There is a drama queen in me, as I love acting, and I used to stand in front of the mirror and act since my childhood.
— Neha Kakkar
I thank all my fans and well-wishers and all those who have supported me over the years for making me what I am today.
I try to do different things which I'm happy people are loving.
I believe in entertaining the audiences with whatever I do.
I am extremely thrilled that my superhit single 'La la la,' composed by the talented Bilal Saeed, will be a part of the film 'Baazaar.' The song is a hit with the youth, and it always feels nice that the work you do is appreciated globally.
I am fortunate to be successful. People's love is precious to me. I can never take that for granted.
Success has got no limits.
People love me when I do selfie videos, so I know they like me in music videos as well. Otherwise, I would have just been a playback singer.
Film budgets are huge. They can afford to promote each and every song in their album.
I instantly took the offer to judge 'Indian Idol' because I know the journey from being judged to judging on the same stage is going to be a memorable experience for me.
I was probably four when I knew that I wanted to be a singer.
I want people to hear me and say, 'Oh my God, what a voice.'
I am a Delhiite, and my journey as a singer began in the city.
I am happy being a playback singer and performer.
Many young people come to me and tell me that 'You inspire us with the way you perform, even if you are a girl with a short height.'
Since childhood, me and my mother are fond of this popular song 'Tu Kitni Achhi Hai, Tu Kitni Bholi Hai' from the film 'Raja Aur Rank.'
Even though I perform at all kinds of functions, college events are always my favourite because of the kind of energy you get there.
My siblings' first songs in Bollywood - 'Baabuji Zara Dheere' and 'Saawan Aaya Hai' were huge hits. There is no rivalry between us, and we love and support each other.
I think my selfies are the main reason for my fan following on social networking sites. These photos and videos are liked and shared by the followers, and consequently, they go viral.
I think people really like my voice, the way I sing, the things I put in a song.
Badshah treats me like a younger sister. He is amazing to work with.
Going out with friends for a nice dinner and then attending the midnight mass are some of the memories I cherish.
I cannot really recall when I faced stage fear because I started so young. It's my natural habit. But you know, I can see how I have changed, rather improved as a singer. I never had a formal training but regular practice of singing.
If you call yourself a singer, then you must have the ability to sing anything, whether it's pop, classical, rock, sufi, or folk.
A film album has these big stars - like a Shah Rukh Khan or a Salman Khan. Independent music videos don't have that luxury, and you cannot feature big stars in all the songs of your album.
Two best friends can totally say they love and adore each other, without any meaning of romance.
In selfie pictures, there is no human touch; it's all about the pose. But selfie videos have sound, actions, and emotions.
The fact that I am not formally trained never really bothered me. There were times I knew it could have been a brownie point, had I been trained, but it never pulled me back.
People in Mumbai are not really into Punjabi music, whereas those in Delhi and Gurgaon love Punjabi numbers and are totally into the peppy music.
I have won the hearts of many. So that matters more than any award. The love of my 'Nehearts' - my fans, is more than inspiring and encouraging.
I will only take up acting if the offer is too good to refuse.
When people hear you singing songs which are done as playback, they don't see you. But when you perform live, they expect you to be interacting with them.
Be it a private event or a college fest or the occasional wedding sangeet, my visits to Noida are frequent.
Coming from Mumbai, the one thing that always amazes me about Noida is the roads here. Such wide roads are something you don't get to see in Mumbai. Driving around here is surely a pleasure.
My sister Sonu and my brother Tony have taught me a lot. I owe them so much. Whatever I am today is because of my family.
When Guru Randhawa and I sang, people really liked our chemistry.
Whenever I sing, I try to make it different, the sound that you've never heard before, and put something new, which people love.
I am an extremely energetic person, and my party songs have managed to click with the listeners.
I have grown up now... with so much experience in life that I keep incorporating in my expression while performing.
I treat every song like a different character. It is good that people recognise my voice instantly, but as an artiste, I always try and bring some variety with each of them.
It feels great to be compared to Colombian singer Shakira.
When it comes to independent music albums, you cannot put in 50 lakhs or a crore in each and every song to first make a video and then even promote it. It's not possible for a musician or a singer to promote each song. It's not possible for musicians to do that independently.
I will give full credit to the 'Indian Idol' platform for grooming me as a singer and shaping my career.
I used to sing at mata ki chowkis and other religious events, and people loved me.
I got my first blockbuster break for the movie 'Cocktail,' where I sang 'Second Hand Jawani.'
I only sang bhajans from 4 to 16 years.
I feel whatever happens, happens for a reason. I am just glad the way my journey worked out.
Many young people even tell me that 'You inspire us to do something big in life.'
People have made me so big now, which I never thought I can be as a female singer.
As a performer, you want your audience to have as much fun as you are having on stage.
