Neha Bhasin Biography: Husband, Age, Net Worth, Songs, Children, Albums, Height, Religion, Movies

Neha Bhasin is an Indian playback singer, songwriter and performer, born on 18 November 1982 in New Delhi, currently 43 years old.

She is known for her playback work in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil cinema, as well as independent songs in Indian pop and Punjabi folk music, and has received seven Filmfare nominations across languages, winning two Filmfare Awards for her songs Jag Ghoomeya (Hindi) and Paani Ravi Da (Punjabi).

She won her first singing competition at age nine, performing a song by Mariah Carey, having aspired to become a popstar since childhood. She attended Frank Anthony Public School in New Delhi before graduating from Lady Shri Ram College.

While at college, she auditioned for Channel V’s Coke [V] Popstars in 2002 and won, becoming a founding member of Viva, India’s first all-girls pop group. The band famously drew over 50,000 fans to their debut concert. After Viva disbanded in 2004, Bhasin transitioned into playback singing for Bollywood and the Tamil film industry.

Her Bollywood breakthrough came with Kuch Khaas Hai in 2007, earning her a Filmfare nomination the following year. Her Tamil debut, Pesugiren Pesugiren, composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, won her the Vijay Award for Best Female Playback Singer. Her catalogue spans hits like Dhunki from Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Asalaam-e-Ishqum from Gunday, and Jag Ghoomeya from Sultan.

Beyond music, Bhasin made her acting debut in the 2012 film Life Ki Toh Lag Gayi alongside Kay Kay Menon and Ranvir Shorey, and has appeared on reality television, including as a wildcard contestant on Jhalak Dikhla Jaa, Bigg Boss OTT, and Bigg Boss 15. She married music composer Sameer Uddin in Tuscany, Italy, on 23 October 2016.

Neha Bhasin
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Neha Bhasin
Born:	18 November 1982 (age 43 years old)
Place of Birth:	New Delhi, India
Nationality:	Indian
Ethnicity:	Indian
Education:	Frank Anthony Public School, New Delhi; Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi
Height:	165 cm (5 feet 5 inches)
Religion:	Hinduism
Parents:	Ashok Bhasin, Rekha Bhasin
Siblings:	Rashi Bhasin, Anubhav Bhasin
Spouse:	Sameer Uddin (m. 2016)
Occupation:	Singer, Songwriter, Actress
Net Worth:	$3 million-$10 million

Early Life & Education

Neha Bhasin was born on 18 November 1982 in New Delhi, India, making her a Scorpio. She belongs to an Indian ethnic background and comes from a Hindu family.

Her father, Ashok Bhasin, and her mother, Rekha Bhasin, both nurtured her musical interests early on, with her mother having trained in classical vocals. Bhasin has two siblings: an elder sister, Rashi Bhasin, and a younger brother, Anubhav Bhasin.

She completed her schooling at Frank Anthony Public School in New Delhi, where her passion for singing first took shape, having won a vocal competition at the age of nine after performing a song by Mariah Carey.

She went on to pursue her graduation at Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi, where she took part in classical vocal training under Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan alongside her academic studies. It was during her time at Lady Shri Ram College that she auditioned for Channel V’s Coke [V] Popstars in 2002, a decision that set the course for her entire music career.

Career

Neha Bhasin’s career began in 2002 when she won Channel V’s Coke [V] Popstars, a nationwide talent hunt that led to the formation of Viva, India’s first all-girls pop group.

Viva also included Seema Ramchandani, Pratichee Mohapatra, Mahua Kamat, and Anushka Manchanda, and the group entered the Limca Book of Records after drawing over 50,000 fans to their debut concert. The band released two albums before disbanding in 2004 due to internal differences among members.

Following Viva’s split, Bhasin pursued a solo career and made her singing debut with the song Bullet – Ek Dhamaka in 2005. Her true breakthrough in Bollywood came with Kuch Khaas Hai from the film Fashion in 2007, which earned her a nomination at the 2008 Filmfare Awards.

That same year, she made her Tamil playback debut with Pesugiren Pesugiren, composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, a song that won her the Vijay Award for Best Female Playback Singer. She also sang her debut Assamese songs alongside Zubeen Garg and Krishnamoni Chutia in 2008.

Bhasin went on to lend her voice to several major Bollywood hits, including Dhunki from Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, which won her the Stardust Award for Musical Sensation of the Year in 2011, and Asalaam-e-Ishqum from Gunday.

Her rendition of Jag Ghoomeya from the 2016 film Sultan, composed by Vishal-Shekhar and written by Irshad Kamil, became one of her most celebrated works and earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer. She has also recorded love ballads, including her track for Tiger Zinda Hai, which surpassed 500 million views on YouTube.

Beyond playback singing, Bhasin expanded into acting, making her film debut in Life Ki Toh Lag Gayi in 2012 alongside Kay Kay Menon and Ranvir Shorey. She hosted backstage segments for Sa Re Ga Ma Hungama on Zee Music in 2008 and served as an anchor and judge on the musical reality show Sitaaron Ko Choona Hai on Real TV.

She later expanded her reality television presence with appearances as a wildcard entrant on Jhalak Dikhla Jaa Season 5, as a contestant on Bigg Boss OTT in 2021, and as a wildcard contestant on Bigg Boss 15 the same year.

In 2019, she became one of several voices in the Indian #MeToo movement, publicly accusing music composer Anu Malik of sexual harassment. She has also become the first Indian female singer to endorse Sennheiser, the German audio equipment brand.

Social Media

• Wikipedia: Neha Bhasin
• Instagram: Neha Bhasin (NB) (@nehabhasin4u)
• Facebook: Neha Bhasin (@NehaBhasin4U)
• YouTube: Neha Bhasin
• IMDb: Neha Bhasin

Personal Life

Neha Bhasin is currently 43 years old. She is married to music composer Sameer Uddin, whom she wed in a western-style wedding in Tuscany, Italy, on 23 October 2016. This marks her first and only known marriage, and the couple has no children together.

Before her marriage, Bhasin’s dating history was not extensively documented in the public domain, though her name was linked with fellow contestant Pratik Sehajpal during her stint on Bigg Boss 15 in 2021, a connection her husband, Sameer Uddin, addressed publicly, though this remains unconfirmed as a romantic relationship and was largely dismissed as speculation.

Bhasin stands at approximately 165 cm (5 feet 5 inches) tall.

Net Worth

Neha Bhasin’s net worth is estimated at $3 million to $10 million. Her wealth comes primarily from her playback singing career in Bollywood, Tamil, Telugu, and other regional film industries, as well as from live performances, brand endorsements, and her work as a judge and coach on music reality shows such as the Indian Pro Music League.

She also earns from her YouTube channel and social media presence, in addition to appearance fees from reality television, including a reported weekly rate of INR 2 lakh during her stint on Bigg Boss OTT. Bhasin is also the first Indian female singer to endorse Sennheiser, the German audio equipment brand, adding to her endorsement income.

Discography

Singles

• Bullet – Ek Dhamaka (2005) – debut single
• Kuch Khaas Hai – from Fashion (2008)
• Pesugiren Pesugiren – Tamil debut, composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja
• Atu Nuvve Itu Nuvve – from Current (2009), Telugu debut
• Dhunki – from Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011)
• Asalaam-e-Ishqum – from Gunday (2014)
• You & Me
• Aankhein Milayenge Darr Se
• Jag Ghoomeya – from Sultan (2016)
• Paani Ravi Da
• Swag Se Swagat
• Dil Diyan Gallan
• Shuru Kar
• Heeriye
• Chashni
• Oot Patangi
• THANIYE – collaboration with Malaysian hip-hop artist Emcee Jesz
• Love ballad from Tiger Zinda Hai, featuring vocals alongside Atif Aslam

Filmography

Movies

• Life Ki Toh Lag Gayi (2012) – acting debut, alongside Kay Kay Menon and Ranvir Shorey

TV Shows

• Sa Re Ga Ma Hungama (2008) – backstage host
• Sitaaron Ko Choona Hai – anchor and judge
• Jhalak Dikhla Jaa Season 5 – wildcard contestant
• Indian Pro Music League – judge
• Bigg Boss OTT (2021) – contestant
• Bigg Boss 15 (2021) – wildcard contestant

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