Neha Kakkar

Neha Kakkar has established herself as a leading playback singer, appearing in numerous music videos and judging prominent television reality shows. After participating in the second season of the singing reality show ‘Indian Idol’ in 2005, Neha Kakkar swiftly established her presence in the Indian music industry. Her professional Bollywood debut followed as a chorus singer in the 2008 film ‘Meerabai Not Out.’ Kakkar achieved significant recognition with the dance track ‘Second Hand Jawaani’ from the film ‘Cocktail’ in 2012. This success paved the way for further popular hits, including ‘Sunny Sunny’ from ‘Yaariyan’ in 2014 and the widely acclaimed ‘London Thumakda’ from ‘Queen,’ also released in 2014, solidifying her reputation as a leading playback singer.

Building on her musical achievements, Kakkar became a prominent figure in television, notably serving as a judge on various reality shows, including multiple seasons of ‘Indian Idol.’ From 2017 onwards, she embarked on a highly successful collaboration with composer Tanishk Bagchi, leading to the recreation of numerous iconic Bollywood songs. This prolific partnership yielded chart-topping hits such as ‘Badri Ki Dulhania’ in 2017, followed by ‘Dilbar’ and ‘Aankh Maarey,’ both released in 2018, which further amplified her widespread popularity and impact on contemporary Indian music. Neha Kakkar’s digital footprint reflects her immense influence, securing her place among the most-viewed female artists on YouTube in 2019, accumulating an astounding 13.9 billion views. Her widespread appeal also led to her inclusion in the ‘India Forbes’ Celebrity 100 list in both 2017 and 2019.

Kakkar continues to be a driving force in the Indian entertainment landscape, maintaining her status as a top-tier playback singer, a sought-after television personality, and a digital music powerhouse.