Neha Kakkar Singh is an Indian playback singer who primarily lends her voice to Hindi-language songs. In 2012, she came into the limelight after she gave her voice in the famous song “Second Hand Jawaani.”
Wiki/Biography
Neha Kakkar was born on 6 June 1988 (age 35 years; as of 2023) in Rishikesh, Uttar Pradesh (now Uttarakhand). She did her schooling at New Holy Public School, Delhi. Since her childhood, she was renowned for her melodious voice and often sung at several community events and religious functions. While pursuing her higher secondary education, Neha was selected for the famous Indian singing reality show, Indian Idol. Soon after completing her higher secondary education, she quit her further education and pursued a music career.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 4′ 8″
- Hair Colour: Black
- Eye Colour: Black
Family
She belongs to a Punjabi family in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.
Parents & Siblings
Neha Kakkar’s father’s name is Rishikesh Kakkar. Meanwhile, her mother, Niti Kakkar, is a homemaker. Additionally, Neha Kakkar has two siblings, Sonu Kakkar, a singer, and Tony Kakkar, a music director.
Husband & Children
On 24 October 2020, Neha Kakkar entered into a marriage with Punjabi singer, Rohanpreet Singh. Meanwhile, they met only months before on the sets of the music album “Nehu Da Vyaah” and soon fell in love.
Relationships/Affairs
In 2014, Neha Kakkar started dating actor Himansh Kohli; they met while filming Yaariyan. Meanwhile, in September 2018, they officially announced their relationship on national television. In the same announcement, they added about their marriage plans and mentioned that they will tie the knot soon. Nevertheless, three months later, the couple announced their separation.
In 2020, Neha Kakkar met Punjabi musical artist Rohanpreet Singh for the first time in Chandigarh. A few months into the marriage, the couple announced their marriage.
Religion
She follows Hinduism.
Career
Soon after participating in the Indian Idol, in 2008, she launched her debut album, Neha the Rockstar with Meet Bros. In the same year, she made her playback debut with the song Hai Rama from the film Meerabai Not Out. Some of her selected discography includes Second Hand Jawaani (2012), London Thumakda (2014), Kala Kala Chasma (2016), Dilbar (2018), Aankh Maarey (2018), Ek Toh Kam Zindagani (2019), Garmi (2020), Lamborghini (2020), and Matlabi Yaariyan (2021).
Films
In 2010, Neha Kakkar made her film debut with the Hindi-language film Isi Life Mein, wherein he played Sam. Subsequently, she has made special appearances in several Hindi films including Tum Bin II (2016), Jai Mummy Di (2020), Ginny Weds Sunny (2020), and Tuesdays and Fridays (2021).
Television
In 2006, Neha Kakkar made her television debut with the singing reality show Indian Idol. Subsequently, she has made guest appearances in several reality shows like Comedy Circus Ke Taansen (2011), Comedy Nights Bachao (2016), The Voice India Kids (2017), and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs (2020). Moreover, in 2018, she was selected as one of the judges for Indian Idol and has served for the same for three seasons, respectively.
Awards
- In 2017, she won the Best Duet Vocalist Award for Punjabi song “Patt Lainge” at the 3rd PTC Punjabi Music Awards.
- In 2018, Neha Kakkar won the Bollywood Track of the Year Award for “Dilbar” at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards.
[Note: Besides the above-mentioned, there are several awards and nominations under Neha Kakkar’s name]
Car Collection
Neha Kakkar has a fascination with cars and has a splendid collection of them. Meanwhile, it includes,
- Audi Q7
- Mercedes Benz GLS 350
- Range Rover Velar
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class
- Mercedes Benz CLA
Salary
A media source suggests that Neha Kakkar charges a hefty fee of INR 15 lakhs for her songs. Besides, the reality show, Indian Idol, where she appears as one of the judges, charges INR 5 Lakhs for an episode.
Net Worth
As of 2023, Neha Kakkar has an estimated net worth of $5 Million, which in INR is 38 Crores. Besides, several factors contribute to the net worth of Neha Kakkar.
Name | Neha Kakkar |
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Profession | Singer |
Salary | 3.5 Crore+ |
Monthly Income | 30 Lakhs+ |
Last Updated | 2023 |
Facts/Trivia
- In September 2022, Neha attracted controversy after lending her voice to the remake of Falguni Pathak’s song ‘Maine Payal Hai Chhankai.’ Initially, she was heavily trolled by her fans and later, Flaguni Pathak herself shared a criticising Instagram story mentioning Neha Kakkar’s song.
- Kakkar was only four when she started reciting Bhajans and religious songs in public events.
- In December 2018, following her breakup with Himansh Kohli, she shared an emotional post announcing her separation and how it affected her.
- Her zodiac sign is Gemini.
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