Neha Kakkar

Actress, Singer

Indian Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActress, Singer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth06/06/1988
Age37 years
BirthplaceRishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

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Bio/Wiki

Neha Kakkar is an Indian singer and actress known for her popular party songs and Bollywood playback singing. She rose to fame after competing on Indian Idol season 2 in 2005-06 and later became a judge on the show's tenth season. Her breakthrough came with the song 'Second Hand Jawaani' from the 2012 film Cocktail, followed by numerous hit songs including 'Sunny Sunny', 'Saki Saki', 'Dilbar', 'Kaala Chashma', and 'Aankh Maarey'. She has created a successful YouTube vlogging channel with over 15 million followers and is one of the highest-paid singers in the Indian music industry.

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 0"
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

New Holy Public School, Delhi
Did not attend college

Personal Life

Neha Kakkar was raised in Delhi after her family moved from Rishikesh in the early 1990s.
She follows Hinduism.
She resides in Mumbai.
She began singing at religious events (jagrans) at age 3-4 with her siblings and performed at jagrans until age 16, which helped support her family financially.
She now owns a bungalow in Rishikesh and a fleet of luxury cars including Audi Q7, Mercedes Benz GLS 350, Range Rover, and BMW.

Relationships & More

Dated Himansh Kohli (Actor) until December 2018.
Married to Rohanpreet Singh (Singer) since October 24, 2020.

Family

FatherRishikesh Kakkar
MotherNiti Kakkar
SiblingsSonu Kakkar (Singer), Tony Kakkar (Music Director)
SpouseRohanpreet Singh

Career

Debut
FilmIsi Life Mein (2010)
TVIndian Idol 2 (2005-06)
SingingBaloo - Blue theme in the film Blue (2009)
Major Achievements
  • Released debut album 'Neha – The Rock Star' in 2008
  • Breakthrough song 'Second Hand Jawaani' from Cocktail (2012)
  • Judge on Indian Idol season 10
  • Judge on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs (Zee TV)
  • Appeared on Comedy Circus Ke Taansen (2014, Sony TV)
  • YouTube channel with over 15 million followers

Favourites

ActorShah Rukh Khan
ActressJacqueline Fernandez
FilmThe Shaukeens
MusicianA.R. Rahman, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Bohemia, Nyvaan, Shannon Donald

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Neha Kakkar does not smoke.
2. Neha was first showcased in Indian Idol 2, a competition won by Late Sandeep Acharya.
3. She began singing bhajans and aartis at religious functions when she was 4 years old.
4. Her "SRK Anthem" track gained popularity on YouTube.
5. In 2008, she released her debut album "Neha – The Rock Star" featuring music by Meet brothers.
6. Neha, along with Daler Mehndi and Rahul Ram from the Indian Ocean band, performed the national anthem at the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).
7. The song "Sunny Sunny" with Yo Yo Honey Singh from the film "Yariyaan" was a major success.
8. Neha's brother, Tony Kakkar, has composed music for movies like Creature 3D, Prague, and Hanju.
9. In December 2018, Neha parted ways with her longtime boyfriend Himansh Kohli.
10. On October 21, 2020, she announced her engagement (Roka) with Rohanpreet Singh.
11. The next day, she shared a photo on Instagram revealing when Rohanpreet Singh proposed to her.
12. Neha tied the knot with Rohanpreet Singh on Saturday, October 24, 2020, in a private ceremony in Delhi.
13. She gained major fame with the song "Second Hand Jawaani" from the 2012 film Cocktail.
14. Neha has judged Indian Idol season 10 and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs on Zee TV.
15. She appeared on Comedy Circus Ke Taansen in 2014 on Sony TV.
16. Neha owns a bungalow in Rishikesh and a fleet of luxury cars including Audi Q7, Mercedes Benz GLS 350, Range Rover, and BMW.
17. She was first showcased in Indian Idol 2, a competition won by Late Sandeep Acharya.
18. She performed the national anthem at the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) alongside Daler Mehndi and Rahul Ram from Indian Ocean band.
19. Her brother Tony Kakkar has composed music for films like Creature 3D, Prague, and Hanju.
20. She had no formal music training when she began singing at jagrans.
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