After staying low-key during pregnancy and becoming a mother in 2021, singer Neeti Mohan successfully bounced back to professional life last year. Besides performing at back-to-back shows, the singer also had four film releases. Elated with how she’s balancing her time as a mother and artiste, Mohan credits her son, Aryaveer, for inspiring her as a musician.

“Every night I compose a lullaby on the spot when I put Aryaveer to sleep. This has really helped me improvise with my songs too,” says the Meri Jaan (Gangubai Kathiawadi; 2022) singer.

Mohan is glad that just like her, music has become an integral part of her son’s life, too. “Aryaveer loves music. I started singing for him when he was in my womb. I introduce everything to him with some tune or melodic phrase, even if it’s a fruit or animal. For instance, we have a song called Crow Caw Caw. So, I know when I sing that, I don’t just teach him about the crow, but also its sound. Aryaveer sits with me when I play the piano and he presses the keys. It’s a such a great feeling. We also play the guitar together. We have got some musical toys for him and he really enjoys playing with them,” says the singer.

Ask if she would like her son to become a musician when he grows up, and Mohan says, “As a mum, I want him to get exposed to as many sounds as possible. I want to introduce him to all kinds of musical notes, as they really help sharpen your brain. Ultimately, whether he becomes a musician or not will be his call.”