Sonu Nigam Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More StarsUnfolded

BioProfession(s)Singer, Music DirectorPhysical Stats & MoreHeight (approx.)in centimeters- 170 cm
in meters- 1.70 m
in Feet Inches- 5’ 7”Eye ColourDark BrownHair ColourBlackPersonal LifeDate of Birth30 July 1973 (Monday)
Age (as of 2023)50 YearsBirthplaceFaridabad, Haryana, IndiaZodiac signLeoNationalityIndianHometownDelhi, IndiaSchoolJ.D. Tyler School, DelhiCollegeUniversity of Delhi, New DelhiEducational QualificationGraduateDebutSinging: Bewafa Sanam (1995, Bollywood)
Album: Rafi Ki Yaadein Vol 10-20 (1993)
Music Direction: Sooper Se Ooper (2013)
Film Actor: Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002)FamilyFather- Agam Kumar Nigam (Singer)
Mother- Shobha Nigam
Brothers- N/A
Sisters- Meenal and Neekita (Younger)

ReligionHinduismAddressMumbaiHobbiesGymming, ReadingAwards, HonoursNational Film Award

• Best Male Playback Singer, for the song "Kal Ho Naa Ho", from the film Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003); at the 51st National Film Awards

Filmfare Awards

• Best Male Playback Award, for the song "Saathiya", from the film Saathiya (2002)
• Best Male Playback Singer, for the song "Kal Ho Naa Ho", from the film Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)

Others

• Haryana Gaurav Samman by the Haryana Government

• Padma Shri (Art) 2022

Controversies• A huge controversy arose in 2015 after he supported Radhe Maa by saying- "Just my 2 pence. Kaali Maa is depicted in lesser clothes than Radhey Maa. Interesting that this country wants to sue a woman for her clothes."
• He had some heated arguments with Babul Supriyo at the Hotel Sun-n-Sand in Juhu over the issue of royalty earned on songs.
• In April 2017, he landed himself in trouble after he posted a series of tweets regarding the sound of Azaan that he termed it as "forced religiousness."

• After his tweets on the use of loudspeakers at mosques, a West Bengal cleric's issued a fatwa by which he will pay INR 10 lakhs to shave off Sonu's head. In response, Sonu invited a hairstylist Aalim Hakim to cut his hair.

Sonu Nigam before and after shaving off his head

• After the release of the film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) in which Anushka Sharma mocked Mohammed Rafi by saying "Wo Gaate Kam Rote Zyada The," Sonu Nigam, being a huge fan of Rafi, lashed out at the filmmaker Karan Johar.
• At the Agenda Aaj Tak Summit in December 2018, he made a controversial statement by digging at the adoration that Pakistani singers enjoy in India. "Sometimes, I feel as if it would have been better if I were from Pakistan. At least I would get offers from India."
• Following the suicide of Sushant Singh Rajput, Sonu Nigam posted a video on Instagram on 18 June 2020, accusing two music companies in India of diminishing his image and having full control over the entire music industry in India. On 22 June 2020, he posted another video in which he explicitly accused Bhushan Kumar of damaging his image and not promoting new talents in the industry. Later, Bhushan Kumar's wife, Divya Khosla Kumar also posted a video and responded to Sonu Nigam's allegations.FavouritesFoodPaneer makhanwala, paneer kofta, gulab jamun, butter chicken and tandoori chickenActorsShah Rukh Khan, Aamir KhanActressMadhuri Dixit, Marlyn MonroeFilmsBollywood: Amar Prem, Kunwara Baap, Half Ticket, Sholay
Hollywood: The Sixth SenseMusiciansMohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, Micheal Jackson, Whitney Houston, George Michael, Michael Bolton, Cliff Richards, Mariah CareySong"Duniya Rang Rangeeli Wah Wah" by K.L. SaigalBookDon't Sweat the Small Things by Richard CarlsonDestinationGreece, Egypt, New ZealandGirls, Affairs and MoreMarital StatusMarriedAffairs/GirlfriendsNot KnownWifeMadhurima Nigam

ChildrenDaughter- N/A
Son- NevaanMoney FactorSalaryRs. 5-7 Lakh/songAssets/PropertiesIn March 2023, he purchased two commercial offices with a total area of 5,547 sq ft in Mumbai’s Andheri suburb for a total of Rs 11.37 crore.Net Worth$8 million

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