Jonita Gandhi is a talented singer born into a Punjabi family in Delhi, India. When she was just nine months old, her family moved to Brampton, Canada, where she grew up. She later settled in Mississauga. Jonita studied at Turner Fenton Secondary School and then pursued degrees in health science and business at the Ivey Business School of the University of Western Ontario, graduating in 2012.
Her love for music blossomed at an early age, influenced by her father and brother, who were part-time musicians. They often performed cover songs together at local events. At 16, she auditioned for Canadian Idol, though she didn’t progress in the competition. She started posting cover songs on YouTube, which gained immense popularity. Her covers of Hindi-film songs went viral, including tracks like “Pani Da Rang,” “Tum Hi Ho,” and “Yeh Honsla.”
Jonita Gandhi’s journey from YouTube covers to playback singing in Bollywood showcases her musical versatility and talent, earning her recognition and opportunities in the music industry.
Name | Jonita Gandhi |
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Date of Birth | 23/10/1989 |
Nationality | Canadian |
Height | 163 CM |
Hobbies | Travelling |
Father | Deepak Gandhi |
Mother | Sneh Gandhi |
Sibling | Mandeep Gandhi |
College (s) | Ivey Business School |
School (s) | Turner Fenton Secondary School |
Debut Movies | |
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Language | Movie Name |
Hindi | chennai express title track |
Awards List | ||||
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Year | Award | Category | Movie Name | |
2023 | SIIMA | Best Female Playback Singer | Beast | |
2017 | Mirchi Music Awards | Best Vocalist of the Year | Dangal | |
2017 | Mirchi Music Awards | Album of the Year | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | |
2017 | Mirchi Music Awards | Album of the Year | Dangal | |
2017 | FOI Online Awards | Best Original Song | Dil Bechara | |
2017 | FOI Online Awards | Best Female Playback Singer | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | |
2019 | IWM Digital Awards | Most Versatile Singer On The Web |