Sonu Nigam was born on 30 July 1973 in Faridabad, Haryana, He is a famous Indian singer. He sings in many languages
His parents are Agam Kumar and Shobha Nigam. He has two sisters named Meenal and Nikita. He did his schooling from J. D. Tytler School in Delhi. he completed his graduation from Delhi University.
After completing his graduation, he moved to Mumbai to make a career as playback singer in bollywood movies.
Sonu Nigam got married to Madhurima Banerjee on February 15, 2002. They have a son Neevan, who was born on July 27, 2007.
The reason why he grew
Apart from singing, he is also a musician, composer, producer, programmer, live performer, actor and anchor.
Awards
- 2017 – Haryana Gaurav Samman by Haryana Government,
- 2017 – Royal Stag Mirchi Music award for the Best Non-film song ‘Aye Jahaan Aasma’
- 2016 – Lions Gold Award for Favorite Evergreen Singer
- 2015 – Oscar 2015 nomination list “Jal” Sonu Nigam and Bickram Ghosh
- 2015 –
Socialathon Person of the Year - 2014 – MMA South Best Male Vocalist Kannada
- 2013 – MTV Video and Music Award 2013 for Best Male Vocalist for ‘Abhi Mujhme Kahin’
- 2014 – MMA South Best Male Vocalist Kannada
- 2013 – Zee Cinema Award for Best Male Playback Singer for ‘Abhi Mujhme Kahin’ from the film Agneepath
- 2013 – Big Star Entertainment Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Abhi Mujhme Kahin from the film Agneepath
- 2013 – Royal Stag Mirchi Music Award for Best Male Vocalist for the song Abhi Mujhme Kahin from the film Agneepath
- 2012 – 2013 Filmfare Awards South – Best Playback Singer Male for the song “Chendutiya Pakkadali” from the movie Drama.
- 2012 – Lions Gold Award for Favorite Evergreen Singer
- 2012 – GIMA for Best Global Indian Collaboration –
- 2011 GIMA(Global Indian Music Award) for MTV Youth Icon.
- 2011 – Gitanjali WOW Award for Live Personality(Music).
- 2010 – Global Indian Music Award for Best Live Performer (Male)
- 2010 – GIMA(Global Indian Music Award) for Best Live Performer Male.
- 2010 – GIMA(Global Indian Music Award) for Most Popular Song – All Izz Well.
- 2010 – Amar Rishtey Award for Zee Icoon– TVS Sa Re Ga Ma.
- 2010 – Big Star Entertainment Award for Singer of the Decade.
- 2009 – Indian Television Academy Award, Best Male Singer for
Dil Mill Gaye title track. - 2009 – Filmfare Award, Kannada, Best Male Playback Singer for
Yenagali , Mussanje Maathu - 2008 – GPBA (German Public Bollywood Award), Best Singer (Male) for Main Agar Kahoon, Om Shanti Om.
- 2008 – Filmfare Award, Kannada, Best Male Playback Singer for Ninnindale, Milana.
- 2008 – Indian Television Academy Award, Best Male Singer for Amber Dhara title track
- 2008 – Lions Gold Award for the song ‘In
lamhon ke Daaman me’ from the film ‘Jodha Akbar’. - 2007 – Annual Central European Bollywood Awards, Best Male Playback Singer for Mein Agar Kahoon, Om Shanti Om.
- 2006 – Bollywood Music and Fashion Awards, Best Male Playback Singer for Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Title Track.
- 2005 – Indian Television Award Best Singer for Miliee Title Track.
- 2005 – MTV Immies – Best Pop Album, for his self-composed album titled “Chanda Ki Doli”.
- 2005 – Swaralaya Yesudas Award, for his outstanding performance in Music.
- 2005 –
Anadolok Award for “Chanda Ki Doli” album. - 2005 – Lion Gold’s Award for the song Main Hoon Na from the film “Main Hoon Na”.
- 2005 – Star Screen Award Best Male Playback, for the song “Dheere Jalna”, from the film “Paheli”.
- 2005 – Teachers’ Achievement Award
- 2005 – Style Icon, MTV Style Awards.
- 2004 – MTV Style Awards– Best Male Playback Singer – Bandhan[56]
- 2004 – MTV Immies – Best Male Singer, for the song “Main Hoon Na”, from the film “Main Hoon Na”.
- 2004 – National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer, for the song “Kal Ho Naa Ho”, from the film Kal Ho Naa Ho.
- 2003 – National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer: Kal Ho Na Ho for “Kal Ho Naa Ho”
- 2003 Apsara Film Producers’ Guild Award for Best Male Playback Singer for “Kal Ho Na Ho” from the film Kal Ho Naa Ho.
- 2003 – Bollywood Music Award for Best Male Playback Singer for “Kal Ho Na Ho” from the film Kal Ho Naa Ho.
- 2003 – IIFA Best Male Playback Award, for the song “Kal Ho Naa Ho”, from the film Kal Ho Na Ho
- 2003 – Style Icon, MTV Style Awards.
- 2003 – Filmfare Best Male Playback Award, for the song “Kal Ho Naa Ho”, from the film Kal Ho Naa Ho”.
- 2002 – Filmfare Best Male Playback Award, for the song “Saathiya”, from the
f ilm Saathiya. - 2002 – Bollywood Music Award
fpr Best Male Playback Singer for the song “Saathiya” from the film “Saathiya”. - 2002 – MTV Immies – Best Male Singer, for the song “Saathiya” from the film “Saathiya”.
- 2002 – Zee Cine Award Best Playback Singer- Male, for the song “Saathiya”, from the film “Saathiya”.
- 2002 – IIFA Best Male Playback Award, for the song “Saathiya”, from the film “Saathiya”.
- 2001 – Star Screen Award Best Male Playback, for the song “Tanhayee”, from the film “Dil Chahta Hai”.
- 2001 – Bollywood Music Award for Best Pop Singer for the album “Yaad”.
- 2001 – IIFA Best Male Playback Award, for the song “Suraj Hua Maddham”, from the film”Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham”.
- 2001 – Zee Cine Award Best Playback Singer – Male, for the song “Suraj Hua Maddham”, from the film “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham”.
- 1998 – Star Screen Award for Best Male Pop Artist.
- 1997 – Sansui Viewers’ Choice Award for Best Male Singer for the song “Sandese Aate Hai”, from the film “Border”.
- 1997 – Aashirwad Award for Best Male Singer for the song “Sandese Aate Hai”, from the film “Border”.
- 1997 – Zee Cine Award Best Playback Singer- Male, for the song “Sandese Aate Hai”, from the film “Border”.
Sonu Nigam Biography
Name | Sonu Nigam |
Real Name | Sonu Nigam |
Nick Name | Elvis Presley of India |
Profession | Singer, Music Director |
Famous for | Various Songs |
Debut | Singing- Bewafa Sanam (1990, Bollywood) Album- Rafi Ki Yaadein Vol 10-20 (1993) Music Direction- Scooper Se Ooper (2013) Film- Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002) |
Personal Info
Date of Birth | 30-Jul-73 |
Age | 45 Years |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Birth place | Faridabad, Haryana, India |
Hometown | Delhi, India |
Caste | Not known |
Religion | Hinduism |
Nationality | Indian |
Address | Mumbai |
Hobbies | Workout, Reading |
Physical Appearance
Height | In centimeters- 170cm In meters- 1.70m In feet inches- 5’7″ |
Weight | In kilograms- 65kg In pounds- 143lbs |
Body Measurements | Chest- 38 inches Waist 30 inches Biceps- 12 inches |
Hair Colour | Black |
Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
Shoe Size | Not Known |
Dress Size | Not Known |
Family Details
Father | Agam Kumar Nigam (Singer) |
Mother | Shobha Nigam |
Siblings | Brothers- N/A Sisters- Meenal and Neekita (Younger) |
Wife | Madhurima Nigam |
Children | Daughter- N/A Son- Nevaan |
Educational Qualification
School | J.D. Tyler School, Delhi |
College/University | University of Delhi, New Delhi |
Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Likes & Dislikes
Favorite Food | Paneer makhanwala, Paneer kofta, Gulab Jamun, Butter Chicken, and Tandoori Chicken |
Favorite Book | Don’t Sweat the Small Things by Richard Carlson |
Favorite Actor | Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan |
Favorite Actress | Madhuri Dixit, Marlyn Monroe |
Favorite Musician | Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, Michael Jackson, Cliff Richards, Michael Bolton, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, George Michael |
Favorite Film | Bollywood- Amar Prem, Kunwara Baap, Half Ticket, Sholay Hollywood- The Sixth Sense |
Favorite Destination | Greece, Egypt, New Zealand |
Favorite Song | “Duniya Rang Rangeeli Wah Wah” by K.L.Saigal |
Relationship Status
Marital Status | Married |
Boyfriend/Affairs | N/A |
Spouse/ Wife | Madhurima Nigam |
Money Factor
Salary | 5-7 Lakh/song (INR) |
Net worth | $8 Million |
Car Collection | N/A |
Filmography
YEAR | FILM |
2013 | Scooper Se Ooper |
2016 | Crazy Dil |
2015 | The Music Room |
2014 | Jal |
2013 | Singh Saab The Great |
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