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Sonu Nigam Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 15, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth30 July 1973

Age51 Years

BirthplaceFaridabad, Haryana, India

ProfessionSinger, Music Director

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseMadhurima Nigam

FamilyFather - Agam Kumar Nigam; Mother - Shobha Nigam; Sisters - Meenal and Neekita

Sonu Nigam Biography

Sonu Nigam is an Indian playback singer and music director whose career spans film songs, albums, television and stage performances. Born in 1973 in Faridb

Early life and background

Sonu Nigam was born on 30 July 1973 in Faridabad, Haryana, and grew up with strong musical influences in his family. His father, Agam Kumar Nigam, is a singer, and Sonu developed an early interest in performing. He attended J.D. Tyler School in Delhi and later studied at the University of Delhi, where he completed his graduation.

Career

Nigam began performing as a child and made his first film appearance at a young age. As a recorded artist, he released volume collections dedicated to Mohammed Rafi in the early 1990s and his album work and playback singing took off through the decade. His first notable playback entry listed is from the film Bewafa Sanam (1995), and he recorded several successful albums in the 1990s that brought him wide recognition.

Across a varied career he has worked as a singer and music director, with a music direction credit for the film Sooper Se Ooper (2013). He has also acted in films: as a child in Taqdeer (1983) and later in Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002) and as a lead in Love in Nepal (2004). Beyond films, Nigam hosted and judged music shows, including long-running stints on Sa Re Ga Ma and related programs, and he lent his voice for Hindi dubs of international animated films such as Aladdin and Rio.

Awards and recognition

Over the years Nigam has been honoured with several major awards. He won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Kal Ho Naa Ho" at the 51st National Film Awards. He also received Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer for "Saathiya" and for "Kal Ho Naa Ho." Other recognitions mentioned include state-level honours and the Padma Shri in 2022.

Public profile

Sonu Nigam has built a reputation for versatility: singing in many Indian languages, performing on stage worldwide, and working across films, albums and television. He is known for vocal admiration of earlier playback legends and for performing repertoire that includes both film hits and non-film albums. Physically, publicly available details list his height at about 170 cm, dark brown eyes and black hair. His listed hometown is Delhi and he resides in Mumbai.

Personal life

Nigam is married to Madhurima Nigam and the couple have a son named Nevaan. He comes from a family with two younger sisters, Meenal and Neekita. He follows Hinduism and has stated interests such as gymming, reading and practicing Taekwondo. His taste in food and favourite artists and films are part of his public image; he has cited Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar among influences and has named several favourite films and international musicians.

Incidents and controversies

Throughout his public life Nigam has occasionally been involved in controversies and outspoken public remarks that attracted media attention. He has used social media to express views about industry practices and has been involved in public exchanges with peers and industry figures. On some occasions those exchanges prompted responses from others and discussions in the press. He has also been affected by health incidents related to allergies and was treated in hospital following a reaction in 2019.

Latest updates

Recent reports and incidents include a 2023 event in which he was manhandled at a music festival in Mumbai; police later filed a case related to that incident. Property transactions and reported earnings have appeared in the press, and an estimated net worth figure is cited in some sources. He continues to perform live and remain active on social media.

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Recent Work

Sooper Se Ooper

Music director credit

2013
Bewafa Sanam

Playback singing debut in Bollywood

1995
Rafi Ki Yaadein Vol 10-20

Album tribute work

1993
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani

Film acting credit

2002
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Career Highlights

  1. National Film Award — Best Male Playback Singer for "Kal Ho Naa Ho" (51st National Film Awards)
  2. Filmfare Awards — Best Male Playback Singer for "Saathiya" and for "Kal Ho Naa Ho"
  3. Padma Shri recipient (2022)
  4. Hosted and judged television music shows including Sa Re Ga Ma
  5. Sang in multiple Indian languages and performed voice-overs for Hindi dubs of international animated films
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