About Sonu Nigam
Sonu Nigam is one of the most versatile and enduring voices in Indian music. Over three decades he has sung romantic ballads, patriotic anthems, devotional songs and dance numbers with equal ease, and his live shows are known for vocal range, energy and audience connection. For many listeners, songs such as Kal Ho Naa Ho, Sandese Aate Hai and Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin are part of growing up.
Sonu Nigam quick facts
- Born: 30 July 1973, Faridabad, Haryana
- Profession: Playback singer, performer
- Known for: Kal Ho Naa Ho, Sandese Aate Hai, Suraj Hua Maddham
- Languages: Hindi, Kannada, Bengali, Odia, Punjabi and more
- Honours: Padma Shri (2022), National Film Award
Early life and background
Sonu was born in 1973 in Faridabad, Haryana, and started singing on stage with his father Agam Kumar Nigam at the age of four. He moved to Mumbai as a teenager to pursue playback singing, and gained wide recognition as the host of the music show Sa Re Ga Ma in the mid-1990s.
Career highlights
His early film breakthroughs included Sandese Aate Hai (Border) and Yeh Dil Deewana (Pardes) in 1997. Through the late 1990s and 2000s he became the leading male voice of Hindi cinema with songs such as Suraj Hua Maddham, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Main Hoon Na, Do Pal and Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin.
He has also recorded extensively in Kannada, where he is hugely popular, as well as in Bengali, Odia, Punjabi and other languages. Beyond films he has released independent albums, acted in a few films, judged major singing reality shows and performs large concerts in India and abroad.
Popular songs by Sonu Nigam
- Sandese Aate Hai – Border (1997)
- Yeh Dil Deewana – Pardes (1997)
- Suraj Hua Maddham – Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
- Kal Ho Naa Ho – Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
- Main Hoon Na – Main Hoon Na (2004)
- Do Pal – Veer-Zaara (2004)
- Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin – Agneepath (2012)
Awards and achievements
- Padma Shri (2022)
- National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Kal Ho Naa Ho
- Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer, including for Kal Ho Naa Ho and Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin
- Several Karnataka State Film Awards for his Kannada work
Audience and brand fit
Sonu connects with a broad, multi-generational audience and is especially strong with families and in Karnataka and North India. He suits FMCG, finance, devotional and cultural campaigns, national days and patriotic content, and premium live entertainment for corporate and wedding audiences.
Book Sonu Nigam through CelebrityHai
Looking to work with Sonu Nigam? CelebrityHai can approach Sonu’s team for live concerts, corporate shows, weddings and private events, brand music and endorsements. Tell us about the campaign or event, the timeline and the budget range, and we will confirm availability, negotiate terms and manage the paperwork and the day itself.
Frequently asked questions
How can I book Sonu Nigam for an event or campaign?
Send an enquiry through CelebrityHai with the event or campaign type, city, date and budget range. We check Sonu’s availability with their team and share a written quote with terms.
Is Sonu Nigam available for brand endorsements?
Sonu considers brand partnerships that suit their image and schedule. Availability depends on existing category exclusivities and calendar, which we confirm case by case.
Which languages does Sonu Nigam work in?
Hindi, Kannada, Bengali, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, English.
Available for
- Live Performance
- Brand Endorsement
- Event Appearance
- Digital Campaign
- Social Media Campaign
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Sonu Nigam’s team decides which briefs they accept.
- Brand endorsement
- Brand ambassador
- TV commercial
- Digital or social campaign
- Product launch
- Corporate event
- Public event or performance
- Commercial shoot or other
Fees are not published. They depend on deliverables, usage rights, duration and dates, and are confirmed with the talent’s team for your brief.
