Sonu Nigam ( Hindi सोनू निगम , Eng. Sonu Nigam ; born July 30, 1973 , New Delhi , India ) is an Indian voice-over singer, whose voice is mainly in Hindi films ( Bollywood ). He also recorded several songs for films in Kannada , Malayalam , Marathi , Punjabi , Telugu , Tamil and Pakistani Urdu films .
| Sonu Nigam English Sonu nigam | |
|---|---|
| basic information | |
| Date of Birth | |
| Place of Birth | |
| A country | |
| Professions | singer , voiceover , actor |
| Years of activity | 1990 - present |
| Instruments | |
| Genres | , , , and |
| Labels | Universal , Times Music , Sony Music , Saregama |
| Awards | Filmfare Awards |
Content
Biography
Sonu was born in the family of Agam and Shobhi Nigam in the city of Faridabad . His father is from Agra , and his mother is from Garhwal . Has a younger sister Tisha, who followed in the footsteps of his brother.
Sonu began singing at the age of four, singing Mohammed Rafi ’s song “Kya Hua Tera Wada” with his father on stage. After that, he supported his father at various events. Sonu's acting career began at the age of 10, when he played the son of the main characters in the film Kaamchor (in shooting galleries was listed as Master Sonu) [2] . Then he played the young versions of the main characters in several films, including Betaab . Having moved to Mumbai with his father, he began his career as a singer at the age of 18. He was a student of the famous singer Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan.
His first official song was “O Aasman Wale” for the film Aaja Meri Jaan (1993). Sonu also recorded the title track for the same film, but in the end it was performed by another singer - S. P. Balasubrananyam.
He sings not only in Hindi, but also in Kannada. The first Kannada-language song "Yello Yaro Hego" Nigam recorded for the film Jeevanadhi , later the song became popular [3] [4] [5] [6] . After that, he recorded over 600 songs and became one of the most popular singers in the music industry in Kannada. He later said that he considers songs in Kannada more sensual than in Hindi [7] [8] .
Personal life
February 15, 2002 Sonu married Madhurim Misra, has a son Nivan [9] [10] .
Discography
Filmography
As a voiceover singer
- Hindi
- 1995 - Hulchul - “Bando Pe Apne Ae Daata” (duet with Sadhana Sargam)
- 1998 - China Gate - “Hum Ko To Rahna Hai Ek Duje Ke Sath” (trio with Vinod Rathod and Hariharan), “Is Mitti Ka Karz”
- 2000 - “ In Search of a Brother ” - “Tu Hawa Hai”
- 2001 - “ Both in sadness and joy ” - “Suraj Hua Maddham”
- 2003 - “ Tomorrow Will Come or Not ” - “Kal Ho Na Ho”, “Maahi Ve”
- 2004 - “ I am with you! "-" Main Hoon Na "," Tumse Milkar "
- 2004 - “ Vir and Zara ” - “Do Pal” (duet with Lata Mangeshkar)
- 2004 - Aan: Men at Work - “Hum Aapse” (duet with Alka Yagnik), “Koi Pyar Na Kare” (duet with Shrey Ghoshal), Koi Pyar Na Kare
- 2004 - “ Not All Is Lost ” - “Betab Dil Hai”
- 2006 - “ Never Say Goodbye” - “Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” (duet with Alka Yagnik ), “Tumhi Dekho Naa” (duet with Alka Yagnik)
- 2009 - “ Blind love ” - “Mere Haath Mein”, “Dekho Na”
- 2007 - “ When One Life Is Little ” - “Main Agar Kahoon”
- 2008 - “ Jodha and Akbar ” - “Inn Lamho Ke Daaman Mein”
- 2009 - “ Victim ” - “Shukran Allah”
- 2009 - “ 3 idiots ” - “Aal Izz Well” (trio with Shahan and Shanand Kirkira), “Zoobi Doobi” (duet with Shrey Ghoshal )
- 2010 - “ I love you, mommy! "-" Hamesha & Forever "
- 2014 - “ Piquay ” - “Love Is a Waste of Time”, “Bhagwan Hai Kahan Re Tu”
- 2018 - Paltam - Raat Kitni "," Main Zinda Hoon "
- Kannada
- 2010 - Kichha Huchha - Nudisale (duet with Anuradha Sriram)
- 2010 - “ Jackie ” - “Eradu Jadeyannu” (duet with Shrey Ghoshal)
- 2012 - “ Anna Bond ” - “Enendu Hesaridali” (duet with Shrey Ghoshal)
- 2013 - Googly - "Neenirade"
- 2013 - Bachchan - “Sadaa Ninna” (duet with Shrey Ghoshal)
- 2013 - Bulbul - "Jagadalliro Huchcha"
- 2013 - Kaddipudi - "Soundarya Samara"
- 2017 - " Prince " - "Saagarada Alegu"
- Regional
- 1998 - " Innocent lie " (there.) - Vaarayo Thozhi "
- 2007 - Kireedam (there.) - "Vizhiyil Un Vizhiyil"
- 2010 - Kandahar (malayal.) - "Aye Janani"
- 2014 - Sanngto Aika (Mar.) - "Datale Abhaal"
- 2019 - Chaka Jeevi Laiye! (gudzh.) - "Pa Pa Pagli"
As an actor
| Year | Russian name | original name | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | f | Ustadi Ustad Se | Young raju | |
| 1983 | f | Betaab | Young sunny | |
| 1983 | f | Hum se hai zamana | Young shiva | |
| 1983 | f | Taqdeer | Young shiva | |
| 1986 | f | Krishna krishna | Sudhama | |
| 1987 | f | Pyaara dushman | Manish khadnya | |
| 1992 | f | Kaamchor | Sonu | |
| 2002 | f | Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani | Vivek saxena | |
| 2003 | f | Kash Aap Hamare Hote | Jai kumar | |
| 2004 | f | Love in epal | Abby |
Awards and nominations
Notes
- ↑ Internet Movie Database - 1990.
- ↑ Noyon Jyoti Parasara. Sonu ready to play blind! DNA (June 3, 2007). The appeal date is August 29, 2011.
- ↑ Pitching it right . Deccanherald.com (11 March 2012). The appeal date is July 9, 2013.
- Golden The Golden Singer of Karnataka, Sonu Nigam, turns 41 . The Times of India (July 30, 2014). The appeal date is August 25, 2014.
- ↑ Sonu lauded for new song . The Times of India (September 5, 2013). The appeal date is August 25, 2014.
- Ana Andanappa, Nagarathna Birthday Boy Sonu Nigam's 15 Best Kannada Songs . Entertainment.oneindia.in (July 30, 2013). The appeal date is August 25, 2014.
- ↑ Sonu Finds Kannada Music Fulfilling . Moneycontrol.com. The appeal date is July 14, 2012.
- ↑ Sudha Hegde. 'Kannada songs make me feel positive' . Deccanherald.com (18 August 2010). The appeal date is July 14, 2012.
- ↑ Sonu Nigam weds city belle . The Times of India (February 15, 2002). The appeal date is November 8, 2016. Archived November 8, 2016.
- ↑ Sonu's son sings with Lata! Times of India (August 22, 2010). The appeal date is April 4, 2018.