Jonita Gandhi

Jonita Gandhi, born on October 23, 1989, in New Delhi, India, is a Canadian-Indian playback singer and performer who has become one of the most popular voices in contemporary Indian cinema. Raised in Toronto, Canada, she gained initial recognition through YouTube cover videos before transitioning to professional playback singing.

Jonita’s YouTube covers caught the attention of A.R. Rahman, who brought her into the Indian film music scene. Her big break came when she sang “The Breakup Song” from “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” (2016) composed by Pritam, which became a nationwide hit. She has since recorded numerous songs in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and other languages.

In Tamil cinema, Jonita has collaborated with A.R. Rahman on several songs and has also worked with other leading composers. Her versatile voice allows her to handle both peppy dance numbers and soulful melodies with equal ease. She has been a mentor and performer on the reality show “ARRived” produced by A.R. Rahman. Jonita has won the Mirchi Music Award and has been nominated for Filmfare Awards. Known for her cross-cultural musical sensibility and energetic live performances, she continues to be a sought-after voice across multiple Indian film industries.