Shweta Mohan is a versatile Indian playback singer who has sung over 500 songs across all mainstream Indian languages, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.
As the daughter of legendary playback singer Sujatha Mohan, Shweta has carved her own legacy with soulful renditions like “Nenjukkulle” and “Ayyayo,” earning her a prominent place in South Indian cinema. Shweta has won several coveted awards, including four Filmfare Awards, one Kerala State Film Award, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, one Radio Mirchi Award, and many more. She is known for her effervescent style of singing and has recorded songs for several music composers. She has been cast as a judge in several singing reality shows, including the Super Singer series on Star Vijay and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa on Zee Tamil. So, who is Shweta Mohan? Here’s everything you need to know about the singer.
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Shweta Mohan Biography
Shweta was born on the November 19, 1985, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. She is currently 39 years old.
| Birth Name | Shweta Mohan |
| Nickname | Shweta |
| Date of Birth | November 19, 1985 |
| Place of Birth | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Age | 39 |
| Sun Sign | Scorpio |
| Profession | Playback Singer, Recording Artist |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Ethnicity | Malayali |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Ashwin Shashi |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Family and Education
Shweta Mohan comes from a musically inclined Malayali family. Her mother, Sujatha Mohan, is a legendary playback singer. Her father, Dr. V Krishna Mohan, is a Pediatrician. Following in her mother’s footsteps, she took singing and music classes at a very young age.
Her great-grandfather, Paravoor T. K. Narayana Pillai, was the first Chief Minister of Travancore-Cochin, adding a notable historical dimension to her lineage.
For education, she attended Good Shepherd Convent in Chennai. She later graduated from Stella Maris College, Chennai, with a degree in Economics.
Shweta Mohan Husband
She is married to her long-time boyfriend, Ashwin Shashi, President, and COO of KGM Group of Companies. The wedding was held on 16 January 2011 in Chennai. Ashwin is her friend Aarathi’s brother. The couple welcomed their daughter, Shreshta, on December 1, 2017.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 4.5 inches Centimeters – 164 cm Meters – 1.64 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 58 kg Pounds – 127 lbs |
| Body Build | Average |
| Body Measurements | 34-27-36 |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 7.5 (US) |
| Dress Size | 8 (US) |
Career Overview
She first recorded for Mozart of Madras by A.R. Rahman as part of the children’s chorus for the songs ‘Kuchi kuchi rakkamma’ (Bombay) and ‘Accham accham illai’ (Indira). She first rendered her solo voice release in the movie ‘Three Roses’ (2001) for Mr. Karthik Raja.
She has since sung over 500 songs across Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi films, collaborating with iconic composers like A.R. Rahman, Ilaiyaraaja, Harris Jayaraj, and Yuvan Shankar Raja.
Notable tracks include “Nenjukkulle” (Mouna Ragam), “Oru Kili Oru Kili” (Leelai), “Ayyayo” (Aadhavan), and “Amma Amma” (Velai Illa Pattadhari).
Beyond films, she has judged reality shows like Super Singer series on Star Vijay and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa series on Zee Tamil. Apart from playback singing, she has also performed in numerous live concerts in India and abroad.
Shweta Mohan Net Worth
As of 2025, Shweta Mohan’s estimated net worth is around $2–5 million. Her income comes from: playback singing, concert performances, television appearances, and brand endorsements. She also earns through music streaming platforms and digital royalties. Shweta lives in a luxurious house in Chennai with her husband and daughter.
Facts
Born into a family of singers and musicians, her passion for singing comes as no surprise, as she used to accompany her mother to various cultural events.
Shweta took Carnatic lessons at the age of 9 from Ramamoorthy Rao.
Her versatility in music stems from various influences around her – bhajans and old Tamil songs from her mother, old Hindi songs from her father, pop and blues from her husband, and rock from her friends.
She has received various awards for her songs in films.
Shweta studied classical music from Smt. Binni Krishnakumar and Hindustani classical music from Sri. Ghulam Niyaz Khan.
Shweta has worked with several music directors, including the likes of Ilayaraja, A. R. Rahman, Vidyasagar, M M Keeravani, M. Jayachandran, Johnson, Harris Jayaraj, Yuvan Shankar Raja, V. Harikrishna, G. V. Prakash, Devi Sri Prasad, and Anirudh Ravichander.
She appeared in a music video for “Yavum Enadhe / Sub Mera Hai” in 2018. It is available on her YouTube channel.
In 2019, she uploaded the covers of “Hello & Ethrayo Janmamai” to your YouTube channel.
She has been a judge on Star Vijay’s singing reality show Super Singer for several years now.