'Saathiya': The title song from the Vivek Oberoi-Rani Mikherjee film perhaps encapsulates the ease with which Nigam could sing romantic songs as well. With 'Sandese Aate Hain' in the 1998 film 'Border', this movie’s album and particularly this song, Nigam also became one of the most sought after singers for patriotic songs as well. 'Mera Rang De Basanti': This song from The Legend of Bhagat Singh starring Ajay Devgn probably proves how good Nigam was when it came to songs about the love for one's nation. It almost seems effortless to sing, but as many singers, who have tried to cover this song and failed, will tell you, it is not as easy as it sounds when Nigam is singing the song. This beautiful song, which is essentially about seizing the moment, has been perfectly sung by Nigam, who in his typical style, invokes the right emotions, when one is listening to the song. 'Kal Ho Na Ho': Another song picturised on Shah Rukh Khan, in the film Kal Ho Na Ho and another anthem. It’s the 'oohs' and the 'aahs' in the song, done by Nigam, which gives the song its ‘X factor’.įrom the Magazine 'Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani': Shah Rukh Khan As The Symbol Of Indianness Love, Respect, Awe: Look At Her Like Shah Rukh Khan Looks At His Women A Fanboy’s Bollywood: Before And After The Khans The Nihangs: Sikh Warrior Creed That Evokes Respect And Fear In Equal Measure Soojit Sirkar’s Udham Singh Is A Cinematic Tribute To The Martyr Ever since its release, the song, essentially about moving on, has become an anthem and features in almost every list put together around the best songs in films. 'Yeh Dil Deewana': Another song from the nineties, which is picturised on actor Shah Rukh Khan in the 1998 film Pardes. With its groovy bass line and upbeat synth sounds, which were prevalent in the nineties, the song was a big hit. A typical song from the nineties pop era, 'Tu', is a beautifully created song. 'Tu': This non-film song from Sonu Nigam’s album 'Kismat', is an out and out dance number. Through his 30-year-old career, Nigam has sung a variety of songs in different languages across genres, with great success every time, which makes hime one of the few singers who have the unique distinction of being able to sing every song with the right emotion.Īs we celebrate his 48th birthday today, from 'Yeh Dil Deewana' To 'Saathiya', here’s a look at five songs sung by him that prove why he is regarded as one of the most versatile singers in the country. With a career almost over three decades, Sonu Nigam is one of the biggest names in the Indian music industry.
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