Dev Negi Biography: Ethnicity, Songs, Age, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Girlfriend

Dev Negi is an Indian singer, songwriter, playback singer, and musician best known for lending his voice to numerous Bollywood chartbusters.

He rose to prominence with hit songs such as “Badri Ki Dulhania,” “Sweetheart,” “Butterfly,” “Chalti Hai Kya 9 Se 12,” “Heart Throb,” and “Kusu Kusu.”

Renowned for his versatile vocals and energetic performances, Negi has collaborated with leading music composers including Pritam, Tanishk Bagchi, Sachin–Jigar, and Vishal-Shekhar, making him one of the most recognizable playback singers in contemporary Hindi cinema.

Dev Negi
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Dev Negi
Born:	June 25, 1989 (age 37 years old)
Place of Birth:	Dwarahat, Uttarakhand, India
Nationality:	Indian
Ethnicity:	Indian (Kumaoni Rajput)
Height:	5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
Religion:	Hinduism
Parents:	Mr and Mrs Negi
Occupation:	Singer, Songwriter, Playback Singer, Musician
Net Worth:	$2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Dev Negi was born on June 25, 1989, in Dwarahat, Uttarakhand, India. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Negi. He was raised in a Kumaoni Rajput family and is the youngest among his siblings.

After completing his schooling in Uttarakhand, he moved to Jalandhar, Punjab, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music from Apeejay College of Fine Arts.

He also received formal training in Hindustani classical music under Guru Vinod Verma before relocating to Mumbai to pursue a professional singing career. He was raised in the Hindu faith.

Career

Dev Negi began his professional playback singing career in 2013 with the song “Aaja Ab Jee Le Zara” from the film Ankur Arora Murder Case.

He continued building his reputation by recording songs for television serials and Bollywood films, including “Hai Yehi Zindagi” from Kick and the title track of Ungli. His early work demonstrated his vocal versatility and helped him gain recognition among India’s leading music directors.

His breakthrough came in 2017 with the title track “Badri Ki Dulhania,” which became one of the year’s biggest Bollywood hits.

He followed this success with a series of chart-topping songs, including “Butterfly” from Jab Harry Met Sejal, “Sweety Tera Drama” from Bareilly Ki Barfi, “Chalti Hai Kya 9 Se 12” from Judwaa 2, “Sweetheart” from Kedarnath, “Fikar Not” from Chhichhore, “Mumbai Dilli Di Kudiyaan” from Student of the Year 2, “Heart Throb” from Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, and “Kusu Kusu” from Satyameva Jayate 2.

He has also collaborated with international DJ Marshmello on “Biba,” alongside Shirley Setia. His distinctive voice and consistent success have established him as one of Bollywood’s leading playback singers.

Social Media

• Instagram: @devnegilive
• Facebook: Dev Negi
• YouTube: Dev Negi

Personal Life

Dev Negi, 37 years old, is single and does not have any children. There is no publicly verified information about his past relationships. He enjoys playing the guitar, travelling, composing music, and exploring different musical styles.

Dev Negi frequently credits legendary singers Mohammed Rafi and Kishore Kumar as his greatest musical inspirations and remains closely connected to his roots in Uttarakhand, often acknowledging the influence of Kumaoni culture on his singing style. He stands 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall.

Net Worth

Dev Negi has a net worth of around $2 million USD. His income comes from his successful career as a playback singer, songwriter, and live performer.

He earns through Bollywood recordings, digital streaming, concerts, television appearances, music royalties, and commercial performances.

His long-standing collaborations with India’s top music composers and his extensive catalog of hit film songs have contributed significantly to his financial success.

Discography

Notable Songs

• Badri Ki Dulhania
• Butterfly
• Sweetheart
• Chalti Hai Kya 9 Se 12
• Sweety Tera Drama
• Heart Throb
• Kusu Kusu
• Fikar Not
• Mumbai Dilli Di Kudiyaan
• Biba