Top 7 Bollywood Chart-busters by Musical Prodigy Sonu Nigam

Regarded as one of the best Indian Playback singers, Sonu Nigam turns 44 on 30th of July 2017. Born to singer Agam Kumar Nigam and Shobha Nigam, Sonu has made them proud. Singing since his teenage years, Nigam has given numerous hits by now. Not only Hindi songs, Nigam have contributed to Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi and Nepali music industry as well.

The singer is not only famous for his Bollywood songs, but his ridiculously good looks and unique fashion style. With numerous Filmfares and an Oscar nomination in his kitty, the singing sensation also appeared in few Bollywood movies and a number of music videos. He is often compared to the legendary singer Mohd. Rafi for his melodious voice and variations.

While talking about his achievements, how can one miss out on the best songs by Sonu Nigam? Check out this list of his best Hindi songs.

#1. Sandese Aate Hain

Sung along with Roop Kumar Rathod, this one was Sonu’s mark on the Hindi song industry. Part of the movie Border which released in 1997, the lyrics were given by Javed Akhtar and the music was composed by Anu Malik. The song beautifully captures the sheer happiness of Indian soldiers on receiving letters and messages from their families and friends.

#2. Tu Fiza Hain

Picturised on the gorgeous Karishma Kapoor, the song is an ode to an object of beauty and desire. The song was part of the movie Fiza which released in 2000. Anu Malik composed the music and Gulzar wrote the lyrics. Karishma looks dazzling in the song.

#3. Suraj Hua Maddham

This was one of the most popular romantic tracks of 2001. It was part of the block buster hit movie Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, with music composed by Sandesh Shandilya. Sameer & Anil Pandey wrote the lyrics.

#4. Main Agar Kahoon

This melodious track was part of the movie Om Shanti Om. The lyrics were written by none other than Javed Akhtar and the famous duo Vishal Sekhar who composed the music.

#5. Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin

This one touched millions of hearts with its scintillating lyrics, written by Amitabh Bhattacharya and the amazing music composed by Ajay-Atul. The emotions of a brother reuniting with his sister after years could not be expressed any better than this song.

#6. Bhagwan Hai Kahan Re Tu

The 2014 box office bomb PK had this beautiful song describing the virtual existence of God. The baffled alien, throughout the song is trying to find where God is and still couldn’t find him. The lyrics were written by Swanand Kirkire and Shantanu Moitra who composed the music.

#7. Do Pal

Accompanied by the nightingale Lata Mangeshkar, this one was part of the movie Veer Zaara which released in 2004. It was a romantic track picturised on Shahrukh Khan and Preity Zinta separating at the station because they belong to different countries. The music was composed by Madan Mohan and Sanjeev Kohli, and lyrics were written by the one and only Javed Akhtar.

Which one is your favorite Sonu Nigam Song? Let us know in the comment section below.