Sonu Nigam Age, Wife, Children, Family, Career, Biography & More
Sonu Nigam Biography
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General Information
| Name: | Sonu Nigam |
| Profession: | Singer, Music Director |
| Age: | 51 Years, 3 Month, 22 Days (LIVE) |
| Wife: | Madhurima Nigam |
| Nationality: | Indian |
Personal Information
| Name | Sonu Nigam |
| Birth Name | N/A |
| Nick Name | Sonu |
| Height | 5 Feet 7 Inch |
| Body Measurement | Chest: 40” – Waist: 32” – Biceps: 12” |
| Weight | 66 Kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Date of Birth | 30 July 1973 |
| Age (Current) | 51 Years, 3 Month, 22 Days |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Present Address | Mumbai |
| Hometown | Delhi, India |
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Education
| School | J.D. Tyler School, Delhi |
| College | University of Delhi, New Delhi |
| Educational Status | Graduate |
Favorite
| Food | Paneer makhanwala, paneer kofta, gulab jamun, butter chicken and tandoori chicken. |
| Actor/Actress | Actors: Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan Actresses: Madhuri Dixit and Marlyn Monroe |
| Musicians | Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, Micheal Jackson, Whitney Houston, George Michael, Michael Bolton, Cliff Richards, Mariah Carey. |
| Singers | Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar |
| Song Writer | – |
| Song | “Duniya Rang Rangeeli Wah Wah” by K.L. Saigal |
| Book | Don’t Sweat the Small Things by Richard Carlson |
| Hobbies | Gymming, Reading |
| Films | Bollywood: Amar Prem, Kunwara Baap, Half Ticket, Sholay Hollywood: The Sixth Sense |
| Colour | Black & White |
| Holiday Destinations | Greece, Egypt, New Zealand |
| Likes | Cricket |
Family
Father (Singer)
Agam Kumar Nigam
Mother
Shobha Nigam
Brother
N/A
Sister
Meenal and Nikita
Wife
Madhurima Nigam
Child (Son)
Nevaan
Relationships
| Affairs | Unknown |
Career
| Debut | Singing: Bewafa Sanam (1995, Bollywood) Album: Rafi Ki Yaadein Vol 10-20 (1993) Music Direction: Sooper Se Ooper (2013) Film Actor: Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002) |
| Career beginnings | Sonu Nigam began his singing career at the age of three when he joined his father on stage to sing Mohammad Rafi’s “Kya Hua Tera Wada”. |
| Singing Journey | He accompanied his father on his singing assignments at weddings and parties. He moved to Mumbai with his father to begin his Bollywood singing career at the age of 18. |
| Career Turning Point | The year 1999 proved to be a turning point of his career, as his album “Deewana” was released and became a huge hit |
| Musical style | Romantic, Rock, Devotional, Ghazal, and Patriotic songs |
| Awards | Awards, Honours, Achievements: • Best Male Playback Singer, for the song “Kal Ho Naa Ho”, from the film Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003); at the 51st National Film Awards Filmfare Awards: • Best Male Playback Award, for the song “Saathiya”, from the film Saathiya (2002) • Best Male Playback Singer, for the song “Kal Ho Naa Ho”, from the film Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) • Haryana Gaurav Samman by the Haryana Government |
Career statistics
Singing Roles
| Year | Songs |
|---|---|
| 1993-1999 | Sonu Nigam released his first song “O Aasman Wale” from the movie Aaja Meri Jaan (1993). He released his first album “Rafi Ki Yaadein” in 1993. After this, he sang in some movies, including Muqabla (1993), Veerta (1993), Sainik (1993), Meherban (1993), Shabnam (1993), Kasam Teri Kasam (1993), Bheega Bheega Sa (1998), Aag (1994), Khuddar (1994), Hulchul (1994), Stuntman (1994), Ramjaane (1995), Khiladiyon ka Khiladi (1996), Gaddaar (1995), Sarfarosh (1999), Dand Nayak (1998), Dil Se (1998), Jaanwar (1999), Mast (1999), Sangharsh (1999), Barsaat (1995), Aur Pyar Ho Gaya (1997), Badal (1999), Dulhe Raja (1998), Jeet (1996), Hero No. 1 (1997), Soldier (1998), Jeans (1998), Devta (1998), Cheetah (1994), Maharaja (1998), Himmatvar (1996), Shera (1999), Sooryavansham (1999), etc. He began hosting the TV show, Sa Re Ga Ma in 1995 and sang “Accha Sila Diya” for the film Bewafa Sanam, achieving greater success. In the same year, he sang the Anu Malik-composed song “Sandese Aate Hai” in Border and performed the Nadeem-Shravan-composed song “Yeh Dil Deewana” in Pardes in 1997. Nigam’s album Deewana, with music directed by Sajid–Wajid, was released by T-Series in 1999. |
| 2010-present | In 2011, Nigam collaborated with Britney Spears on a remix of her “I Wanna Go” track, and with DJ Avicii on his song “Indian Levels”, produced by Avicii in 2012 He composed the title track of the film Singh Saab The Great in 2013 and has also composed music for other films including Sooper Se Ooper and Jal, in collaboration with percussionist Bickram Ghosh in the same year. He was ranked the Number 1 artist on the US Billboard Uncharted charts twice in September and October 2013. In September 2015, Nigam recorded a song with the music director Khayyam for the upcoming project titled Gulam Bandhu. |
Acting Roles
| Year | Title | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani | Vivek Saxena |
| 2003 | Kash Aap Hamare Hote | Jai Kumar |
| 2004 | Love in Nepal | Abby |
| 2005 | Navra Maza Navsacha | Guest appearance in a song |
| 2013 | Warning | Guest appearance in the song “Takeedein” |
| 2016 | Raakh (2016 film) | Guest appearance in the song ‘Bas Itna Hai Kahena’ |
| 2019 | Spotless | Lead Role |
Income
| Salary | Rs. 5-7 Lakh/song |
| Total Income | $ 8 million |
Style Collection
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