Weeks after her latest single, “Candy Shop,” which she created with her brother Tony Kakkar, opened to widespread trolling and criticism on social media, renowned singer Neha Kakkar has announced her decision to step away from the limelight for a while. In a cryptic Instagram story, Neha revealed that she was taking a break from both personal and professional responsibilities, including “relationships.” She also urged fans and the media to respect her privacy and refrain from photographing her going forward.
“Time to take a break from responsibilities, relationships, work and everything I can think of right now. Not sure if I’ll be back or not. Thank you,” Neha mentioned in one post. In a separate Instagram story, she added, “I request paparazzi and fans not to film me at all. I hope you respect my privacy and let me live freely in this world. No cameras plz! I request! This is the least you all can give me for my peace.”
Composed, penned, and produced by Tony Kakkar, “Candy Shop” was sung by both Neha and Tony. Although the track went viral on social media after its release on December 15, 2025, earning over 23 million YouTube views to date, it received massive criticism from all quarters. While some dubbed it substandard, another section of netizens heavily criticised the song for its perceived “vulgar” lyrics and “cringe” dance moves. Some even claimed that “Candy Shop” was a rip-off of K-pop aesthetics.
Watch Neha and Tony Kakkar’s ‘Candy Shop’ here:
Although the exact reason behind Neha’s decision to step away from the public eye remains unclear, the backlash the track received could also have contributed to it.
Neha is married to Punjabi musical artiste Rohanpreet Singh, and they tied the knot in October 2020. Aside from Tony, she has one more sibling, playback singer-songwriter Sonu Kakkar.
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