Kamaljit Neeru

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Kamaljit Neeru, or simply Neeru, is an Indian singer and actress in Punjabi films and music. [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".

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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 His Master's Voice. 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, India. 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[ when? ] resides in Vancouver with her husband and her son. [3]

Discography

Year [5] AlbumRecord Label
1987Dance with NeeruSonotone (India), VIP Music (International)
1988Ishq BrandiSaga (India), VIP Music (International)
1989PoisonSaga (India), VIP Music (International)
1990Meri Jaan Chali Ay T-Series
1991Tera Pyaar ChahidaSaga (India), VIP Music (International)
1994Munde Nachan Na DindeT-Series
1997Jadon Mera Lak Hilda Tips (India), Music Waves (International)
2000Seeti Te SeetiTips (india), Music Waves (International)
2003JugniLucky Stars (India), Planet Records (International)
2017Tere Ishq Ch (Single) PTC Motion Pictures
2017Tor Dita Lalan Nu (Single)PTC Motion Pictures
2018Jago Wali Raat (Single)PTC Punjabi

Mixed albums

YearAlbumRecord Label
1982Sir Te Dupatte Kale Urde His Master's Voice
1993Jug Jug Jeyon BhabianSaga
1994Welcome '94 (Roora Mandi Jave)Catrak
1996Nakhra '96 (Dhola Mera Bada Shikari)
1997Nakhra '97 (Gande Naal Pinda Daaru)Music Waves
1998Nakhra '98 (Pateela Kharke)Sur Sangam
1998Das Ki Hoor Ujaren GiMusic Waves
2004Ik Tara Bole (Teri Ban Jawan) Planet Records

Filmography

Year [6] TitleLanguageRole
1987Jako Raakhe Saaiyan Punjabi Labhu's love interest
1997SardariPunjabiSelf/playback singer
1999VidrohPunjabiPlayback Singer
2019Laiye Je YaariyanPunjabiRaunak’s Mom
2021 Honsla Rakh PunjabiMom
2022PRPunjabi Supporting
2023Pind AmericaPunjabiSupporting
2024 Ucha Dar Babe Nanak Da PunjabiSupporting

References

  1. Express India News Service, Punjabi music show on Dec 15, Saturday, 14 December 2002
  2. 1 2 3 "Interview: Punjabi Singer Kamaljit Neeru To Mark Her Acting Debut Soon!". Ghaint Punjab. Archived from the original on 27 October 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  3. 1 2 "Kamaljit Neeru A Legendary Singer Now Judge On PTC Punjabi". Urban Asian. 10 November 2018. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  4. "Kamaljit-Neeru-Lakhwinder-Wadali-Punjabis-This-Week-Jaspinder-Cheema-Full-Episode". PTC Punjabi Canada, Canada News, punjabi news canada, brampton news. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  5. "Home". PTC Punjabi. 20 September 2017. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  6. "Kamaljit Neeru". IMDb. Retrieved 13 October 2021.