Sonu Nigam birthday special interesting and unknown facts about the singer

Legendary singer Sonu Nigam turns 45 today. The singer-actor once ruled the hearts of millions in the late 90's not only with his beautiful voice but also with his charismatic personality. Today, as his fans the world over celebrate his birthday, News Nation joins in the celebration and wishes him the very best.

Sonu Nigam was born on July 30, 1973 in Haryana’s Faridabad. Inspired by his parents, he took up singing as his career and became a household name.

After doing numerous stage shows, Sonu came to Mumbai and launched his first album ‘Rafi Ki Yaadein’ at the age of just 19 years. He tasted failure at the early stage in his career but it was the musical show ‘Sa Re Ga Pa’, which brought him into the limelight he was waiting for. In the year 1995, Gulshan Kumar gave an opportunity to Sonu to lend his voice for Bewafa Sanam’s ‘Acha Sila Diya Tune’ which made him a household name in India.

Sonu Nigam is married to actress Madhurima, who is 15 years younger to him. The couple is blessed with a boy who is quite popular on the social media.

Songs like Deewana Tera, Bijuria and Tera Milna made him the youth singing icon. His recent songs, including Abhi Mujhme Kahin, Has Mat Pagli and Sapna Jahan still cast a spell among the music lovers.

Sonu Nigam has won two Filmfare Awards for Saathiya (2002) and Kal Ho Na Ho (2003) for the Best Singer (Male) category.

The singer also forayed into acting and played pivotal roles in Jaani Dushman, Love in Nepal and Kaash Aap Humare Hote. However, the movie failed to impress the audience and failed miserably at the box-office.

Sonu has also been involved in some infamous controversies recently on issues, including Azaan and Intolerance. However, these controversies didn’t affect his fame as he continues to win hearts with his gifted voice