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 his recent contribution to contemporary music, showcasing his versatility in blending with new artists and demonstrating his continued presence in the music 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 |
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. |