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Sonu Nigam is celebrating his 52nd birthday today.
Singer Sonu Nigam, who has spread magic with his melodious voice in the Bollywood industry, has turned 52 today. He has sung more than one hit songs like Kal Ho Na Ho, I am somewhere, Dil Duba. As a child artist, he also acted in the film Betab.
She started a singing career at the age of just 4 years. He used to sing with his father on weddings, fairs and stage. Came from Delhi to Mumbai with big dreams, but this journey was not easy. He faced continuous rejections for the first four years.
However, on the basis of hard work and dedication, he achieved a special place in the industry. Apart from singing Sonu Nigam, he is also in discussion about his impeccable statements. He openly consulted issues like Ajan, Radhe Maa and mafia culture in the music industry, due to which he also faced criticisms.
Today, on the special occasion of Sonu Nigam’s birthday, you know some special things related to his life …
The condition of the house was not right, Sonu’s father used to sing on stage
Sonu Nigam’s father Agam Kumar Nigam is a singer. At one time the financial condition of the house was not good, so they used to sing on stage in weddings and many programs. Due to this, Sonu also became interested in music from a young age.
When Sonu was just 4 years old and his father was singing on stage, Sonu suddenly started crying and insisted on singing. His parents were surprised to see this, because before that Sonu had never treated like this, nor sang any song. Although the people present there said that there is a child, give songs, then the parents also let him go on stage.
Father inherited music
Sonu first sang Mohammad Rafi’s famous song ‘Kya Hua Tera Vaada’ on stage with his father. So much sweetness in his voice that not only the parents present there, but everyone was surprised. At the same time his parents realized that there was a hidden talent within Sonu.
Sonu got his early music education from his father. After this, Sonu gradually sang songs with his father in all kinds of events including fairs, wedding. Although Sonu was growing up, he also expressed his desire to become a scientist, but his passion for music was so deep that he could never get away from it.
Leaving everything and came to Mumbai, did not get work for 4 years
Sonu gradually started getting a lot of identity in Delhi. People started liking his singing a lot. From small to big events, he was called to sing, but Sonu and his father knew that if he had to earn a big name in the world of singing, he would have to leave Delhi and go to Mumbai.
He then shifted to Mumbai with his father in 1991. Although Sonu had never taken music education before, he learned music from Tahir Khan Saheb six months before going to Mumbai. At that time Sonu was 18 years old.
After coming to Mumbai, he did not get any work in the initial stages. Sonu and his father made rounds of many music composiers’ houses, but they were rejected by saying that their voice has a lot of variety and would have to control it. Similarly, he did not get any work for four years.
During this time, Sonu used to sing songs of Mohammad Rafi on stage to run the house. He also tried at Sudeep recording studio, but there was no permission to record the song, due to which he cried a lot.
T series owner Gulshan Kumar meets, bright luck
Sonu’s song T-series owner Gulshan Kumar liked it very much. In 1992, he called Sonu to the studio. At that time T-series launched an album called Rafi’s memories, in which Sonu Nigam was given a chance to sing.
Sonu happily accepted this offer. In this album, he sang Mohammad Rafi’s songs in his voice. He also recorded several hymns.
Through this, he gradually started getting recognition. He also worked for several commercial AIDS. His financial condition was also getting better than before. After this, he also called his mother and both sisters from Delhi to Mumbai. Sonu Nigam recorded his first song for the film Janam, but the film could never be released.
Film Bewafa Sanam’s song became a hit, got recognition
In 1995, Gulshan Kumar once again gave Sonu a chance to sing in the film Bewafa Sanam. In this film, he sang the song ‘Achhe Sila Di Tune Mere Pyaar Ka’, which became a big hit and it gave him a new identity. In the same year, he started working as a host in Zee TV’s musical reality show Sa Re Ga Ma. The show became very popular and Sonu got recognition in every household.
In 1997, he sang the song ‘Sandesh Aaye Hai’ in the film Border with Roop Kumar Rathore. The song was filled with patriotism and proved to be a superhit. Sonu also received the ‘Best Playback Singer’ Award for this song. Although he refused to take the award, as Roop Kumar Rathore also played an important role in this song, but the honor was only given to Sonu.
Because of this, he decided not to attend the award ceremony. Meanwhile, his singing song ‘Yeh Dil Deewana’ in the film Pardes released in 1997 became a cult hit. After this, Sonu never looked back. He went on singing hit songs one after the other. So far, he has sung more than 6 thousand songs in 32 languages.
Marriage after seven years of dating, was going to be separated after a few years
Sonu Nigam married Madhurima Mishra in 2002, but if we talk about her love story, it is no less than a film story. Actually, Madhurima has worked in many South films including Hindi. Both met during an event. This led to a friendship between the two and then after dating seven years, the couple married.
There were many problems during their marriage, one is Madhurima Bengali and the other is 15 years younger than Sonu Nigam. After five years of marriage, Madhurima gave birth to Baby Boy.
Sunidhi Chauhan-Smita Thackeray’s name, wanted to divorce his wife
When Sonu and Madhurima’s marriage took place for three years, there were reports that everything is not going well between the two, they are going to separate. According to media reports, there were many reasons for his separation. One of them was infidelity. It was being said that Sonu Nigam’s singer Sunidhi Chauhan and the wife of late Bal Thackeray’s son Jaydev Thackeray were having an affair. Smita was separated from her husband at that time.
In an interview, Sonu Nigam had said- Madhurima and I want space. Both of us are broken, but life will have to move forward. I think there is no other option but to go through your way. Madhurima still lives in my house, but unfortunately we do not talk among ourselves. I think it is better to separate in a cordial manner while maintaining respect for each other.
Although years later, when Smita Thackeray’s son Rahul got married, Sonu Nigam went ahead with his wife Madhurima and son, but he never reacted on the news of affairs.
With Sonu Nigam wife Madhurima and son Niwan.
A look at the controversial statements of Sonu Nigam
It has also happened many times when Sonu has been in the headlines for his controversial statements instead of songs. He has made a statement on issues ranging from Ajan, Radhe Ma to the music industry mafia.
Sonu was trapped by making a statement against Ajan, Mundraya head
Sonu Nigam made a statement against Ajan. He wrote in the tweet- God should do good to everyone, but I am a non-Muslim and I have to get up from this voice every morning. When will this forced religion end. Apart from this, Sonu shared a video during Ajan in the morning and said that he has a headache with this loud voice. The loud speaker should be completely banned.
Sonu Nigam was engulfed in controversies after making a statement on Ajan. Syed Sah Atef Ali Al Qadri, vice president of the West Bengal Minority United Council, had announced a singer’s head and a garland of shoes was announced to give Rs 10 lakh. In response to this, Sonu not only shaved his head in a press conference, but also said to keep 10 lakh rupees ready by tweeting.
Radhe Maa compared to black mother
Some pictures of Radhe Maa, who were always in the headlines with their strange lifestyle, became very viral on social media, in which she was seen wearing a short dress. Seeing this form of Radhe Maa, she started being trolled a lot.
On which Sonu took his side and said, Kali ji also wore small clothes. No one said anything on them, so why are questions arising on Radhe Maa. it is a shame. Sonu was surrounded by controversies by making such a statement on Kali Maa for which she had to apologize.
Expressed desire to be born in Pakistan
Sonu Nigam had said in an interview to Aaj Tak- Sometimes it seems that I should have been born in Pakistan. People get work there and here music companies have to pay money after which work and promotion are available.
Karan Johar messed up
Mohammad Rafi was made fun of in the film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, released in 2016, due to which Sonu Nigam made a statement against the makers on social media. After Sonu’s inflammatory statement, Karan Johar also told him a lot of talk, which led to a lot of debate between the two.
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