Sonu Nigam is one of the most wonderful singer of the world infact in Asia. Sonu Nigam is an Indian singer whose songs have been featured mainly in Hindi and Kannada movies. He did sing many songs in other languages including Odia, Tamil, Assamese, Punjabi, Bengali, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu and Nepali movies. Ever since the title track of Kal Ho Na Ho embedded itself in our hearts, Sonu Nigam too, has found a place in it. His song list continues from Sandese Aate Hain to Abhie Mujhme Kahin. He is a leading playback singer. He has also released Indian Pop Albums. he sings pop, rock, classical, semi-classical and ghazals. He has been One of the most Highest paid singer and he has been done many more concerts in all over the world. His singing style is considerable like a legendary singer "Mohammed Rafi".
Personal Descriptions:
He Was born on 30th July 1973, in a nobel "RAVIDASI" family in the city of Faridabad, Haryana, India. His singing carrier started in the age of 4, When he joined his father "Agam Kumar Nigam" on the stage to sing "Mohd.Rafi" song "Kia hua tera wada". Sonu Nigam singing the songs in parties & wedding functions. At the age of 18 he started his career brilliantly and got popularity as the famous singer in India. At the age of 18 he moved to Mumbai with his father and got trained by Bollywood classical singer "Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan" and started brilliantly as the professsional singer and got popularity in Bollywood.
Admirable Singing and Composing:
Sonu Nigam says “Music is a state of mind”. He has sung over 700 songs in Kannada He has been ranked no 1 artist in the US Billboard Uncharted charts twice (Sep 7 and Oct 5, 2013) He has collaborated with Britney Spears on the remix of I Wanna Go Back In tribute to Michael Jackson whose influence can be seen in Sonu’s track Yeh Dil Deewana in Pardes, Sonu released a number that made it to an 18 song global compilation of tribute songs, The Beat of our Hearts. Nigam's recorded thousands of songs in different languages. He sing Romantic, Patriotic songs in Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, English, Bengali etc.
Sonu The Performer:
Stage and Sonu are words which go hand in hand. He has been singing since he was 3 and his energy and zest has only increased with every performance. Sonu has performed not only all over India but almost in every Continent.He always performs 'Live' with his band which makes him a class apart. The grandeur of his shows is always compared to star shows as no singer has ever been given such publicity and production value. His shows stretch over 3 and half hours with 2 entries where he alone performs in each segment for over an hour. His excellent rapport with the audience and his energetic acts bowled over the audiences all over the world and the magic continues. Some of his recent memorable and successful tours include the Idea Rocks India Tour in 2006, Simply Sonu Tours in 2006 and 2007 ,The Incredibles tour of North America with Asha Bhonsle, Kunal Ganjawala and Kailash Kher in 2007 and the Rafi Resurrected Tour with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in 2008 and the recent All Izz Well tour in 2010. In 2006, Sonu was invited to Melbourne to perform at the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games along with several other eminent personalities. A huge landmark in Sonu’s career was being invited to perform at the prestigious Harvard University in November 2007. Perhaps one could say history had been made, as it was the first ever South Asian, or any ethnic performance for that matter, at such a Harvard ceremony. He performed his self-composed, self-written inspirational single 'Lets Go For Glory' at the outset which also marked his foray in the international scene and gained him a lot of respect and appreciation.
Singing Star:
My favourite singing star and anchor too. His first ever and super duper show saregamapa was too good. He hosted that show very well as well singing songs was also too good. His voice is suitable to almost every actor in the movie. Sweet and nicely leveled voice. His honesty with singing, his variety of singing all kinds of song is nice and well performing. Even classical or western songs he played very well. His ability to sing any song attracts his fans. That's why he is mostly popular all over world. His personality is also like his great voice and he also acted well as actor in the movies. He is a real Super duper singing hero.
Sonu's Hit Albums:
His claim to fame came early, with the hit song Sandese Aate Hain for the film Border in 1997. This song won Sonu the Zee Cine Award, the Aashirwad Award and the Sansui Viewers’ Choice Award. 2 In the same year, he sang Yeh Dil Deewana composed by Nadeem - Shravan for the movie Pardes, and slowly began to form his own identity. By 1999, T- Series released one of his most successful albums Deewana, proving his talent for singing romantic songs. Sonu has the ability to sing in Hindi, Nepali, Assamese, Oriya, Chhattisgarhi, Bhojpuri, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi and Urdu. He has recorded with Ilyaraja, A R Rahman, Anu Malik, Jatin Lalit, Anand - Milind, Sajid - Walid, Nadeem - Shravan, and Mani Sharma among others. He has also released albums on Hindu and Islamic devotional songs.
My Favourite songs of Sonu Nigam:
I like all the songs of Sonu nigam but the most listning songs are:
Mujhe raat din, Kal ho na ho, Saathiya, satrangi Re, Meri dunya hai tujhme kahin, Dil se dil tak, Jane kyun mein tujhko, Jisne mere sapne, Sarhad insano k liye hai, Gumshuda, Hamse rahoge kia hamesha khafa,Dewana, Aisa lagta hai, Mein hoon dewana tera, Chanda ki doli mein, Tera milna pal do pal ka.
Sonu Nigam Sung also sung very heart touching sad songs like: "Tanhai", "Abhi mujhme kahin", "Kal ho na ho", "meri dunya mein ake mat ja" are fantastic.
Sonu's Remarkable Play list:
His Beautiful Personality & Skills:
Undoubtedly sonu is the unparalleled Indian singer and one of the best in d world.. No singer can match his versatility... His fantastic and heart touching voice... He can act, dance, sing, mimic voices of actors and most singers, sing in female voice... He sang in 54 voices for the song 'TEES MAAR KHAN' which is a record.. He justifies every musical genre(classical, semi classical, ghazal, qawali, sufi, Indiapop, rock, English, filmy, patriotic, bhajans. Sonu nigam is the only one person who can sing everything there is also song his name catch it here " sonu nigam = son g(u n I am) " it mean song what you can not imagine that can sing I am :- its full mean of Sonu Nigam So according to me the best singer in the world is not other one that is only one
Sonu Nigam. He is the miracle creation of god. he is such a wonderful singer. His voice is so soft. He is amazing, awesome. God bless Sonu Nigam.
Filmography:
Sonu’s tremendous popularity as a playback singer, his good looks, charming personality and successful musical videos in which he featured himself fetched him several acting offers. He had worked as a child actor in several films like Pyaara Dushman, Taqdeer and Betaab between 1980 and 1983. He made his debut on the big screen with the multistarrer flick ‘Jaani Dushman’. He further played the lead protagonist in Kash Aap Hamare Hote and Love in Nepal. : Ek Anokhi Kahani (1995), Kaamchor (1982) and Ustaadi Ustaad Se (wherein he played the role of young Mithun Chakraborty). He had earlier played the role of young Mithun Chakraborty in Hum Se Hai Zamana (1983) and the roles of young Sunny Deol and young Shatrughan Sinha in the films Betaab (1983) and Taqdeer (1983) respectively.
Television:
A major breakthrough in Sonu’s career was being offered to host the singing talent hunt Sa Re Ga Ma on Zee TV. The first episode of Sa Re Ga Ma was aired on May 1st 1995. The show exposed him to many stalwarts in the music industry and gave him a huge learning ground. In addition to that, it made him a familiar face in households and the dignity and poise with which he hosted the show was highly appreciated. His next stint as on Television was for Star Plus’s Celebrity Musical Game Show Kisme Kitna Hai Dum in 2002.
Radio:
Sonu added another profile to his career in 2006 when he became a Star Radio Jockey for Radio City 91.1 FM. He had over 5 million listeners glued to their radios for one hour every week on his show Life Ki Dhun with Sonu Niigaam. The show became a platform for him to share his thoughts, interact with his fans and interview colleagues from the music industry.
Sonu performing with Lata Mangeshkar Frpm the Composition of A.R Rehman:
Sonu Nigam with Shahrukh Khan as India T.V's Iconic show "Ap ki adalat" complete 21 years
Sonu Nigam gets a selfie:
Sonu Nigam with Akshay Kumar at his music album launch at Andheri, Mumbai:
Sonu Nigam on Sathya Sai Baba show at NSE:
Hobbies:
Reading books on general knowledge, philosophy, current affairs, poems, quotations, humor and biographies.
* Working out in the gym thrice a week.
* Playing table tennis and badminton whenever he finds time.
* Playing keyboards and composing songs.
* Face reading.
* Watching movies
* To sit cozily in his bed with his two sisters around and chatting with them.
Clothing Style:
Jeans, casual shirts, informal Indian Jodhpuris.
Food:
Butter chicken and tandoori chicken.
Sonu Weds Madhurima:
Sonu Nigam married a Bengali girl, Madhurima on 15 February 2002.
Sonu Nigam has had a quiet personal life and hence Sonu Nigam Madhurima Nigam relationship has led to singer Sonu Nigam controversy. Sonu Nigam has never been very public about his wife and hence not much is known about wife of singer Sonu Nigam.
Sonu Nigam with his wife is blessed with a son in the year 2007.
Sonu Nigam with his Family:
Sonu Nigam son name is Nevaan and Sonu Nigam with his son along with singer Sonu Nigam wife has been recently seen in some stage shows. There has been news on Sonu Nigam son singing too. These are the true attractions on singer Sonu Nigam’s career and personal life. Apart from them rumour mills have grinded a lot many rumours about Sonu Nigam Madhurima Nigam age difference leading to Sonu Nigam Madhurima Nigam divorce and also on baseless topics like Zee Network bans Sonu Nigam and Sonu Nigam daughter name. Sonu Nigam is undoubtedly a marvellous singer but he is wonderful at heart too. He is involved in many charity work and organisations and is also sponsoring a child from “Crayon”.
Sonu perform with his son Nevaan:
Kolaveri de milk version by Sonu Nigam's son Nevaan:
Sonu Nigam performs during the opening ceremony of the ICC Cricket World Cup in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Feb. 17, 2011:
In 2011, Sonu was also invited to perform at the opening ceremony of the ICC Cricket World Cup. The song titled "Let's Go For Glory" which the singer himself has composed. It was a English song titled Lets Go For Glory that salutes the spirit of sportsmanship. It is certainly a huge honour for the top Indian singer. He performed it when the teams were being introduced at the stadium.
Sonu Nigam and Adnan Sami at Gitanjali le club Mosique:
Sonu Nigam with his wife Madhurima on ramp at the Beti show by Vikram Phadnis at IIJVV 2012:
Sonu Nigam with Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar celebrates 50 year in film industry:
Sonu Nigam and Shan were at Andesh Shrevastava Birthday party:
Unveiling of society magazine young achievers awards 2013:
Sonu Nigam on comedy nights with Kapil:
Incredible Performances:
Sonu Nigam's First Performance :
His first performing first ever performing stage program in 5th August,1993 at Nehru Memorial Hall at pune. (Maharastra State) India on the occasion of momindia's 20th years celebration.Sonu Says ''YEH MERI KHUSH KISMATI HAI KE MOM KE ENTERTAINRES KE MADHYAM SE MAIN SABSE PAHELI BAR, AAPNI JINDAGI MAIN PEHALI BAR PROGRAME KAR RAHA HOON. AUR KHAS TAUR SE JIS DIN HAMARA DESH AZAD HUVA.
Live Concert in Karachi:
Sonu Nigam Live performance in Karachi Pakistan. His magical voice won heart all the Karachtes.
Sonu Nigam amazing live performance in New York:
Sonu Nigam perform with Atif Aslam:
X Factor India- Sonu Nigam Imitates Judge Gurus Sanjay & Shreya -X Factor India:
Sonu Nigam Works as a Host :
* SaReGaMa on Zee TV
* Kisme Kitna Hai Dum on Zee TV
* Life Ki Dhun in Radiocity 91 FM
Judge:
* Indian Idol on Sony TV (for season 1 & 2)
* Sa Re Ga Ma Pa on Zee TV ‘L'il Champs International’
* chote ustad 2010
Celebrity Judge:
* Indian Idol on Sony TV (for season 3)
* Amul Star Voice of India
Anchor:
The Red Ribbon Show on Star Plus (as a curtain raiser for the programme on AIDS awareness)
Sonu's Unshakeable Faith Qoutes:
“Your tomorrow has no right to complain about your today, as long as your today gives you a bliss, unknown and incomprehensible to both your yesterday, and tomorrow!”
Famous Celebraties Praises Sonu Nigam:
Legendary music composer Khayyam is full of praise for singer Sonu Nigam.
Khayyam and Sonu recorded a song together for the upcoming film “Gulam Bandhu” here. At the media interaction, Khayyam was asked about a song he would like Sonu to sing, and he replied: “Sonu Nigam can sing any song of Mohammed Rafi in exact way the composer made it, that’s the sign of a good singer. He always sings any naghma that I composed in the exact way I made it.”He remembered one song “Jane kya dhoondti rehti hai ye aankhen mujhme”, sung by Rafi with lyrics by Kaifi Azmi that Sonu Nigam sang beautifully.
Famous Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar also admiring SonuNigam .She say's He is a wonderful singer his voice is really heart touching.
Best Achievements:
Sonu Nigam wins best Playback singer Award. The Filmfare Best Male Playback Singer Award is given by Indian film magazine Filmfare as a part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a male playback singer who has delivered an outstanding performance in a film song.Urmila Mantodkar and Pooja Batra Present Sonu Nigam with Best Playback Singer award for Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham. One of the most popular film awards ceremony in Bollywood, ZCA 2002 was held in Mumbai.
2013 MTV Video and Music Award 2013 for Best Male Vocalist for Abhi Mujhme Kahin
2013 Lions Gold Award for the song Abhi Mujhme Kahin from the film Agneepath
2013 TOIFA for best Male Vocalist for Abhi Mujhme Kahin
2013 Zee Cine Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Abhi Mujhme Kahin from the film Agneepath
2013 Big Star Entertainment Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Abhi Mujhme Kahin from the film Agneepath
2013 Royal Stag Mirchi Music Award for Best Male Vocalist for the song Abhi Mujhme Kahin from the film Agneepath
2013 IIFA for Best Male Vocalist for the song Abhi Mujhme Kahin from the film Agneepath
2012 Lions Gold Award for Favorite Evergreen Singer
2012 GIMA for Best Global Indian Collaboration - This Is It ft Jermaine Jackson
2011 GIMA(Global Indian Music Award)for MTV Youth Icon.
2011 Gitanjali WoW Award for Live Personality (Music).
2010 GIMA(Global Indian Music Award) for Best Live Performer Male.
2010 GIMA(Global Indian Music Award) for Most Popular Song - All Izz Well.
2010 Amar Rishtey Award for Zee Icon - TVS Sa Re Ga Ma.
2010 Big Star Entertainment Award for Singer of the Decade.
2009 Indian Television Academy Award, Best Male Singer for Dil Mill Gaye title track.
2009 Filmfare Award, Kannada, Best Male Playback Singer for Yenagali, Mussanje Maathu
2008 Annual Central European Bollywood Awards, Best Male Playback Singer for In Lamhon Ke Daaman Me, Jodha Akbar.
2008 GPBA (German Public Bollywood Award), Best Singer (Male) for Main Agar Kahoon, Om Shanti Om.
2008 Lions Gold Award for the song 'In lamhon ke Daaman me' from the film 'Jodha Akbar'.
Director Sohan Roy with Sonu Niigam at press meet of 3D movie 'Dam 999' in Mumbai:
