Sonu Nigam Age, Wiki and Bio

Sonu Nigam

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger, Music Director
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth30/07/1973
Age51 years
BirthplaceFaridabad, Haryana, India

Bio/Wiki

Age (as of 2023)50 Years
HometownDelhi, India
Zodiac signLeo

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolJ.D. Tyler School, Delhi
CollegeUniversity of Delhi, New Delhi
Educational QualificationGraduate

Personal Life

HobbiesGymming, Reading

Family

FatherAgam Kumar Nigam (Singer)
MotherShobha Nigam
SiblingsMeenal and Neekita (Younger)
SpouseMadhurima Nigam
Children
DaughterN/A
SonNevaan

Career

Debut
SingingBewafa Sanam (1995, Bollywood)
AlbumRafi Ki Yaadein Vol 10-20 (1993)
Music DirectionSooper Se Ooper (2013)
Film ActorJaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002)

Favourites

FoodPaneer makhanwala, paneer kofta, gulab jamun, butter chicken and tandoori chicken
ActorsShah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan
ActressMadhuri Dixit, Marlyn Monroe
Films
BollywoodAmar Prem, Kunwara Baap, Half Ticket, Sholay
HollywoodThe Sixth Sense
MusiciansMohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, Micheal Jackson, Whitney Houston, George Michael, Michael Bolton, Cliff Richards, Mariah Carey
SongDuniya Rang Rangeeli Wah Wah by K.L. Saigal
BookDon't Sweat the Small Things by Richard Carlson
DestinationGreece, Egypt, New Zealand

Some Lesser Known Facts

Sonu Nigam is known as the 'Elvis Presley of India' for his singing talent.
He had his first stage performance at the age of 3, singing 'Kya Hua Tera Vaada.'
His initial music training was under Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan.
At 10, Sonu debuted in Bollywood as a young Shatrughan Sinha in 'Taqdeer' (1983).
By 16, he was performing the title track of Mahabharata in 1989.
In 1991, he moved to Mumbai and sang cover versions of Mohammed Rafi's songs.
Sonu's breakout hit was 'Accha Sila Diya' in 'Bewafa Sanam' (1995).
Initially, he was called a 'Rafi clone' for his similar singing style.
Albums like 'Kismat' and 'Deewana' were big hits in the 90s.
He once shared he would have been a scientist or astronaut if not a singer.
Sonu's first lead role in a film was in 'Love in Nepal' (2004).
He is trained in 'Taekwondo' and values fitness.
Sonu Nigam is afraid of cockroaches.
He enjoys mimicking singers and Bollywood actors at various events.
The versatile singer has sung in various languages and even did voice-overs for Hollywood films.
Sonu hosted singing reality shows like 'Sa Re Ga Ma' and 'Life Ki Dhun.'
He won a National Award for the song 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' (2003).
During the awards, he sported a hairstyle similar to A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's.
Sonu co-judged 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs International' with Suresh Wadkar.
In 2016, he disguised as a beggar in Mumbai for an act called 'The Roadside Ustaad.'
Sonu faced a skin allergy in 2019 due to seafood consumption.
After Sushant Singh Rajput's death, Sonu criticized music companies' influence in the industry in 2020.