Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, Music Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 30/07/1973 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Faridabad, Haryana, India |
Latest News about Sonu Nigam
02/2026
Sonu Nigam featured on the track 'Iss Tarah' by singer-songwriter Chaar Diwaari in February 2026. This collaboration marked a recent contribution to contemporary music and showed his continued presence in the industry.
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Bio/Wiki
| Age (as of 2023) | 50 Years |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 71 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | J.D. Tytler School, Delhi |
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| College | University of Delhi, New Delhi |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Gymming, Reading |
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| Interests | Taekwondo, Fitness |
Family
| Father | Agam Kumar Nigam (Singer) |
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| Mother | Shobha Nigam |
| Siblings | Meenal and Neekita |
| Spouse | Madhurima Nigam (married 15/02/2002) |
| Children | Nevaan (born 27/07/2007) |
Career
| Debut |
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| Career Highlights | Playback singer for over 300 Hindi films; sung in approximately 10 different languages; two-time Filmfare Best Male Playback Singer Award winner (2002, 2003); National Award for 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' (2003); hosted singing reality shows including 'Sa Re Ga Ma' and 'Life Ki Dhun'; known as 'Modern Rafi' and 'Lord of Chords'; one of the highest-paid Indian singers; reduced playback singing commitments in 2006 to focus on personal projects and stage performances |
Favourites
| Food | Paneer makhanwala, paneer kofta, gulab jamun, butter chicken, tandoori chicken | ||||
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| Actors | Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan | ||||
| Actress | Madhuri Dixit, Marilyn Monroe | ||||
| Films |
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| Musicians | Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, George Michael, Michael Bolton, Cliff Richard, Mariah Carey | ||||
| Song | Duniya Rang Rangeeli Wah Wah by K.L. Saigal | ||||
| Book | Don't Sweat the Small Things by Richard Carlson | ||||
| Destination | Greece, Egypt, New Zealand |
Social Media
| https://twitter.com/sonuniigaam |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sonu Nigam is known as the 'Elvis Presley of India' for his singing talent. | |
| 2. He had his first stage performance at the age of 3, singing 'Kya Hua Tera Vaada.' | |
| 3. His initial music training was under Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan. | |
| 4. At 10, Sonu debuted in Bollywood as a young Shatrughan Sinha in 'Taqdeer' (1983). | |
| 5. By 16, he was performing the title track of Mahabharata in 1989. | |
| 6. In 1991, he moved to Mumbai and sang cover versions of Mohammed Rafi's songs. | |
| 7. Sonu's breakout hit was 'Accha Sila Diya' in 'Bewafa Sanam' (1995). | |
| 8. Initially, he was called a 'Rafi clone' for his similar singing style. | |
| 9. Albums like 'Kismat' and 'Deewana' were big hits in the 90s. | |
| 10. He once shared he would have been a scientist or astronaut if not a singer. | |
| 11. Sonu's first lead role in a film was in 'Love in Nepal' (2004). | |
| 12. He is trained in 'Taekwondo' and values fitness. | |
| 13. Sonu Nigam is afraid of cockroaches. | |
| 14. He enjoys mimicking singers and Bollywood actors at various events. | |
| 15. The versatile singer has sung in various languages and even did voice-overs for Hollywood films. | |
| 16. Sonu hosted singing reality shows like 'Sa Re Ga Ma' and 'Life Ki Dhun.' | |
| 17. He won a National Award for the song 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' (2003). | |
| 18. During the awards, he sported a hairstyle similar to A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's. | |
| 19. Sonu co-judged 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs International' with Suresh Wadkar. | |
| 20. In 2016, he disguised as a beggar in Mumbai for an act called 'The Roadside Ustaad.' | |
| 21. Sonu faced a skin allergy in 2019 due to seafood consumption. | |
| 22. After Sushant Singh Rajput's death, Sonu criticized music companies' influence in the industry in 2020. |