Sonu Nigam is an Indian singer, actor, and music director having some of the most popular playback hits in Hindi and Kannada cinema. He is often regarded as the “modern Rafi” for his style of singing which is very similar to that of legendary singer, Mohammed Rafi. To date, Sonu has sung more than 6000 songs in about 28 different languages. He is also one of the popular faces in many Indi-pop albums and Hindi feature films. He received the Padma Shri honor from President Ram Nath Kovind on March 28, 2022.
Sonu Nigam Personal Details
Name | Sonu Nigam |
Age (As of 2021) | 48 years |
Date of Birth | 30-Jul-73 |
Place of Birth | Faridabad, Haryana |
Current Residence | Mumbai |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Profession | Singer, music director and actor |
Father’s Name | Agam Kumar Nigam (Singer) |
Mother’s Name | Shobha Nigam |
Siblings | (Younger sisters) Teesha Nigam (singer) and Meenal Nigam (yoga practitioner) |
Marital Status | Married |
Marriage Date | 15-Feb-22 |
Spouse | Madhurima Mishra |
Children | Nevaan Nigam (Son) |
Hobbies | Reading, Working out |
Net Worth | $8 million |
Sonu Nigam’s Early Life
Sonu Nigam’s Educational Qualifications
Sonu Nigam’s Musical Journey
Sonu Nigam’s Awards and Accomplishments
Year | Name of Award |
1997 | · Sansui Viewers’ Choice Award for Best Male Singer |
1998 | · Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer · 20th Aashirwad Awards for Sandese Aate Hai Border (1997 film) Best Duet Singers · Screen Award for Best Male Pop Artist |
2002 | · Zee Cine Award Best Playback Singer · International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) Best Male Playback Award · Screen Award Best Male Playback · Bollywood Music Award for Best Pop Singer for the album “Yaad” |
2003 | · Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer · MTV Immies for Best Singer · Most Stylish People In Music, MTV Style Awards |
2004 | · Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer · Producers Guild Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer · National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer · International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) Best Male Playback Award · Bollywood Music Award for Best Male Playback Singer · Apsara Awards Best Male Playback Singer |
2005 | · Swaralaya Kairali Yesudas Award for his outstanding performance in Music · MTV Immies Award for Best Pop Album “Chanda Ki Doli” · Indian Television Academy Awards Best Singer for Miilee · Lion Gold’s Award for the song Main Hoon Na |
2006 | · Star Screen Award Best Male Playback · Annual Central European Bollywood Awards, Best Male Singer for Sau Dard Hai, from the film Jaaneman |
2007 | · Indian Television Academy Awards Best Singer for Dill Mill Gayye · Bollywood Music and Fashion Awards |
2008 | · Annual Central European Bollywood Awards, Best Male Playback Singer · Filmfare Awards South, Kannada, Best Male Playback Singer for Ninnindale from Milana. · Indian Television Academy Awards Best Singer |
2009 | · Annual Central European Bollywood Awards, Best Male Singer · Lions Gold Award |
2010 | · Global Indian Music Academy Awards (GIMA) for Best Live Performer · Annual Central European Bollywood Awards Best Male Singer |
2013 | · Mirchi Music Award for Male Vocalist of The Year · BIG Star Entertainment Awards for Best Playback Singer · Zee Cinema Award for Best Male Playback Singer · 14th IIFA Awards Best Male Playback Singer |
2014 | · Mirchi Music Awards South – Best Male Vocalist Kannada |
2015 | · Bharat Ratna Ambedkar Award |
2016 | · Global Indian Music Academy Awards (GIMA) Best Pop Song: “Saiyaan Bina” by Sonu Nigam and Bickram Ghosh |
2017 | · 9th Mirchi Music Awards Indie Pop Song of the Year “Aye Jahaan Aasmaan” sung by Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal |
2018 | · Doctorate from Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad in recognition of his outstanding contribution in the field of music · Iconic Achievers Awards |
2019 | · 21st Century Icon Award for Magnificent Performing Arts Award |
2020 | · Bharat Ratna Dr.B R Ambedkar Award by Government of Maharashtra |
2021 | · Mirchi Music Award for Male Vocalist of the Decade for the song Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin (Agneepath)[ · Champions of Change (award) |
2022 | · Mirchi Music Awards for “Raag-Inspired Song of the Year” for the song “Bheeni Si” from Mera Fauji Calling · Padma Shri |
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