Sonu Nigam
Sonu Nigam: A Legendary Voice of Indian Music
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Sonu Nigam's full name is Sumeet Kumar Nigam
He is commonly known as The King of Bollywood Playback Singers
Birth and Death Dates
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Sonu Nigam was born on July 30, 1973, in Faridabad, Haryana, India. Unfortunately, we do not have information about his passing.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: Indian
Profession:
Playback singer (Bollywood and international music)
Singer-songwriter
Music director
Actor
Early Life and Background
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Sonu Nigam's musical journey began when he was just a child. Born to the well-known playback singer Aga Khan's vocalist, Agewal, Sonu started singing with his mother Shobha Nigam at home. His father, Obaidul Haque Ansari, was an engineer by profession but also had a passion for music. Sonu's early life was marked by constant exposure to music and melodies.
Sonu's family moved to Mumbai when he was just six years old to pursue his dream of becoming a playback singer in Bollywood. Despite the initial struggles, Sonu's dedication and perseverance paid off as he started receiving offers from film producers at the age of eight.
Major Accomplishments
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Guinness World Records: Sonu Nigam holds the record for singing 11 songs in one sitting.
Bollywood Playback Singing Awards: He has won numerous awards, including three Filmfare Awards and seven IIFA Awards.
International Recognition: Sonu's music has been appreciated worldwide, with his album "Bismillah" topping the charts in countries like Singapore and Malaysia.Notable Works or Actions
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Some of Sonu Nigam's most notable works include:
Playback singing for blockbuster films:
"Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge"
"Kuch Kuch Hota Hai"
"Kal Ho Naa Ho"
Solo albums: "Bismillah," "Deewana," and "Sonu's Choice"
Impact and Legacy
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With over 30 years of experience in the music industry, Sonu Nigam has left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. His soulful voice has been synonymous with Bollywood playback singing for generations. Sonu's versatility as a singer and his ability to experiment with different genres have earned him a loyal fan base across the globe.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Sonu Nigam is widely quoted and remembered for his:
Iconic voice: His powerful, melodious voice has been an integral part of many Bollywood soundtracks.
Musical versatility: Sonu's ability to sing in various languages, including Hindi, English, Marathi, and Punjabi, has made him a sought-after artist in the music industry.
* Philanthropic efforts: Sonu has been involved in several charitable causes, including donating to the "Azaan" campaign for promoting peace between India and Pakistan.
Sonu Nigam's legacy extends far beyond his impressive list of achievements. He continues to inspire a new generation of musicians with his passion, dedication, and commitment to his craft.
Quotes by Sonu Nigam
When I started, I faced a lot of hardships. People used to call me a Rafi clone because I used to sing my favourite singer's songs. Then 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa' happened. It gave me a good break.
Your tomorrow has no right to complain about your today, as long as your today gives you a bliss, unknown and incomprehensible to both your yesterday, and tomorrow!
I only watch National Geographic Channel, and also I have the app on my phone. Im into astronomy and love to learn about new facts.
I feel a composer should not crave to sing songs because songs itself decides its voice. The films where I have given music, I have kept my option for the last. I like to make music and not necessarily singing all the songs.
See, I have to do my best because I am not as glamorous or as well-equipped like a Beyonce Knowles or Michael Jackson, where their band members are close to 100-150 people. They even have great equipment which is flown along with the artists. They have a budget of around $5 million pumped in to make their concerts a hit.
There is a conception about me that I am a playback singer and I sing for albums or for films only, but my roots are in bhajans. Even when I was in school, I used to win competitions for ghazals and bhajans.
Whether I am performing for an elite crowd or a crowd of 20,000 people - the moment someone asks for 'Agneepath,' and I respond 'Agneepath' chahiye?' the noise in the crowd, shows that this song has become huge.
My mother taught me my first bhajan. My mother, Shobha Nigam, was a very religious woman. From her only I learnt 'Om Jai Jagdish' song and used to do puja along with her.