Kamaljit Neeru, or simply Neeru, is a Punjabi singer and actor.[1] She is known for her stage performances as well has her vocal quality. She has released a total of ten albums to date. Her most popular songs to date are; Seeti Te Seeti, Jadon Mera Lak Hilda, Rurha Mandi Jave, and Bhij Gaye Kurti Laal.

Biography

Neeru began her career as a hobby in England in 1982, at the time, the Punjabi community there was beginning to create its own musical identity. Originally Punjabi music had all come from the Punjab, but there was a small Bhangra community[2] in its infancy which was gaining popularity quite quickly. This was led by artists such as Alaap Group, Heera Group, Apna Sangeet, A.S Kang and DCS.

One day, while having dinner, a family friend Baldev Mastana[2] who was a well-known music director in England asked Neeru to join his group The Saathi’s.

Neeru's first album was a collaboration with other artists, Duppatte Kale Urde which was released in 1982 with HMV. In this Album, Neeru performed her single Behja Behja Hoju Mitra.

Following the success of her single in the album, Neeru went on to release 9 solo albums and 7 collaborations with other artists such as Hans Raj Hans, Sardool Sikander, Harbhajan Mann, Sabar Koti, Satwinder Bugga, Amar Noori and the late Parminder Sandhu.

When she began her career, it was very difficult for a female singer to receive any degree or measurable success as a stage artist in the male dominated environment of Punjabi music, however she was able to break through these barriers and gain considerable success.

Neeru has performed in almost each and every town and city in Punjab. She has performed in New Zealand, Australia, Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia, Holland, England, Canada and America.

Neeru most recently has released three singles between 2017 and 2018 including Jago Wali Raat and her first devotional song Tor Dita Lalan Nu. In addition, she has been active on Punjabi Television as a judge on Miss PTC Punjabi[3] in all seasons during 2017 and 2018 along with judging Mr. Punjab (Canada episode) in 2017.[4]

Personal life

Neeru is originally from Khanna, India. She is one of five siblings. Her father was an officer in the Indian Military and due to this she traveled throughout India as a child. While in school, she was an avid track and field player and also took interest in swimming. Prior to her marriage, she was studying for her pre-medical[2] avenue of education, however, when she was married, she moved to the United Kingdom in 1980 putting her education on hold and beginning her hobby in singing which became her profession.

Neeru currently resides in Vancouver with her husband and her son.[3]

Discography[5]

Year Album Record Label
1987 Dance with Neeru Sonotone (India), VIP Music (International)
1988 Ishq Brandi Saga (India), VIP Music (International)
1989 Poison Saga (India), VIP Music (International)
1990 Meri Jaan Chali Ay T-Series
1991 Tera Pyaar Chahida Saga (India), VIP Music (International)
1994 Munde Nachan Na Dinde T-Series
1997 Jadon Mera Lak Hilda Tips (India), Music Waves (International)
2000 Seeti Te Seeti Tips (india), Music Waves (International)
2003 Jugni Lucky Stars (India), Planet Records (International)
2017 Tere Ishq Ch (Single) PTC Motion Pictures
2017 Tor Dita Lalan Nu (Single) PTC Motion Pictures
2018 Jago Wali Raat (Single) PTC Punjabi

Mixed albums

Year Album Record Label
1982 Sir Te Dupatte Kale Urde HMV
1993 Jug Jug Jeyon Bhabian Saga
1994 Welcome '94 (Roora Mandi Jave) catrak
1996 Nakhra '96 (Dhola Mera Bada Shikari)
1997 Nakhra '97 (Gande Naal Pinda Daaru) Music Waves
1998 Nakhra '98 (Pateela Kharke) Sur Sangam
1998 Das Ki Hoor Ujaren Gi Music Waves
2004 Ik Tara Bole (Teri Ban Jawan) Planet Records

Filmography[6]

Year Title Language Role
1987 Jako Raakhe Saaiyan Punjabi Labhu's love interest
1997 Sardari Punjabi Self/playback singer
1999 Vidroh Punjabi Playback Singer
2019 Laiye Je Yaariyan Punjabi Raunak’s Mom
2021 Honsla Rakh punjabi Mom
2022 PR punjabi supporting
TBR 2023 Pind America punjabi supporting

References

  1. Express India News Service, Punjabi music show on Dec 15, Saturday, December 14, 2002
  2. 1 2 3 "Interview: Punjabi Singer Kamaljit Neeru To Mark Her Acting Debut Soon!". Ghaint Punjab. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  3. 1 2 "Kamaljit Neeru A Legendary Singer Now Judge On PTC Punjabi". Urban Asian. 2018-11-10. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  4. "Kamaljit-Neeru-Lakhwinder-Wadali-Punjabis-This-Week-Jaspinder-Cheema-Full-Episode". PTC Punjabi Canada, Canada News, punjabi news canada, brampton news. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  5. "Home". PTC Punjabi. 2017-09-20. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  6. "Kamaljit Neeru". IMDb. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
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