Sonu Kakkar Age, Wiki and Bio

Sonu Kakkar

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth20/10/1979
Age45 years
BirthplaceRishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

Physical Stats & More

Height163 cm
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversitySonu has never attended college.

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteKhatri
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Shopping

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage DateYear 2006

Family

FatherRishikesh Kakkar
MotherNiti Kakkar
Siblings
BrotherTony Kakkar (Singer, Music Composer)
SisterNeha Kakkar (Singer)
SpouseNeeraj Sharma

Career

Debut
Bollywood SongBabuji Zaara Dheer Chalo from the film 'Dum' (2003)
Kannada SongOora Kannu from the film 'Ranga SSLC' (2004)
Telugu SongPavan Laa from the film 'Kokila' (2005)
Tamil SongDhinam Dhinam Deepavali from the film 'Varalaru' (2006)
Marathi SongMastani Jwanit Mazya from the film 'Nau Mahine Nau Diwas' (2009)
Malayalam SongDil Lena from the film 'Kalimannu' (2013)
Punjabi SongGustakh Akhan from the film 'Jag Jeondeyan De Mele' (2009)
Nepali SongSalaam Lijiye Kabool Kijiye from the film 'Kohinoor' (2014)

Favourites

FruitWatermelon
Clothing & Accessories Brand(s)
  • Michael Kors
  • Jimmy Choo
Singer(s)
  • Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
  • Ghulam Ali Khan
  • Lata Mangeshkar

Style Quotient

Car CollectionAudi Q3

Some Lesser Known Facts

Sonu Kakkar was born in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, into a financially disadvantaged family.
As a child, her father sold samosas outside her school, leading to teasing from her classmates.
Sonu finished her 8th grade in Rishikesh and pursued further education through an open board system.
She did not attend college.
Her passion for music began at a young age.
At 5 years old, she started singing bhajans at religious gatherings.
In 1990, she relocated to Delhi with her family.
Her singing career took off in 2003 with the song "Babuji Zaara Dheer Chalo" from the movie 'Dum.'
Sonu is the first in her family to choose music as a career.
She holds a strong belief in Lord Ganesha.
She graced the cover of Score Magazine in April 2015.