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Mohit Chauhan Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth11 March 1966

Age59 Years

BirthplaceNahan, Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh, India

ProfessionSinger

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpousePrarthna Gehlot

FamilyFather - B.K. Rana; Mother - Krishna Rana; Brother - Rohit Chauhan; Sister - Parul Chandel

Mohit Chauhan Biography

Mohit Chauhan is an Indian playback and pop singer from Nahan, Himachal Pradesh, known for his work with the band Silk Route and hit Bollywood songs such

Early life and background

Mohit Chauhan was born on 11 March 1966 in Nahan, a town in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh. Raised in a Rajput family, he developed an interest in music from an early age. He attended St. Xavier's School in Delhi and went on to study at Dharamsala College in Himachal Pradesh, where he completed a Master of Science in Geology.

While in college his musical interest deepened and he formed his first band, The Hijackers. A move to Delhi in 1993 led to the formation of the band Silk Route with Arpit Gupta. Silk Route and its music marked the start of Chauhan's public recognition as a singer.

Career

Chauhan first came to attention with Silk Route's 1998 album Boondein, which included the popular track Dooba Dooba. That success helped open doors for him in the Indian music scene and later in film music.

His first recorded contribution to a Bollywood soundtrack came with the song Pehli Nazar Mein Dari Thi from the 2002 film Road. A chance meeting with composer A. R. Rahman at an awards function eventually led to a film opportunity five years later: Chauhan sang Khoon Chala for Rang De Basanti (2006), which brought him further recognition in the film industry.

He became a household name after the song Tum Se Hi from Jab We Met (2007). Beyond Hindi cinema, Chauhan has recorded songs in other Indian languages: his first Bengali film assignment was for Sedin Dekha Hoyechilo, and his first Tamil song was Po Nee Po for the film 3. He has also sung for a Himachali film, Saanjh (2016).

In addition to playback singing, Chauhan has recorded numerous commercial jingles for major brands, including Nescafe, Wheel detergent, Parachute, and Maruti Suzuki Alto. His contributions to film music have been recognized with two Filmfare Awards for Best Playback Singer: for Masakali from Delhi-6 and Jo Bhi Main from Rockstar.

Public profile

Chauhan is known for a relatively private and low-key public persona. He is described as reserved and keeps a distance from excessive media attention. He is fond of the mountains and frequently returns to his hometown in Himachal Pradesh to spend time in nature.

He plays guitar and flute in addition to singing, and although he never underwent formal musical training, he has built a successful career across pop, indie and film music. Chauhan lists Kishore Kumar among his favorite singers.

Personal life

Mohit Chauhan married journalist and poetess Prarthna Gehlot on 29 June 2012 at a hotel in Barog, Solan, Himachal Pradesh. His parents are B.K. Rana and Krishna Rana. He has a brother, Rohit Chauhan, who is an officer in the Himachal Administrative Service, and a sister, Parul Chandel. Chauhan keeps pets and is an animal lover; he has a dog named Ginger.

He stood out for community-minded messages about animal welfare, urging compassion and care for community animals. He has acknowledged personal habits such as smoking and drinking, and lists travelling and guitar playing among his hobbies.

Honors and appointments

In May 2018, the Sikkim government appointed Mohit Chauhan as Green Ambassador for the state. In December 2021 he announced his appointment as Cultural Envoy of Mongolia by the Mongolian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Battsetseg Batmunkh.

Latest updates

Chauhan continues to be active in playback singing across languages and in other musical ventures. He remains connected to his roots in Himachal Pradesh and balances his professional life with a preference for privacy and time spent in the mountains.
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Recent Work

Saanjh

Sang for the Himachali film Saanjh

2016
Po Nee Po (Tamil)

First Tamil song for the film 3

Sedin Dekha Hoyechilo (Bengali)

First Bengali film song

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Career Highlights

  1. Founding member of the band Silk Route; breakthrough with the song Dooba Dooba from the album Boondein (1998)
  2. Bollywood breakthrough with Khoon Chala (Rang De Basanti, 2006) and household recognition after Tum Se Hi (Jab We Met, 2007)
  3. Two-time Filmfare Award winner for Best Playback Singer (Masakali from Delhi-6; Jo Bhi Main from Rockstar)
  4. Sang jingles for brands including Nescafe, Wheel, Parachute and Maruti Suzuki Alto
  5. Appointed Green Ambassador for Sikkim (2018) and Cultural Envoy of Mongolia (2021)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mohit Chauhan born?

11 March 1966

What is Mohit Chauhan known for?

Singer

What is Mohit Chauhan’s marital status?

Married

Who is Mohit Chauhan married to?

Prarthna Gehlot