Neha Kakkar is taking a step back, and fans are left wondering if this is a short break or a long pause from the limelight. The singer recently shocked everyone with a cryptic Instagram update announcing she’s stepping away from work, relationships, and just about everything else in her life for now.
In her posts, Neha wrote, “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.”
She added a heartfelt plea for privacy: “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.”
‘Candy Shop’ sparks massive backlash
The timing of Neha’s break comes shortly after the release of her latest single, ‘Candy Shop’, which she created with her brother Tony Kakkar. Released on December 15, 2025, the song went viral amassing over 23 million views on YouTube.
But attention was not all positive.
Critics and fans flooded social media with sharp opinions. While some listeners dismissed the track as substandard, others slammed it for “vulgar” lyrics and cringe-worthy dance moves.
There were even claims that ‘Candy Shop’ borrowed heavily from K-pop aesthetics. Though Tony composed, wrote, and produced the song, Neha’s voice was front and center, and she bore the brunt of the online criticism.
Neha Kakkar: Family, marriage, and support system
Neha is no stranger to public scrutiny. She married Punjabi singer Rohanpreet Singh in October 2020.
Her family especially her siblings has always been a big part of her career. Tony Kakkar, her brother, collaborated on ‘Candy Shop’. Her sister Sonu Kakkar is also a well-known playback singer.