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Wednesday, June 25, 2008

SONU A LEGEND

ABOUT SONU NIGAM

EVERYBODY HAS A STORY TO TELL.....Sonu Nigam born on 30th July, is a Leo, one who is just what he looks like-sincere and charming, and has a great sense of humour. He is the only son of Agam Kumar Nigam, a popular singer in North India. Ever since he was a child, Sonu heard the strings of music ringing through the house. No wonder he developed a liking for music early on. He was born in Faridabad and brought up in Delhi, where he studied till the 12th. He then moved to Bombay where he studied in college, via correspondence, because his struggle for work, that is to become a singer, had already begun by then. Though he would go to Delhi regularly, for his career he had to come to Bombay all the time, leading to his studies taking a back seat. Sonu didn't find the going easy. He got some work, but it was nothing to write much about. Nobody was willing to take this 17-and-a-half-year-old lad too seriously. Till he met the late Gulshan Kumar of T-series. When he was 18, he had his first hit song with 'Aacha Sila Diya Tune Mere Pyar'. He was only 19 years old at that time. That's when things really took off for him. He has been performing on stage since March 1977. It's been 22 years now since he has been singing. He was three years old when he started singing.

He is also a host in ZEE T.V.'s show - 'Sa Re Ga Ma'- it's No. 1 today. So as far as his role goes, he is very secure. And in the last year, 20 to 25 film songs have become super duper hits. 'Taal','Sangharsh','Haseena Maan Jayegi','Dil Se', 'Pardes', 'Aur Pyar Ho Gaya', 'Border', 'Major Saab', 'Jeans','Refugee','Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge','Hadh Kar Di Apne','Jungle','Joru Ka Gulam'- are only to name a few. All his songs have hit the jackpot. 'Sapne Ki Baat' was his first Pop album. Then he did 'Kismet' which hit all channels with a bang of 'TU...' and then 'Sanskar', which was a classical Bhajan album. 'Sanskar'was more an experimental attempt. His album 'Deewana' is worth mentioning as it was his greatest hit. Deewana did business in crores. His latest album is 'Jaan' which has songs similar to Deewana, but are more mellowed down. Recently, he did a concert in Delhi on 14 February 2000 and the concert was given the name'Jaan'. He also composed music for a singer Babul Supriyo. He got the Zee Cine award for 'Sandesay Aate Hain'. There was a time he was rushing about singing as many as 30 songs a day, trying to earn a living. His mode of traansport in those days was a scooter. Today, Sonu sings about one song a day and owns four cars. Now, he has come so far that he is the heart throb of almost everyone and is the - 'GOLDEN BOY OF INDIPOP'. A good news for all Sonu Nigam fans, Sonu is nowadays busy reading the scripts of movies. Are you amazed! yes, Sonu Nigam is taking up acting along with playback singing.All set to act! We could see it coming for a while now. The attitude and the tantrums were oh-so typical of a rising superstar. And so, singer Sonu Nigam is now "seriously considering a career in films." Yes, Nigam has been "reading scripts for a while now" and pretty soon there would be an announcement. He has got an offer of 16 movies but,had not signed any till now. But,signed one movie with Kareena Kapoor hopefully. Does that explain why he's been sporting natty designer labels and acting like a wannbe dude in his sleek music videos? "Music videos are an important means to lure potential music buyers. You have to package yourself well so that the album gets noticed. Of course, the feelers that I'm getting for film roles could be because of the music videos," he magnanimously admits. "As long as I deliver hits and do my job with all my heart, I'll get appreciation." His dream? "To be a legend like Rafi-saab!". That is quite a dream! We should all wish him success in his new venture. Sonu is not one to be swept away by the glory of it all. He's quite a loner in his personal life, preferring to spend time at home, rather than attending parties and mahurats.Sonu spends a lot of time travelling abroad and doing concerts, but he hardly does any in Bombay. "Yes, this is something my father advised me -- that I shouldn't end up becoming a stage artiste here because that kind of exposure would not help me. I realise the wisdom of that. I have concerts in Delhi, but I don’t do live shows in Bombay, the hub of the playback industry," he explains. Does he ever regret not having been trained? "I've done most of my playback singing as an untrained singer, but I have 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've 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!" Sonu is not known to be a person who enjoys socialising with film folks. "I do my work and come home. I have my own friends and two lovely sisters whom I adore. We spend time together at home, friends come over or we go over to their places, but we keep away from partying. I don’t understand or like that culture," he stresses. What strikes you is this young man's emphatic opinions and clear-cut priorities. His work is important, but not at the expense of his dignity. He doesn't baulk at calling a spade a spade. And he lives life by his own rules.

AWARD LIST'S:

Filmfare Awards:

  • 2006 Nominated Filmfare Award Best Playback Singer (Male) for: "Paheli" (2005) for the song "Dheere Jaina".
  • 2005 Nominated Fimfare Award Best Playback Singer - Male for: "Main Hoon Na" (2004)for "Main Hoon Na...".
  • 2005 Nominated Filmfare Award, Best Playback Singer - Male for: "Main Hoon Na" (2004) for "Tumse Milkey".
  • 2005 Nominated Filmfare Award, Best Playback Singer - Male for: "Veer-Zaara" (2004) for "Do Pal".
  • 2004 Won, Filmfare Award, Best Playback (Male) for: Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) for the song "Kal ho na ho".
  • 2003 Won Filmfare Award, Best Playback Singer - Male for: "Saathiya" (2002) for the song "Saathiya".
  • 2002 Nominated Fimfare Best Playback Singer - Male for: "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" (2001) for the song "Suraj Hua Maddham".
  • 2001 Nominated Filmfare Award Best Playback Singer - Male for: "Fiza" (2000) for "Tu Hawa Hai".
  • 2001 Nominated Filmfare Award Best Playback Singer - Male for: "Refugee" (2000) for "Panchhi Nadiya".
National Film Awards, India:
  • 2004 Silver Lotus Award, Best Playback Singer (Male) for: "Kal Ho Naa Ho" (2003) for the song "Kal Ho Naa Ho".
Screen Weekly Awards:
  • 2005 Nominated, Screen Award, Best Playback Singer - Male for: "Kal Ho Naa Ho" (2003) for the song "Kal Ho Naa Ho".
  • 2002 Nominated, Screen Award, Best Playback Singer - Male for: "Dil Chahta Hai" (2001) for the song "Tanhayee Tanhayee".
  • 2002 Nominated Screen Award, Best Playback Singer - Male for: "Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai" (2001) for the song "Is Pyaar Ko Main Khya Naam Doon".
Zee Cine Awards:
  • 2006 Nominated Best Playback Singer (Male) for: "Main Hoon Na" (2004) for the song "Main Hoon Na".
  • 2004 Nominated, Best Playback Singer (Male) for: "Kal Ho Naa Ho" (2003) for the song "Kal ho naa ho...".
  • 2003 Nominated Best Male Playback for: "Saathiya" (2002) for the title song.
  • 2002 Nominated, Best Playback Singer Male for: "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" (2001) for the song "Suraj Hua Maddham".
  • 2002 Nominated, Best Playback Singer Male for: "Dil Chahta Hai" (2001) for the song "Tanhayee".
Filmography of Sonu Nigam as a Playback Singer,
  • Partner ( 2007)
  • Apne (2007)
  • Ek Chalis Ki Last Local (2007)
  • Zamaanat (2007)
  • Ta Ra Rum Pum (2007)
  • Kya Love Story Hai (2007)
  • Say Salaam India (2007)
  • Just Married (2007)
  • Nehlle Pe Dehlla (2007)
  • Eklavya - The Royal Guard (2007)
  • Salaam-E-Ishq (2007)
  • Rivaaz (2007)
  • Aryan - Unbreakable (2006)
  • Baabul (2006)
  • Dhoom 2 (2006)
  • Umrao Jaan (2006)
  • Jaan-E-Mann (2006)
  • Don - The Chase Begins Again (2006)
  • Utthaan (2006)
  • Iqraar - By Chance (2006)
  • Jai Santoshi Maa (2006)
  • Naksha (2006)
  • Lage Raho Munnabhai (2006)
  • Krrish (2006)
  • Fanaa (2006)
  • Pyare Mohan (2006)
  • Dosti: Friends Forever (2005)
  • Neal 'N' Nikki (2005)
  • Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (2005)
  • Garam Masala (2005)
  • Dil Jo Bhi Kahey... (2005)
  • Chocolate (2005)
  • Salaam Namaste (2005)
  • Aashiq Banaya Aapne: Love Takes Over (2005)
  • Ramji Londonwaley (2005)
  • Oru Naal Oru Kanavu (2005)
  • Barsaat (2005)
  • Super (2005)
  • Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya? (2005)
  • Dus (2005)
  • Paheli (2005)
  • Parineeta (2005)
  • Bunty Aur Babli (2005)
  • Kaal (2005)
  • Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen (2005)
  • Mumbai Express (2005)
  • Lucky: No Time for Love (2005)
  • Socha Na Tha (2005)
  • Shabd (2005)
  • Blackmail (2005)
  • Pyaar Mein Twist (2005)
  • Dil Maange More!!! (2004)
  • Veer-Zaara (2004)
  • Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart (2004)
  • Madhoshi (2004)
  • Tumsa Nahin Dekha (2004)
  • Fida (2004)
  • Phir Milenge (2004)
  • Julie (2004)
  • Chot [Aaj Isko, Kal Tereko] (2004)
  • Lakshya (2004)
  • Dev (2004)
  • Hum Tum (2004)
  • Uuf Kya Jaadoo Mohabbat Hai... (2004)
  • Main Hoon Na (2004)
  • Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities (2004)
  • Muskaan (2004)
  • Suno Sasurjee (2004)
  • Khakee (2004)
  • Dil Bechara Pyaar Ka Maara (2004)
  • Run (2004)
  • Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa (2003)
  • Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
  • Out of Control (2003)
  • Patth (2003)
  • Sssshhh....(2003)
  • Aanch (2003)
  • Mumbai Matinee (2003)
  • Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost (2003)
  • Qayamat: City Under Threat (2003)
  • Calcutta Mail (2003)
  • Chalte Chalte (2003)
  • Andaaz (2003)
  • Armaan (2003)
  • Stumped (2003)
  • Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye (2003)
  • Ishq Vishk (2003)
  • Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook (2003)
  • Dhund: The Fog (2003)
  • Escape from Taliban (2003)
  • Love at Times Square (2003)
  • Khushi (2003)
  • Satta(2003)
  • Dum (2003)
  • Kucch To Hai (2003)
  • Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai (2003)
  • Border Hindustan Ka (2003)
  • Ek Hindustani (2003)
  • Oops! (2003)
  • Chalo Ishq Ladaaye (2002)
  • Kaante (2002)
  • Saathiya (2002)
  • Rishtey (2002)
  • Jeena Sirf Merre Liye (2002)
  • Gunaah (2002)
  • Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai (2002)
  • Road (2002)
  • Shakti: The Power (2002)
  • Bollywood/Hollywood (2002)
  • Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002)
  • Chor Machaaye Shor (2002)
  • Maine Dil Tujhko Diya (2002)
  • Soch (2002)
  • Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002)
  • Mujhse Dosti Karoge! (2002)
  • Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare (2002)
  • Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa (2002)
  • Shararat (2002)
  • Om Jai Jagadish (2002)
  • Humraaz (2002)
  • Awara Paagal Deewana (2002)
  • Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai (2002)
  • Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002)
  • Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002)
  • Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002)
  • Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage (2002)
  • Ansh: The Deadly Part (2002)
  • Aankhen (2002)
  • Yeh Mohabbat Hai (2002)
  • Filhaal... (2002)
  • Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001)
  • Badal Paree (2001)
  • Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat (2001)
  • Ajnabee (2001)
  • Lajja (2001)
  • Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai (2001)
  • Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega (2001)
  • Yaadein... (2001)
  • Albela (2001)
  • Jodi No.1 (2001)
  • One 2 Ka 4 (2001)
  • Censor (2001)
  • Khiladi 420 (2000)
  • Ghaath (2000)
  • Kurukshetra (2000)
  • Aaghaaz (2000)
  • Shikari (2000)
  • Fiza (2000)
  • Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000)
  • Dhadkan (2000)
  • Jungle (2000)
  • Refugee (2000)
  • Joru Ka Ghulam (2000)
  • Hum To Mohabbat Karega (2000)
  • Chal Mere Bhai (2000)
  • Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000)
  • Baaghi (2000)
  • Badal (2000)
  • Pukar (2000)
  • Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000)
  • Bulandi (2000)
  • Mela (2000)
  • Kunwara (2000)
  • Le Chal Apne Sang (2000)
  • Jaanwar (1999)
  • Dillagi (1999)
  • Mast (1999)
  • Vaastav: The Reality (1999)
  • Hello Brother (1999)
  • Sangharsh (1999)
  • Taal (1999)
  • Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999)
  • Manchala (1999)
  • Sooryavansham (1999)
  • Sarfarosh (1999)
  • Anari No. 1 (1999)
  • International Khiladi (1999)
  • Aarzoo (1999)
  • Devi (1999)
  • Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999)
  • Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999)
  • Love You Hamesha (1999)
  • Mother (1999)
  • Soldier (1998/II)
  • Sar Utha Ke Jiyo (1998)
  • Dil Se.. (1998)
  • Major Saab (1998)
  • Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998)
  • Keemat: They Are Back (1998)
  • Deewana Mastana (1997)
  • Daud (1997)
  • ...Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (1997)
  • Zor (1997)
  • Border (1997)
  • Mohabbat (1997)
  • Pardes (1997)
  • Tamanna (1997)
  • Jeet (1996)
  • Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996)
  • Agni Sakshi (1996)
  • Barsaat (1995)
  • Gaddaar (1995)
  • Jaan Ki Baazi (1985)
  • Actor - filmography
  • "Indian Idol" (2004) TV Series
  • Love in Nepal (2004)
  • Kash... Aap Hamare Hote (2003)
  • Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002)
  • Betaab (1983)
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Kumar Sanu

Kumar SanuBiography of a LEGENDARY Singer by PRAVEEN One of the most prolific singers ever to work in the Indian film industry... Kumar Sanu is one of the most popular playback singers of Bollywood. He holds the Guinness Book world record for recording the maximum number of songs in a day, which are 28. He was born on 23rd September, 1957 and was named Kedernath Bhattacharjee. His father, Pashupati Bhattacharjee was a renowned classical singer and composer who noticed his son's talent at a very young age. When he was still very young, his father trained him to sing classical music and play the tabla. Given here is a small biography which captures the life history of Kumar Sanu. Kumar Sanu graduated in commerce from Calcutta University and then started giving public performances at small shows and restaurants in Calcutta itself. His style of singing was greatly influenced by the legendary Kishore Kumar. He badly wanted to become a playback singer but the competition in the Indian film is more than just fierce; it is ruthless. It took several years and a lot of struggle before Kumar Sanu was noticed by the great Jagjit Singh. He offered Kumar Sanu a chance to sing in the Hindi film Aandhiyan. Kumar Sanu came to Bombay when Kalyanji - Anandji offered him to sing for the movie "Jadugar". He was then asked to adopt a different name that was much more acceptable due to caste/region preferences. Thus, he started to work under the name Kumar Sanu instead of Kedernath Bhattacharjee. This gave him a wider appeal with the masses and he did not remain restricted to the Bengali mass. His real achievement however, came in the year 1990 with the movie "Aashiqui". The talented music directors Nadeem - Shravan gave him all but one song of the movie Aashiqui. Kumar Sanu proved himself with this opportunity and the songs took the entire nation by rage. Everyone hummed the songs that were touted as that year's biggest hits. Kumar Sanu became a star and also won his first Filmfare award as the Best Male Playback singer. He began recording for many more films and achieved much success with more and more hits. Some movies that are worth the mention are Saajan, Deewana, Baazigar, and 1942: A Love Story. He won five Filmfare awards for five consecutive years and by the end of 1990, he had sung for hundreds of films in different languages. However, during the prime of his career, he was diagnosed with throat cancer. He was under medication after which he sang chosen songs. He cut down on singing and branched out, giving public performances and also acting in Bengali and Hindi serials. Some of his popular songs are given below.
  • Aane Waala Kal Ek Sapna Hai
  • Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan
  • Chori Chori Jab Nazarein Mili
  • Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain
  • Ek Ladki Ko Dekha
  • Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaaye
  • Nazar Ke Saamne Jigar Ke Paas
  • Rim Jhim Rim Jhim
  • Teri Umeed Tera Intezaar
  • Tu Mile Dil Khile
  • Tujhe Dekha Toh Yeh Jana Sanam

Awards:

  • FilmFare Award 1990 Ab Tere Bin Jeelenge - Aashiqui

  • FilmFare Award 1991 'Mera dil bhi kitna pagal hai' - Saajan

  • FilmFare Award 1992 Sochenge Tumhe Pyaar Karein Ke Nahin - Deewana

  • FilmFare Award 1993 Yeh Kaali Kaali Aakhen - Baazigar

  • FilmFare Award 1994 Ek ladki ko dekha to aisa laga - 1942 A Love story

  • IIFA Award 2000 for Aankhon ki Gustakhiyan - Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Records:

Sanu broke the Guinness world record for the largest number of songs recorded in a single day: 28. He also holds the record (along with Lata Mangeshkar on the female side) for the longest string of consecutive Filmfare awards for Best Playback Singer.

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