Bollywood Splash

Photo: Neekita Nigam

Only 24, Neekita Nigam has worked with composers like Shankar Ehsaan and Loy, Anu Malik, MM Kreem and Sandeep Chowta.

She has also travelled around the world singing at concerts with her brother Sonu Nigam since she was 14. But it’s only now that Neekita thinks her time has come.

Though she has sung for south Indian films and also for a few Hindi ones like Pyare Mohan and Marigold, Neekita is hoping Anil Kapoor’s Shortcut, where she’s sung for Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, will help her make a splash. But she isn’t limiting herself to films and has already started work on her debut pop album, for which she’ll compose a few songs too.

“People say I could’ve started earlier, but I don’t think it’s late now. I’d rather be a self-made person like my father and brother. I wouldn’t want my brother going around recommending me. So I waited for my time to come,” says Neekita who holds a doctorate in hypnotherapy.

Although her father (Agam Kumar) and brother are her biggest influences, it was her elder sister Meenal who’s responsible for her singing career. As for her brother, “He is an amazing artist, but I don’t live under his shadow. I did whatever was offered, which were Telugu songs to start with.”

Does she want to turn actor? “Honestly yes, I’m a big movie buff. I’ve got offers but I’ll take it up when I get the right role.”

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