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‘Guiding light and pillar of our family’: Neeti Mohan mourns father’s demise, film fraternity pay tribute

Mumbai, Oct 18 (UNI) Father of playback singer Neeti Mohan, Brij Mohan Sharma, passed away on October 15, leaving the singer and her family mourning an irreparable loss.
Neeti shared the heartbreaking news in an emotional Instagram post on October 18, remembering her father as the guiding light and pillar of their family.
Sharing the news, the singer wrote, “With profound grief and a heavy heart, we regret to share the sad demise of our beloved father, Mr Brij Mohan Sharma who left for his heavenly abode on 15.10.2026.”
Remembering him as a loving father and husband, Neeti wrote about the values and love he gave them.
She added, “A loving husband and a father, a guiding light, and the pillar of our family. His wisdom, kindness, values, and unconditional love will forever remain in our hearts. Though he is no longer with us, his blessings, teachings, and beautiful memories will continue to guide us throughout our lives.”
“His absence has left a void that can never be filled, but his love will live on in our hearts forever. May his noble soul rest in eternal peace. We will miss you papa,” the post added.
Following the announcement, several members of the film and music fraternity, including Shreya Ghoshal, Neha Dhupia and Dia Mirza, expressed their grief and extended heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family.
Singer Shreya Ghoshal remembered Brij Mohan Sharma as a warm person and a loving father.
Offering grief to the family, Shreya wrote, “My deepest condolences to you and your family. He was such a doting father and a simple, warm human being. No words can ever fill the void of losing a parent.”
May God give you and your family the strength to cope with this pain. Om Shanti,” she added.
Actress Neha Dhupia wrote in the comment section, “Neeti! My love n strength to you and the entire family,” whereas, Dia Mirza remembered him as an independent, empathetic and a loving father to Neeti and her sisters.
She commented, “My deepest condolences Neeti. Your father has left a deep impact in our world by raising such strong, independent, empathetic and loving girls. I will never forget out conversation on the flight about him. Love and light. Om Shanti.”
Singer Palak Muchhal also shared a warm reply describing a precious bond between a father and a daughter. She said, “I’m so deeply sorry to hear about uncle. I know how precious the bond between a daughter and her father is, and my heart aches for you. May all the beautiful memories and the love he has left behind give you strength through this difficult time.”
“Keeping you and your family in my prayers. Sending you so much love and a very tight hug. Om Shanti,” the singer concluded.
Comedian Kapil Sharma, actors Varun Dhawan, Gauahar Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Pulkit Samrat, along with singers Shankar Mahadevan, Rahul Vaidya, Asees Kaur among others also offered their sympathies to Neeti and her family.

Neeti Mohan’s father, Brij Mohan Sharma, was a government officer and a writer. She and her sisters, Shakti, Mukti, and Kriti, regarded him as the “guiding force and strong support” of their family.
Notably, Neeti is an Indian playback singer who is known for her songs in various Bollywood films, which included some of her well-known songs “Ishq Wala Love” from Student of the Year, “Jiya Re” from Jab Tak Hai Jaan, “Tune Maari Entriyaan” from Gunday, “Sapna Jahan” from Brothers, “Sau Aasmaan” from Baar Baar Dekho, “Nainowale Ne” from Padmaavat, “Meri Jaan” from Gangubai Kathiawadi, and “First Class” from Kalank.
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