Neha Kakkar is the youngest of the Kakkar sisters whose singing talent was first recognised when she was just 12 years old. From then on, Neha’s journey as a singer has been nothing short of remarkable. Today, Neha is one of the most sought-after singers in the Indian music industry with several hit songs to her credit. You may not have heard of Neha Kakkar before but you probably know some of her songs. She’s sung for almost every popular Bollywood singer – from Himesh Reshammiya to Daler Mehendi and even Remo D’Souza, who directed Carly & Rudimental in his ‘ crazy’ video. Neha is fairly new in the industry but she wants everyone to know that she has been singing since the age of 12 and belongs to a family that has always supported her dreams from day one. Neha has also written and sung her own original compositions in an album called “Colours” which was released on Amazon and iTunes recently.
Growing up in Mumbai: A struggle to make it big
Neha was born in Mumbai, and grew up in a joint family of singers, musicians, and music teachers. Her sisters Meha and Nakshatra also perform and write songs. She briefly studied at the Mumbai University’s College of Arts and Commerce but later dropped out to pursue singing full-time. Neha started her career at the age of 12 when she won the Sa Re Ga Ma contest on the television channel Zee TV. She was later offered a contract with the Sony BMG record label, when she was 16. Later, she formed a band called ‘Sixth Sense’ with her sister Meha. Neha started her solo journey when she was 19 years old after a family dispute. During this time, she faced a lot of rejection as people in the industry said she was too young to sing.
The turning point
Neha’s big break came when she was offered a chance to sing for Ankit Tiwari, who was recording a song for the movie Ek Villain. The song “Bheegi Bheegi” was an instant hit, and after that, Neha was asked to sing for almost every Bollywood singer. The most notable among them were the songs “Tirchi Tapori” and “Suno Na” for Himesh Reshammiya, “Chillax” for Diljit Dosanjh, “Ae Raha Hoon” for Arijit Singh, and “Hum Honge Kamyab” for Roshan and Badshah.
Going from strength to strength
Neha credits her success to her family, who has always been there for her. Her mother, who is also a singer and music teacher, has been her mentor, and her father has been her biggest inspiration and life coach. Neha has also done many shows with her siblings and has performed with them in many countries, including the US, Dubai, Australia, and South Africa. Neha’s songs have been choreographed on popular Bollywood celebrities like Katrina Kaif and Sunny Leone. She has also worked with popular Bollywood directors like Anurag Basu and Remo D’Souza.
What’s next for Neha Kakkar?
Neha has performed in many popular music festivals and concerts in India, the US, Africa, and Dubai. She has also headlined major music festivals like the VH1 Pop Up Live, Indi Pop Live, and Bacardi NH7 Weekender. Neha will be releasing her first single, “Colours”, soon. She has also been mentoring young singers and aspiring music producers through her organization, I Can Hear Dreams. Neha Kakkar’s journey from a struggling singer to India’s most wanted singer has been a true achievement. She has proven that no dream is too big, and has set the perfect example of how to follow your passions in life.
Conclusion
Neha Kakkar has worked extensively with Bollywood’s top artists and has received multiple awards for her music and lyrics. Her songs have been featured on some of Bollywood’s most celebrated films, and she has performed at some of India’s largest music festivals. Neha’s journey as a singer has been nothing short of remarkable. From winning a music competition at the age of 12 to headlining major music festivals at the age of 20, she has come a long way. Her songs have been featured on some of Bollywood’s most celebrated films, and she has performed at some of India’s largest music festivals. Neha has shown the world that the path to success is often winding and difficult, but if you believe in your dreams and work even harder than the next person, you can make your wildest dreams come true.
