Neeti Mohan is an Indian singer, songwriter and music composer. She is best known for her songs “Jiya Re” from “Jab Tak Hai Jaan” and “Ishq Wala Love” from “Student of the Year”.
Wiki/Biography
Neeti Mohan was born on November 18, 1979 in Delhi, India (age 43; as of 2023) as Neeti Mohan Sharma. She was born into a middle-class family with musical roots.
Neeti and her sisters grew up in a strict, disciplined environment. Neeti studied at Birla Balika Vidyapeeth, Pilani and went to Miranda House, Delhi University, New Delhi for her BA (Honours) in Philosophy.
Nitti Mohan childhood photos
When Nitti was a child, her family often traveled to the Iskcon temple. She grew up watching devotees of Lord Krishna perform, sing and dance Indian dances, which inspired her greatly. During her school days, she participated in various singing competitions and won many awards. During college, she was very active in extracurricular activities and actively participated in music, dance, and drama competitions. She is also a member of the National Cadet Corps (NCC).
Neeti Mohan and Gurdas Maan at school function
Neeti once watched the movie “The Sound of Music” and became interested in music. After regularly listening to AR Rahman’s music in Roja and Mumbai, she finally decided to pursue a career in music.
Mohan joined Gandharva Mahavidyalaya’s singing classes, where she studied Hindustani classical music for ten years. In 2003, Neeti became the co-winner of the second season of the reality show “Channel V Popstars” competition. Later, she joined a band called “Aasma” and moved to Mumbai to start her music career.
appearance
Height: 5’5”
Hair color: black
Eye color: dark brown
Family, caste and boyfriends
Neeti belongs to a Brahmin Hindu family. Her father, Brij Mohan Sharma, is a government official and writer, and her mother, Kusum Mohan, is a housewife. Neeti has three younger sisters namely Shakti Mohan, Mukti Mohan and Kriti Mohan.
Neeti Mohan with her parents and sisters
Neeti Mohan’s childhood photos with her family
Neeti tied the knot with actor and model Nihaar Pandya on February 15, 2019, at the Taj Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad.
Nihal Pandya and Nitti Mohan
Profession
Neeti made her acting debut in Bollywood with the film Socha Na Tha (2005).
Neeti started her singing career with the single “Ja Ja” released in 2012. In the same year, she made her debut with “Ishq Wala Love” from “Student of the Year”. She also sang “Jiya Re” from the movie Jab Tak Hain Jaan. Both her songs were extremely popular and earned her various awards and honors.
Later, she sang songs like “Nazar Laaye” (2013), “Darbadar” (2014), “Tu Hi Tu” (2014), “Mohabbat Buri Bimari” (2015), etc.
In 2016, she appeared in the singing reality show “The Voice India Kids” along with Shaan and Shekhar Ravjiani as one of the mentors. In the same year, she also voiced the title song of the fourth season of “Ye Hai Asiki”.
Neeti Mohan on the set of Indian Children’s Voice
Neeti made her debut in the Telugu film industry with the song “Viyyalavaru”, Bengali song “Korishna Rangbaazi”, Tamil song “Thiruda Thiruda” and “Star Jolykkuthendru”, Marathi song “Dhooan Ha Dhooan”, Guj “Dhooan Ha Dhooan” “Rom Com” in Latin, and “Hello Mister” in Kannada.
In addition to music, she is also actively involved in charity activities. She participated in the ‘Hum Hain Umeed E Kashmir’ concert and charity dinner of Smile Foundation.
Awards/Honors
- “Jiya Re” won RD Burman Award (2013)
- RD Burman Award “Ishq Wala Love” (2013)
- LIVE Quotient Award for Best Singer/Performer (2015)
- “Jiya Re” (2012) New Female Singer of the Year
- Indie Pop Song of the Year “Man Marziyan” (2017)
- Dada Saheb Phalke Film Foundation Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2018)
favorite thing
- Food: Falafel, Vegetable Pulao, Dal, Bhindi Mirch Masala, Angoori Rabdi, Crispy Potatoes, Cheese aur Subz ki Sheekh, Paneer ke Shikanje
Neeti Mohan enjoys delicious food with her sisters
- Drinks: Spicy Guava, Lychee Honey
- Movies: “Satte Pe Satta”, “The Sound of Music”, “Lord of the Rings”
- Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosler, Mohit Chauhan, Ed Sheeran, Arijit Singh, Benny Dayal, Armaan Malik
Neeti Mohan and Armaan Malik
- Music Director: AR Rahman, Amit Trivedi, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Shankar Ehsan Loy, Vishal-Shekhar, Mithoon, Amaal Mallik
Neeti Mohan and Amaal Mallik
- Song: “Dil Se Re” by AR Rahman
- Concert location: O2 Arena, Wembley, London
- Jewelry straps: Cartier, Tiffany, Harry Winston
- TV Show: Jalak Dihra Jha
- Restaurant: Pebbles, Mumbai
- Destinations: Ladakh, Iceland, Dubai
Neeti Mohan with her sisters in Ladakh
fact
- Neeti released her first single “Ja Ja” with the encouragement of her father.
- Neeti has always been passionate about her mother’s jewellery, and after she passed her class 10th exam, her mother gifted her a gold pendant with her name engraved on it.
- Neeti always carries a recording bag with her when she leaves home.
- Neeti often attributes her career as an artist to her college.
- Neeti loves nature and is very particular about cleanliness and hygiene. She avoids plastic bottles and keeps a bin in her car.
- She considers the song Dhadaam Dhadaam to be the hardest song of her career.
- Neeti loves dogs very much. She has a beagle named Frodo, whom she named after her favorite hobbit from the movie “Lord of the Rings.”
Neeti Mohan and her dog
- Neeti was a non-vegetarian who turned vegetarian.
- Her hobbies include traveling, dancing and long drives.
Neeti Mohan loves traveling
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education