Artist Profile
Jonita Gandhi is an Indo-Canadian singer and playback vocalist known for her versatile voice and work in Indian film music. She has recorded songs in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Bengali, and several other languages. Her musical style combines Bollywood melodies with pop, R&B, and Western musical influences.
Jonita gained wider recognition through her online singing covers before entering the Indian film industry. Over time, she became known for popular songs such as “The Breakup Song,” “Mental Manadhil,” and “Gilehriyaan.” She has also developed her identity as an independent pop artist under the name Jonita.
Early Life and Background
Jonita Gandhi was born in New Delhi, India, on October 23, 1989. Her family moved to Canada when she was very young, and she grew up in the Greater Toronto Area, including Brampton and Mississauga.
Music was an important part of her family life. Her father enjoyed music and performed with a band, while her home environment exposed her to Bollywood songs and Western pop music. These different influences helped shape her musical interests from an early age.
Education and Musical Training
Jonita pursued higher education in Canada and completed studies in health sciences and business at Western University in Ontario.
Alongside her education, she continued developing her singing skills. She received training in Western classical singing and later studied Hindustani classical music. Her musical background helped her adapt to different styles, vocal techniques, and languages.
Career Start
Jonita began performing at a young age and later gained attention through singing videos shared online. Her covers of popular Bollywood and English songs helped her reach a wider audience.
Her professional playback singing career gained momentum in 2013 when she made her Bollywood debut with Chennai Express. She subsequently worked with well-known composers and musicians, including A. R. Rahman, Vishal–Shekhar, and Pritam.
Her ability to perform in different musical styles helped her build a career across Hindi cinema and regional Indian film industries.
Popular Songs and Recordings
Jonita Gandhi has performed many songs for Indian films and independent music projects. Some of her well-known recordings include:
The Breakup Song – Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Gilehriyaan – Dangal
Mental Manadhil – O Kadhal Kanmani
Azhagiye – Kaatru Veliyidai
Yaadon Mein – Jab Harry Met Sejal
Deva Deva – Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva
What Jhumka? – Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Arabic Kuthu – Beast
These songs demonstrate her versatility across romantic melodies, upbeat pop tracks, dance music, and regional film soundtracks.
Independent Music and Solo Career
In addition to playback singing, Jonita has pursued her own independent music. Her solo work gives her greater creative involvement in songwriting, sound, and artistic direction.
In 2024, she released “Love Like That,” the title track of her debut independent EP. The project reflected her interest in combining South Asian influences with contemporary pop sounds.
She became the first female recording artist associated with 91 North Records, a joint venture between Warner Music Canada and Warner Music India. Her independent career represents an important step beyond her established work as a playback singer.
Singing Style and Musical Category
Jonita Gandhi is known for her flexible vocal style and ability to perform across different genres. Her music includes Bollywood playback, Indian pop, Western pop, R&B, and elements of classical music.
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Her voice suits both energetic dance numbers and softer romantic songs. She is also recognised for adapting her pronunciation and vocal delivery to songs in different Indian languages.
Languages of Performance
Jonita Gandhi has recorded and performed songs in several languages, including:
Hindi
English
Tamil
Telugu
Punjabi
Bengali
Kannada
Gujarati
Marathi
Malayalam
Urdu
Sanskrit
Her recorded and live performance repertoire is multilingual. Singing in a language does not necessarily mean she speaks it fluently; she has explained that she relies on listening, pronunciation practice, and guidance when performing in languages she does not know well.
Major Collaborations
During her career, Jonita Gandhi has worked with composers, singers, and music producers from different parts of the Indian music industry.
Her professional associations include A. R. Rahman, Pritam, Vishal–Shekhar, Sachin–Jigar, and Salim–Sulaiman. She has also collaborated with artists on independent music, including Ali Sethi on “Love Like That.”
These collaborations have allowed her to work across film soundtracks, live performances, and contemporary independent music.
International Performances
Jonita has performed for audiences in India, Canada, the United States, and other international locations. Her background in Canada and her career in Indian music have helped her connect with South Asian audiences around the world.
She has participated in concerts, music tours, and large-scale live events. Her stage performances combine Bollywood favourites with multilingual songs and contemporary pop influences.
Latest Updates – 2026
In 2026, Jonita Gandhi continued developing her career as both a singer and an independent pop artist. She collaborated with Canadian singer-songwriter JP Saxe on the multilingual duet “Broken Parts.”
She also expanded into acting, making her acting debut in the Tamil romantic drama Idhayam Murali. During this period, she continued touring with South Indian music star Anirudh Ravichander.
These developments reflect her growing interest in combining film music, independent pop, international collaborations, and screen performances.
