
In Indian currency, the amount is equivalent to Rs 396 crore. Sonu, who is paid handsome amounts for his live concerts, has a net worth of USD 50 million, many reports have claimed. The ace crooner has lent his mesmerising voice to over 2000 songs in 10 different languages, a feat only a few singers can boast of.Īmong the most notable songs that the Faridabad boy has sung are Suraj Hua Maddham from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, the title track of Kal Ho Naa Ho, the title track of Main Hoon Na, the title track of Saathiya, Abhi Mujhme Kahin from Agneepath, Mere Haath Mein from Fanaa and Dard from Sarbjit. In one such performance, he sang the title track of the popular Indian epic television show Mahabharata.One of the most celebrated Indian singers of all time, Sonu Nigam, has turned 47 today. In his teenage, he used to perform at various events, where he would sing many hit songs.
His first stage performance was “Kya Huaa Tera Vaada” by Mohammed Rafi when he was just 3 years old.His net worth is about $ 8 million (approx. Travel Destination: Greece, Egypt, New Zealand.
Book: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff and It’s All Small Stuff: Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your Life by Richard Carlson. Musicians: Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, Hussain Baksh, Micheal Jackson, Whitney Houston, George Michael, Michael Bolton, Cliff Richard, Mariah Carey. Films: Amar Prem, Kunwara Baap, Half Ticket, Sholay, The Sixth Sense. Food: Paneer Makhanwala, Paneer Kofta, Gulab Jamun, Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken. Best Male Playback Award for the song Saathiya in the film “Saathiya” in 2002. Best Male Playback Award for the song Kal Ho Naa Ho in the film “Kal Ho Naa Ho” in 2003. National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song Kal Ho Na Ho in 2003. Karan Johar responded back with an equally sarcastic note leading to a drift of opinions between the two. Sonu Nigam was amongst them who also lashed out at filmmaker Karan Johar. SONU NIGAM NET WORTH MOVIE
It was the time of the release of the movie Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) where Anushka Sharma utters a dialogue “Mohammed Rafi? Woh gaate kam rote zyada the na?” that arose backlash from the Rafi’s fans. The company and Sonu Nigam later reconciled two years after the incident. He also expressed his displeasure over some contractual issues. He announced his retirement from the music industry after an ongoing issue with the leading music label. Interesting that this country wants to sue a woman for her clothes.” The comment arose criticism countrywide, and FIRs were filed against Sonu for hurting religious sentiments of the people. Kaali Maa is depicted in lesser clothes than Radhe Maa. Sonu Nigam supported her by saying “Just my 2 pence. Spiritual Guru Radhe Maa was accused of several cases along with the dresses she wore. He responded by shaving off his head demanding the money from the cleric.
A fatwa was issued by a cleric that whoever shaves Sonu’s head and puts a garland of the shoe around his neck will be given the reward of ₹ 10 lakhs. He even called it ‘ forced religiousness.’ His tweet hurt the religious sentiments of the Muslim community.
Sonu Nigam sparked a controversy in 2017 after he tweeted about feeling disturbed by “Azaan” that was being played in loudspeakers and disturb his sleep. His debut as an actor was at the age of 10 when he played the role of young Sunny Deol in the movie Betaab (1983). His debut film as a lead actor was with the movie “Love In Nepal” in 2004.
Apart from that, he has also tried his hands in acting. He debuted as a music director in the “Singh Saab The Great” in 2013. His first hit song was “Accha Sila Diya” from the movie Bewafa Sanam (1995). He released his first album “Rafi Ki Yaadein” in 1992.