Neeti Mohan, born on November 18, 1979, celebrates her 46th birthday today, marking another year of her illustrious career in the Indian music industry. As a prominent playback singer, songwriter, and composer, she has captivated audiences with her versatile voice and energetic performances.

Early Life and Entry into Music

Born in Delhi to Brij Mohan Sharma, a government officer, and Kusum Mohan, a homemaker, Neeti is the eldest of four sisters, including Shakti Mohan and Mukti Mohan, who are also established names in the entertainment industry. Neeti's journey into music began early, with initial training at Gandharva Mahavidyalaya. During her school years, she actively participated in dramatics, dancing, and was part of her school band. She also participated in the Delhi Republic Day parade for five consecutive years. Later, she received formal training in music at the Bhatkhande Music Institute and continued learning in Mumbai under Rajashree Pathak for five years. Apart from singing, Neeti trained in Bharata Natyam and Kathak under Ashley Lobo.

Neeti's initial foray into the entertainment industry came with her victory in Channel V's reality show Popstars in 2003. This win led to her joining the pop group Aasma, marking her official entry into the professional music scene. Although Aasma had a short run, Neeti's passion for music drove her to pursue a career as a playback singer in Bollywood.

Bollywood Breakthrough and Hit Songs

Neeti's Bollywood debut as a playback singer occurred in 2012 with the song "Ishq Wala Love" in Student of the Year, composed by Vishal-Shekhar. This song brought her widespread recognition and the Filmfare R. D. Burman Award for New Music Talent. The same year, she sang "Jiya Re" for A.R. Rahman in Jab Tak Hai Jaan, earning her first nomination for Best Female Playback Singer at the Filmfare Awards.

Since then, Neeti has lent her voice to numerous hit songs in Bollywood, showcasing her versatility across genres. Some of her notable songs include:

• "Nainowale Ne" from Padmaavat
• "Sau Aasmaan" from Baar Baar Dekho
• "Tu Hi Tu" from Kick
• "Mohabbat Buri Bimari" from Bombay Velvet
• "First Class" from Kalank
• "Meri Jaan" from Gangubai Kathiawadi
• "Sapna Jahan" from Brothers
• "Haal-E-Dil" from Sanam Teri Kasam

Neeti has also sung in various other languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, and Punjabi, showcasing her linguistic and musical adaptability.

Other Ventures and Achievements

Besides her successful playback singing career, Neeti has also appeared as a coach on singing reality shows like The Voice India Kids and The Voice India. In 2009, she was part of the winning team "Shankar's Rockstars" in the Star Plus show, Music Ka Maha Muqqabla. Neeti has also been recognized with several awards, including the Dada Saheb Phalke Film Foundation Award for Best Playback Singer-Female.

Neeti Mohan married actor Nihaar Pandya on February 15, 2019. The couple has a son, Aryaveer Pandya.

As Neeti Mohan celebrates her birthday, her contributions to the Indian music industry continue to resonate with fans, solidifying her position as one of the most versatile and beloved singers of her generation.