Sonu nigam
Sonu Nigam (also Sonu Niigam ; Hindi सोनू निगम IAST Sonu Nigam ; born July 30, 1973 in Faridabad , Haryana ) is an Indian musician and singer. He has already released several of his own indie pop albums and also starred in several films.
Career
The early years
Sonu Nigam began his singing career at the age of three when he supported his father on stage with the Mohammed Rafi song Kya Hua Tera Wada . Since that time he has accompanied his father to appearances at weddings and parties. During his youth he successfully took part in various music competitions. At the age of 18 he moved to Mumbai with his father to start his career as a Bollywood singer.
Sonu took singing lessons from Maha Kanjar Naveed from Fazalabad (Pirwadhai). His first years in Mumbai were an uphill battle - he started singing songs by Mohammed Rafi, mostly for the Rafi Ki Yaadein album series . These albums have contributed to his image as a "Rafi clone". His first film song as a playback singer was from the film Janum (1990) , which was never released. His breakthrough as a playback singer came with the Gulshan Kumar film Aaja Meri Jaan . He then sang the song Acchala Diya for the album Bewafa Sanam (1995) , which finally earned him recognition as an established playback singer.
Sonu began hosting Sa Re Ga Ma , a television talent show for singers and the Indian equivalent of Deutschland sucht den Superstar , which very soon became one of the most popular shows on Indian television. The first episode of Sa Re Ga Ma aired on May 1, 1995. After that he got new orders for playback songs. Sonu achieved great fame with the song Sandese Aate Hain from the movie Border (1997). Anu Malik was the musical director of the film at the time. Sonu's image as "Rafi clone" changed with the song Yeh Dil Deewana from the movie Pardes (1997). With this he invented his own unique style and became a role model for young, aspiring singers in India.
Over the years, Sonu has become the driving force behind the Indian music industry. He volunteered as a playback singer for a very large number of Hindi films and received many awards. Live and don't think about tomorrow ( Kal Ho Naa Ho ) is still one of his most famous and popular movie songs today. He is known for his versatile voice and also for the wide range of emotions that he can express with his voice. Sonu sings with very clear pronunciation and in many Indian languages, in addition to Hindi also in Bengali , Kannada , Punjabi , Tamil , Telugu , Marathi and also in English .
Pop albums and concerts
Sonu has released a number of pop albums, including Mausam , Sapnay Ki Baat , Kismat , Deewana , Jaan , Yaad , Chanda Ki Doli , and Colors of Love . He has also released an album called Pyar in Punjabi. In September 2007 he brought a collection of six CDs with the 100 best Mohammad Rafi songs Kal Aaj Aur Kal Rafi on the market. Then there is Classically Mild , currently the best album and a single Punjabi track entitled Punjabi Please . In 2009 the studio album Time Travel was released and in 2010 another album Neene Bari Neene was released . In April 2011, the first English-language single Let's Go for Glory was released. In June the single This Is It was released in collaboration with Jermaine Jackson and in July the remix single from Britney Spears I Wanna Go .
Over the years he has given concerts in many countries including America , Canada , England , France , Germany , Belgium , Holland , Spain , Australia , New Zealand , Pakistan , Nepal , Bangladesh , Russia , Afghanistan , United Arab Emirates , Saudi Arabia , Bangkok , Indonesia , Singapore , Malaysia , Caribbean (West Indies), Mauritius , Nigeria , Kenya and South Africa . In May / June 2007 he took part in a show called The Incredibles in North America with many other Indian stars , which also featured the well-known Asha Bhosle and the new singing stars Kunal Ganjawala and Kailash Kher . In September and October of the same year he also gave solo concerts "Simply Sonu" in Canada and Germany. In April 2008 he performed a concert marathon in various cities in India, with which he promoted his single Punjabi Please .
In October 2007, Sonu arrived at the inauguration of Harvard University's 28th President, Dr. Drew Gilpin Faust had the honor of singing Mahatma Gandhi's favorite bhajan (a prayer-like song) "Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye" at the celebration with Harvard College Sangeet (vocal students) . The Harvard Board then thanked his newborn son Nevaan with an open letter and a gift.
In July 2008 he toured three cities in England ( Birmingham , Manchester , London ) with the famous City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra to present a number of the best-known Mohammad Rafi hits. The tour followed the release of the latest album by Sonu, CBSO and SaReGaMa music publisher called Rafi Resurrected .
In addition to many concerts in Indian, Asian and Arab countries, Sonu Nigam toured with Sunidhi Chauhan on the US tour "The Explosion 2009" in 2009 and in the UK with "All Izz Well" in November 2010.
TV, radio and acting career
In addition to Sa Re Ga Ma , Sonu Niigaam also hosted the television show Kisme Kitna Hai Dum and was a jury member on Indian Idol (broadcast by Sony Entertainment Television) seasons one and two and recently a star judge for the third season. He also worked as a celebrity judge on Amul Star Voice of India in August 2007. In October 2007, returned to Sonu Sa Re Ga Ma , where he along with Suresh Wadkar at the show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs International as The main jury acted. In 2009 he took on the role of star juror in the last episode of the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Mega Challenge . In 2010 he directed the show Chhote Ustaad as a juror together with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and in 2011 he is currently also in front of the camera as a juror for the Indian edition of X Faktor .
In 2006 Sonu hosted his own radio show Life Ki Dhun with Sonu Niigaam on Radiocity 91 FM, where he took the opportunity to interview some of the greats in the music industry, including the legendary Lata Mangeshkar .
Sonu's acting career began as a child in a number of films, including Betaab (1983) . As an adult, Sonu starred in other films such as Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani with Sunny Deol , Manisha Koirala and Akshay Kumar and others; in Kash Aap Hamare Hote he took on the leading role for the first time together with Juhi Babbar , daughter of the actor Raj Babbar ; and most recently he also played the leading role in the film Love in Nepal with Flora Saini and Sweta Keswani . Unfortunately, all three films did not go down well with the audience, even though the reviews of the last film were very good. Sonu has not made a new film since Love In Nepal , but there are currently a few scripts to choose from and according to statements he will soon play a blind singer in a film called Anhkhon Ankhon Main . He was recently confirmed to have a lead role in the remake of Chashme Baddoor.
Personal
Sonu Nigam's parents are also singers, his father released two successful albums in 2005 and 2007, Bewafaai and Phir Bewafaai .
He has two sisters, Meenal and Neekita, the latter is also a singer. She recorded some playback songs, including Sachha Pyaar from the film Marigold with Salman Khan, and appeared in a number of her brother's stage shows.
Sonu Nigam married his long-time girlfriend Madhurima on February 15, 2002. They both have a son, Nevaan, who was born on July 25, 2007. He calls himself more spiritual than religious.
He is also active in various charities in India and abroad, such as foundations, cancer aid organizations, organizations dealing with leprosy, aid organizations for the blind, women’s protection organizations and aid organizations for war and earthquake victims. He has taken on the sponsorship of a child from the Crayon organization.
Awards
- 2011, Gitanjali WoW Award as 'Live Personality (Music)'
- 2010, Big Star Entertainment Award for Singer of the Decade,
- 2010, Amar Rishtey Award for Zee Icon - TVS Sa Re Ga Ma,
- 2010, GIMA Award (Global Indian Music Academy) for the most popular song 'All Izz Well' from the film '3 Idiots'
- 2010, GIMA Award (Global Indian Music Academy) for best male live performer,
- 2009, Indian Television Academy Award, Best Male Singer for 'Dil Mill Gaye' title track
- 2009, Filmfare Awards South , Kannada, Best Playback Singer for the song 'Yenagali' from the movie 'Mussanje Maathu'
- 2008, Annual Central European Bollywood Awards, Best Playback Singer for the song 'In Lamhon Ke Daaman Me', from the movie 'Jodha Akbar'
- 2008, Lions Gold Award, Best Playback Singer, for the song 'In lamhon ke Daaman me' from the movie 'Jodha Akbar'
- 2008, Filmfare Awards South , Best Playback Singer, for the song "Ninindale", from the Kannada movie Milana
- 2007, Annual Central European Bollywood Awards, Best Playback Singer, for the song "My Agar Kahoon" from the movie Om Shanti Om
- 2006, Star Screen Award , Best Playback Singer, for the song "Dheere Jalna" from the film Beauty and the Spirit ( Paheli )
- 2005, Swaralaya Yesudas Award , for excellence in music
- 2005, MTV Immies - Best Pop Album, for his self-composed album called "Chanda Ki Doli".
- 2005, Indian Television Award, Best Singer for the song "Miliee" - theme song.
- 2005, Anadolok Award for best playback singer for the film 'Bandhan'.
- 2005, Lion Golds Award for the song “Main Hoon Na” from the film “ I'm always there for you! "( Main Hoon Na )
- 2005, Teachers' Achievement Award
- 2005, Most Stylish People In Music, MTV Style Awards.
- 2004, MTV Immies - Best Singer, for the song “Main Hoon Na” from the film “ I'm always there for you! "( Main Hoon Na )
- 2004, National Film Award as best playback singer, for the song "Kal Ho Naa Ho" from the film Live and don't think about tomorrow ( Kal Ho Naa Ho )
- 2004, IIFA Award (International Indian Film Academy), as best playback singer for the song "Kal Ho Naa Ho" from the film Live and don't think about tomorrow ( Kal Ho Naa Ho )
- 2004, Bollywood Music Award as best playback singer for the song "Kal Ho Naa Ho" from the film Live and don't think about tomorrow ( Kal Ho Naa Ho )
- 2004, Apsara Film Producers' Guild Award for Best Playback Singer for "Kal Ho Naa Ho" from the film Live and Don't Think About Tomorrow ( Kal Ho Naa Ho )
- 2003, Filmfare Award , best playback singer for the song "Kal Ho Naa Ho" from the film Live and don't think about tomorrow ( Kal Ho Naa Ho )
- 2003, Zee Cine Award for best playback singer, for the song "Saathiya", from the movie Saathiya - Longing for You
- 2003, IIFA Award (International Indian Film Academy), as best playback singer for the song "Saathiya" from the film Saathiya - Sehnsucht nach dich
- 2003, MTV Immies - Best Singer, for the song "Saathiya" from the film Saathiya - Sehnsucht nach dich .
- 2003, Bollywood Music Award as best playback singer for the song "Saathiya" from the film Saathiya - Sehnsucht nach dich
- 2003, Most Stylish People In Music, MTV Style Awards
- 2002, Filmfare Award , as best singer for the song "Saathiya" from the film Saathiya - Longing for You
- 2002, Zee Cine Award, as the best playback singer for the song "Suraj Hua Maddham" from the film In Good As In Bad Days ( Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham )
- 2002, IIFA Award (International Indian Film Academy), as best singer for the song "Suraj Hua Maddham" from the film In Good Days As In Bad Days ( Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham )
- 2002, Bollywood Music Award for best pop singer for his album Yaad
- 2002, Bollywood Music Award as best singer for the song "Tanhayee" from the film Dil Chahta Hai
- 2002, Star Screen Award , Best Playback Singer, for the song "Tanhayee" from the film Dil Chahta Hai
- 1998, Zee Cine Award, for best playback singer for the song "Sandese Aate Hai" from the movie Border
- 1997, Aashirwad Award as best singer for the song "Sandese Aate Hai" from the movie Border
- 1997, Sansui Viewers' Choice Award for best singer for the song "Sandese Aate Hai" from the movie Border
Greatest hits
| song | Movie | year |
|---|---|---|
| Accha Sila Diya | Bewafa Sanam | 1994 |
| Yeh Dil Deewana | Pardes | 1997 |
| Sandese Aate Grove | Border | 1997 |
| Satrangi Re | With all my heart ( Dil Se ) | 1998 |
| Zindagi Maut Na Ban Jaaye | Sarfarosh | 1999 |
| You Are My Sonia | In good and bad days ( Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham ) | 2001 |
| Is Pyar Ko Main | Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | 2001 |
| Saathiya | Saathiya - longing for you | 2002 |
| Mera Rang De Basanti | The Legend of Bhagat Singh | 2002 |
| Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna | The Legend of Bhagat Singh | 2002 |
| Kal Ho Naa Ho | Live and don't think about tomorrow ( Kal Ho Naa Ho ) | 2003 |
| Ghum Shuda | Chalte Chalte - Where fate leads us | 2003 |
| Main Hoon Na | I am always there for you! ( Main Hoon Na ) | 2004 |
| Tumse Milke Dil Ka | I am always there for you! ( Main Hoon Na ) | 2004 |
| Do Pal Ki | Veer and Zaara - The legend of a love | 2004 |
| Sun Zara | Lucky: No Time for Love | 2005 |
| Piyu Bole | Parineeta | 2005 |
| Soona Man Ka Aangan | Parineeta | 2005 |
| Just chill | Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya - Why did I fall in love? | 2005 |
| Falak Dekhoon | Garam Masala | 2005 |
| Ada | Garam Masala | 2005 |
| Dheere Jalna | Beauty and the Spirit ( Paheli ) | 2005 |
| No Entry (Ishq Di Gali Vich) | No entry - no cheating! | 2005 |
| Mere Haath Mein | Fanaa | 2006 |
| Dil Vich Lagya Re | Chup Chup Ke | 2006 |
| Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna | Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna - Till happiness do us part | 2006 |
| Pyaar Ki Ek Kahani | Krrish | 2006 |
| Koi Tumsa Nahin | Krrish | 2006 |
| Pal Pal Har Pal | Location Raho Munna Bhai | 2006 |
| Humko Maloom shark | Jaan-E-Mann | 2006 |
| Ajnabi Shehar | Jaan-E-Mann | 2006 |
| Sau Dard Hain | Jaan-E-Mann | 2006 |
| Behka Diya Humein | Umrao Jaan | 2006 |
| Aaj Ki Raat | Don | 2006 |
| Salaam-E-Ishq | Salaam-e-Ishq | 2007 |
| Tenu Leke | Salaam-e-Ishq | 2007 |
| Main Agar Kahoon | Om Shanti Om | 2007 |
| In Lamhon Ke Daaman | Jodhaa Akbar | 2008 |
| All Izz Well | 3 idiots | 2009 |
Albums
| title | Label | language | year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafi Ki Yaadein Vol 10-20 | T-Series | Hindi | 1993-1995 |
| Shradhanjali to Mohd Rafi | T-Series | Hindi | 1995 |
| Sapne Ki Baat | T-Series | Hindi | 1997 |
| Kismat | Magnasound | Hindi | 1998 |
| Mausam | Magnasound | Hindi | 1999 |
| Pariyon Se | Hindi | 1999 | |
| Deewana - In the sign of love | T-Series | Hindi | 1999 |
| Jaan | T-Series | Hindi | 2000 |
| Yaad | T-Series | Hindi | 2001 |
| Curia Mili Hai Kamal | Kamlee Records | Punjabi | 2003 |
| Chanda Ki Doli | T-Series | Hindi | 2005 |
| Colors of Love | MovieBox | Punjabi / Hindi | 2007 |
| Pyar | Kamlee Records | Punjabi | 2007 |
| Classically mild | Saregama | Hindi | 2008 |
| Maha Ganesha | Times Music | Hindi | 2008 |
| Kal Aaj Aur Kal | T-Series | Hindi | 2008 |
| Punjabi Please (Single) | Big FM | Hindi | 2008 |
| Rafi Resurrected | Saregama | Hindi | 2008 |
| Neene Bari Neene | Times Music | Kannada | 2009 |
| Time Travel | Saregama | Hindi | 2009 |
| Yeh Naya Naya | T-Series | Hindi | 2010 |
| Let's Go For Glory (Single) | Universal Music Group | English | 2011 |
| This Is It (Single) | Universal Music Group | Hindi / English | 2011 |
| I wanna Go - Remix (Single) | Sony Music Entertainment | Hindi / English | 2011 |
Filmography
Nigam not only sings, but also appeared in several films himself - even as a child actor.
| Movie title | role | year |
|---|---|---|
| Pyaara Dushman | Tika Singh (listed as Master Sonu) | 1980 |
| Kaamchor | Sonu ( Rakesh Roshan 's nephew), (listed as Master Sonu) | 1982 |
| Ustaadi Ustaad Se | Raju (young Mithun Chakraborty ), (listed as Master Sonu) | 1982 |
| Betaab | Sunny (young Sunny Deol ), (listed as Master Sonu) | 1983 |
| Hum se hai zamana | Shiva (young Mithun Chakraborty ), (listed as Master Sonu) | 1983 |
| Taqdeer | Shiva (young Shatrughan Sinha ), (listed as Master Sonu) | 1983 |
| Krishna Krishna | Sudhama, (listed as Master Sonu) | 1986 |
| Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani | Vivek Saxena (cameo) | 2002 |
| Kash Aap Hamare Hote | Jai Kumar (leading role) | 2003 |
| Love in Nepal | Abby (lead) | 2004 |
| Navra Maajha Navsacha (Marathi) | Guest role as Sonu Nigam in a song sequence | 2005 |
Web links
- Sound carriers by Sonu Nigam in the catalog of the German National Library
- www.sonuniigaam.in | official page
- www.sonu-niigaam.com | Partner side
- More detailed biography / filmography: Sonu Nigam
- Sonu Nigam in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ UMI releases Sonu Nigam's first International single ( Memento of the original from August 5, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , AVS TV - May 26, 2011, Accessed August 4, 2011.
- ↑ Sonu Nigam Feat Jermaine Jackson ( Memento of the original from August 3, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , ArtistAloud, accessed August 4, 2011.
- ↑ Britney Spears teams up with Sonu Nigam , Hindustan Times - July 13, 2011, accessed August 4, 2011.
- ↑ Sonu Nigam invited to perform at Harvard University, Boston , Glamsham - October 6, 2007, accessed August 4, 2011.
- ↑ Letter to Sonu Nigam from Harvard University , Bollywoodhungama - October 26, 2007, accessed August 4, 2011.
- ↑ Life Ki Dhun with Sonu Niigaam ( Memento of the original from August 11, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , Accessed August 4, 2011.
- ↑ WOW Paradigm Awards , India Infoline - May 11, 2011, Accessed August 4, 2011.
- ↑ Sonu Nigam on winning BIG Star Entertainment Awards December 2010 , accessed August 4, 2011.
- ↑ Zee Rishtey Awards - Jashn 18 Saalon Ka Dec. 19 '10 , Accessed August 4, 2011.
- ↑ GIMA 2010 - Winners ( page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , Global Indian Music Academy, Accessed August 4, 2011.
- ↑ Tender Minds Steal The Show , Times Of India, Bangalore - August 1, 2009, Accessed August 4, 2011.
- ↑ Paruthiveeran and Happy Days lead Filmfare South Awards , Televisionpoint.com - Chennai, July 14, 2008, accessed July 31, 2011.
- ^ Winner of the 5th Central European Bollywood Awards , BNA Germany.com - Munich, March 10, 2008, accessed on July 31, 2011.
- ↑ Star Screen Awards 2006 , India-Server.com, accessed August 3, 2011.
- ↑ Jesudas award announced , The Hindu - November 26, 2005, accessed August 3, 2011.
- ↑ Anandalok Awards (2005) ( page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , Gomolo.in, Accessed August 4, 2011.
- ↑ Awards 2005 ( Memento of the original from October 13, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , Teacher's Achievement Awards, Accessed August 4, 2011.
- ^ 51st National Film Awards-2003 , Press Information Bureau Government of India, accessed August 4, 2011.
- ↑ IIFA Winners 2004 ( Memento of the original from August 9, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , International Indian Film Academy, Accessed August 4, 2011.
- ^ Awards 2003 , Filmfare, Accessed August 4, 2011.
- ↑ IIFA Winners 2003 ( Memento of the original from August 23, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , International Indian Film Academy, Accessed August 4, 2011.
- ↑ Bollywood Awards ( Memento of the original from July 5, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , Bollywood Awards - Past Awards, Accessed August 3, 2011.
- ^ Awards 2002 , Filmfare, accessed August 4, 2011.
- ↑ IIFA Winners 2002 ( Memento of the original from March 29, 2007 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , International Indian Film Academy, Accessed August 4, 2011.
- ↑ Star Screen Awards 2002 , India-Server.com, accessed August 3, 2011.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Nigam, Sonu |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Niigaam, Sonu |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Indian musician and singer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 30, 1973 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Faridabad |