When the reality show that you started your career with invites you to be the judge in it– you know you’ve reached there. Neha Kakkar, the voice behind the foot-tapping Dilbar song, is an extremely popular singer. We first saw her in Indian Idol Season 2. Although she got eliminated, she showcased her talent to the world and proved that she is here to stay. This talented singer has sung not only in Hindi movies but also in Bengali, Telugu, Kannada, and Punjabi movies. It’s just the beginning of 2020, and Neha has already sung for two Hindi movies and brought out three singles. Way to go, girl!
Neha Kakkar: Quick Facts
| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Original Name | Neha Kakkar |
| Nicknames | Selfie Queen, Indian Shakira |
| Profession | Singer |
| Physical Statistics | |
| Height | 4 ft 10 inches |
| Weight (approx) | 46 kg |
| Figure Measurements | 32-26-32 |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 6th June 1988 |
| Age (as in 2019) | 30 years |
| Zodiac Sign/Sun Sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Rishikesh, Uttarakhand |
| Hometown | New Delhi |
| Educational Qualification | Not Known |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Address | Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Singing! |
| Boyfriends | Himansh Kohli (actor) |
| Family | |
| Parents | Rishikesh & Niti Kakkar |
| Siblings | Sonu Kakkar & Tony Kakkar |
| Favourite Things | |
| Actor | Shah Rukh Khan |
| Actresses | Jacqueline Fernandez |
| Film | The Shaukeens |
| Musicians | A.R. Rahman, Bohemia, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Nyvaan, Shannon Donald |
| Financials | |
| Salary (approx) | INR 1.5 lacs per song |
| Net Worth (approx) | Not known |
Did You Know?
- Neha Kakkar is an extremely emotional person. She gets ridiculed time and again for her emotional breakdowns. But one thing for sure, she is not afraid to reveal her deepest sentiments publicly.
- Neha is a very straightforward person. She does not resort to any storytelling when it comes to handling controversies.
- The ‘sunny sunny’ song was a turning point in her career. After singing this song, Neha climbed up the ladder of fame pretty quickly.
- Besides India Idol, she has also judge shows like Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs.
- Although she got some prestigious awards like Filmfare (South), PTC Punjabi Music award, she says she does not believe in awards. What she values is hard work and dedication.
