Neha Kakkar is one of India’s hottest playback singers nowadays. She achieved enormous success in her tender age, and her story is one of great dedication. Neha is not merely a gifted vocalist; she has become a social media star with a large following across different channels. She is well-known to her followers as the “Indian Shakira” and “Selfie Queen.” Neha mostly works on Bollywood film songs and reality shows. She is currently the highest-paid and most commercially successful Indian musician.
Biography/Wiki
In the Indian state of Uttarakhand’s “Devo ki Bhoomi” Rishikesh, on June 6, 1988, she arrived in the world. Neha belongs to a middle-class family. She’s only 35 years old. Neha said in an interview that she began singing hymns to God when she was around four years old. Everyone started to complement Neha because of her melodious voice. Her elder sister, Sonu Kakkar, inspired her to write the song. Sonu Kakkar, Neha’s elder sister, has a strong interest in music.
| Full Name | Neha Kakkar |
| Nickname | Neha (Selfie Queen) |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of Birth | 6th June 1988 |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Age | 35 Years |
| Birthplace | Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India |
| Home Town | Delhi, India |
| Current Residence | Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Education | New Holy Public School, Delhi |
| Profession | Actress Singer Dancer Model Influencer |
| Net worth | 60 crores |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Rohanpreet Singh |
| Children | N/A |
| Hobby | Singing |
Physical Appearance
Neha Kakkar has a beautiful, pale complexion that makes her appear stunning and sexy. She has gorgeous brown eyes and straight black hair. Neha grabs everyone’s attention with her killer beauty and fashion sense. She is around 4’9″ in height and weighs 59 kg. Her exquisite body measurements of 32-26-32 add to her allure.
| Weight | 59 kg |
| Height | 4 Feet and 9 inches |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Body Type | Slim and Fit |
| Body Measurements | 32-26-32 |
| Bust Size | 32 |
| Shoe size | 7 |
Social media Accounts
Because she regularly engages with her followers through posts on the social media platforms of Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. On Instagram, she has a massive following of 74.8 million users. Neha earned an Instagram Trophy in 2019 after gaining 70 million followers. She holds the distinction of being the most popular Indian vocalist. She also had 4.2 billion views on YouTube, the most of any performer in history. Her fame doesn’t end there. She is known as a superstar for her amusing and oddball social media posts. She now has 1.2 million Twitter followers.
| Social Media | Fan Following |
| 74.8M Followers | |
| 34M Followers | |
| YouTube | 14.2M Subscribers |
| Snapchat | 5.5M Followers |
| TikTok | 75M Followers |
| 1.2M followers |
Zodiac Sign
Her sun sign, or horoscope sign, is Gemini. She is highly sympathetic, self-protective, affectionate, and has a silly sense of humor. These are the following celebrities who have a Gemini zodiac sign:
Family
Kakkar comes from a family of Singers. There are a total of five members in Neha’s family, including her mother, Niti Kakkar, a stay-at-home mother, and her father, Rishikesh Kakkar, who has a small business selling samosas. Both of her siblings, Tony Kakkar and younger sister Sonu Kakkar, are musicians.
| Parents and Siblings | Name |
| Father | Rishikesh Kakkar |
| Mother | Niti Kakkar |
| Brother | Tony Kakkar |
| Sister | Sonu Kakkar |
| Spouse | Rohanpreet Singh |
Early Life
In her hometown of Rishikesh, where she was born, Neha Kakkar used to reside in a rented room. Neha’s father’s earnings were so limited that it became impossible for him to pay the family bills. Neha claims that her dad used to work tirelessly to support her family. Her father used to sell samosas. Once upon a time, Neha, Sonu, and Tony used to perform in Jagrata to meet the needs of their family.
Boyfriend/Affair
Actor Himansh Kohli and Neha were passionately committed, but things didn’t work out. Himansh Kohli, an actor, has been dating her since 2014. In September 2018, they announced their love affair and the wedding live on national television. Three months later, she revealed the couple’s breakup via an Instagram post.
Marital Status
On October 24, 2020, Neha married “Rohanpreet Singh,” a well-known Punjabi singer. The two quickly fell in love after meeting on the set of a music video. Their close friends and family members attended their lavish wedding.
Education
Neha attended Delhi’s New Holy Public School (Uttam Nagar) for her early education. Her participation in a reality show during her 11th-grade year in Delhi prevented her from finishing her studies because she preferred singing. She couldn’t attend college since she didn’t have a lot of time.
Career
- Neha Kakkar, known as “Jai Mata Di Girl,” gained fame after participating in the reality show “Indian Idol Season 2“. She released her debut album, “Neha the Rockstar“, in 2008, which featured romantic songs and a music album composed by her brother Tony Kakkar.
- In 2010, she made her debut film, “Is Life Mein,” but it was a flop. In 2010, she collaborated with Pritam on the dance tracks “Second Hand Jaawani” in “Cocktail” and “Dhating Naach” for the film “Phata Poster Nikla Hero.” Her song, “SRK Anthem,” went viral on YouTube.
- In 2011, Neha sang “Who Ek Pal” with Sandeep Chowta.
- In 2014, Kakkar released three popular songs, including “Yaariyan” and “London Thumka“.
- In 2015, she released “Ek Do Teen Chaar” for the film “Ek Paheli Leela“.
- In 2016, she sang “Mile Ho Tum” for the film Fever,” composed by Tony Kakkar.
- In 2017, Neha collaborated with Tanishk Bagchi to release “Badri Ki Dulhania” from the film “Badrinath Ki Dulhania“. She also performed on the Punjabi track “Bhangra Da Sajda” for “Veer Di Wedding“.
- In 2018, Neha appeared as a judge on “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’ll Champs” and sang “Mehbooba” for the film “Fukrey Returns“. In 2018, she sang a re-make of “Tote Tote Ho Gaya” and “Dilbar” for the film “Satyameva Jayate” and “Aankh Maarey” for the film “Simba“.
- She has performed in various shows as a guest, including “Comedy Night with Kapil,” “Comedy Classes,” “Comedy Nights Bachao,” and “Comedy Nights Live.” She has launched an official app to connect with fans.
Awards and achievements
Neha Kakkar is enjoying a very fruitful singing career and has received many honors. Her honors include:
- For the songs Dilbar from the movie Satyameva Jayate and Kar Gayi Chull from the movie Kapoor & Sons, she received the Filmfare Award and Mirchi Music Award for Best Female Playback Singer and Best Female Vocalist, respectively.
- For her stature on social media, Kakkar has received numerous honors, including the Social Media Icon Award at the 12th Gold Awards in 2019.
- On the television program Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs, the Zee Rishtey Awards presented the Favorite Judge Award in 2017.
- The Chilli Music Award for “Badri Ki Dulhaniya“‘s “Best Female Voice of the Year”
- The 2019 Zee Cine Awards for Viewer’s Favorite Song of the Year
- The Mirchi Social Media Icon Award at the 2020 Mirchi Music Awards
- The lone performer from India to hold the Instagram Trophy
Source of income
Neha’s singing talent is her main source of income. She makes about 40 lakh rupees a month and over 5 crore a year. She has performed more than 100 performances, both domestically and internationally, at a fee of Rs. 20 lakh per hour. For a song, she might charge up to Rs. 15 lakh. From movies, music videos, reality shows, and brand endorsements, she makes a lot of money. She charges Rs. 2 lakh per episode to serve as a judge on reality TV shows. In addition to this, she makes a solid living by endorsing numerous businesses in her Instagram postings. For an Instagram post, she demands between 8 lakhs and 10 lakhs.
NET Worth
Neha is earning from different sources and has a net worth of around 60 crore.
Favorites
The following are her favorites:
| Favorites | Names |
| Favorite Actors | Shah Rukh Khan |
| Favorite Actress | Jacqueline Fernandez |
| Favorite Film | The Shaukeens |
| Favorite Musician | A.R. Rahman Yo Yo Honey Singh BohemiaNyvaan Shannon Donald |
| Favorite Sports | Badminton |
| Favorite Food | Moong Dal Halwa French Fries Rasgulla Ragi Chips |
| Hobbies | Singing |
| Favorite Game | PubG |
| Favorite Cartoon | DoremonTom & Jerry |
| Favorite Cars | BMW Mercedes |
Controversies
- On the Indian reality program, Indian Idol, Kakkar, was a judge. In response to a participant’s remark regarding Neha’s height, there was a significant amount of anger on social media.
- Neha suffered charges from the audience for favoritism and biased behavior on the program Indian Idol.
- During the same season of Indian Idol, a competitor kissed Neha while calling himself a devoted fan. Aditya promptly stopped him from acting inappropriately.
- There have been allegations of a marriage between Neha and Aditya Narayan, a well-known singer and actor, as Neha’s name has purportedly been associated with him. However, that wasn’t true; it was only for fun.
- Kakkar’s relationship with actor Himansh Kohli, whom she loved, ended bitterly, and the separation became a popular topic for gossip websites. She was in despair after the breakup. Neha was able to be ridiculed for being a crybaby because of the numerous instances of extremely emotional crying episodes. Several memes were prompted in response to her behavior.
Interesting Facts
- Neha is a Brand Ambassador for the electronic devices and gadget accessories company UBON.
- She did not smoke or drink.
- Her song “SRK Anthem” promptly became famous on YouTube.
- Neha doesn’t have any formal training in singing or music.
- She is a spiritual person and pays tribute to Lord Ganesha.
- Neha sang the national anthem during Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) games with Daler Mehndi and Rahul Ram, a musician from the Indian Ocean band.
How did Neha Kakkar become so famous?
She became famous in the Indian Idol Show. She debuted but failed to win, but she published her "Rockstar" album.
How much does Neha Kakkar charge for a song?
The singer charges 10-15 Lakh for a single song.
Why did Neha leave Indian Idol?
Because she was feeling ill.
