Neeti Mohan
| Neeti Mohan | |
|---|---|
 Neeti Mohan performing 'Har Kisi Ko' in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Neeti Mohan |
| Also known as | Neeti |
| Born |
18 November 1979 Delhi, India |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Associated acts | Aasma |
Neeti Mohan (born 18 November 1979), also credited as Neeti, is an Indian singer. She was one of the winners of the Channel V show Popstars and as such, became a member of the Indian pop group Aasma with the other winners of the show.[1][2] She was also on the Star Plus show Music Ka Maha Muqabla, where she was part of the winning team Shankar's Rockstars led by Shankar Mahadevan. She is a regular on A.R. Rahman live shows.[3][4][5][6]
She has also acted, with a role in a Dharmendra production titled Socha Na Tha. Neeti joined as a guest with competitors and performed in Indian Idol Junior, 2015.[7]
Early life and background
Born in Delhi,[8] Mohan did her schooling from Birla Balika Vidyapeeth, Pilani, Rajasthan. She is an alumna of Delhi's Miranda House, a philosophy graduate and a dance instructor as well. She was also a NCC cadet during her college days.
She is the daughter of Brijmohan Sharma and Kusum, and is the eldest of four sisters. Her sister Shakti Mohan is the winner of Dance India Dance on Zee TV, and her sister Mukti Mohan was part of the winning team "Masakali Girls" on the dance show Zara Nachke Dikha on Star Plus. She also has a sister named Kriti Mohan.[9][10]
Career
Mohan made her singing debut in Bollywood in 2012, with "Ishq Wala Love" in Student of the Year opposite Shekhar Ravjiani and Salim Merchant. Mohan ended the year 2012 with "Jiya Re" from Jab Tak Hai Jaan. Both her songs earned her various nominations and also some awards at the various awards function. She also featured on the TV show, MTV Unplugged India along with Shalmali Kholgade and Arijit Singh among many where she sang an acoustic version of "Jiya Re". She had also featured on the same show with A. R. Rahman earlier.
She started the year 2013 with "Saadi Galli Aaja" for Nautanki Saala opposite Ayushman Khurana. She has also lent her voice to the remixed versions of her songs – "Ishq Wala Love" and "Saddi Galli Aaja". Later she sang "Kashmir Main Tu Kanyakumari" from Chennai Express opposite Sunidhi Chauhan and Arijit Singh and "Har Kisi Ko" from Boss alongside Arijit Singh again.
She started the year 2014 with "Tune Maari Entriyaan" from Gunday.She has also lent her voice for "Khamakhan" from the movie Bewakoofiyan opposite Ayushman Khurana.Later in the year; she sang the song titled "India Waale" opposite Vishal Dadlani, KK and Shankar Mahadevan and the title track "Bang Bang" of the film Bang Bang! opposite Benny Dayal.
Neeti was one of the judges of "The Voice" ,along with Shekhar and Shaan,which is telecasted at "&TV" every Saturday-Sunday at 9:00 p.m. IST.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Popstars | Herself | Channel V | member of Aasma, formed as part of winners |
| 2004-2006 | Remix | As herself with Aasma Group | STAR One | singer of the show |
| 2009 | Music Ka Maha Muqqabla | Herself | Star Plus | Part of Shankar's Rockstars(Won) |
| 2012 | MTV Unplugged | Herself | MTV India | featured for Jiya Re from Jab Tak Hai Jaan |
| for Tu Bole from Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na | ||||
| 2014 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Herself | Colors | Special appearance. |
| 2016 | The Voice India Kids | judge | &TV | Coach/Judge |
Films
- 2005 - Socha Na Tha
- 2015 - Naanum Rowdy Dhaan
- 2016 - Baar Baar Dekho
Discography
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Capacity | Work | Outcome | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Filmfare Awards | RD Burman Award | Singer | "Ishq Wala Love" from Student of the Year and "Jiya Re" from Jab Tak Hai Jaan | Won | [11] |
| 2013 | Mirchi Music Awards | Upcoming Female Vocalist | Singer | "Jiya Re" from Jab Tak Hai Jaan | Won | [11] |
| 2013 | Filmfare Awards | Best Female Playback Singer | Singer | "Jiya Re" from Jab Tak Hai Jaan | Nominated | [11] |
| 2013 | Star Screen Award | Best Female Playback Singer | Singer | "Jiya Re" from Jab Tak Hai Jaan | Nominated | [11] |
| 2016 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Female Playback Singer | Singer | "Neeyum Naanum" from Naanum Rowdy Than | Nominated | |
| 2016 | SIIMA | Best Female Playback Singer | Singer | "Neeyum Naanum" from Naanum Rowdy Than | Nominated | |
References
- ↑ "The Hindu : Dreaming to reach 'Aasma'". Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ↑ In Sync. Indian Express. 16 September 2004.
- ↑ "Bollywood kommt in die SAP Arena". morgenweb, das Nachrichtenportal für die Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ↑ "INDIA`S MUSIC MAESTRO A.R RAHMAN ROCKS WASHINGTON D.C". Sify. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ↑ "NDTVMovies.com : Bollywood News, Reviews, Celebrity News, Hollywood news, Entertainment News, Videos & Photos". Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ↑ "Music Chart - The Times of India". Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ↑ Trivedi, Tanvi. "Sonakshi sings with Neeti Mohan on 'Indian Idol Junior'". Times of India. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
- ↑ "Neeti Mohan – About me" (PDF). Saviodsa.com. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
- ↑ Home truths. Mumbai Mirror. 2010.
- ↑ Sisters cross swords for TRPs. The Times of India. 25 December 2009.
- 1 2 3 4 Tiwari Vijaya (8 February 2013). "Wanted first song to be with Rahman: Neeti Mohan". TimesOfIndia.com. Retrieved 18 February 2013.