Neha Bhasin (born 18 November 1982) is an Indian playback singer, popstar, performer and songwriter. She is known for her playback work in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil cinemas 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). In 2021, she participated in Bigg Boss OTT 1.
Early life Bhasin won her first singing competition after singing Mariah Carey's song Hero at the age of 9. Since her childhood, she aspired to become a popstar. She joined Shiamak Davar's dance academy to learn various dance forms. She also trained in classical singing from Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan.
Bhasin 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.
Bhasin studied at Kendriya Vidyalaya Sector 2 RK Puram New Delhi followed by The Frank Anthony Public School, New Delhi, and at Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi.
Personal life Neha Bhasin married Sameer Uddin, a music composer, in a western wedding in Tuscany, Italy on 23 October 2016.
Career Bhasin was attending the Lady Shri Ram College in Delhi when she auditioned for Channel V's Coke [V] Popstars in 2002. She went on to win the competition, with the winners forming India's first all-girls music group, Viva. Other members of the band were Seema Ramchandani, Pratichee Mohapatra (sister of Sona Mohapatra), Mahua Kamat and Anushka Manchanda.
After the band broke up in 2004, Bhasin went on to sing for Bollywood films and the Tamil film music industry.
Her first breakthrough in Bollywood was the song "Kuch Khass Hai" in 2007, for which she was nominated for the 2008 Filmfare Award. Bhasin's debut Tamil song "Pesugiren Pesugiren", composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, won her the Vijay Award for Best Female Playback Singer in 2008. In the same year, she sang her debut Assamese song "Gaore Horu Horu Poduli" with Zubeen Garg, "Xirote Xendur" and "O Mama" with Krishnamoni Chutia and Banjyotshna in the Assamese film Junda Iman Gunda.
In 2021, she featured on Times Square billboard as artist of the month on Spotify for her song "Oot Patangi".
Discography
Film songs Year Song Film album Language Composer Co-singer(s) 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 JiAadesh Shrivastava"Kudiye Pataka""Jashna Di Raat Ha" "Pesugiren Pesugiren" Satham Podathey TamilYuvan Shankar Raja "Sei Yethaavathu" Billa"Gaore Horu Horu Poduli"Junda Iman GundaAssameseDr. Hitesh BaruahZubeen Garg, Jinti, Gargi"O Mama"Krishnamoni Chutia, Banjyotsna"Xirote Xendur"Zubeen Garg, Zublee, Gargi, Jinti, Jitul Sonowal, Krishnamoni Chutia 2008 "Hari Puttar" Hari PuttarHindi Aadesh Shrivastava "Kuchh Khaas"FashionSalim–SulaimanMohit 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 TeluguDevi Sri Prasad "Niharika" Oosaravelli "Dil Ki Hai Tamanna" Force Hindi Harris Jayaraj "I Wanna Rock Like Mummy Ji" Mummy PunjabiPunjabi Aadesh Shrivastava Richa Sharma "Kudiye Pataka" Aadesh Shrivastava "Jashna Di Raat Hai" Gurdas Mann 2012 "Kaadhal Endhan Kaadhal" Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal Tamil Yuvan Shankar Raja "Tha Tha Thamara" Nuvva NenaTeluguBheems Ceciroleo 2014 "Aww Tuzo Mogh Korta" 1: Nenokkadine Devi Sri Prasad "Asalaam-e-Ishqum" GundayHindi Sohail Sen Bappi Lahiri2016 "Aakhein Milayenge Darr Se"Neerja Vishal Khurana "Jag Ghoomeya (Female)" Sultan Vishal–Shekhar2016" Apple Beauty"Janatha GarageTeluguDevi Sri Prasad2017 " Kaadhal Veesi" Indrajith (2017 film) Tamil KP "Paani Ravi Da" Lahoriye Punjabi Jatinder Shah "Swing Zara" Jai Lava Kusa TeluguDevi Sri Prasad "Swag Se Swagat"Tiger Zinda HaiHindiVishal–ShekharVishal Dadlani"Dil Diyan Gallan" (Unplugged)2018"Kaala Doreya" KaalakaandiSameer Uddin"Shuru Kar" AiyaaryRochak KohliAmit Mishra"Heeriye" Race 3Meet BrosDeep Money"Swag Saha Nahi Jaaye"Happy Phirr Bhag JayegiSohail SenShahdab Faridi, Shivangi Bhanaya, Sohail Sen2019"Chashni" BharatVishal–Shekhar2022"Catch Me" KhiladiTeluguDevi Sri PrasadJaspreet Jasz2023"Lets Dance Chotu Motu" Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki JaanHindiSalman Khan, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Devi Sri Prasad2024"Rang Ishq Ka (Redux)"Bade Miyan Chote MiyanVishal Mishra
Non-film songs Year Album Title Song(s) Language Composer Co-singer(s)2002Viva!All SongsHindiShankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Lesle Lewis, Sandeep Chowta, Raju Singh2003Viva! ReloadedAll Songs2007 Prithibir Rong "Mone" Assamese Alaap Dudul Saikia
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).
Filmography
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.
Television YearShowRoleNotes2002 Coke [V] PopstarsContestant1st Place2008Sa Re Ga Ma HungamaBackstage Host2009Sitaron Ko Choona HaiJudge/Host2012Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5ContestantNot selected2017Oye Firangi Guest2018Entertainment Ki Raat2019The Kapil Sharma Show 2021Indian Pro Music LeagueBigg Boss OTT Contestant6th place Bigg Boss 1513th place2022The Khatra Khatra Show Guest
Awards Year Award Category Song and Film Result2002 Channel V Music Awards Best Indian Pop Music Video "Hum Naye Geet Sunaye" from Viva 2007 Vijay TV Awards Best Playback Singer – Female Pesugiren Pesugiren (Satham Podathey) – Tamil 2008Filmfare Awards Kuch Khaas Hai (Fashion) 2009 Music Mirchi Awards South Awards Atu Nuvve (Current) – Telugu 2011Stardust Awards Musical Sensation of the Year Dhunki (Mere Brother Ki Dulhan) Screen Awards Best Playback Singer – Female Apsara Awards Zee Cine Awards People's Choice Awards Filmfare Awards South Poraney Poraney (VAAGAI SOODA VA) – Tamil Filmfare Awards South Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu Hello Hello (Dhada) – Telugu Music Mirchi Awards South Best Playback Singer – Female Mirchi Music AwardsFemale Vocalist of The Year Dhunki (Mere Brother Ki Dulhan) 2014 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Female Playback Singer (Telugu) Aww Tuzo Mogh Kortha (1 Nenokkadine) – Telugu 2016 Stardust Awards Best Playback Singer – Female Jag Ghoomeya (Sultan) – Hindi Mirchi Music Awards Female Vocalist of The Year 2017 Filmfare Awards good neha ZeeCine Awards Femina Women Awards Femina Women Jury Award in the Music and Performing Arts 2018 Filmfare Awards South Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu Swing Zara (Jai Lava Kusa) – Telugu Filmfare Awards Best Female Playback Singer – Punjabi Paani Ravi Da (Lahoriye) – Punjabi 2020 Filmfare Awards Best Playback Singer – Female Chashni (Reprise) (Bharat) – Hindi
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