revealed they were expecting their first child.

Neeti Mohan recently opened up about how she met A.R. Rahman, which has been widely shared on social media with more than 400,000 views. On New Year's Eve 2006, Neeti 's sister Shakti danced in an A. R. Rahman production. Before the concert, Neeti Mohan had received a call from Shakti, and she had hoped to talk to Rahman but was unable to do so. Rather than that, she informed her sister that she would eventually perform with Rahman, and Neeti would be singing with him six months later. In 2007, Neeti ran into Rahman again while leaving the movie theatre. Before joining Aasma, Neeti had already interacted with Rahman's manager.

During this encounter, Neeti Mohan found out that Rahman and the rest of his team were looking for new singers for their upcoming tour in the United States. She recorded a vocal audition in which she performed several songs, including "Maya Maya" from the film Guru. Three days later, Rahman's manager called her and told her she was chosen for the tour as Rahman liked her Voice.

Career

Neeti Mohan sang the beautiful song "Ishq Wala Love" in her Bollywood debut in Vishal-Shekhar's "Student of the Year" in 2012. She later recorded A. R. Rahman's "Jiya Re" composition from Jab Tak Hai Jaan. Neeti was chosen for the song due to her enthusiasm throughout her performances with Rahman. "Jiya Re," her first Hindi song to be recorded, became an immediate hit when it was released. Her first nominations were for the Filmfare R. D. Burman Award for New Music Talent in the Best Female Playback Singer category for "Jiya Re." In Bittoo Boss, Neeti Mohan also contributed to the chorus for "Bittoo Sab Ki Lega," a song by Raghav Sachar. With the help of her father, Neeti wrote and recorded her debut track, "Ja Ja," which she released in 2014.

The song "Saadi Galli Aaja" by Ayushmann Khurrana, which Khurana co-wrote, co-composed, and co-sang, was sung by Punjabi singer Neeti Mohan. Before recording the song, hailed for its captivating tone, she had to learn how to speak the words. Along with Sunidhi Chauhan and Arijit Singh, Mohan sang "Kashmir Main Tu Kanyakumari" for Vishal-Shekhar's Chennai Express. Gippi and Gori Tere Pyaar Mein were two projects on which she worked with Vishal-Shekhar. Neeti Mohan was asked to sing a duet with Rashid Ali. She also portrayed Sonam Kapoor in the 2013 film Raanjhanaa, lending her compassion to the character's strong attitude.

A song written by Sohail Sen and sung by Bappi Lahiri, Vishal Dadlani, and KK, "Tune Maari Entriyaan," was released by Neeti Mohan in 2014. The song reached number eight on "The Times of India Radio Mirchi Top 10 songs," showcasing its commercial success. Additionally, Neeti performed the first Gothic Bollywood song, "Pinacolada," an electronic dance tune by Darr @ The Mall. She claimed ownership of the song when she worked with Khurrana on Raghu Dixit's "Khamakhaan" from Bewakoofiyaan. In the video, Neeti Mohan also performed "Galat Baat Hai" from Main Tera Hero and "Kambal Ke Neeche" from Kaanchi, which included two of her sisters, Shakti Mohan and Mukti Mohan.

Neeti Mohan collaborated with Himesh Reshammiya on four movies: Action Jackson, Kick, Humshakals, and The Xpose. The tracks "Catch Me If You Can" and "Dard Dilo Ke" by The Xpose and "Caller Tune" and "Look into My Eyes" by Humshakals were critiqued by Aishwarya from Koimoi. But "Tu Hi Tu" from Kick received positive reviews, and Neeti Mohan and Jeet Gannguli worked together on "Darbadar" from City Lights for the first time. Additionally, Neeti contributed to the commercially hit songs "India Waale" and "Bang Bang!" from Vishal-Shekhar's Bang Bang! and Happy New Year. Neeti sang background vocals for Sukhwinder Singh on the song "Makhna" from the American film Million Dollar Arm.

The album Bombay Velvet by Amit Trivedi, on which Neeti Mohan sang six jazz compositions, was her most successful release of 2015. Trivedi was searching for a voice for the jazz singer role played by Anushka Sharma in the movie. Neeti Mohan sang a successful Cappella in the song "Mohabbat Buri Bimari." Mohan read a screenplay for the first time before recording a tune for the movie. At the recording studio, she donned a jazz singer's outfit and was surrounded by supporters while she recorded the songs.

Additionally, Neeti Mohan felt the sorrow of someone going through a breakup and recorded the song "Dhadaam Dhadaam" in a closed room. Along with Trivedi, Neeti performed "Nazdeekiyaan" and "Senti Wali Mental" for the movie Shaandaar. Neeti Mohan's skill and adaptability were displayed in the movie when she played several parts, including one in the K. M. Nanavati v. State of Maharashtra case.

Neeti Mohan worked with Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and Ankit Tiwari on "Aalif Se" in Mr. X and "Sarfira" in Katti Batti. Additionally, she and Rahman worked together on the Tamil song "Mersalaayitten." Neeti received her first nomination for a Filmfare Award for her performance of "Neeyum Nannum" from Naanum Rowdy Dhaan. Alongside Leon James, she sang "Kohila" from Ko 2 (a political thriller film). Following the Nirbhaya tragedy, Mohan's most recent releases were "Udne De" on International Women's Day and "Tod Tadaiyya" from Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.

Neeti Mohan and Reshammiya worked together on two movies, Teraa Surroor and Sanam Teri Kasam, with "Haal-E-Dil" winning praise from reviewers. In addition, she was nominated for the Best Female category in the Filmfare Awards Playback Singer for the Baar Baar Dekho song "Sau Aasmaan." In addition to serving as a mentor on the music reality show The Voice India Kids, Neeti Mohan collaborated with Mohit Chauhan on a song for the television program Yeh Hai Aashiqui. In the second season of the Indian reality talent program, The Voice, she was a coach.

The 2017 release of "Khoobsurat Star Parivaar" and two songs for the T-Series web series "Mixtape" catapulted renowned Indian actress Neeti Mohan to popularity. She has appeared in several movies, including a romantic song for Chirantan Bhatt's "Bawra Mann" and an energetic piece for the soundtrack album Ok Jaanu. Neeti Mohan worked on two albums, Jab Harry Met Sejal and Lucknow Central, alongside Pritam and Rochak Kohli. She performed a recreation of "Keh Doon Tumhe" from Deewaar and a retro-modern fusion item song for the Baadshaho music album.

She provided Rapunzel's Voice for the Hindi version of Tangled: Before Ever After in 2017. She sang "Aaoge Jab" during her 2019 T-series Electrofolk performance. In January 2019, Neeti Mohan launched her song "Kithe reh gaya." In April 2019, she revealed two more releases. In February 2020, she presented the 12th Mirchi Music Awards Ceremony and made two T-series mixtapes. In the Hindi dubbing of the well-known animated musical comedy "Trolls World Tour," she provided the Voice of "Queen Poppy" in November 2020.

About Neeti Mohan's Husband, Nihar Pandya

Nihar Pandya first met Neeti through a friend, a member of the band Aasma, where Neeti was the lead singer. The two met again for the second time at a friend's wedding in Goa, and Nihar immediately fell in love with her.

The two stayed in touch and became close friends. They continued to indulge each other. As the number of dates increased, so did their closeness. On one of their dates, Nihar took Neeti back to his farm, where he knelt and asked her to marry him before a tree. The next day, Neeti said yes, and the couple got married.

After that, their relationship blossomed, and they fell in love. They informed everyone about their love story and reenacted the entire incident under the tree on national television. Valentine's Day marked their marriage, a permanent symbol of their love.

Her Voice and Style of Music

Neeti Mohan's singing style was described as "high-pitched" and "raw" by The Indian Express. Neeti Mohan stated she learned to perform a song in "different octaves" because of her classical training. During her stay at Aasma, she learned more about harmony and singing style. The Indian Express praised her jazz vocals in Bombay Velvet, saying that "Dhadam Dhadam" has a sad voice, while "Ka Kha Gha" demonstrates Neeti Mohan's range. She sang a variety of song styles during her career, but her favorite is "singing melodies the most." In an interview, Neeti Mohan said she was eager to learn more about bhajans.

Impacts of Other Singers

Neeti Mohan claims that Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, and Kishore Kumar have impacted her since childhood. She praised A. R. Rahman for helping her maintain her caliber, describing Mangeshkar as her "greatest teacher for playback," and said, "He is a taskmaster, but he gets the best out of you." Whether it's a live performance or a recording, his standards are quite high." A wide range of foreign musicians has also influenced Neeti Mohan. She identified as a fan of John Mayer because of his inspirational songwriting. Neeti Mohan says that John Lennon's song "Imagine," published in 1971, motivated her to pursue her goals with the "correct kind of dedication."

Neeti Mohan's Top 5 Songs

1. Nainowale Ne

The song includes traditional Indian instruments, including the sitar, flute, and tabla, and has a flavor of classical Indian music. The song beautifully captures the love and devotion between the two major characters in the movie.

2. Saddi Galli Aaja

A lover's desire for his beloved to return to him is expressed in the love ballad Saddi Galli Aaja. The classic Punjabi flavor of the music and the Punjabi lyrics perfectly capture the song's essence.

3. Har Kisi Ko

This beautiful song is enchanting with the soulful voices of Arijit Singh and Neeti Mohan. Their vocals blended to provide a captivating quality that instantly makes the song popular with listeners. The song's message is that everyone wants to be in love and that love may make life worthwhile.

4. Jiya Re

The song's lyrics describe a girl who lives each moment to the fullest and is full of life. She doesn't hesitate to take chances and is reckless and careless.

5. Ishq Wala Love

A beautiful song that perfectly expresses love, "Ishq Wala Love" has become a Bollywood classic. The song is an everlasting piece of art since listeners' emotions are still touched by it years afterward.

Social Work

Along with her work as a singer, Neeti Mohan has contributed to several charities. She participated in the Hum Hain Umeed E Kashmir performance in Ballia in October 2014 to help generate money for the recovery of people impacted by the flood in Kashmir. That month, Neeti Mohan took part in a musical performance in New Delhi to collect money for Assamese flood victims.

In June 2016, she sang at the Smile Foundation's charity gala event in support of the goal of inspiring young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. She participated in a scheme to empower women, reduce human trafficking, and advance gender equality in January 2017 while working with the UN.

Net Worth

Neeti Mohan has an estimated net worth of $4 million (roughly Rs. 33 crores in Indian rupees). For every song, Neeti Mohan demands 22 lakh rupees. Neeti has judged several reality shows, including The Voice India and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs, in addition to her singing career.

She has also participated in several live events, concerts, and a few Bollywood movies. As she works on new endeavors and initiatives in the upcoming years, her fortune is anticipated to increase.

Interesting Information about Neeti Mohan

  • When she was younger, her family would accompany her to the Iskcon Temple in Vrindavan. Seeing the followers of Lord Krishna play the mridangam, sing, and dance ignited her passion for music.
  • She was a well-known singer at her school, having won several honors in intra and inter-school singing competitions.
  • She has always loved her mother's jewelry, and her mother gave her a gold necklace with her name on it after she finished her tenth-grade examinations.
  • Her professional music career began in Mumbai when she relocated from Delhi and joined the band "Aasma."
  • She always has a recording bag with her when she leaves the house.
  • She is a dog enthusiast who has a beagle called Frodo. She even named him her favorite Hobbit from the 2001 movie Lord of the Rings.
  • She takes great care to maintain cleanliness and is environmentally conscious. She also has a trashcan in her car and doesn't use plastic bottles.

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