Undoubtedly one of the most sought after singer in the industry, Neha Kakkar’s rise to the top has been fascinating to watch. Whether she is unleashing her powerful vocals or looking all cute on her TikTok videos, the singer is a complete entertainment package. And when she is doing neither, Neha is busy wowing her with her sartorial choices. There is truly not a single dull moment when it comes toIWMBuzz.

From a contestant to a singing sensation : The rise of Neha Kakkar

Neha’s success story is one of hard work and patience. Many of her die-hard fans might remember her from her Indian Idol days when she first appeared on the reality singing show as a contestant in 2006. Her older brother, Sonu Kakkar is also a well-known playback singer. With musical genes running in the family, Neha found too found her passion for music from a very early age. Neha was only four when she first started singing.

After Indian Idol, the versatile singer released her first album ‘Neha The Rock Star’ in 2008. It did not take off though. It was only in 2013 that Neha got her first Bollywood break with ‘Dhating Naach’ for the movie ‘Phata Poster Nikhla Hero’.

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But it was a year later, 2014 proved to be a breakthrough year for her. Neha delivered two back to back hit with the song of the summer ‘Sunny Sunny’ featuring Honey Singh and later an upbeat Punjabi wedding number ‘London Thumakda’.

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Since then there was no looking back for the chirpy singer. She has had some of the major blockbuster hits to her name including ‘Kala Chashma’, ‘Dilbar Dilbar’, Badri Ki Dulhania, ‘Manali Trance’ and so many more!
What’s more! Neha came full circle when she became a judge on the show that she came in as a contestant, Indian Idol. No doubt, it holds a special place in her heart.

Although it has been a slow journey to the top, Neha Kakkar has today become the singing queen of Bollywood. And she has truly earned every bit of accolade thrown her way!