Neeti Mohan is an Indian playback singer. She was born on 18 November 1979 in Delhi, India. She has sung in multiple Indian languages. She participated in various singing reality shows, which paved the way for her. She was discovered by the Oscar-winning music composer A.R.Rahman. She debuted with Ishq waala love, composed by Vishal-Sekhar for Student of the Year. She has some popular songs like Jiya re (Jab Tak Hai Jaan), Nainowaale ne (Padmaavat), Sau Aasmaan (Baar Baar Dekho), Meri Jaan (Gangubai Kathiawad), Sapna Jahan (Brothers).
Neeti Mohan Biography
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Name
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Neeti Mohan
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Date of Birth
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18 November 1979
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Place of Birth
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Delhi, India
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Mother
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Kusum Mohan
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Father
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Brij Mohan Sharma
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Siblings
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Kriti Mohan, Shakti Mohan, and Mukti Mohan
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Education
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Miranda House (Delhi University)
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Spouse
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Nihar Pandya (2019)
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Children
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Aryaveer
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Songs
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Jiya re (Jab Tak Hai Jaan), Nainowaale ne (Padmaavat),
Sau Aasmaan (Baar Baar Dekho), Meri Jaan (Gangubai Kathiawad), Sapna Jahan (Brothers)
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Awards
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Mirchi Music Awards in 2019, Filmfare Awards in 2013
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Early life and education
- Neeti Mohan was born on 18 November 1979 in Delhi. She is the eldest daughter of Brij Mohan Sharma, a retired government officer, and Kusum Mohan, a homemaker. She has three younger sisters, Shakti Mohan, Mukti Mohan, and Kriti Mohan. Neeti Mohan was not only dedicated to singing but also actively participated in drama and Dance altogether. She learned music at Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, performed at the Republic Day parade in Delhi for five years with her school band, and represented India in the Youth Exchange Programme cadet.
- Along with music, Mohan learned dance with her sisters, particularly Bharatnatyam and Kathak, under the guidance of Ashley Lobo. She also became an instructor at his institute for a short period. She joined the Bhatkhande Music Institute and learned music from Rajshree Pathak for five years. She participated in various reality shows, which polished her singing abilities and opened the gate for opportunities.
- Formation of the girl group “Aasma”, cameo in a film, and discovered by A.R.Rahman
- In 2003, she participated in a singing reality show on Channel V, “Popstars”, she became one of the winners, leading to the formation of the girl group “Aasma”. Ashley Lobo, who was a choreographer for the movie Socha Na Tha (2005), referred Mohan to Imtiaz Ali for a supporting role. She says it happened by chance, and she had no plans to work in films. In 2009, she participated in Music Ka Maha Muqabla, and she was a part of the team led by Shankar Mahadevan, which eventually won.
- In an A.R.Rahman show, where her dancer and choreographer sister Shakti Mohan was performing, Neeti expressed’s dream to work with the legend himself. Years later, when auditions were held to find talent to perform in his 2007 U.S concert, Neeti Mohan passed the audition.
Debut in Bollywood and further
- She debuted as a playback singer in Bollywood in 2013 with Ishq waala love (Student of the Year), composed by Vishal-Shekhar. It was a duet with Salim Merchant. One of her dreams came true as she worked with A.R. Rahman for her hit song Jiya Re from Jab Tak Hai Jaan. She received her first nomination for the best singer category in the Filmfare Awards.
- She sang her first Punjabi song, “Sadi Galli aaja,” composed and written by Ayushmaan Khuraana. In 2013, she did playback for Sonam Kapoor in Ranjhana, and she sang Nazar Laaye. She sang Kashmir tu mai kanyakumari for Chennai Express in the movies. Tune maare entriyaan from Gunday (2014), which is a party anthem, was sung by Neeti Mohan alongside Bappi Lahiri, K.K., and Vishal Dadlani.
- She is a versatile singer and is known for her husky and refreshing voice, which was unique in the music industry. Her most popular songs are Nainowaale Ne, Meeri Jaan, Tu keech meri Photo, and Sau Aasmano. She sang in different languages like Bengali, Kannada, Tamil, and many more.
As a Judge
She has proved her expertise not just as a singer but also as a mentor and judge. She has handled contestants with humility and guided them. She was a captain in the first season of The Voice India and Saregamapa Little Champs. People recognize her for judging these reality shows.
Net Worth
She sings for the Bollywood and regional film industries. Performs in concerts and events, Judges reality shows, she has millions of followers on her social media. Her net worth could be between $3-$4 million USD.
Personal Life
Her sisters are active in the entertainment industry. Shakti Mohan is a popular dancer and choreographer who won Dance India Dancer season 2 and rose to fame. Mukti Mohan also won a dance reality show. Neeti Mohan once revealed that Kriti Mohan is the brain that guides all three sisters. She married Nihar Pandya in 2019 and gave birth to a son, Aryaveer.
Social Media Handles
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