Sonu Nigam Age, Height, Wife, Children, Parents, Biography

NameSonu Nigam
Nick NameNigam 
TaglineMy happiness is not dependent on others; it comes from within.
EducationJ. D. Tytler School in Delhi and Graduated from Delhi University.

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Date of Birth30 July 1973
Age 51 years
OccupationPlayback Singer, Music Director, Dubbing Artist and Actor
HometownFaridabad, Haryana
Famous ForOne of the most popular Playback Singers in Bollywood
IntroSonu Nigam is an Indian actor, dubbing artist, music director, and playback singer. India’s fourth-highest civilian honour, the Padma Shri, has been awarded to Nigam.
Zodiac SignLeo
NationalityIndian
HobbiesGymming, Reading, Acting, Singing
Foot Habit Veg/Non-VegVeg and Non-Veg

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Height (Approx.)In Meters – 1.70 m
In Centimeters – 170 cm
In Feet/ Inches- 5 feet 7 inches
Skin ToneLight Brown
Eye ColourDark Brown
Hair ColourBlack 
Weight (Approx.)In Kg – 55 kg
In Pounds – 121 pounds
Fat or SlimSlim and Healthy

Salery (approx) – Annual income is around Rs. 26 crores.

Net Worth – $50 million

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Father name – Agam Kumar Nigam

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Mother name – Shobha Nigam

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Siblings- Sisiter (Neekita Nigam)

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Sonu Nigam Sisiter (Meenal Nigam)

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Relationship Status- Sonu Nigam Married With “Madhurima Nigam”

Sonu Nigam Son “Nevaan Nigam”

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Career Journey

  • Breakthrough and Early Career (1990s) – Sonu had a difficult start in the cutthroat music business, but the 1990 movie Janam gave him his big break as a playback vocalist. But the song “Accha Sila Diya” from the 1995 film Bewafa Sanam marked his true breakthrough. He gained a lot of attention around the same period when he rose to fame as the presenter of the television program Sa Re Ga Ma Pa.
  • Experimentation and International Work (2010s) – Sonu Nigam began experimenting with many musical genres and languages during the 2010s. He dabbled with foreign collaborations and songs not related to movies. International performers with whom he collaborated included Michael Jackson’s brother Jermaine Jackson on the tribute track “This Is It.” To increase his variety, Sonu also experimented with ghazals, devotional music, and regional Indian languages. He made contributions to the music business as a composer and music director in addition to playback singing.
  • Recent Years and Legacy (2020s) – Sonu Nigam has turned his attention into non-Bollywood songs and live performances in the last several years. Additionally, he has been outspoken about the problems and obstacles facing the Indian music business, especially with respect to the monopoly held by certain record firms. Younger generations of vocalists are still influenced and motivated by his continuous career. Sonu Nigam’s career has brought him several honors, such as the National Film Award, the Filmfare Award, and several more noteworthy recognitions for his contribution to Indian music.

Recent Work

  • In 2024, Sonu Nigam is still performing live and is a prominent figure in the music world. After a five-year break, he recently enthralled audiences in Auckland, New Zealand, with a highly awaited show in June 2024. The Trusts Arena hosted the show, and there were many different ticket categories available, including special meet-and-greet packages.
  • Nigam has been performing live as well as maintaining his musical career, which includes Bollywood playback singing, in which he is still a major player. He continues to participate in international music shows and partnerships.

Fun Facts of Sonu Nigam

The following interesting fun facts about Sonu Nigam:

  • Early Start in Music: When Sonu Nigam was four years old, he went on stage with his father to perform hit songs, which is how he started singing. His long and fruitful career in music began with this.
  • Versatile Performer: Sonu is primarily known for his Bollywood playback vocals, although he has also put out albums in pop, rock, and semi-classical music genres. He can sing in over ten Indian languages, including Bengali, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi, because to the variety of his voice.
  • International Collaborations: Sonu has dabbled in foreign music outside of Indian movies and albums, working with celebrities like as Britney Spears. He contributed his vocals to a remix of her song “I Wanna Go,” which allowed a worldwide audience to hear his music.
  • Impressionist Skills: His talent to replicate the sounds of other singers, particularly Mohammed Rafi, is well recognized, and it contributed to his early success in the business.

Sonu Nigam Famous Songs

“Kal Ho Naa Ho” One of Sonu’s all-time favorite songs from the 2003 movie Kal Ho Naa Ho, this timeless classic earned him the National Award.
“Papa Meri Jaan” This song, which was just released from the 2023 movie Animal, emphasizes the relationship between a father and his kid and has become rather well-known.
“Yeh Dil Deewana” A depressing song from Pardes that demonstrates Sonu’s range of heartbroken expressions.
“Sandese Aate Hai” This poignant hymn about troops from the 1997 movie Border never fails to touch people’s hearts.
National Film Award (2003)Playback Singer of the Year for Male in “Kal Ho Naa Ho” One of his most well-known songs is still this one from the movie Kal Ho Naa Ho.
IIFA AwardsSonu won many International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, including Best Male Playback Singer for his work on “Kal Ho Naa Ho” among other songs.
Zee Cine AwardsFor his popular songs, he has also received several Zee Cine Awards recognition.
Padma Shri AwardsSonu Nigam Recieved a Padma Shri Award.
Padma Shri award win by sonu nigam

Filmfare Awards

Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for “Saathiya” (2002).
Filmfare Award (Kannada) for his work in the Kannada film industry, highlighting his multilingual talent.

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