Sonu Nigam On Pardesiya From Param Sundari: ‘A Good Song Always Comes My Way'

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Sonu Nigam calls it 'good fortune' to be part of the romantic ballad Pardesiya, the soulful new track from Param Sundari.
Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor's romantic drama Param Sundari is gearing up to impress audiences with a new-age love story. But before its theatrical release, the heartfelt love ballad Pardesiya has already struck a chord with listeners. Featuring the soothing vocals of Sonu Nigam, the song has become a fan favourite, and the chemistry between Sidharth and Janhvi added to its emotional depth.
Composed by Sachin–Jigar and penned by lyricist Amitabh Bhattacharya, Pardesiya dives deep into themes of longing and unspoken love. Sonu Nigam, who has a legacy of delivering iconic romantic tracks, sat down for an interview with an entertainment media portal and called it 'good fortune' that Pardesiya came to him.
'It's a matter of good fortune that Pardesiya came to me. I've been working hard on my craft, and that's why the universe is opening up beautiful opportunities for me," Sonu said in an interview with Zoom.
The singer, known for hits like Mere Dholna from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Papa Meri Jaan from Animal, added that Pardesiya continues his streak and is getting so much love.
Sachin-Jigar's Magical Composition
Sonu Nigam shared that Sachin-Jigar loved him from his early years. Despite having worked less with the composers, the singer said every collaboration has been memorable, and whatever they have done has left a mark, be it in any language.
'When they sent me the song, I realised it was a special one. The whole atmosphere while working was very beautiful and respectful. Sachin-Jigar are lovely souls with great camaraderie. I saw very positive interactions between two partners. There was no conflict. And they loved me from an early age, I would say from their childhood, when they were assistants to Rajesh Roshan ji many years back. So the song has shaped really well," he shared.
Sonu, who has been part of the industry for over three decades and has contributed to hundreds of iconic songs, now prefers to focus on quality projects over quantity. At this juncture of his career, the 52-year-old explained how he picks a song today.
'I don't sing for just anybody. But because of my bonding with so many companies, artists and composers, it's sometimes difficult to say no to them, even when you see the project might not be of the highest order," he admitted.
Sonu, however, feels lucky that good offers come to him, and hence he rarely has to make a choice. 'A good song is a good song, and thankfully people come to me when they have something good in hand and they value my contribution. I don't get average songs anyway, so I don't have to make an effort to choose too much. Good songs come my way," he concluded.
What's Next for Sonu?
Apart from Pardesiya, Sonu also released his new single Kahani Meri on his birthday (July 30). Up next, he will embark on the Satrangi Re India Tour, a seven-city musical journey that will bring him closer to fans across the country.
Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor's Param Sundari
Directed by Tushar Jalota, well-known for his work in Dasvi, Param Sundari is a heartfelt cross-cultural story about a North Indian boy and a South Indian girl. What happens after two different worlds come together forms the further narrative. The upcoming poignant drama promises fans to bring a new-age love story to the big screen.
What's even more exciting is the fresh on-screen pairing of Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor in Param Sundari. Produced by Maddock Films, the romantic drama is all set to tuck into your hearts on August 29.
First Published:
August 12, 2025, 11:12 IST
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