Never thought my songs could resonate with youth, says Sonu

Three decades, countless melodies, and a voice that defined an era, Sonu Nigam continues to be one of Indian music's most enduring and versatile artists.

- Vishakha Pandit

“To me, success came in compartments; it was never overnight,” he says, reflecting on his journey. Over the years, Nigam has delivered some of Bollywood's most memorable hits — from Yeh Dil Deewana (Pardes, 1997) and Suraj Hua Maddham (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, 2001) to Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003). Even decades later, his songs continue to trend, as seen when his 1999 track Bijuriya