Sonu Nigam songs
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Yeh Dil Deewana (1997)
One of the reasons Sonu Nigam is called the modern Rafi is his affinity for love songs. Thus, we started off the list with one of the most famous Sonu Nigam songs, Yeh Dil Deewana, from the 1997 movie Pardes.
How does a lover move on if they are still in love? The 7-minute 6-second song
explores the same. The music by Nadeem-Shravan comes across as experimental, with different musical styles included in the song.
Satrangi Re (1998)
Satrangi Re, or Seven Shades of Love, was one of them. A.R. Rahman’s music and Gulzar’s words brought mystery and desire to the song. Sonu Nigam and Kavita Krishnamurthy’s vocals rendered the haunting passion between the two lovers. The 7-minute 28-second song is regarded as one of Sonu Nigam’s best songs.
Sandesa Aate Hain (1997)
Suraj Hua Maddham (2001)
The next Sonu Nigam song on the list is a must in every Bollywood lover’s playlist. The movie Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham gave countless people cultural moments that we as an Indian audience still revel in. The movie gained an iconic status in Hindi cinema thanks to its iconic dialogues and versatile soundtrack. One of the most iconic songs from the soundtrack was Suraj Hua Maddham.
Written by Anil Pandey and composed by Sandesh Shandilya, the 7:08 song got everything right when it came to the portrayal of love, starting from Sonu Nigam’s enchanting voice and Alka Yagnik’s honey-filled vocals.
Saathiya (2002)
Kal Ho Na Ho (2003)
Tumse Milke Dil Ka (2004)
SRK lights up the silver screen with his charisma, and Nigam’s voice seamlessly matches the expression of love in its most grand and magnificent manner. Keeping the youthful nature of the movie and the song in mind, Anu Malik and Javed Akhtar incorporated bits of trendy rhythm and lines throughout the song.
Do Pal (2004)
The songs remained in the hearts of the audiences even decades after their release; one such song is ‘Do Pal’. Chopra brought Sonu Nigam and the nightingale of India, Lata Mangeshkar, on board for the song.
Composed by Madan Mohan and written by Javed Akhtar, the 4-minute 26-second song beautifully describes the moments spent between lovers and the pain of separation. The composition had the entire nation in tears, making it one of Sonu Nigam’s best songs over the course of his career.
O Soniyo (2008)
The second-to-last Sonu Nigam song on the list saw the beloved pairing of Shreya Ghoshal and Sonu Nigam come together to give a romantic hit, O Soniyo, from the movie Raaz.
Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin (2012)
The duo of Ajay and Atul is known to use simplicity to invoke varied emotions in the hearts of the listeners. Amitabh Bhattacharya penned down the song that spoke of hope and resilience in the face of problems and hardships in one’s life.
Nigam’s delicate and vulnerable vocals resulted in a tear-jerking song that is considered one of Sonu Nigam’s best songs.
Sonu Nigam is a perfect example of how grit, perseverance, and dedication towards one’s craft can help one achieve greatness. Nigam himself shared his success story and once said, “It was never an overnight success for me. I got my first award after six years of being famous. Though it was a gradual process, it has lasted. (via Mumbai Mirror) We hope the success keeps on lasting and adds more soulful songs to the mega world of music.
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