SONU NIGAM FAN CLUB

Sonu Nigam Fan Club

presenting on IF-II,fan club of none other than the judge of II,and thats Sonu Nigam

to be a part of it,u need to reply with what u think about him as a singer,a person,or as a judge or anything else

the only singer in India who can sing all genres of music

BIOGRAPHY

With a career spanning over 13 years and album sales that rival the biggest recording artists in India, Sonu Niigaam's attitude seems rather simple, compared to his career achievements, but that's just how he is. He magnanimously admits "As long as I deliver hits and do my job with all my heart, I'll get appreciation."

Born in Faridabad on 30th July, Sonu Niigaam spent his formative years in New Delhi. It was his father, singer and performer, Shri Agam Kumar Niigaam's passion for music that Sonu imbibed in his early years. At the age of three, while accompanying his father for a show, Sonu gave his first public performance in the town of Jind by singing the popular Mohd Rafi song "Kya hua tera waada" from Hum Kisise Kum Nahin. He also acted as a child artist in films such as Kaamchor, Ustadi Ustad Se, Betaab, Humse Hai Zamana, Taqdeer, Krishna Krishna, and Sachi Ibadat.





As a teenager, Sonu came to Mumbai aspiring for that elusive break into the music industry. The song that became a rage across the country, and ultimately set him on the path to stardom was "Achcha Sila Diya Tune Mere Pyar Ka" for the film Bewafa Sanam. Thereafter, there was no denying him his due. Soon came another blockbuster song from Border: "Sandese Aate Hain" for which he got the Zee Cine award. With his typically sensuous rendering of "Satrangi Re" in Dil Se, Sonu Niigaam confirmed that he had truly arrived, and was here to stay.



With songs like "Yeh Dil Deewana" in Pardes and others in "Ishq Bina" Taal, Sonu was established as one of the finest male playback singers in the business. Today he is among the highest-paid singers of Bollywood and almost 90 percent of films have at least one song sung by him or the whole album. Sonu Niigaam is in heavy demand because his voice suits every hero from Shah Rukh Khan to Hrithik Roshan to Ajay Devgan.

Sonu has also brought out several albums over the years that have met with varying degrees of success. Among his major successes are Kismat, Mausam and the smash hits Deewana, Yaad and Jaan. Mausam which hit all channels with a bang...it had all ingredients i.e. a unique blend of classical and jazz music with fusion and aalaps. . Jaan was his next album after Mausam. Jaan broke all previous records. His album 'Deewana' is worth mentioning, as it was his greatest hit of all times breaking all sales records.

His role as the host of the TV music serial "Sa Re Ga Ma" brought Sonu in contact with India's topmost exponents of music, both instrumental and vocal as well as fresh talent in the field of music. The show which boasts of a viewership of more than a one and a half crores made Sonu Niigaam a much adored celebrity and a face which recognized by all. He also hosted another great musical show, Kis Mein Kitna Hai Dum for Star Plus. His spontaneity as an anchor is greatly appreciable.

He is also equipped with plenty of acting offers from the renowned filmmakers. Sonu's films released so far as an actor is "Jaani Dushman", "Kash Aap Humare Hote" which introduces the daughter of Raj Babar and "Love in Nepal".

Sonu has risen to stardom as a result of his perseverance and hard work. And yet he is not one to be swept by the glory of it all. Does he ever regret not having been trained? "I've done most of my playback singing as an untrained singer, but I had started training under Ghulam Mustafa Khan," he reveals. "He was a judge at Sa Re Ga Ma and I realised it would be helpful to learn. So I had started training with him. He has helped me fine-tune my singing. I also realised that the contestants who participate in my show are all trained singers and that they're very good. These are the singers who will be my competition, so I better gear up to compete with them!". His dream? "To be a legend like Rafi-saab!".

Throughout his illustrious career, Sonu Niigaam has stood out as the one man who has paved his way to the top the hardest way. Today, he stands out and has an edge over the others.

HIS Early Movie Breaks

Year	Movies
1994	Bewafa Sanam
Sauda
Aazmayish
1995	Barsaat
Gaddaar
1996	Duniya Dilwalon Ki
Jeet
Papa Kehte Hain
1997	Border
Daud
Aur Pyar Ho Gaya
Do Numbri
Tamanna
1998	China Gate
Dandnayak
Doli Sajake Rakhna
Dil Se
Dulhe Raja
Hero Hindustani
Jeans
Keemat
Maharaja
Pardes
Major Saab
1999	Anari No.1
Dillagi
Hogi Pyar Ki Jeet
International Khiladi
Janwar
Sooryavansham
Mast
Shool
Taal
Vastav
Haseena Maan Jayegi
Sangharsh
Sarfarosh
Soldier
2000	Bulandi
Mela
Pukar
Hadh Kar Di Aapne
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Kunwara
Joru Ka Gulam
Refugee
Jungle
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
Chal Mere Bhai
Hum To Mohabbat Karega

I would love to be a part of the club.

Sonu is a fabolous singer and perhaps the best in the country. Whether its 'Har Ghadi' or 'Saathiya' or 'Chanda Ki Doli' his voice is purely magical

He is my fav judge in II. His comments are authentic and hez never rude to anyone

He also does damn cute mimicry.

(God, I hope I am not sounding like Ritu)

ALBUMS
1)SAPNE KI BAAT(1997)

SAPNE KI BAAT

SINGER :- SONU NIGAM

MUSIC :- RAJU SINGH

CASSETS & CD :- T SERIES

This album all together has 8 tracks and they all very different from each other. Good attempt for the 1st album.

CD opens with title track SAPNE KI BAAT.

Take a guess what this sapne ki baat ho sakati hain, basically in this song sonu is telling his friends about the girl he likes, called pooja and he wants to say I love you pooja, but every time he tries to tell her, that pooja I love you. He ends up saying pooja pooja pooja. He would like to dedicate this song to all the pooja;s in the world. Hay lucky you all girls called pooja.

Moving on to second song '' GAR MERA BAS CHALE'' in this song sonu is telling us that if could have his own way, he would have laid the skies down for her (love of his life) basically he is saying that all the things he would like to do for her bur alas! She is no more. listen to the song its good. He has sung it well. It feels that his singing straight from his heart.

The third song PAPA I AM SORRY is all about misery of a young man fearing his untimely end due to ''aids'' and he confesses to his papa ( dad). Listen to is for your self and see what u think, I personally think its good the way its been sung & the way he is confessing.

The next track called UDLAY UDLAY CHAHE JAHAN good bit with fast music makes move around. In this track he is telling her ( love of his life) how he loves her & how bad world is out there. But no matter what he will take care of her, will be there for her where ever she goes.

The fifth song called ZINDAGI KA HAATH CHOOM LOON. Imagine the disturbance, pain and agony, uncertainties and gloominess of life in the beginning of the song and then a ray of hope through a flute. This is another fast track in CD and something one would prefer to listen to while driving on long road.

Next track called WHOHI NEELI JEEL SA HAI AASMAN is basically all about the way one would feel, when he returns back to his birth place from the city he lives in now. Memories of all the things one would have done in his childhood. The feeling of nostalgia.

The seventh track called KIYA KYON DHOKHA well the title tells all about it so I don't have to tell anything else but especial thing about this track is that sonu him self has actually attempted to create a complete song, from writing lyrics, composition, music arrangement and singing and of course playing all the instruments. Listen to it for your self and decide what you think, not bad for first timer.

All I can say is good luck and hopefully in future we will get to hear more of sonu's own compositions. Final track on CD called MAIN TO CHALA is all about one looking for glory & reach his (manzeel) final destination. Again this one is fast track delivered well by sonu.


2)KISMAT(1998)

A few tunes and some moons later, Kismat, the album had taken shape. It is pure pop music that encapsulates Sonu the artiste in a nutshell. From the hooky 'Tu' to the lush 'O Sudha', every song gives Sonu the space to demonstrate his God gifted singing ability. The tunes composed painstakingly by Biddu, are instantly memorable and the lyrics kept deliberately simple, will have you singing along instantly. Who said it was easy to create Kismat? When it came down to choosing the song for first video, everybody had an opinion, which is great but not when that opinion differs in each case! So we fought long and hard and Kismat finally decided that 'Tu' would be the chosen one. Sonu had a little dance step that everyone loved, which we knew would be pure magic when handed over to the best dance director in the country - Saroj Khan. And magic it is that video director Anubhav Sinha has created, using Saroj Khan's dance steps, Sonu's agility and Bipasha Basu's bewitching beauty.

Apart from 'Tu', there are some great songs on the album. The title track (okay, okay we won't mention the name again!) is a thumping good time about Sonu reading his horoscope in the morning paper, 'ABC' is dance music with a chant while 'Bus Stop' could best be described as melancholic bhangra! Interesting? Read on, if you want to know what Kismat is all about. Perhaps a unanimous favourite on the album is 'O Sudha' that could go down as a classic in Indian pop. Not heavy, not frivolous, the song deals with a childhood romance that broke up when Sudha's parents moved to another town. 'Ma Ke Jaisi' has Sonu hoping that his woman will be like mother in many ways while 'Pyar Ki Kasam' is a straight ahead love song. That's not all, there's more to your Kismat. Listen to it to find out because you can't get away from it.... Just look how many times you read it here!

3)DEEWANA(1999)

One of the greatest hit album of the year 1999. Lakhs of copies of the album were sold. Every house, every car had this album. Deewana has soft, melodious songs that touch your heart deeply. The album was the favourite Valentine Gift of every youngster. The album expresses feelings of love birds. The songs 'Ab mujhe raat din' and 'Deewana tera' have topped all charts. This is one such album whose all songs have been picturised. This album has inflamed Sonu Nigam's Pop career.

Songs :

Ab mujhe raat din Deewana tera Kaun hai woh ladki Is kadar pyar hai tumse Dil se dil tak baat pahunchi Kuch tum socho Yeh pehli mulakat ki
1. Ek baar tujhko dekha

The music of this album was given by 'Sajid-Wajid' and lyrics by 'Faaiz Anwaar'. The album is on T-Series.

4)MAUSAM(2000)

Sonu Nigam has dedicated the album to his darling sister, Meenal, who has been his best friend and associate since childhood and the least he could do for her was to spend enough time with her before she got married and left him for her husband. The song 'Bijuria' topped all charts. Apart from 'Bijuria', the song 'Mausam' has also been picturised. The video of 'Bijuria' features Sonu Nigam and Ila Arun's daughter while 'Mausam' features Sonu Nigam with Gul Panag, former Miss India. Both videos are quite appreciable. The album has been conceived and supervised by Sonu Nigam. Also, additional lyrics have been given by Sonu Nigam. The album is on Magnasound and the music is by Ravi Pawar.

Songs :

Bijuria Tharo roop Tere ghar ke raaste Rabba Rabba Shehzada Yesterday was tomorrow Kaise main kahoon
1. Mausam

5)YAAD(2000)

All songs are soft and melodious. This was the Valentine Gift of the new Millennium, the year 2000. Seven songs have been screened. The song 'Tera Milna' has topped all charts. The song features Sonu Nigam with Bipasha Basu. The video is beyond comparison. In order to promote the album Sonu Nigam gave a LIVE performance at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on 14 February, 2000. There was a huge gathering consisting of all age groups who have come to see Sonu Nigam perform LIVE. The show was a hit and everybody applauded Sonu Nigam during the show. The album was inspired by the success of Deewana. The album is on T-Series. Music has been given by Nikhil-Vinay and Lyrics by Faaiz Anwar. The videos have been directed by Anubhav Sinha.

Songs :

Tera milna pal do pal ka Jane kyon main tujhko din raat Tujhe choone ko dil kare Tu har pal aane lagi hai nazar Mere dil mein rehne wali Main pyar hoon tera jane na tu Jisne mere sapne mehkaye
1. Deewane hoke hum milne lage sanam

6)YAAD(2001)

'Deewana' stole your hearts, 'Jaan' mesmerised your imagination and now 'T-Series' in its true tradition brings 'Yaad' which will rekindle memories of true romance and will surely be an experience to elate your moods. This is Sonu Nigam's latest album. It was released on 5th February 2001 all over. The video of two of his songs has been released and you can see Sonu in his new look! This time his video features Ria Sen who is Munmun Sen's daughter.

Songs :

Jeena hai tere liye Mohabbat kabhi maine Mere siva Shara la Ye dil tere bin Dekha maine sara jahan Kuchh hua Hum na jane Hume tumse pyar
1. Aa pukare

The music of this album is given by 'Nikhil-Vinay' and 'Ravi Pawar' and lyrics by 'B.K.N'. The video of the song 'Jeena hai tere liye' has been directed by 'Anubhav Sinha'.

6)CHANDA KI DOLI(2005)

Sonu Nigam has reached unparalleled heights in his craft. He is a top-notch singer of the industry right at this moment, dominating both the Indipop and play back scenario. With enormous film songs to his credit, he also has a list of successful music albums. Apart from playback singing, he believes that music album helps in compassing a singer's talent. An album is a platform which gives the scope to present ones flair in a wider spectrum. His belief is true to his regard as he has climbed the ladder to success through music albums. The likes of albums 'Deewana', 'Jaan' and 'Yaad' have brought in popularity and recognition giving a boost to his career. He released his latest album 'Chanda Ki Doli' recently. It's an out-and-out romantic album, for which he has composed as well as given his voice. The lyrics are by Nusrat Badr. The album opens with 'Chanda Ki Doli' where you can witness the superlative vocal of Sonu weaving magic. It's a soft and romantic number that catches your ears from the first shot itself. The lyrics wonderfully melt in with the gripping music. It's a top-notch track that works wonder in every stream. The song is another addition to the best of Sonu. The softness and subtlety of the former track turns into a groovy and jazzy one with 'Rafta-Rafta Nazar'. This one is more of a foot tapping number with a fine tempo and pacy beats flowing through it. The song is enjoyable from every account. 'Paagal Hoon Main' the next track turns out to be of romantic temper. With love as the base theme, there is a tempo in the song that Sonu has built up well. Sonu gets into the heart and soul of the song to give the desired effect. This is another song that will directly touch you, making it a memorable affair. Lyrics and music call for trumps. Romance fills the air again when 'Mujhe Tumse Milke Kehna Hai' starts playing. This is the third romantic melodic song of the album and lives upto the expectations of the listeners. Sonu has again justified the song with his honey touched vocals and quixotic music. Next comes 'Tu'. Don't confuse it to another song with the same title that Sonu has sung for his music album at the initials of his career. 'Tu' can be rightly dedicated to ones love. With a tap and tango feel flowing through it, it goes out to be a good track though departing from the category the former tracks fell into. 'Chale Aao' is a head on likeable song. There is beat and pulse that will appeal to you at the very first instance. The music is fresh and novel sounding. The zippy and the zingy feel will make the teenyboppers love it. This is the only song in the album that has been remixed by Akbar Sami. But don't mistake it for any other remix number. The music just sticks to the basics and with the fast music and singing it'll surely find a way to the charts. 'Tumne Mohabbat Ki' another song that'll hung to your lips. The music and lyrics are simple yet graceful. To the already flowing good will of the album, here is another addition. At the closure is 'Tu Hi Bata' another great song making its mark. This is one of the frontier tracks of this already good album. It falls into the romantic genre, keeping the lovey dovey feel of the album on rise. 'Rehne De' brings an end to the album. The song boasts of melody leaving a hang over long after it's heard. Chanda Ki Doli is an awesome romantic collection. Sonu Nigam rightly deserves all the credits for his wholesome singing and superb compilations. It is a known fact to us that he is a good singer, but his potentiality as a composer comes in front of us for the first time. He again throws light on his versatility and talent, proving that he is surely the uncrowned king of his territory!

will add more guys,edit the previous for better,keep replying

ohhh i would definately like to be a part of his fan club...!
i can just say tht he is fabulous singer 😛 and thtz y he is idol of idols 😉 😊 😊 !!!

oh i forgot to say...thanx for the fan club and the nice info bout sonu ji 😃 !

SONU NIGAM IN MOVIES AS ACTOR(though he was a flop 😆 )

Jaani Dushman:Ek Anokhi Kahaani(2002)
Kaash Aap Humaare Hote(2003)
Love In Nepal(2004)


His Take(on the occasion when Love In Nepal was about to release)
Even Bachchan's films weren't all super-hits: Sonu Nigam
By Fakir Hassen, Indo-Asian News Service

Johannesburg, Oct 23 (IANS) Playback singer Sonu Nigam says he doesn't care about those critical of his acting skills and hopes his third film, "Love in Nepal", will finally launch him as an actor.


Talking to IANS during a brief stopover to promote the film here and in Durban by appearing at clubs in the cities, Nigam scoffed at a suggestion that it may be third time lucky for him after critics shot down his small role in "Jaani Dushman" last year and as leading man in "Kaash Aap Hamare Hote" earlier this year.


"I don't really care! If my movie does well or not, no one is here to judge me. I don't believe in any critic's comments. No one analyses me, I do it for my own self.


"If every legend had listened to the critics around them, there would have been no legends! I had people who told me not to do 'Saregama' and, if I had listened to them, I would have been nowhere.


"I'm not here to prove to people that I have a super hit movie. Even Amitabh Bachchan did not have all super hits. Shah Rukh Khan cannot deliver hits constantly. No one is constant.


"Obviously, the bad effects of my first two movies will have an effect on my third movie, but again, I enjoyed working on it and I think I am a much better actor than the people (in South Africa) are great fans of. As long as I have that in my mind, I don't need anyone's inspiration.


"Everybody knows I can act, but some people do not help me, and others are happy that the movies did not do well. And this is a human tendency that is not new to me. I've seen ups and downs in the last 12 years in Mumbai, and I'm a fast learner.


"That's why I've been changing from a cover version singer to a playback singer to the host of the television programme 'Saregama' to pop albums like 'Kismat' and 'Jaan' to the singer of various types of songs.


"I have reinvented myself even though people do not want you to change because they love you with that one image they have of you, which often has a limited lifespan. But when you do grow, they love it."


He says "Love in Nepal" will be different.


"Despite the title, there is no love in it. Rajat Mukherjee, the director, knows his craft so well that I wish this was my first movie. I know it will do well if it is marketed well."


Nigam conceded that his singing career had taken a bit of a backseat while he was busy shooting for his films over the past two years, but that there were producers who were quite willing to wait for him to be available to do specific songs for them.


"But in that process, a lot of new singers have also come up as some producers looked for other options and I'm happy about that."


Commenting on his latest hit song here, the title track from "Kal Ho Na Ho", Nigam said: "Karan Johar (the producer) waited for a month and a half for me to come back from Nepal to do that song. This is how integrity is sometimes proven when you think that there are so many other people who could have done the song."


There are no other movies in the pipeline yet as Nigam waits for the fate of "Love in Nepal".


"I have made some mistakes in the past and don't want to repeat them. Anyway, I don't want to be a full-time actor. I want to find the time to read, to go deeper into computer programming and to take that safari that I've always wanted. Would you believe I've been to South Africa five times now and have never been on a safari? The next time I come, I'm definitely going to the Kruger National Park!"

hey its really wunderful tht u hav started such a topic coz I have been a Sonu Nigam fan for abt 8 yrs now.My ID shud say tht I guess.
He is absolutely the best singer in the world 😊
and the best judge.Truly a Youth Icon in all ways.

I will definitely contribute info to this topic abt the maestro and his life.

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