Last updated on October 1st, 2023 at 02:18 pm
Sonu Nigam is a renowned Indian musician, singer, composer, producer, recordist, programmer, live performer, and actor born on July 30, 1973, in Faridabad, Haryana, India. He is known for singing in various Indian and non-Indian languages and has won several awards for his work. He is one of the highest-paid singers in the Indian film industry and has also released Indian pop albums.
Sonu Nigam Biography
| Name | Sonu Nigam |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Sonu Nigam |
| Nickname | Sonu |
| Profession | Singer, Music Director, Actor |
| Date of Birth | July 30, 1973 |
| Age | 50 |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Madhurima Nigam |
| Children | Son: Nevaan |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| Birthplace | Faridabad, Haryana, India |
| Hometown | Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Height | 170 cm (5’7″) |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| 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) | |
| Family | Father: Agam Kumar Nigam (Singer) |
| Mother: Shobha Nigam | |
| Sisters: Meenal and Neekita (Younger) | |
| Hobbies | Gymming, Reading |
| Awards/Honours | National Film Award |
| @sonunigamofficial | |
| Net Worth | $50 million |
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Personal Life
Sonu Nigam’s father, Agam Kumar Nigam, was also a singer, and his mother’s name is Shobha Nigam. He has two younger sisters named Meenal and Neekita. He completed his graduation from the University of Delhi and went to J.D. Tyler School, Delhi, for his schooling. He married Madhurima Nigam on February 15, 2002, and the couple has a son named Nevaan, born on July 27, 2007.
Career
Sonu Nigam moved to Mumbai in 1990 with a dream of becoming a playback singer in the film industry. He made his breakthrough as a playback singer in Gulshan Kumar’s film Aaja Meri Jaan in 1996, followed by “Accha Sila Diya Tune” for Bewafa Sanam. He gained popularity with the superhit song “Kya Hua Tera Wada” of the movie “Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahi”. He has sung in several Hindi movies and has also lent his voice to songs in other regional languages like Punjabi, Bengali, Telugu, and Kannada.
Some of his notable popular songs include “Sandese Aate Hai” from Border, “Yeh Dil, Deewana” in Pardes, “Kal Ho Naa Ho” in Kal Ho Naa Ho, “Suraj Hua Maddham” in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, “Tanhayee” in Dil Chahta Hai, and many more. He also acted in a few films and made his debut with the movie Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani in 2002. Sonu Nigam has also won the National Film Award.
Contact Details | Social Media Accounts
Sonu has a massive fan following on social media platforms. He has over 1.7 million followers on Instagram (as of February 2023), where he regularly shares updates and posts about his work and personal life.
Net Worth
Sonu Nigam’s net worth is estimated to be around $50 million, making him one of the wealthiest singers in India.
Body Measurements
Sonu Nigam stands at a height of 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches) and has a well-maintained physique. He has dark brown eyes and black hair.
Unknown Facts
- Sonu has sung songs in various languages that he doesn’t know, including Tamil, Assamese, and Marathi.
- He is known for his versatility and has been compared to legendary singers like Mohammed Rafi and Kishore Kumar.
- Sonu Nigam has also been a judge on several reality shows like Indian Idol and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa.
- He made headlines after a video of him being manhandled by his fans went viral.
