Name: Sonu Niigaam Born 30/07/1973 Faridabad, Haryana, India -
Location: Mumbai India -
The Most Versatile Asian Vocalist Playback Singer, Pop Artist
Stage Concert Live Performer, Actor, Radio Jockey, Music Director, Lyricist, Composer, TV Presenter Judge On Music/TV Show Shows
SONU NIGAM'S MESSAGE !!
To all the fans of Vijay's blog, a very happy Christmas and a great new year to u. Keep blessing and supporting genuine music and genuine music lovers.. Lots of love and prayers. Sonu Niigaam 18/12/09
"I know now Oh Lord, how much You love me, after I see my own self love my son !"
(Sonu Niigaam (080708 0830am IST, Bangkok, Millionaire Hilton, room 2328)
Namaste, Salaam, Sat Shri Akaal & Welcome !!
Latest News !!
Music now released !!
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(Saare Jahaan Se Mehnga - Music Out Now!)
(Sonu Nigam's 'Vayuputras' Now Released!)
(Chashme Baddoor - Music Out Now!)
(I Love NY - Music Out Now)
(Shootout At Wadala - Music Out Now)
(Ale - Music Out Now)
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AK56 is a Kannada language film by action film director Om Prakash Rao. It is Rao's 25th. Roa had directed AK-47 (film) starring shivaraj Kumar which was a super hit. The film is produced by the Indian film company Silver Screen Pictures as their premiere venture. This is siddanth's second kannda movie. The film is estimated to be one of the most expensive Kannada film.
AK56 is expected to be released in July 2011.
Tracklist:
01 Karedaaga - Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal, Rajesh
02 ReetaKaddu Kaadu - Abhimann Roy, Yashwant A Roy
03 Pasandaithi Gelathi - Avinash Chebbi, Ananya Bagath
04 Adjust Maadkko - Reeta, Rap Avinash Chebbi
05 Mera Bharat - LR Ramanujam
On June 25, 2011, renowned Bollywood singer, Sonu Nigam will play versions of Michael Jackson numbers unplugged exclusively on 92.7 Big FM’s breakfast show. Later in the day, Sonu will sing Jackson numbers as requested by the listeners on the station .
There are stars, there are superstars and then there are legends. Michael Jackson and RD Burman (our own Pancham Da) were all of these and more. both MJ and Pancham Da had splendid musical journeys and continue to enthrall their audiences around the globe.
In memory of these legends, 92.7 Big FM – a radio initiative of Reliance Broadcast Network, will kick off a 3 day music celebration, marking the death anniversary of Michael Jackson and the birth anniversary of Pancham Da, thus bringing together a unique blend of International Pop and our very own Bollywood music, showcasing two legends that audiences still remember very passionately. The celebration will happen across 29 HSM (Hindi speaking markets) from the 25th to 27th of June 2011.
On June 25, 2011, renowned Bollywood singer, Sonu Nigam will play versions of Michael Jackson numbers unplugged exclusively on 92.7 Big FM’s breakfast show. Later in the day, Sonu will sing Jackson numbers as requested by the listeners on the station .
Other highlights for the day include play out of exclusive capsuled bytes on the Pop icon by his mother, Katherine Jackson and a host of Indian celebrities. If this is not all, listeners can also tune in to hear some of Michaels biggest hits which will play out every hour only on 92.7 BIG FM.
On June 27, 2011, 92.7 Big FM will play song requests from Pancham Da’s fabulous body of work. What’s more, 92.7 Big FM’s Rj’s will give out lesser known trivia about R D Burman , who made bollywood music hip, chic and swinging; for eg: How many people know that Pancham was trained in Indian classical music but still had a great hold over international musical traditions like Bossa Nova…
So, tune in to 92.7 BIG FM to know all this and much more!
The Idea Filmfare Awards South are back! During a press conference at the Sheraton Park Hotel & Towers - Chennai, Filmfare and Idea announced the much awaited Nominees for the best in South Indian cinema for 2010.
The 58th Idea Filmfare Awards 2010 (South India) would be held on July 2, 2011 at Hyderabad International Convention Centre.
The polling process has generated a huge response for 10 popular categories each in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. Nominees drawn from the responses have been shortlisted and a specially appointed jury has been set up to pick the final winners.
Rahim Shah serenaded the audience and the jam-packed auditorium swayed and danced to the rhythm of his music.
He and the winner and runner-up of Chotay Ustad, the brainchild of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Sonu Nigam, were the highlight at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Monday, that hosted a glittering night with established and young budding stars of Pakistan.
Moon and Farieha from Chotay Ustad have gained acclaim for their talent across the border and within the country. On the centre stage, the young artists surpassed expectations.
Moon, the runner-up on the show, sang Mora Saiyan by Fuzon which in the actual show pushed the judges, Abida Parveen, Sonu Nigam and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, to give the young singer a standing ovation. Even Moon, still a young boy, showed humility far beyond his age.
His father said, “Never in my wildest dreams had I thought that this would happen. Moon has brought me more joy than I ever could have imagined, and due to that I have dedicated my life even more so to my boy.”
Farieha, also nicknamed Chiriya (little bird) by Sonu Nigam, was thrilled to perform in Islamabad for the second time. An avid Rahat Fateh Ali and Noor Jahan fan, the little girl sang classical music with grace and maturity that is usually hard to find even in experienced artists.
“I have sung alongside Asha Bhonsle, Ghulaam Abbas, Hamid Ali Khan, Abrarul Haq, Shahzad Roy and tonight I will sing on the same stage as Rahim Shah,” says Farieha, “I couldn’t be happier.”
The support of the audience spurred on the artists and the evening turned out to be enjoyable.
Celebrated multi talented singer Sonu Nigam sung a Malayalam song ‘Chakkaramaavin kombathu’ for Mammootty’s much awaited film ‘1993 Bombay March 12’. The song is composed by the visually challenged musician Afzal
Yousuf, who earlier composed sweet songs for the Malayalm flick ‘Calendar’
Sonu, the 'Rafi clone', who started his active singing career in 1990 s has rendered thousands of songs for movies and albums in prominent Indian languages. This is the first time that he is attempting Malayalam.
‘1993 Bombay March 12’ is the debut directorial venture of ace script writer Babu Janardhanan. The multilingual movie based on the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts will feature Mammootty as a priest who later converts into Islam. Other cast includes Roma, Krishna, Shaari and Lal. It is expected hit theaters on June 24.
Thanks to the corporatization of Bollywood, music is in the deplorable state that it currently is in. Today you find item numbers ruling the music scene. If music was not important then why are Bollywood films using only songs in their promo? Item numbers only reflect how insecure music composers are! There is only one Anu Malik who must have done diverse stuff like a Refugee, Main Hoon Na and he has even done item numbers. Composers have lost their faith in good singers and rely on catchy words to sell their music. And to top it, it sells! Music companies are getting richer, but they fail to give music composers and musicians their due. Music is the soul of Bollywood films, yet it is only supplementing films. There are very few musicians who have done religious, romantic and world music. The effort to introduce different genres of music is restricted to a few.
Here is one reason for all you music freaks in Kerala to cheer aloud.
One of the most popular singers in the country, Sonu Niigam will sing for a Malayalam film 1993 Bombay March 12.
The movie, which has already gained much popularity due to the historic plot it carries, will now have an added highlight with the young star’s voice humming to a Malayalam song.
The film which has five songs altogether has another attraction.
The musician who composed the collection, Afsal Yousuf, is visually challenged. Looks like the movie is sure to give its audience a musical treat.
Announcing the Worldwide Release of The Michael Jackson Tribute CD
Recording Artists Around the World Come Together To Honor The King of Pop
Original and Inspired Songs By Some of Michael’s Talented Friends & Fans
We are very excited to announce the worldwide release of our exclusive tribute CD, The Beat of Our Hearts: A Musical Tribute to Michael. This amazing album is a compilation of music written and performed by some incredibly talented singers/songwriters who have honored Michael through their music. This is a truly wonderful and unprecedented collection of eighteen original songs written and performed by Michael’s friends and fans.
What makes this album so special is that each song represents a talented artist who was greatly inspired by Michael and deeply affected by his loss. For many of them, their song was their saving grace.
These touching musical tributes were written out of a profound place of love and respect for Michael. Some of the featured artists sing about the things he taught us, such as forgiveness. Others sing about how much we miss him. Tony Wilson, who knew Michael personally, wrote a song titled, “We Call Him Peter Pan,” meant to defend and honor his love for children. Every song tells a story of love.
Other artists featured on the album include: Judith Hill (This Is It), Jason Jackson, Maxso, Patrique Fortson; Sonu Nigam; Bond Biederman; Cyrano, Esq.; Quincy Patrick; Boona feat. Mesha; Lil Jay feat. Laura Rusu & Baros; Sara Thulin; Armand TJ; Blair Taylor; The Champions; Natalie Coluccio; Mike Thompson; and Mr. Gibbor.
These talented artists have taken their gifts and expressed feelings for Michael with lyrics that speak for millions of fans all over the globe. Their words, so genuine and poignant, express beautifully the impact he had on the world. Every song takes you to an emotional place where you remember and reflect on what an amazing human being he was, and how he continues to inspire and move us. They reflect on how many hearts he touched. They remind us of his strength through troubled times, and they bring tears to our eyes as they remember the man in the mirror.
The artists who have contributed their wonderful music to this CD collection, represent nine countries, including Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, Africa, Russia, Sweden, Romania, India and the United States. Within the United States, artists from Pennsylvania, California, Tennessee, Virginia, Louisiana, Illinois and Florida have contributed. This first-time-ever collection truly demonstrates the global love that exists for Michael Jackson.
Music was Michael’s life. The song “Music and Me” describes perfectly the special relationship they had: We've been together for such a long time …music and me. We’re as close as two friends can be. There have been others, but never two lovers like music and me.
He was an entertainer who achieved unprecedented success, an icon in the music industry. He created the biggest selling album of all time, and yet, remained humble enough to sing backup for other singers. This tribute CD honors the special love Michael had for music. It’s a must have for all Michael Jackson fans because every artist carries a piece of him through their music; many credit him as being the sole reason for becoming a performer.
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Versatile Indian singer Sonu Niigaam says he will perform with Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine during the forthcoming International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend in Toronto, as a tribute to the late King of Pop on the eve of his second death anniversary.
The duo will perform Sonu's composition, which has been chosen as a tribute song for Michael, who died June 25, 2009, by his family.
"Yes, I am performing with him (Jermaine), the MJ tribute song that is getting released by Universal America next week. It is called 'This Is It'. I wrote and composed the song and he sang it for me in Los Angeles. It is the first ever tribute song in the world post MJ's sad demise that is endorsed by a member of Michael Jackson's family," Sonu told IANS.
Their performance will be a part of the IIFA Rocks, a music and fashion event which will sponsored by Grey Goose on the second day of the three-day Bollywood extravaganza in Toronto, starting June 23.
"We were fortunate to have met with Michael Jackson in 1996 when we brought him to India for his concert. With IIFA in Toronto, we will be commemorating Michael Jackson's second death anniversary with a performance by his brother Jermaine Jackson on the IIFA Rocks stage. He will be joined by Sonu Niigaam," Sabbas Joseph, one of the founder directors of Wizcraft International Entertainment, told IANS.
Sonu is a huge Michael Jackson fan, and he has admitted in the past that his style of singing the hit number "Ye dil deewana" was majorly influenced by the international pop superstar.
Jermaine, MJ's elder brother, had last visited India in October 2009 for 10 days to record an album with composer-singer Adnan Sami.
Director Harish Sharma, who debuted this year into filmmaking with "2 nights in soul valley", is now making a documentary film on the 'Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre' (MIMC) at its Devachan campus in Leh-Ladakh.
This half hour long documentary will feature the voice of character actor Hemant Pandey, of TV serial "Office-Office" fame, who also acted in " Ready"; and the film is edited by Anuradha Singh who was the assembly editor of " Slumdog Millionaire".
"Guruji- Bhikkhu Sanghasena of Mahabodhi centre- is doing so much charity work for the needy people of that region that it is only appropriate that his work gets highlighted," says Harish. The documentary will be shot in Leh- Ladakh this month end and will wrap up in about four days time. "How many people do we know today who do work so selflessly? Not many. Hence, I decided that such people should become inspiration to the others which is why I am making the film. We intend taking the film to various film festivals to spread the good word," says Harish.
While the film projects a good cause, those connected with it have also donned the role of good human beings and are not charging any money for the film. "Both Anuradha and Hemant are not charging any money for doing this film," informs Harish, "Though neither them nor I am into spirituality, nor are we followers of the Mahabodhi sect."
British singer, Milli Moonstone who also acted in the Harish's debut film, is also a part of this Mahabodhi movement and has already spread the message in Europe, converting into a virtual ambassador of Mahabodhi in Britain.
Sources say, noted singer Sonu Nigam is also expected to shoot a song with the children of Mahabodhi's school at Devachan sometime soon.
Solar Topps Supports the Indian Community by Sponsoring the June 19th Sonu Nigam Concert and Dance Extravaganza Performance to Be Held at the ASU Gammage in Tempe, Arizona
Sonu Nigam Is a World-Renowned, Award-Winning Bollywood Music Superstar That Has Been Rewarded With Sold-Out Concerts in America, UK, Europe, France, Germany, Pakistan, Dubai, Afghanistan, Africa, Singapore, Bangkok, New Zealand, Bangladesh, Nepal, Kenya, Australia and Egypt
TEMPE, AZ--(Marketwire - Jun 10, 2011) - Solar Topps (www.solartopps.com), leading solar installation and solar leasing company, is proud to support the Indian community in Arizona by sponsoring the upcoming concert for one India's greatest music superstars. Sonu Nigam and band will provide a music and dance extravaganza to a nearly sold out crowd at the ASU Gammage located at 1200 South Forest Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281, at 6:00 pm on June 19, 2011. The concert is being produced by Desi Jhatka LLC. (http://www.azindia.com/display_events.aspx?ae_id=8255). Tickets are priced at $39, $59, and $79 and are available from www.ticketmaster.com or by calling Manish Gupta at (602) 688-7011.
"We like to support the Indian community in Arizona by sponsoring popular and talented Indian musicians such as Sonu Nigam," said Neal Uppal Solar Topps' President. "He is a considered by most as India's #1 Bollywood music superstar and we can't wait to see him perform in Tempe, Arizona."
Sonu Nigam comes from a singing family. Born to Agam Kumar Nigam and Shobha Nigam on July 30, 1973 in Faridabad, Haryana, India, he attended the J.D. Tytler School. He has two sisters, Meenal and Neekita. In the last few years his father has released several hit albums including "Bewafaai" and "Phir Bewafaai" and, more recently, "Bewafaai ka Aalam."
Over the years, Sonu has become a major force in the Indian music industry. He has provided playback singing for a large number of Hindi movies and won many awards. His rendition of the title song of the film Kal Ho Na Ho has been highly popular and is considered a modern legend of sorts. He is recognized for his versatile voice, with his voice adapted excellently to the actor he is singing for, as well as his excellent emotion range, with perfect singing of romantic, rock, sad, patriotic and other songs of various genres. Sonu has sung various songs in many languages besides Hindi, including Kannada, Bengali, Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, English, Bhojpuri, Urdu, Nepali and Marathi.
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Filmmakers often look at their own lives for inspiration, and Suhaib Ilyasi has found pretty much everything for his debut movie in his own life. Ilyasi, widely known for his show India's Most Wanted, was charged under the Dowry Act (498A) after his wife committed suicide in 2000. A decade later, he is making a movie called 498A The Wedding Gift, and has shot 85% of the movie.
Says Suhaib, The movie is a project of blood and sweat. People always thought Suhaib Ilyasi was arrested for killing his wife Anju. But the truth is that I was arrested under the charge of demanding `10,000 as dowry. My movie is based on a section of the IPC, 498A, yeh dahej lene waalon ko rokne ke liye banaya gaya tha. But it's being completely misused these days.
He adds, It's an absolutely commercial film. Cinema ke through bahut strong messages diye ja sakte hain. It's a balanced mix. There are songs by Sonu Nigam Sunidhi Chauhan, Shaan, etc, but the topic is serious. The lead roles are being played by Delhi-boy Harsh Nagar, and Shrishti Gautam, a class X student of Delhi's Sanskriti School. A class X student? Yes. I wanted a young and fresh face. Shrishti agreed she's a younger version of Katrina Kaif, and a wonderful performer. Farida Jalal, Alok Nath, Reema Lagoo and Deepak Tijori are also in the film.
The team is also coming to Delhi to shoot. Says Ilyasi, We are keeping the film low key, but once it's complete, I'd like to show it to LK Advani. Even such a senior politico has experienced this problem. His daughter-in-law has filed a case of dowry against him. We earlier had permission to shoot at the High Court, but it was recalled when a bomb was found outside the court.
The music reality show, X- factor India, has been well appreciated by one and all. After the initial rounds, Sonu Nigam, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Shreya Ghoshal have chosen the final contestants.
The contestants have been divided into three categories - 16-25 years old category which will be mentored by Sonu, 25 years old and above category which will be mentored by Shreya and finally, the group category which will be mentored by Sanjay. Here is a look at the names of the final 12 contestants - Sonu's team consists of Seema Jha, Piyush Kapoor, Sahiti G and Shovon Ganguly. Shreya’s team comprises of Manjeera Ganguly, Geet Sagar, Kartar Singh and Amit Jadhav while Sanjay's groups go by the names Last Minute, Nirmitee, Sajda and Deewane.
Meanwhile, the three judges were looking like true rockstars. Shreya looked beautiful in her off-shoulder pink dress, Sonu was sporting a formal suit and Sanjay was wearing his favourite colour - blue (you know what we are talking about). The host of the show Aditya Narayan also chose a formal suit for the occasion.
