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Renowned Indian playback singer, composer, music director, and actor, celebrated for his exceptional vocal range and versatility across genres and languages.Sonu Nigam, born July 30, 1973, in Faridabad, India, is a legendary Indian playback singer. Son of singer Agam Kumar Nigam, he began singing professionally as a child. His major breakthrough came in the 1990s with films like 'Bewafa Sanam' and 'Border'. He achieved superstardom with iconic songs for Shah Rukh Khan in 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' and Salman Khan in 'Tere Naam'. Known for hits like 'Sandese Aate Hai', 'Suraj Hua Maddham', 'Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin', and 'Deewana Tera', he has recorded thousands of songs in Hindi and numerous other Indian languages. A recipient of the Padma Shri (2022), Filmfare Awards, and National Awards, Nigam is celebrated for his technical mastery, emotional depth, and live performances. He has also judged major singing reality shows like 'Indian Idol' and 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa'.

• Began his professional singing career at age 4, performing with his father, Agam Kumar Nigam, at weddings and events.
• Gained early recognition as a child artist by impersonating legendary singer Kishore Kumar on All India Radio.
• Faced significant controversy in 2017 for criticizing the practice of using loudspeakers for Azaan (Islamic call to prayer), sparking national debate on noise pollution and religious practices.
• Announced a temporary retirement from playback singing in 2017 to focus on independent music and spiritual pursuits, though he continued selective film work.
• Known for his intense dedication to vocal practice and maintaining his voice, often described as a perfectionist.