Key Highlights:

  • Reason revealed: Neha Kakkar said her break from music and social media earlier this year was due to a fight with her brother Tony Kakkar, not her husband Rohanpreet Singh, as many assumed.
  • Music tied to her bond with Tony: She said music, for her, is closely linked to her relationship with Tony bhai, and the fight left her wanting to step away from everything.
  • Never truly leaving music: Despite the emotional break, Neha said she could never abandon music or her fans.
  • Break announced in January 2026: She had originally cited stepping away from "responsibilities, relationships, and work," requesting privacy from paparazzi and fans.

Mumbai: Singer Neha Kakkar opened up about why she had decided to step away from music and social media earlier this year.

Speaking to the media, Neha said that while people assumed that her decision was because of her husband Rohanpreet Singh, she was actually upset because of a tiff with her brother Tony Kakkar.

"Music Means My Tony Bhai"

She said, "Whenever a married girl talks about a relationship, people take it straight to the husband. Whereas I had a fight with Tony bhai, and for me, music means my Tony bhai. Tony bhai and I are exactly like this when it comes to doing a thing, and because I had a big fight with Tony bhai I thought, 'I am leaving everything, I don't want to do anything. This world is bad.' You know what I am saying?"

Neha added that, being an artist, she is extremely emotional; however, she could never really say goodbye to music.

"When you have a fight with your brother, that's what happens. But of course, we are all artists, and we artists are very emotional. So those feelings came out in those emotions, but I am never leaving music. How can I do such an injustice to my fans who love me so much? I had to be back," she added.

Looking Back At Her January Announcement

Refreshing your memory, Neha announced her break from social media on January 19, 2026, claiming she was stepping away from "responsibilities, relationships, and work."

She had shared on her official handle, "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."

"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 plz! I request! This is the least you all can give me for my peace," Neha added. She later deleted the post.

(With inputs from IANS)