Sonu Nigam

Boyish good looks coupled with boy-next-next-door appeal are what make Sonu Nigam different from the others of the celebrity posse. He is among the few singers who have made it big both in the film music as well as the Indipop front.
Sonu Nigam was born on July 30 in Faridabad, Haryana. His family soon relocated to Delhi where the singer spent the large part of his childhood. Father' Agam Kumar's enthusiasm for music was passed on to Sonu and he soon began training under him.
Sonu Nigam set foot on the stage at the age of three when most other toddlers learn to form whole sentences. On accompanying his father for a show, Sonu gave made his debut public performance and sang the Mohammed Rafi song Kya Hua Tera Vaada from Hum Kisise Kum Nahin.
Despite being talented, Sonu's father never really pursued a career in music. However, not the one to be left behind, Sonu made his way to tinsel town Mumbai where he was barely 18 years old. Though he had begun to sing along with his father at private parties and marriage ceremonies in Delhi, he refrained from doing so in Mumbai as per his father's advise.
In Mumbai, alongside looking for work in the music industry, the young singer also enrolled for a distance learning graduation programme. Life was far from smooth for Sonu and he began to accept bit roles in movies to support himself. Incidentally, Sonu has acted as a child artiste in films such as Kaamchor, Ustadi Ustad Se, Hum Se Hai Zamana, Taqdeer and Betaab.
The first song that he recorded was for the film Aaja Meri Jaan. Composers Amar-Utpal had however told him that his song would be retained only if he found it good enough. Unfortunately for Sonu, S P Balasubramaniam dubbed the song. He recorded five songs for the film out of which the first four were rejected but the fifth one brought him some luck. Music bigwig Gulshan Kumar heard Sonu and summoned him. And then began his long association with music company T-Series. The song that catapulted him to fame was Achha sila diya tune mere pyaar ka from the film Bewafa Sanam.
Offers started flowing in and his days of struggle were soon history. Apart from film and pop album offers, he was invited to host the musical show TVS Sa Re Ga Ma, which made him something of an icon on the small screen. The show helped him interact with renowned music exponents and brought him closer to the audiences who would soon become his fans.
Meanwhile, Sonu Nigam also brought out his debut pop album titled Sapnon Ki Baat for T-Series. And followed it up with Deewana, both of which generated lukewarm response.
After differences cropped up between T-Series and Sonu, he decided to change audio companies and moved to Magnasound. Kismat, the album he recorded for Magnasound, was remarkably successful. Mausam was his other album, which again fared well. Sonu is now back with Yaad, promoted by T-Series, which promises to provide superior music to his fans.
The singer also made a splash on television, anchoring the immensely successful television show TVS Saregama for Zee TV. His superior vocals and endearing style found favour with the people. He achieved icon status on the small screen, and gave it up to seriously pursue his film career.
Sonu's playback singing also remains as active as his Indipop front. He has signed on a staggering number of films, and his velvety voice has helped him net all the big grossers. His hugely successful Sandese aate hain and Hume jabse mohabbat ho gayi hai in Border earned him acclaim. In 1999, he bagged Taal, A R Rahman's biggest musical success till date. The year 2000 saw him sing for Rahman again, with Pukar. Refugee saw him team up with Anu Malik and J P Dutta once again to recreate the music of Border. Sonu created history of sorts in 2001, when he teamed up with Lata Mangeshkar to sing the Khamoshiyan track for Rahman in One 2 Ka 4. Acting offers too are aplenty, but it seems like singing is where Sonu's heart lies.

Date of Birth : 30 July 1973
Place of Birth : Faridabad, Haryana, India

Filmography as Artiste, Playback Singer

As Artiste
Kash... Aap Hamare Hote (2003)
Love in Nepal (2003)
Jaani Dushman (2002)
Krishna Krishna (1986)
Humse Hai Zamana (1983)
Kaamchor (1982)
Ustadi Ustad Se (1982)
Pyaara Dushman (1980)
As Playback Singer
Mummy Ji (2009)
Rang Rasiya (2009)
Stop! (2009)
3 Idiots (2009)
Ada... a way of life (2009)
Kurbaan (2009)
Blue (2009)
Main Aurr Mrs. Khanna (2009)
Do Knot Disturb (2009)
Dil Bole Hadippa! (2009)
Short Kut - The Con is On (2009)
Paying Guests (2009)
Kal Kissne Dekha (2009)
Dhoondte Reh Jaoge (2009)
Victory (2009)
Raaz - The Mystery Continues... (2009)
Ghajini (2008)
Jumbo (2008)
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008)
Yuvvraaj (2008)
Desh Drohi (2008)
Heroes (2008)
Hello (2008)
Welcome To Sajjanpur (2008)
Maan Gaye Mughall-E-Azam (2008)
God Tussi Great Ho (2008)
Kismat Konnection (2008)
Mehbooba (2008)
Thodi Life Thoda Magic (2008)
Haal-e-Dil (2008)
Mr. White Mr. Black (2008)
Bhram (2008)
Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
Bombay to Bangkok (2008)
Khoya Khoya Chand (2007)
Aaja Nachle (2007)
Om Shanti Om (2007)
Jab We Met (2007)
Speed (2007)
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (2007)
Heyy Babyy (2007)
Kaisay Kahein (2007)
Partner (2007)
Naqaab (2007)
Apne (2007)
Ek Chalis Ki Last Local (2007)
Tara Rum Pum (2007)
Kya Love Story Hai (2007)
Say Salaam India (2007)
Just Married (2007)
Nehlle Pe Dehlla (2007)
Undertrial (2007)
Salaam-E-Ishq (2007)
An Unusual Story (2006)
Aryan (2006)
Baabul (2006)
Dhoom 2 (2006)
Umrao Jaan (2006)
Don (2006)
Jaan-E-Mann (2006)
Krishna (2006)
Naksha (2006)
Lage Raho Munnabhai (2006)
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar (2006)
Anthony Kaun Hai? (2006)
Krrish (2006)
Chup Chup Ke (2006)
Phir Hera Pheri (2006)
Men Not Allowed (2006)
Love Ke Chakkar Mein (2006)
Fanaa (2006)
Ankahee (2006)
Aatma (2006)
Tom Dick and Harry (2006)
Tathastu (2006)
Pyare Mohan (2006)
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006)
Banaras (2006)
Umar (2006)
Souten (2006)
Teesri Aankh (2006)
Mr.100% (2006)
Mere Jeevan Saathi (2006)
Jawani Diwani (2006)
Bad Friend (2005)
Vaah! Life Ho To Aisi (2005)
Dosti (2005)
Neal ‘N’ Nikki (2005)
Mr. Ya Miss (2005)
Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (2005)
Garam Masala (2005)
Shaadi No. 1 (2005)
Hanuman (2005)
Koi Aap Sa (2005)
Dil Jo Bhi Kahey (2005)
Chocolate (2005)
James (2005)
Salaam Namaste (2005)
Aashiq Banaya Aapne (2005)
Barsaat (2005)
Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya? (2005)
Dus (2005)
Fareb (2005)
Yakeen (2005)
Paheli (2005)
Silsiilay (2005)
Parineeta (2005)
Bunty Aur Babli (2005)
BOSE (2005)
Main Aisa Hi Hoon (2005)
Khullam Khulla Pyar Karen (2005)
Kaal (2005)
Waqt (2005)
Mumbai Xpress (2005)
Kuchh Meetha Ho Jaye (2005)
Lucky (2005)
Tango Charlie (2005)
Karam (2005)
Socha Na Tha (2005)
Zameer (2005)
Fun (2005)
Bewafaa (2005)
Chaahat Ek Nasha (2005)
HumDum (2005)
Shabd (2005)
Blackmail (2005)
Insan (2005)
Elaan (2005)
Dil Maange More (2004)
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo (2004)
Rok Sako To Rok Lo (2004)
Veer-Zaara (2004)
Rakht (2004)
Fida (2004)
Phir Milenge (2004)
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)
Julie (2004)
Gayab (2004)
Deewaar (2004)
Girlfriend (2004)
Dev (2004)
Aan (2004)
Uuf Kya Jaadoo Mohabbat Hai..! (2004)
Run (2004)
Lakeer (2004)
Murder (2004)
Meenaxi : Tale of 3 Cities (2004)
Khakee (2004)
Calcutta Mail (2003)
Armaan (2003)
Fun2shh... (2003)
Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
Aanch (2003)
Janasheen (2003)
Inteha (2003)
Hungama (2003)
Oops! (2003)
Qayamat (2003)
Chalte Chalte (2003)
Andaaz (2003)
Ishq Vishk (2003)
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (2003)
Escape from Taliban (2003)
Dum (2003)
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai (2003)
Bollywood Hollywood (2003)
Ek Hindustani (2002)
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (2002)
Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai (2002)
Kitne Door Kitne Paas (2002)
Badhaai Ho Badhaai (2002)
Aap Mujhe Achhe Lagne Lage (2002)
Saathiya (2002)
Kaante (2002)
Jeena Sirf Merre Liye (2002)
Deewangee (2002)
Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002)
Humraaz (2002)
Awara Paagal Deewana (2002)
Hum Kisise Kum Nahin (2002)
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002)
Ab Ke Baras (2002)
Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hain (2002)
Aankhen (2002)
Bas Itna Sa Khwab Hai (2001)
Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe (2001)
One 2 Ka 4 (2001)
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001)
Ajnabee (2001)
Lajja (2001)
Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat (2001)
Tum Bin (2001)
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001)
Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya (2001)
Albela (2001)
Jodi No.1 (2001)
Censor (2001)
Mukt (2001)
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000)
Khiladi 420 (2000)
Aaghaaz (2000)
Fiza (2000)
Dhadkan (2000)
Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega (2000)
Jungle (2000)
Refugee (2000)
Joru Ka Ghulam (2000)
Kya Kehna! (2000)
Chal Mere Bhai (2000)
Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000)
Baaghi (2000)
Pukar (2000)
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000)
Mela (2000)
Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999)
Jaanwar (1999)
Dillagi (1999)
Mast (1999)
Hello Brother (1999)
Sangharsh (1999)
Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999)
Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999)
Hogi Pyar Ki Jeet (1999)
Sarfarosh (1999)
Anari No.1 (1999)
International Khiladi (1999)
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999)
Zor (1998)
China Gate (1998)
Hero Hindustani (1998)
Dil Se (1998)
Dulhe Raja (1998)
Major Saab (1998)
Sham Ghansham (1998)
Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai (1998)
Deewana Mastana (1997)
Daud (1997)
Aur Pyar Ho Gaya (1997)
Pardes (1997)
Border (1997)
Tamanna (1997)
Hero No.1 (1997)
Agni Saakshi (1996)
Jeet (1996)
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996)
Barsaat (1995)
Bewafa Sanam (1995)
Gaddar (1995)
Stuntman (1994)
Khuddar (1994)