Jonita Gandhi

Jonita Gandhi (born 23 October 1989), credited mononymously as Jonita, is a Canadian singer known for her work in the Indian film and music industries. Since 2024, she has performed as a solo pop artist by releasing her debut independent EP Love Like That.

She has recorded songs predominantly in Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Telugu languages with few in Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali. Some of her most acclaimed songs include "The Breakup Song", "Mental Manadhil". She is also well known for her YouTube presence. Her singing debut started through Chennai Express in 2013.

Personal life Gandhi was born in a Punjabi family from Delhi. Her family emigrated to Brampton, Canada when she was nine months old, where she was raised; she attended Turner Fenton Secondary School. Her family later settled in Mississauga.

Gandhi attended the Ivey Business School of the University of Western Ontario where she completed her degrees in health science and business in 2012. She has had formal training in Western and Hindustani classical singing.

Career

Gandhi grew up around music as both her father and brother were part time musicians. They would often perform cover songs together at live community events. At age 16, she auditioned for Canadian Idol but did not get past the audition rounds. She began making YouTube covers from her bedroom, sometimes featuring other local musicians including Akash Gandhi. The videos quickly went viral and contained notable covers of popular Hindi-film songs, including "Pani Da Rang", "Tujhko Jo Paaya", "Tum Hi Ho", "Suhaani Raat", "Yeh Honsla".

Gandhi worked as a playback singer with music directors including A. R. Rahman and Pritam. Rahman featured Gandhi in the concert film One Heart. Gandhi performed at the 2016 Jubilee Games in Dubai with Salim–Sulaiman and with Amit Trivedi on MTV Unplugged.

In 2020, Jonita Gandhi was involved in mentoring and judging the Indian kids singing reality show Taare Zameen Par on StarPlus.

As of 2026, Gandhi is set to make her film debut with director Vignesh Shivan's Tamil film Walking/Talking Strawberry Icecream, starring Krishnakumar Balasubramanian.

As a part of IPL 2023 Closing ceremony, Jonita gave her musical performance along with DIVINE at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

In 2025, Jonita was featured on English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's remix EP, Play – The Remixes, on the track "Heaven".

Discography

Extended Plays (EP) +YearSongAlbumLanguageComposerNotesRef2024"Love Like That (feat. Ali Sethi)"Love Like That - EPPunjabi, EnglishJonita, Ali Sethi, Juan Ariza, Julia GarthaDebut EP "Always & Forever (Naal Ve)"Jonita, Juan Ariza, Rachel West, Fuad, Deputy"Tu Jaane"Hindi, EnglishJonita, Juan Ariza, Julia Gartha"It Is What It Is (Madhaniya)"Punjabi, EnglishJonita, Juan Ariza, Julia Gartha, Deputy

Singles As lead artist + List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions, and album name shown Title Year Peak chart positions Album "Hello" 2025 13 47 71 "Last Night on Earth" 2026 9 — — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart in that territory.

As featured artist Title Year Peak chart positions Album "Heaven" (Ed Sheeran featuring Jonita) 2025 — Play – The Remixes "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Film Songs

Hindi Nominated, Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer – Female

Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer

Tamil +YearFilmSongMusicLyricsCo-singer(s)2015O Kadhal Kanmani"Mental Manadhil"A. R. RahmanA. R. Rahman, Mani RatnamA. R. Rahman, Aalap Raju"Mental Manadhil" (Female)201624"Mei Nigara"Madhan KarkySid Sriram, Sanah MoiduttyAchcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada"Idhu Naal"Aditya Rao2017Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal"Kannadi Poovukku"Santhosh DayanidhiKabilanHaricharanKaatru Veliyidai"Azhagiye"A. R. RahmanMadhan Karky, Navneet Virk (Punjabi lyrics)Arjun Chandy, HaricharanVelaikkaran"Iraiva"Anirudh RavichanderVivekaAnirudh Ravichander2018Irumbu Thirai"Azhagae"Yuvan Shankar RajaVivekArun KamathKolamavu Kokila"Orey Oru"Anirudh RavichanderVignesh ShivanAnirudh RavichanderSarkar"OMG Ponnu"A. R. RahmanVivekSid SriramKaatrin Mozhi"Rekkai Thulirtha"A.H. KaashifMadhan Karky2019Pakkiri (Tamil version)"Engleesu Lovesu"Amit TrivediDhanushThumbaa"Jilebara"Vivek–MervinKu. KarthikVivek–MervinKaappaan"Hey Amigo"Harris JayarajVairamuthuLeslee LewisSanga Thamizhan"Sandakari Neethan"Vivek–MervinPrakash FrancisAnirudh Ravichander, Mervin SolomonAction"Nee Sirichalum"Hiphop TamizhaPa. VijaySadhana Sargam, Srinisha Jayaseelan2020Teddy"Marandhaye"D. ImmanMadhan KarkyPradeep KumarKaatteri"En Peru Enna Kelu"S. N. PrasadSrikanth VaradanMaria Roe VincentDoctor"Chellama"Anirudh RavichandarSivakarthikeyanAnirudh Ravichander2021Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee"Pudhidhaai"Darbuka SivaKeerthiSinam"Enil Paaindhidum"ShabirKarkyShabir99 Songs (Tamil)"Seemanthapoo"A. R. RahmanKutti RevathiSharanya Srinivas, Sireesha BhagavatulaAnnabelle Sethupathi"Ghost Party"Krishna KishorKu. KarthikAaryan Dinesh Kanagaratnam, Yashita SharmaBorder"Nenjae Nenjae"Sam C. S.VivekaKarthik2022Beast"Arabic Kuthu"Anirudh RavichanderSivakarthikeyanAnirudh RavichanderNo Entry"Oh Reba"AjeshKu. KarthikBenny DayalDon"Private Party"Anirudh RavichanderSivakarthikeyanAnirudh RavichanderThe Legend"Vaadi Vaasal"Harris JayarajSnehanBenny Dayal"Popopo"Madhan KarkyKK, Prasad SNBrahmāstra (Tamil version)"Deva Deva (Tamil)"PritamSid SriramParole"Anbe Gadhi"Rajkumar AmalDwarakh Raja2023Varisu"Jimikki Ponnu"Thaman SVivekAnirudh RavichanderJawan (Tamil version)"Pattasa"Anirudh RavichanderVivek, ArivuNakash Aziz, ArivuKick"Gilma"Arjun JanyaViveka2024Merry Christmas"Neela Ravile"PritamYugabharathiInga Naan Thaan Kingu"Maayoney"D. ImmanMuthamilSean RoldanEleven"Azhagaana Arakkana"Vishnu Edavan2025Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam"Yedi"G. V. Prakash KumarVivekDhanushDude "Kannukulla"Sai AbhyankkarAdesh KrishnaSai Abhyankkar, Arjun

Telugu

Kannada

Bengali

Malayalam

Gujarati

Marathi

Punjabi

Urdu

English +YearFilmSongMusicLyricsCo-singer(s)Notes2016Pelé: Birth of a Legend"Blessings from the Sky"A. R. Rahman

Non-film songs +YearSongAlbumLanguageComposerNote2013"Pinjra"MTV Coke Studio India (Season 3)HindiClinton CerejoWith Sanam Puri2014"Simply Sufi"SingleSalim–SulaimanSimply Sufi TVC ad"Aa Bhi Jaa"RaunaqA. R. Rahman"Geet Gaaon"2015"Can't Forget You (Tujhe Bula Diya)"SingleHindi, EnglishArjunMusic Video2016"First Date"First Date: Musical Short Film HindiVinay Jaiswal"Deewaren: Unity Song for Holi""Tu Hai"SingleHindiSalim–SulaimanJammin'"Yaara"SingleA. R. Rahman"Meetha Zeher"Playing Priya: Short FilmJoi Barua"Away & Beyond"SingleEnglishArjuna HarjaiMaruti Ciaz"Satellite"Dance Under the InfluenceSanjoyMusic Album2017"Udd Chal"SingleHindiSrihari JagannathanChennai Street Band"Zikr (Celebrating Eid)"SingleSalim–Sulaiman"Raat Abhi Baaki Hai"SingleShayadshah ShahebdinTimes Music"Lafz Unkahe"Lafz UnkaheAjay SinghaMusic Album2018"Andekha, Ansuna, Anchua"SingleVishal BhardwajZee Brand Anthem"Aayat Bane Hum"SingleMickey J. MeyerT-Series Pop Chartbusters"Castles"Future PerfectEnglishAnish SoodMusic Album"Lamhein Beetey Hue"SingleHindiAnurag Godbole"Kaadhal"SingleTamilA.H.Kaashif"Haq Hai"Budh: Short FilmHindiShreyas PuranikTimes Music"Raahat"SingleAshish-VijayT-Series Pop Chartbusters"Padharo Mawla"SingleSalim–Sulaiman"Jeeya Mar Ke (Tum Mile Dil Khile)"SingleParichaySaregama Music"Kanne Kanne"SingleTamilLeon James7UP Madras Gig"Taajub Hai"SingleHindiGulraj SinghOnePlus Playback"Sar Utha Ke Jiyo"SingleArjun KanungoHDFC Life"Jheeni Jheeni"SingleSalim–SulaimanMusic Album"Nis Din Nis Din"SingleHindiA. R. RahmanJammin'"Eh le Himmat"SingleRanjit Barot2019"Ganga: The River of People"SinglePrakashApollo Tyres"Haaye Oye (Acoustic)"SingleQARAN"Nach Baliye"SingleHindiLijo George -Dj ChetasNach Baliye season nine theme song"Ab Aaja"FlipGajendra VermaMusic Album"Humraahi"SingleArjuna HarjaiOnePlus Playback"Priyasakhi"SingleTamil"Tere Bina" (Acoustic)SingleHindiZaeden"Bachpan Ki Dhun"SingleAnkur TewariCRY – Child Rights and You2020"Dil Kho Ke"SingleArjun Kanungo"Roiyaan Ve"SingleArjuna Harjai"Hum Haar Nahin Maanenge"SingleA. R. Rahman"Dusk Stories"SingleHindiSanjoy"Bin Bole Baby Tu"SinglePunjabiJitendra Vishwakarma, Ruhaan Rajput & Arvind KumarMusic Video"Mai Ni Meriye"SingleHindiLost Stories"Jab Tum Paas Ho"SingleSalim – SulaimanMusic Video"India Together"SingleGajendra Verma"Aage Ki Soch"SingleAkshay The One & Shashwat Singh"Mastiyaapa"Bandish BanditsShankar–Ehsaan–LoyAn original Indian web series on Amazon Prime Video"Couple Goals""Sajan Bin""Sansaar"EKRicky KejMusic Album"Ladd Chaley"SingleSiddharth Mahadevan & SouumilThe Indian Express: 26/11 Stories of Strength"Kaun Tujhe (Finding The Light)"SingleHindi, EnglishArjunOriginal Music: Amaal Mallik"Ruperi Valut Madanchya Banaat"MarathiSanket NaikSaregama Marathi, A tribute to Asha Bhosle. Original Music Director: Anil-Arun"Jheeni Jheeni"BhoomiHindiSalim–SulaimanMusic Album2021"Tu Kabhi Kabhi"Songs of LoveHindiAmit TrivediMusic Album"Arakkiye"SingleTamilAniVeeMusic Video"Top Tucker"SingleHindi, TamilYuvan Shankar Raja"Baggage (Ishq Mushkil Hai)"SingleHindi, EnglishArjun"Main Janu Na"SingleHindiArjuna Harjai"Chamba/Maaye Ni Meriye "SingleAditya PushkarnaHimachal Folk Song, Co-singer: Armaan Malik"Meherma"SingleSamira KoppikarZee Music Originals"Hum Tum"SingleNaresh-AnandTimes Music"Dildariyaan"MOODZParichayMusic Album"Mera Jee Karda"SinglePunjabiJ StatikMusic Video, Co-singer: Deep Jandu"Kinni Soni"Feels Like IshqPunjabi, EnglishSameer Kaushal & Ayushmann KhurranaA Netflix original series"Na Na"SinglePunjabiDj Lyan & Mickey SinghMusic Video"Gallaan Teriyaan"SingleHindiSalim–Sulaiman"Ganeshay Dheemahi"SingleSanskritAjay – AtulTimes Music Spiritual, Recreated by Shailesh Dani"Mehndi Te Vavi"SingleGujaratiLost StoriesMusic Video"4 AM"SinglePunjabiMickey Singh"Chal Koi Na (Let it Go)"SinglePunjabiDJ Lyan, Jay Skilly & Mickey SinghMusic Video"Bach Ke Rehna (Red Notice)"SingleHindiR. D. Burman, Badshah, DIVINE, Music Video ft. Virat Kohli, Co-singer: DIVINE."Sitara (Live Session)"GunehgarHindiKaran KanchanMusic Video, Co-Singer: DIVINE"Dil Jashn Bole"SingleHindiPritam2023 Cricket World Cup anthem Co-singers: Pritam, Nakash Aziz, Amit Mishra, Sreerama Chandra, AKASA and Charan.2024Noorie (Two Sides)SinglePunjabi, EnglishJonita, Mitika Kanwar, Milano 2025"Channa"SingleJonita, Shayra Apoorva, Siddhant Bhosle, NEVERSOBER "Beparwai"SingleJonita, Mitika Kanwar "Ve Mundeya"SinglePunjabi Mitika Kanwar, Hitesh Sharma, and Milan D'AgostiniMusic Video, Co-singer: Tesher

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleLanguageNotesRef. 2026 Dacoit: A Love Story Rani TeluguHindi Big screen debut; bilingual filmItem dancer in song "Touch Buddy" (Hindi) / "Chicchubuddi" (Telugu) Idhayam Murali Geetha Tamil Supporting role TBAWalking Talking Strawberry Icecream PikuTamilEnglishDebut as lead; Post-production; bilingual film

Television