Neha Bhasin (born 18 November 1982) is an Indian singer and songwriter. She is known for her playback work in Bollywood, Tollywood, Kollywood and independent songs in the genre of Indian pop and punjabi folk music. Bhasin has received seven Filmfare nominations across different languages and won two Filmfare Awards for her songs ‘‘Jag Ghoomeya’’ (Hindi) and ‘‘Paani Ravi Da’’ (Punjabi).
Early life
Neha Bhasin was born in Delhi to father Ashok Bhasin and mother Rekha Bhasin. Neha belongs to a Hindu Punjabi family. Her clan is Khukrain Bhasin which belongs to Khatri Punjabi community and originally hails from Rawalpindi District. Neha has two siblings, An elder sister Rashi Bhasin and younger brother Anubhav Bhasin. She completed her schooling from Frank Anthony Public School. Neha won her first ever singing competition award, Mariah Carey’s song Hero at the age of 9. Since she was a child, always aspired to become a popstar. She joined Shiamak Davar’s dance academy to learn various dance forms. She also took vocal classical training from Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan.
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Neha became an over night sensation at age 18 when she was selected by Coke V popstars, a nationwide talent search conducted by Channel V to be a part of the 5-girl pop group Viva.
Personal life
Neha Bhasin married Sameer Uddin, a music composer, in a western wedding in Tuscany, Italy on October 23, 2016.
Neha Bhasin Age Boyfriend Husband Family Biography
Bio | |
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Profession | Singer |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 163 cm in meters- 1.63 m in Feet Inches- 5′ 4” |
Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
Hair Colour | Black |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 18 November 1982 |
Age (as in 2023) | 41 Years |
Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | New Delhi, India |
School | Frank Anthony Public School, New Delhi |
College | Lady Sri Ram College, New Delhi, India |
Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Singing Debut | Bollywood: Bullet- Ek Dhamaka title track (2015) Album (Solo): Tabaah (2010) |
Family | Father– Ashoke Bhasin Mother– Rekha Bhasin Sister– Not Known Brother– Not Known |
Religion | Hinduism |
Hobbies | Travelling |
Favourite Things | |
Favourite Singers | Sunidhi Chauhan, Lata Mangeshkar, Britney Spears, Shakira |
Favourite Musical Instrument | The Piano |
Favourite Destination | Italy |
Boys, Affairs and More | |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
Husband | Sameer Uddin (music composer) |
Marriage Date | October 23, 2016 |
Children | Son– N/A Daughter– N/A |
Career
Bhasin was attending Lady Sri Ram College when she auditioned for Coke Popstars in 2002 and won the competition to form India’s first all-girls Viva (band) along with four other girls.
After the band broke up in 2004, Neha went on to sing for Bollywood films and Tamil film music industry.
Her first breakthrough in Bollywood was the song ‘Kuch Khass Hai’ in 2007 which also got Neha her first Filmfare nomination in 2008. Neha’s debut Tamil song ‘Pesugiren Pesugiren’ composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja won her the Vijay Award for Best Female Playback Singer in 2008.
In 2021, Bhasin featured on Times Square Billboard as artist of the month on Spotify for her song ‘Oot Patangi’.
International collaborations
Neha collaborated with Malaysian Hip Hop star Emcee Jesz for the song “THANIYE”. The song has over 300,000 views on YouTube alone. It was also nominated for “Best Collaboration” at the RADIO RAGA AWARDS in Malaysia (2008–09).
TV and film
- Bhasin made her acting debut starring in the film Life Ki Toh Lag Gayi. She starred alongside Kay Kay Menon and Ranvir Shorey in the movie which released in 2012.
- Neha hosted Sa Re Ga Ma Hungama on Zee Music in 2008 (backstage hosting).
- Neha played the role of an anchor and judge on the musical reality show Sitaaron Ko Choona Hai that aired on Real TV.
- Neha was a wildcard entry on Jhalak Dikhla Jaa Season 5.
- Neha was a contestant on Bigg Boss OTT in 2021 and got evicted on Day 39.
- Neha was a wildcard contestant on Bigg Boss 15 in 2021. She entered on Day 35 and was evicted on Day 55.
Film songs
Year | Song | Album | Language | Composer | Co-singer(s) |
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2005 | “Bullet – Ek Dhamaka” | Bullet: Ek Dhamaka | Hindi | Somesh Mathur | |
2006 | “Ek Look Ek Look” | Aryan | Anand Raj Anand | ||
2007 | “I Wanna Rock Like Mummy Ji” | Mummy Ji | Aadesh Shrivastava | ||
“Kudiye Pataka” | |||||
“Jashna Di Raat Ha” | |||||
“Pesugiren Pesugiren” | Satham Podathey | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | ||
“Sei Yethaavathu” | Billa | ||||
2008 | “Hari Puttar” | Hari Puttar | Hindi | Aadesh Shrivastava | |
“Kuchh Khaas” | Fashion | Salim–Sulaiman | Mohit Chauhan | ||
“Kuch Khaas” (Remix) | |||||
2009 | “Om Shanthi Om” | Muthirai | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
“Atu Nuvve Itu Nuvve” | Current | Telugu | Devi Sri Prasad | ||
“Yogi Yogi Thaan” | Yogi | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | ||
“Nasha” | Daddy Cool | Hindi | Gaurav Dayal | ||
Kill Chabbra | Raghav Sachar | ||||
“You and Me” | Pyaar Impossible | Salim–Sulaiman | |||
2011 | “Are Dhammare” | Maharaja | Tamil | D. Imman | |
“Poraney Poraney” | Vaagai Sooda Vaa | M. Ghibran | |||
“Dhunki” | Mere Brother Ki Dulhan | Hindi | Sohail Sen | ||
“Hello Hello” | Dhada | Telugu | Devi Sri Prasad | ||
“Niharika” | Oosaravelli | ||||
“Dil Ki Hai Tamanna” | Force | Hindi | Harris Jayaraj | ||
2012 | “Kaadhal Endhan Kaadhal” | Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
“Tha Tha Thamara” | Nuvva Nena | Telugu | Bheems Ceciroleo | ||
2014 | “Aww Tuzo Mogh Korta” | 1: Nenokkadine | Devi Sri Prasad | ||
“Asalaam-e-Ishqum” | Gunday | Hindi | Sohail Sen | Bappi Lahiri | |
2016 | “Aakhein Milayenge Darr Se” | Neerja | Vishal Khurana | ||
“Jag Ghoomeya (Female)” | Sultan | Vishal–Shekhar | |||
2016 | ” Apple Beauty” | Janatha Garage | Telugu | Devi Sri Prasad | |
2017 | “Paani Ravi Da” | Lahoriye | Punjabi | Jatinder Shah | |
“Swing Zara” | Jai Lava Kusa | Telugu | Devi Sri Prasad | ||
“Swag Se Swagat” | Tiger Zinda Hai | Hindi | Vishal–Shekhar | Vishal Dadlani | |
“Dil Diyan Gallan” (Unplugged) | |||||
2018 | “Kaala Doreya” | Kaalakaandi | Sameer Uddin | ||
“Shuru Kar” | Aiyaary | Rochak Kohli | Amit Mishra | ||
“Heeriye” | Race 3 | Meet Bros | Deep Money | ||
“Swag Saha Nahi Jaaye” | Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi | Sohail Sen | Shahdab Faridi, Shivangi Bhanaya, Sohail Sen | ||
2019 | “Chashni” | Bharat | Vishal–Shekhar | ||
2022 | “Catch Me” | Khiladi | Telugu | Devi Sri Prasad | Jaspreet Jasz |
2023 | “Lets Dance Chotu Motu” | Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan | Hindi | Salman Khan, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Devi Sri Prasad |
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