Jonita Gandhi
| Jonita Gandhi | |
|---|---|
 Gandhi performing at an A. R Rahman Concert | |
| Background information | |
| Born |
23 October 1989 New Delhi, India |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Website |
www |
Jonita Gandhi is an Indo-Canadian singer. She sings in Hindi, English, Tamil and Telugu prominently.[1][2][3]
Personal life
Jonita Gandhi was born in New Delhi, India, but her parents moved to Canada and she grew up in Toronto and Brampton.[4] Her father, a musician by hobby and an electronics engineer by profession, recognized her potential and encouraged her to sing. She first performed in 1995 at a gig at her father's show in Toronto on a Christmas event and the years to follow became prosperous for her. She completed her degrees in health science and business. She also received an internship at CIBC World Markets during her undergrad but the first passion for Gandhi was always singing, so music continued to run in background throughout her education. Gandhi has formal training in Western classical music and during her stay in India has taken up training in Hindustani classical singing.[1][5] [6]
Career
Gandhi started posting videos in collaboration with Aakash Gandhi and they went viral on internet. She has big hits on YouTube for covers of songs Someone Like You, Pani Da Rang, Tujhko Jo Paaya, Tum Hi Ho, Suhaani Raat, Yeh Honsla, and many others.[5] She has also performed in BC, Canada for songs like Aao Huzoor Tumko, Lag Ja Gale which are very famous. She has participated at concerts with Sonu Nigam which were located in various countries including Russia, UK, US and the Caribbean. After that, she decided to try her fortune in India. She started her career in the Bollywood music industry. Gandhi stepped into the world of playback singing with Vishal Shekhar in Chennai Express starring Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone.[7] She continued her work in Bollywood with the movie Highway starring Randeep Hooda and Alia Bhatt, singing the tracks Kahaan Hoon Main and Implosive Silence. Gandhi's work as a playback singer is not limited to film soundtracks as she has been featured in AR Rahman's album Raunaq as well.[2][8] Her association with Rahman continued with a backing vocal performance for the Mani Ratnam's Tamil film OK Kanmani. On July 26, 2016, she performed at the 2016 Jubilee Games in Dubai with Salim-Sulaiman as well as other well known Ismaili Muslim artists as part of a Global Concert.
Discography
List of songs recorded by Jonita Gandhi. The list includes tracks recorded for film and non-film albums.
| Year | Song title | Film/Soundtrack/Album | Composer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Gilehriyaan | Dangal | Pritam Chakraborty | |
| The Breakup Song | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Pritam | ||
| Sau Tarah Ke | Dishoom | Pritam | ||
| Idhu Naal | Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | A. R. Rahman | ||
| Mei Nigara | 24 | A. R. Rahman | ||
| Deewaren: Unity Song for Holi | First Date: Musical Short Film[9] | Vinay Jaiswal | ||
| First Date | ||||
| 2015 | Mental Manadhil | O Kadhal Kanmani | A. R. Rahman | |
| Ye Kadhaa | Kerintha | Micky J. Meyer | ||
| Nuvve Nuvve | Kick 2 | S. Thaman | ||
| 2014 | Maaloom | Lekar Hum Deewana Dil | A. R. Rahman | |
| Dil Chaspiya | Kochadaiiyaan | |||
| Aa Bhi Jaa | Raunaq | |||
| Kahaan Hoon Main | Highway | |||
| Implosive Silence | ||||
| Eai Ki Prem | Bangali Babu English Mem | Rishi Chanda | ||
| 2013 | E Mon Aajkal | Majnu | ||
| Pinjra | MTV Coke Studio India (Season 3) | Clinton Cerejo | ||
| Chennai Express | Chennai Express | Vishal-Shekhar |
References
- 1 2 "From a YouTube sensation to a Bolly playback, Toronto girl Jonita Gandhi sings to t2". The Telegraph India.com. February 27, 2014. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
- 1 2 "Jonita Gandhi sings on the tunes of AR Rahman in the upcoming Bollywood film 'Highway'". News Wala.com. February 2, 2014. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
- ↑ "Jonita Gandhi". Jonita Gandhi.
- ↑ http://m.bramptonguardian.com/community-story/4468868-bollywood-crooner-from-brampton-enroute-to-stardom
- 1 2 "Jonita Gandhi: Lucky my first Bollywood song for Shah Rukh Khan-starrer". NDTV.com. July 8, 2013. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
- ↑ "A voice that touched Big B's heart". The Hindu.com. October 21, 2012. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
- ↑ "My efforts have paid off with 'Highway', says singer Jonita Gandhi". IBN Live.in.com. February 5, 2014. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
- ↑ "After Highway,Jonita Gandhi pairs up with AR Rahman". Hindustantimes.com. April 18, 2014. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
- ↑ "Seven Singers Come Together this Holi to Celebrate Unity with Deewaren - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2016-05-23.