Retake with Pratibha Advani

9th May 09 Video Watch Online
Part 1
http://www.upbulk.com/media/zshare.php?code=59798570b02c72fc/
Part 2
http://www.upbulk.com/media/zshare.php?code=59799102d46eb18a/

Sonu Niigaam Voted For.....

Sonuji , Agam Niigaam & Ben Thomas Voted along with Hrithik Roshan, Suzanne Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Dilip Kumar, Saira Bano, Poonam Jhawar, Raza Murad, Alok Nath, Bikram Saluja, , Udit Narayan, Sanjay Nirupam on 29th April 2009..
But who did Sonuji & Agamji vote for ???

http://hamaraphotos.com/bollywood/hrithik-roshan/hrithik-suzanne-sanjay-dilip-goes-to-vote.html

Breaking News - Sonu Niigaam Sings in ' Bisile'

New & Young music directors Gagan-Hari recorded Songs with singers
Sonu Niigaam, Hariharan, Chitra, Shaan, Kunal Ganjawala and Sunidhi Chauhan
'Bisile' a romantic-comedy directed by software engineer-turned filmmaker Sandeep
It has Diganth and Jennifer Kotwal in the lead roles
The tracks range from romantic duets to hip-hop to raaga-based songs
It's the first time that hip-hop has been used in a Kannada film
We are targetting the youth & A R Rahman is an inspiration to there music says Hari
Gagan, who has done a course in electronic music also worked as DJ in London

The shooting of the movie is almost complete & the music should release
In may/june 2009

Their next project is an album of Sufi music, for which Javed Akhtar
has written the lyrics says Gagan

Paying Guests Music Out Now !!!

Movie: Paying Guests

Song Title: Ya Rabula Rabbi

Singers: Sonu Niigaam, Amrita Kak & Earl D'Souza

Lyricist: Jalees Sherwani, Wajid, A K Upadhyay

Music Director: Sajid, Wajid

Music Label: Junglee Music

Bollywood Music Videos Interviews Rapid fire with Sonu Niigaam

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rTQ-i-le3k
was just surfing and got this video..so sharing with you all...hope you will like it...tc enjoy god bless you all

EXPLOSION TOUR 2009

Sonu Niigaam, Sunidhi Chauhan, Hard Kaur Live in Concert Oakland First time ever !!! Remember : News first only on THE OFFICIAL SONU NIIGAAM FAN
For info see events !!!

Carvan-e-Ghazal

Here is the video link of Concert Carvan-e-Ghazal ( High Quality )

Caravan-e-Ghazal concert Part1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyI6gIhj-JQ&feature=channel
Caravan-e-Ghazal concert Part2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6whexssbwAM&feature=related

"KAL HO NA HO"- THANKS SONU NIGAAM AND WADALI BROTHERS & GATEWAY OF INDIA VENUE.

Author:
Rudolph.A.Furtado
Posted:
January 27th, 2009
The "Times Of India" and Govt Of Maharashtra sponsored "Saptarang musical concerts" at Mumbai's eternal Gateway of India amidst the Taj Mahal hotel background was definitely a lifetime of memories, both sad and happy.
The "wadali brothers" qawali on saturday(25-1-09) preached "Communal harmony" while Sonu Niigaam on Sunday(26-1-09) made some of us Anglophile's, total fans of "International English rock and pop stars"realise that Hindi music also has "Rock stars", and not only "Play back singers".
The 26/11 broadcast of the terrorist attacks on telivision , the loss of innocent and patriotic lives and the fact that the monument of Indian hospitality and luxury, "the Taj Mahal Hotel" exists akin to the monument of love on which it was modeled proves that civilisation has triumphed over terrorism and hatred.
Sonu Niigaam rightly ended the evening and the sentimental gathering with his most memorable and very relevant song in a music industry churning songs by the dozens, "KAL HO NA HO"?
"Economic Apocalypse and Terrorism" has really made everyone rethink the "Kal Ho Na Ho" theme and try to live life to the fullest before its too late.


http://www.allindians.com/blogs/entertainment/music-movies/4000/kal-ho-na-ho-thanks-sonu-nigaam-and-wadali-brothers-gateway-of-india-venue.

Transcript of LIVE Chat Singer, Sonu Niigaam

Hi Frnds, I juss found this chat session where Sonu ji were answering his fans' questions, so sharing here IN CASE you havent seen it yet.

When I came to Mumbai as a fresher, I didn't wear the tag of star-kid. Ironically, after 14 years of recognition, now I suddenly become a star son. Currently, my dad's second album is the highest selling solo-album in the country."

Sonu Niigaam
Singer

Nur_kksingapore > What is your favourite pastime besides singing?
Sonu Nigam > One is working out, sleeping and (doing) something that men love to do the most - I leave it up to your imagination!

Rehman > I Sonu, I am a small time musician too. Could you tell me what is this association for musicians that everyone is talking about? How does one become its member and what are it benefits?
Sonu Nigam > This association is primarily for all the singers who are working in India in any kind of medium whether films or pop music etc. This association is yet to be registered as I am finalising its clauses. Initially, the most important and prominent singers of India are its members. But once it's registered, anyone who complies with its clauses and terms and conditions (any professional singer) can become its member.

Nur_kksingapore > Do you really like acting and can I know if you sang in Suneel Dashan's new film, Dosti-Friends Forever ?
Sonu Nigam > I have loved and liked whatever I have done in my life whether its singing, anchoring on TV, dancing in my pop videos, composing music or acting. The name sounds familiar and I must have sung for it but since I do bulk work, it's difficult to remember all the songs.

Shilpi > I would also like to know how should a fresher start up his career in singing and how to get the celeb contacts because without recommendation it's very difficult.
Sonu Nigam > There is no formula to it specially when you are not a star kid. Just like I had to start from scratch - meeting people, asking for work, waiting for hours outside their offices, patiently tolerating their insolent behaviour at times and self motivating myself each one has to put his heart and soul in finding his destiny. The only suggestion I can make is - never waste your time criticising others. People who criticise others end up becoming either frustrated artists or frustrated journalists.

Shilpi > If you don't mind, I would like to tell you that you were exactly right when you gave a statement regarding the comment on your hairstyle.
Sonu Nigam > Thank you and keep motivating me. I am sure you are a positive fan.

Sita > Are you looking forward to acting in more movies?
Sonu Nigam > I take my life in segments. I invested one and half to two years in acting and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Then I went to America and produced an album (spirit and unfolding) and then came back to India and took up the Indian Idol (show). I thoroughly enjoyed the experience too. And now I am working on my solo album, which is due to release next month. I don't know what I am doing after that because I don't plan my future, I live in the present.

Lemik > Why do you think things didn't work for you as an actor?
Sonu Nigam > Firstly, my image as a singer is too strong in the hearts of people. Secondly, people look up to me in the sense that they expect me to not be a part of mediocre projects (which my movies turned out to be unfortunately. Not that I worked any less hard for it but as an actor you need to depend on a very strong project, great director, efficient and popular co-stars, through marketing and little bit of luck too. Besides, one's own acting prowess too counts.

That is why all Amitabh Bachchan or Shah Rukh Khan films are not super hits. Nevertheless, every experience teaches you something and in that sense the experience was a success.

Machi > Why did you try your hands at films? You are excellent as a singer. Why did you go into acting?
Sonu Nigam > Have you seen (any of) my movie?

Vania > Sonu what do you do to maintain your voice so well?
Sonu Nigam > I stay free from negativity and keep my soul clear from being cynicnal towards others. And that affects in the voice, I think.

Sita > How do you feel the aftermath of the Indian Idol show. Really, we were just hooked to it!
Sonu Nigam > Great! I am happy that the Indian audience has proved to the Indian media that singers are the most underrated and underutilised commodity in this country. And given the exposure like cricketers and actors, they can turn out to become huge money making machines for the industry.

Soni_84in > Don't you think Sonu that songs these days lack emotions compared to those in Kishore Kumar times?
Sonu Nigam > I don't think so. Music is a reflection of society in general and by looking down upon the present music we end up looking down upon ourselves. Music has been a very good, good, mediocre, very poor in every era. Sit with me someday and I will site you examples to prove my point.

Mannie > What made you start this association? Any bitter experience you had in your struggling days?
Sonu Nigam > Of course I have gone through a lot of hardships during my struggle period but my idea of promoting a singers' association was merely because such unsuccessful attempts have been made in the past and no one ever carried it forward to give it a concrete shape. Thank fully, all the singers today are hand-in-hand with each other and also with the music directors.

Jatin_smart > Sonu, how much time do you devote daily to music for practice? Your father is a also a very good singer, can we hear both voices in any song together?
Sonu Nigam > I am virtually singing always. And besides that my yoga-abhays and workouts give my lungs the power to belt it out. I think I must be the luckiest son who came to Bombay (Mumbai) without being a star kid and after 14 years of recognition I suddenly become a star son because my father Agam Kumar Nigam's second album "Bewafaee" is right now the highest selling solo album in the country. God willing, I will some day request him to sing with me. So you will get to hear father and son one by one.

Jatin_smart > What do you think about the talent hunts going on almost all channels? Do they really benefit newcomers?
Sonu Nigam > Yes definitely.

Amira > Hi, I am from Egypt and I like your voice very much. Have you thought of singing a song with Arabic words?
Sonu Nigam > It's a brilliant idea! Why don't you hook me up with some Egyptian crooners and then see the magic work!

Ani > Sonu, when can we again have Deewana or Bijuria kind of song from you? Seems you are too busy in film songs and don't have time for good private albums.
Sonu Nigam > I think I just answered this question before. I am on the verge of finishing the final mix of my solo album after four years and god willing, you will be able to see the promos on air by next month.

Sign of Message > Thank you very much for silently blessing me. Amidst all the choices of professionals a lot of you have chosen to pray for me and wish the best for me. And probably that's why an ordinary boy from Delhi, who could sing, has suddenly been chosen as one of the MTV youth icons this year in the list consisting of Shah Rukh Khan and Sonia Gandhi. This is one of the biggest high of my life and I will try my level best to keep on reinventing myself and entertaining you all to my best ability. Love, Sonu Niigaam.

Though it is an older one, still you will like it if you didnt see it in past.
Transcript of LIVE Chat Singer, Sonu Nigam at 15.00 hrs on Wednesday, April 6 , 2005 in Mumbai
Source: http://chatinterviews.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1076615.cms

Aak Kal - Lately - Now Available !!!

The long awaited single of Sonuji's & Blaaze's "Lately" - titled "Aajkal" in hindi Is now released on GlobalOneMusic .It is availble to buy on line now !!!
This is just the start of Many Sonuji's releases this year, so keep logged on !!

Sonu Niigaam, Shreya Ghoshal Combo in 'Male Barali Manju Irali'

Ok just before the release of 'Kannada album Neene Bari Neene
Here we have another score from hit music maker Mano Murthy
The film is titled 'Male Barali Manju Irali'
The only info i have is there is a duet titled 'Gelathi Neenu' sung by
Sonu Niigaam & Shreya Ghoshal, watch out for the starting lines where
One sings a short harmony for every line sung by the other singer
It is a pretty decent melody to listen to though away
From the Mano Murthy type of composition
The music is releasing all over next week
Also we should look forward to seeing Sonuji's acting for the video album
'Neene Bari Neene' in which Sonuji plays the character of Ashok Kheny

Sonu Niigaam Sings In 'Saat Pake Badha'

This is a rocking year for Sonuji as they are many soundtracks
Ready for releases, just after announcing 'Male Barali Manju Irali'
Now we have a special treat in the form of ' Saat Pake Badha'
Saat Pake Badha is a bengali movie :

The film is all about complete family entertainment and the story is based on a married Couple. Jeet comes to India from U.K and and he is asked to get married to
Koel Mullick Who is a very homely girl, Jeet, being a NRI does not want to get married To someone from Indian traditional cultite

Song Title: Bolo Piya - Sonu Niigaam
Director: Sujit Mondal
Lyrics : Priyo Chattapadhydy & Gautam Susmit
Music Direction: Jeet Ganguly
Screenplay : N.K. Salil
Produced by : Shree Venkatesh Films

The film has been shoot in Malaysia and Kolkata
Its a beautiful soft number sung excellently by our Sonuji
Aap Ka Vijay says the movie is just another
Version of 'Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain'

Sonu Niigaam Is The Michael Jackson Of India

Get to know Chakka Khan the legend who has just recorded with Sonuji !!!
http://www.blackatlanta.com/blog/2009/05/chaka-khan-on-on-in-st-lucia-with-much-love-for-amy-winehouse/

6th ACEBA Award - Best Singer: Sonu Niigaam

The sixth edition of the "Annual Central European Bollywood Awards" (ACEBA), the pioneering and most important award voting in the German speaking Bollywood community, resulted in some expected and unexpected winners (see results in German here).
Clear overall-winner of the 6th ACEBA was the movie "Jodhaa Akbar" . The movie has swept seven awards and one of them goes to Sonu Niigaam as Best Playback Singer for the movie-song "Inn Lamhon Ke". CONGRATULATIONS !
The awards are hosted by a leading Swiss website, molodezhnaja.ch, and central Europe’s discussion panel bollywoodforum.ch.
source : http://www.sonu-niigaam.com/component/content/article/39-news/525-6th-aceba-award-best-singer-sonu-niigaam.html

Jodhaa Akbar - Inn Lamhon Ke Sonu Nigam–30.5%
Jodhaa Akbar - Inn Lamhon Ke Sonu Nigam–30.5%
Bachna Ae Haseeno - Khuda Jaane – KK – 22.0%
Jodhaa Akbar - Jashn-E-Bahaaraa - Javed Ali – 16.9%
Saawariya - Masha-Allah - Kunal Ganjawala – 14.3%
Jaane Tu … - Kabhi Kabhi Aditi - Rashid Ali – 13.7%
Kidnap - Mit Jaaye - Sandeep Vyas – 2.6%
source : http://www.bollywoodforum.ch/aceba/2009.htm

Up, close & personal

The TV anchor and daughter of LK Advani, is back with Retake With Pratibha Advani. Launched recently, Retake with Pratibha Advani is a 30-mintue one-on-one interview based weekly show. It brings out the most important, interesting and unique moments in the life of an achiever from the Indian film industry. The show has three segments and will trace the film personality’s journey from childhood to today. While the focus will be on the interview, it will be interspersed with movie clips from their best films. From Raju Hirani, Sonu Niigaam to Sonam Kapoor, Big B, Shah Rukh…the chat show will feature the best in the industry. Catch it on SaharaOne, every Saturday at 7.30 pm.

Sonu Niigaam Sings In '' Marty ''

Amal has been signed for a trilingual English-Hindi-Punjabi film
Being made in Canada as actor and singer
Amal is the son of Daboo Malik (Anu Maliks brother)

Daboo's Malik's filmography:
Kisse Pyaar Karoon (2009) Nehlle Pe Dehlla (2007) Ek Hasina Ek Deewana (2006)
Do Dilon Ke Khel Main (2006) Jeet (2006) Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar (2006)
Love Ke Chakkar Mein (2006) Girlfriend (2004) Hawas (2004)
Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye (2003) Wrong Number (2003)
Khel (2003) Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (2002) Maine Dil Tujhko Diya (2002)

Amal says Sonu Niigaam is my idol and I have recorded a
Duet with him for a film called 'Marty' with music by Rajan and Sajan Misra
Source; http://www.screenindia.com/news/sync-sound/467414/

Sonu Niigaam In 2009 - Upcoming Projects !!

1) Neene Baare Neene - A Kannada/Hindi Album With Mano Murthy
2) Aami Saatpule - A Marathi Movie - Remake Of Satte Pe Satta
3) Basmati Blues - Hollywood Movie
4) Chandra In A Box: A Love Story - Song ‘Paani Waali Give Me Water’
5) Friends Forever - Movie - Song ‘Chiki Chiki Dum Dum’ Music: Anand Raj Anand
6) Hope & A Little Sugar - ‘’Movie - Song ‘Balle’ - Music: Wayne Sharp & Rick Bailtz
7) Khaffa - Movie
8) Dulha Milgaya - Shah Rukh Khan - music by Lalit Pandit - Music: August 09
9) Rang rasiya - Movie
10) Reejhan - Punjabi Movie - Music: Shyam Balkar
11) Rivaaz - Movie - Music: Raj Inder Raj & Reeg Deb
12) Run Mein Fun - Movie - Songs ’Kabhi Tedha Kabhi Seeda’ & Hungama’’
13) Tere Liye - Movie - Music: Anu Malik - Lyrics Gulzar Sahab
14) Raavan - AR Rehman - Abhishek, Aishwarya & Ranbir Kapoor
15) Blue - AR Rehman - Sanjay Dutt, Akshay, Lara, Katrina & Zayed Khan
16) 3 Idiots - Amir Khan - Music : Shantanu Moitra - Music: November 09
17) Bhaavaao Ko Samjo - A Love Story - Movie
18) Karma And Holi - Song ‘Holi Aayee’
18) Veer - A Salman Khan Film - Music: Sajid - Wajid
19) Show It Off - Album
20) Striker- Movie
21) Shortcut - The Con Is On - Song ‘Kal Nau Baje’
22) Bisile - A Kannada Movie
23) Prem Ka Game - Music : Raju Singh
24) Projects With Timberland, Akon & More ...
25) 5 New Untitled Albums in the making
26) Just sang A classical Song for an unknown movie in april
27) Many more kannada & hindi songs to release this year
28) Live concerts in 2009
29) Much More ...

Sonu Niigaam Sings In Subhash Ghai’s ‘Paying Guest'

The wait is over for this years most funniest movie ‘Paying Guest ‘
Paying Guest was earlier titled as ‘Chaar Yaar ‘
It is produced by Mr Ghai but directed by Paritossh Painter
Its stars: Shreyas Talpade, Javed Jaffrey, Ashish Chowdhry
Celina Jaitly,Chunky Pandey, Riya Sen, Sayali Bhagat
Neha Dhupia, Delnaz Paul, Vatsal Sheth,Johny Lever
Paintal, Asrani,Viju Khote & Inder Kumar
Lyricists: Shabbir Ahmed & Jalees Sherwani
Music Director: Sajid - Wajid
The story of the film is about four young men who are in search of a home for rent
Most of the shooting of the film has been done in Bangkok.
I only know about one song by Sonuji - Ya Rab but hope there are others
Music now released & available to buy !!!
Cassettes and CDs on: Times Music
Remember my post's - Sonuji Sings In - Vijay's Predictions
Orkut - http://www.orkut.com/Main#CommMsgs.aspx?cmm=42514968&tid=5312164076053605753
Face book - http://www.facebook.com/s.php?q=Sonuji+Sings+In+-+Vijay%27s+Predictions&init=q&sid=8f365478864ae787fac9f0fedecca8e9#/topic.php?uid=54993382001&topic=7391
I was correct with ‘Paying Guest ‘ :):):)

Spice Surtarang New Delhi 2009

Mauritius Concert - My ramblings....

Falak my dear, he does start his concerts with a prayer and Im sure he did..he will never do it without that..EVER..after which there is an aalaap combined with the 2nd verse of Kal Ho Na Ho..Falak Dekhoon is mostly the first song that he sings when hez on stage..the rest of it is intro which he does backstage..:-)..but yes, officially, the first song was surely Falak Dekhoon..which is so normally in all his shows..:-):-)