Sonu Nigam is an Indian singer, music director and actor. He has been described in the media as one of the most popular and successful playback singers of Hindi Cinema and Kannada Cinema.
Bio Profession(s) Singer, Music Director Physical Stats & More Height (approx.) in centimeters- 170 cm in meters- 1.70 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 7” Eye Colour Dark Brown Hair Colour Black Personal Life Date of Birth 30 July 1973 Age (as of 2020) 47 Years Birthplace Faridabad, Haryana, India Zodiac sign Leo Nationality Indian Hometown Delhi, India School J.D. Tyler School, Delhi College University of Delhi, New Delhi Educational Qualification Graduate 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 Brothers- N/A Sisters- Meenal and Neekita (Younger) Sonu Nigam with his family Sonu Nigam With His Sisters Religion Hinduism Address Mumbai Hobbies Gymming, Reading Awards, Honours National Film Award
• Best Male Playback Singer, for the song "Kal Ho Naa Ho", from the film Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003); at the 51st National Film Awards
Filmfare Awards
• Best Male Playback Award, for the song "Saathiya", from the film Saathiya (2002) • Best Male Playback Singer, for the song "Kal Ho Naa Ho", from the film Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
Others
• Haryana Gaurav Samman by the Haryana Government Sonu Nigam Receiving Haryana Gaurav Samman
• Padma Shri (Art) 2022 Controversies • A huge controversy arose in 2015 after he supported Radhe Maa by saying- "Just my 2 pence. Kaali Maa is depicted in lesser clothes than Radhey Maa. Interesting that this country wants to sue a woman for her clothes." • He had some heated arguments with Babul Supriyo at the Hotel Sun-n-Sand in Juhu over the issue of royalty earned on songs. • In April 2017, he landed himself in trouble after he posted a series of tweets regarding the sound of Azaan that he termed it as "forced religiousness." Sonu Nigam controversial tweet • After his tweets on the use of loudspeakers at mosques, a West Bengal cleric's issued a fatwa by which he will pay INR 10 lakhs to shave off Sonu's head. In response, Sonu invited a hairstylist Aalim Hakim to cut his hair. Sonu Nigam before and after shaving off his head • After the release of the film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) in which Anushka Sharma mocked Mohammed Rafi by saying "Wo Gaate Kam Rote Zyada The," Sonu Nigam, being a huge fan of Rafi, lashed out at the filmmaker Karan Johar. • At the Agenda Aaj Tak Summit in December 2018, he made a controversial statement by digging at the adoration that Pakistani singers enjoy in India. "Sometimes, I feel as if it would have been better if I were from Pakistan. At least I would get offers from India." • Following the suicide of Sushant Singh Rajput, Sonu Nigam posted a video on Instagram on 18 June 2020, accusing two music companies in India of diminishing his image and having full control over the entire music industry in India. On 22 June 2020, he posted another video in which he explicitly accused Bhushan Kumar of damaging his image and not promoting new talents in the industry. Later, Bhushan Kumar's wife, Divya Khosla Kumar also posted a video and responded to Sonu Nigam's allegations. [1] Favourite Things Food Paneer makhanwala, paneer kofta, gulab jamun, butter chicken and tandoori chicken Actors Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan Actress Madhuri Dixit, Marlyn Monroe Films Bollywood: Amar Prem, Kunwara Baap, Half Ticket, Sholay Hollywood: The Sixth Sense Musicians Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, Micheal Jackson, Whitney Houston, George Michael, Michael Bolton, Cliff Richards, 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 Girls, Affairs and More Marital Status Married Affairs/Girlfriends Not Known Wife Madhurima Nigam Sonu Nigam wifa and son Children Daughter- N/A Son- Nevaan Money Factor Salary Rs. 5-7 Lakh/song Net Worth $8 million