Sunidhi Chauhan, a renowned Indian playback singer, has captivated audiences with her melodious voice across numerous languages. Her extensive repertoire boasts over 2000 songs (as of 2019), solidifying her status as a true icon in the Indian music industry.
Wiki/Biography
Born as Nidhi Chauhan on Sunday, 14 August 1983 (age 41 years; as of 2024) in Delhi, Sunidhi’s zodiac sign is Leo. Her educational journey began at Greenway Modern School, New Delhi, though she prioritized her singing career over further studies. She received formal training in Indian Classical Music under the tutelage of Gautam Mukherjee.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5’3″
- Weight (approx.): 60 kg
- Figure Measurement (approx.): 34-30-36
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family, Caste & Husband
Hailing from a Rajput family, Sunidhi’s father, Dushyant Kumar Chauhan, is a talented theatre artist at Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra in Delhi. Her mother is a homemaker, and she has a younger sister named Suneha Chauhan.
Her first marriage to director and choreographer Bobby Khan in 2002 was short-lived, ending in separation after a year. This led to a temporary estrangement from her family, who later reconciled with her. She later found love with her childhood friend, Hitesh Sonik, marrying him on 24 April 2012. The couple welcomed their son, Tegh Sonik, on 1 January 2018.
Career
Sunidhi’s musical journey began at the tender age of four, performing at local events and competitions. A chance encounter with actress Tabassum led to a live performance on Tabassum’s show, “Tabassum Hit Parade,” and subsequently, a move to Mumbai.
Under Tabassum’s guidance, she trained with Kalyanji Virji Shah and Anandji Virji Shah, eventually becoming a lead singer in their “Little Wonders” troupe. Her Bollywood debut arrived with the song “Ladki Deewani Dekho” from the film “Shastra (1996),” followed by her first album, “Aira Gaira Nathu Khaira,” in the same year. After two years as a background vocalist, she achieved her breakthrough with “Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi” from “Mast (1999),” earning her two Filmfare nominations.
Her career blossomed with numerous hit songs, including “Mehboob Mere,” “Bumbro,” “Say Shava Shava,” and many more. She expanded her musical horizons by venturing into various languages – Marathi (“Kande Pohe”), Punjabi (“Muqabla”), Tamil (“Kundu Kundu”), Kannada (“Aeeeyy Aeeyyii”), and Telugu (“Mallika (D)”). Her international debut came with “Heartbeat” alongside Enrique Iglesias.
Awards, Honours & Titles
Sunidhi has accumulated numerous accolades throughout her career. Some of her notable awards include:
| Award | Year | Song/Film |
|---|---|---|
| RD Burman Award for New Music Talent | 2001 | “Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi” (Mast) |
| Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer Female | 2007 | “Beedi Jalaile” (Omkara) |
| Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer Female | 2011 | “Sheila Ki Jawani” (Tees Maar Khan) |
| SIIMA Award for Best Female Playback Singer (Kannada) | 2023 | “Ra Ra Rakkamma” (Vikrant Rona) |
She also received an Honorary Doctorate from Rai University in 2016 and featured on Forbes India’s Top 5 Celeb100 Singers and Musicians list multiple times.
Controversy
Sunidhi voiced allegations against the makers of Indian Idol, echoing similar claims made by Amit Kumar, regarding pressure to praise contestants.
Address, Car Collections, Net Worth, and More
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