Renowned singer Neha Kakkar, one of the most in-demand voices in the music industry, has once again taken the spotlight, this time due to a series of poignant messages she shared on social media before swiftly deleting them. The Bollywood sensation’s posts hinted at a significant life change, leading to confusion among her millions of followers.
The drama unfolded when Neha posted an Instagram story that seemed to signal a farewell to her current lifestyle. “Time to take a break from Responsibilities, Relationships, Work, and Everything I can think of right now. Not sure if I’ll be back or not. Thank you,” she expressed.
Just as fans began to digest her words, she followed up with another story directed at the media and her supporters, stating, “I request paparazzi and fans not to film me at all. I hope you respect my privacy and let me live freely in this world. No cameras, please! I request—this is the least you all can give me for my peace.” However, these heartfelt messages were removed within minutes, though fans quickly captured and shared screenshots, igniting discussions online.
While Neha did not provide a specific reason for her emotional outburst, many speculate that the negative reception of her recent single, “Candy Shop,” which was released on December 15, 2025, may have played a role. The song, a collaboration with her brother Tony Kakkar, faced considerable backlash from listeners.
About Neha Kakkar:
Neha is the younger sister of renowned playback singers Tony and Sonu Kakkar. She began her singing journey at a young age, performing at religious events, and gained fame after participating in the second season of the reality show Indian Idol in 2005.
Her Bollywood debut came as a chorus singer in “Meerabai Not Out,” but she truly rose to fame with the hit dance track “Second Hand Jawaani” from the film Cocktail in 2012. Since then, Neha has delivered numerous chart-topping party anthems, including “Sunny Sunny” from Yaariyan and “London Thumakda” from the soundtrack of Queen.
In addition to her musical career, she has been featured in various music videos and has served as a judge on multiple television reality shows, including Indian Idol. In 2019, Neha was recognized as one of the most-viewed female artists on YouTube, amassing an impressive 13.9 billion views.
Neha made history in 2021 by becoming the first Indian singer to receive a YouTube Diamond Award. She was also featured in Forbes’ Celebrity 100 list in both 2017 and 2019, and in 2020, she made it to the list of Asia’s 100 Digital Stars by Forbes. The talented artist married Punjabi musician Rohanpreet Singh in a Gurudwara ceremony in New Delhi in 2020.