Quick Info
| Profession | Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/10/1979 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India |
Latest News about Sonu Kakkar
15/03/2025
Sonu Kakkar publicly addressed her decision to emotionally distance herself from her siblings Neha Kakkar and Tony Kakkar, explaining that she wanted to focus on her own artistic identity and mental well‑being. In interviews she emphasized that her choice was not about rivalry but about reclaiming her space as an independent artist who built her career long before her siblings rose to fame.
08/01/2025
Sonu released a new devotional single that gained strong traction on streaming platforms, reinforcing her shift toward spiritual and indie music in recent years. The track was praised for its raw vocals and minimalist arrangement, and she used the release to highlight her journey from singing bhajans at jagrans to recording independent albums on her own terms.
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Bio/Wiki
| Sonu Kakkar is an Indian playback singer, songwriter and television personality, best known for her husky, rustic voice and work across multiple Indian languages. Born Niti Kakkar in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, she grew up in a lower‑middle‑class family and began singing bhajans at jagrans from the age of five to help support her household. Her father sold samosas outside a school, and financial constraints meant she completed only basic schooling and did not attend college. | |
| Sonu moved to Delhi with her family in 1990 and later shifted to Mumbai, where she participated in singing reality shows and competitions. Her big break came in 2003 with the Bollywood song "Babuji Zaara Dheere Chalo" from the film 'Dum', which earned her an MTV Immies Award and established her as a distinctive voice in the industry. Over the years she has sung in Hindi, Punjabi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Malayalam and Nepali films, and has also released studio albums such as 'Madari' (2012) and 'Aisi Bani' (2013). | |
| In addition to film work, Sonu has collaborated with artists like Vishal Dadlani, Gippy Grewal and Gajendra Verma, and has increasingly focused on devotional and indie music in recent years. She is the elder sister of singers Neha Kakkar and Tony Kakkar, but has publicly distanced herself from them in recent times, choosing to build her career independently. Sonu married Neeraj Sharma in 2006 and continues to be recognized for her raw vocal strength and spiritual connection to music. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Sonu has never attended college. |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Khatri |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | Year 2006 |
Family
| Father | Rishikesh Kakkar |
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| Mother | Niti Kakkar |
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| Spouse | Neeraj Sharma |
Career
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| Awards | MTV Immies Award for 'Babuji Zara Dheere Chalo' | ||||||||||||||||
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Favourites
| Fruit | Watermelon |
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Audi Q3 |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/sonukakkar/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/sonukakkarofficial/ | |
| https://twitter.com/sonukakkar |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sonu Kakkar was born in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, into a financially disadvantaged family. | |
| 2. As a child, her father sold samosas outside her school, leading to teasing from her classmates. | |
| 3. Sonu finished her 8th grade in Rishikesh and pursued further education through an open board system. | |
| 4. She did not attend college. | |
| 5. Her passion for music began at a young age. | |
| 6. At 5 years old, she started singing bhajans at religious gatherings. | |
| 7. In 1990, she relocated to Delhi with her family. | |
| 8. Her singing career took off in 2003 with the song "Babuji Zaara Dheer Chalo" from the movie 'Dum.' | |
| 9. Sonu is the first in her family to choose music as a career. | |
| 10. She holds a strong belief in Lord Ganesha. | |
| 11. She graced the cover of Score Magazine in April 2015. | |
| 12. She received no formal music training and learned by listening to and practicing music relentlessly. | |
| 13. She has worked with renowned musicians including A.R. Rahman, Ram Sampath, and Vishal Dadlani. | |
| 14. In recent years, she has focused more on devotional and indie music. | |
| 15. She has distanced herself from her siblings in recent times. |