Singer Neeti Mohan: Every time I visit Delhi, I circle around India Gate

Neeti Mohan's love for Delhi and its food encompasses tales of her gorging on chaat at Bengali Market and bhel puri outside Miranda House, DU.

She’s been a Mumbaikar for years, but singer Neeti Mohan still feels awestruck by her first love, Delhi, every time she comes visiting. “I miss Dilli ki loo (hot, dry summer winds),” exclaims Mohan, who was recently in the Capital to perform at a concert. “My song Jiya Re (Jab Tak Hai Jaan, 2012) is the best one to describe this city. Yahan ke log jeete hain, khaate hain, peete hain, mazey karte hain. Aur isliye kehte hain Dilli dilwallon ki hai,” says the 43-year-olf.

Singer Neeti Mohan recently performed at a K-Pop concert at JLN Stadium in Delhi (Gokul VS/HT)

What’s unmissable for Mohan, whenever visiting the Capital is circling around India Gate to experience that Delhi vibe. “I have such fond memories of going round and round India Gate, and stopping to eat ice cream with my sisters (dancers Mukti and Shakti Mohan) or my entire family. Even if I don’t have a lot of time when I come to the city, I make it a point to circle around India Gate,” shares Mohan.

An alumna of Miranda House, Delhi University, the singer reminisces her food explorations from her #CampusKeDin. “There was a bhel puri wala bhaiyya outside my college, Miranda House, and I’d go there every day. Either I’d eat the bhel puri right there or pack it and take it home to gorge on with my family. That was my lunch for three years!”