Sonu Nigam Birthday: Did You Know This Was His First Song? Celebrate Singer's Top Tracks
Happy Birthday Sonu Nigam: On singer's 52nd birthday, revisit his journey from his 1992 debut to unforgettable romantic tracks like Kal Ho Naa Ho and Main Agar Kahoon.
Happy Birthday Sonu Nigam: Singer, musician, composer and he also acted once. It's none other than Sonu Nigam's 52nd birthday today, July 30. His songs, be it the heart-wrenching Jaane Nahi Denge Tujhe to the foot-tapping Allah Maaf Kare, are coated with emotions, feelings and memories.
Sonu's music has been a part of our playlist for decades, and now even Gen Z is enchanted by his melodious spell. Apart from Hindi, the Padma Shri recipient has lent his voice in multiple languages, including Bengali, Odia, and Tamil.
On the occasion of Sonu Nigam turning a day older, let's take a look at his first song, followed by the singer's top 10 romantic numbers.
Sonu Nigam kicked off his music career with a song from the 1990 film Janam, which sadly remained unreleased. His first break came in 1992 with the track Hum To Chhaila Ban Gaye from DD1's TV serial Talaash.
A year later, Sonu Nigam made his film debut with the song O Aasman Wale from the movie Aaja Meri Jaan. However, it was his heart-touching voice in Sandese Aate Hai from director JP Dutta's Border that took him to overnight fame.
Top 10 Romantic Songs Of Sonu Nigam
Kal Ho Naa Ho: The list could only begin with the title track of the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Kal Ho Naa Ho. Packed with a lingering emotion, the track is equal parts haunting and hopeful. Composed brilliantly by Shankar-Ehsaan-Lo, Kal Ho Naa Ho remains a favourite of fans even after two decades of its release.
Main Hoon Naa: A song that reassures and fills you with the hope that you are not alone. Main Hoon Naa captures the comforting presence of someone who silently stands by you like a pillar of support. Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal's duet makes the number even more special.
Main Agar Kahoon: Composed by talented musical duo Vishal-Shekhar, Main Agar Kahoon weaves love, admiration, and unspoken emotions. This romantic ballad from the cult SRK-Deepika Padukone-starrer Om Shanti Om is a true expression of love, brought to life by Sonu Nigam.
Suraj Hua Maddham: Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan's chemistry was undoubtedly a hit. But it was Sonu Nigam's charm in the song that made the Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham song a hit. Alka Yagnik's pleasant vocals added to the magic.
Do Pal: Sonu Nigam brought fans to tears with this song of heartbreak and separation. The heavy lyrics, sung to perfection by the singer and the legendary Lata Mangeshkar, reflected the pain of star-crossed lovers like that of Veer (Shah Rukh Khan) and Zaara (Preity Zinta).
Yeh Dil Deewana: Don't call yourself a SRK fan if you haven't heard this one from Pardes. The superstar driving through the streets in his car, lip-syncing to Sonu Nigam's terrific vocals, has become the top road trip pick. Although it has notes of heartbreak, Yeh Dil Deewana is equally groovy, making it one of the iconic tracks.
Tumhi Dekho Naa: This Karan Johar directorial touched on the topic of extramarital affairs. Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji's tense chemistry was definitely a hit. But guess what else was a hit? The dreams the duo's characters were weaving upon realising that they had fallen in love, captured perfectly by Sonu Nigam's Tumhi Dekho Naa.
Saathiya: Sonu Nigam's raw and unfiltered voice takes fans on a rollercoaster of emotions: longing, passion and chaos, proving that love is madness. Saathiya's title track will remind you of love's tenderness and turmoil.
Sapna Jahan: Sapna Jahan, from Brothers (2015), featuring Akshay Kumar and Jacqueliene Fernandez, might feel a bit underrated, but it is nonetheless a fantastic song about finding love when you least expect it. The song is an ode to the dreams that come true when you meet the love of your life.
Soniyo: Soniyo, from the 2008 film Raaz 2, is a track that can spread a smile on your face on a gloomy monsoon evening. Its soft notes, layered lyrics and passionate essence, crafted masterfully by Sonu Nigam, will wrap you in a warm embrace.
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July 30, 2025, 07:06 IST
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