Meet celebrity whose father used to sell samosas to make ends meet, started working from the age of 4, now has a net worth of Rs. 65 crores

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Meet singer, whose father used to sell samosas, started working from the age of 4, is now worth Rs 64 crore, name is…
In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, last name often holds more importance than talent. Where a royal legacy becomes an easy gateway to opportunities, some rare celebrities come with no godfather, yet shine like they were born to be a part of this dazzling showbiz world. One such tale belongs to a star whose story is all about overcoming struggles and having persistence, and proving that sometimes the brightest stars emerge out of starting with the least.
We are talking about the very talented singer Neha Kakkar.
Neha was born in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, in a lower-middle-class family. Her existence in this world started with a struggle and uncertainty. Being the third child in her family, her parents were skeptical about keeping her or aborting her because of financial constraints. In an interview, Neha herself openly spoke about her parents' poor condition that eventually made them second-guess her existence in the world, but since her mother was 8 weeks pregnant, the procedure came into the world to change her family's luck forever.
Right from childhood, Neha saw hardships. The situation was so bad that her father had to sell samosas outside her sister Sonu Kakkar's school to make ends meet. He did a double shift, at night, he would sing jagrans to get enough money.
Neha's love affair with singing also started with Jagran, she started singing there when she was barely four. . Her siblings, Sonu and Tony Kakkar, also played a big role in encouraging her dreams.
She lived with her family in a one-room apartment with no comforts or luxuries. But besides limited resources, her dreams were never limited.
Neha wanted to turn her singing passion into her full-time career, and she moved to Mumbai with a suitcase full of dreams. She participated in Indian Idol, but got eliminated early in the first season. The judges didn't find anything special in her voice at the time.
But Neha had faith in herself, and that paid off quite well. She went on to sing hits like Second Hand Jawaani, London Thumakda, Dilbar, and Aankh Maarey, becoming one of India's most played voices. Her life took a full circle, she returned to Indian Idol — this time not as a contestant, but as a judge.
Though she once lived in a cramped home, Neha now enjoys a luxurious life. As per the reports net worth is around ₹65 crore. She owns various assets, including an Audi Q7,a Mercedes-Benz GLS 350, a BMW, and a beautiful bungalow.
While she had a brief falling out with her siblings, especially Sonu, the family has now reconciled. From singing in temples to ruling the stage, Neha Kakkar's journey shows that with enough passion and hard work, one can get what they want.