Sunny Malik, the Indian Idol 11 winner, captivated audiences with his incredible voice and inspiring journey. His story is one of perseverance, talent, and overcoming adversity.

Wiki/Biography

Born in 1998 in Amarpura Basti, Bathinda, Punjab, Sunny Malik’s love for singing blossomed in his childhood. He attended Bathinda’s Govt. Senior Secondary School, actively participating in school events. However, he left school after the 6th standard to pursue his passion for music, performing at local events and villages.

His father, recognizing his talent, gifted him a harmonium and a tabla. Tragedy struck in 2014 when his father passed away, leaving Sunny to shoulder the responsibility of his family. He worked as a shoe shiner to support them.

Physical Appearance

Here’s a glimpse of Sunny’s physical attributes:

• Hair Color: Black
• Eye Color: Black

Family, Caste & Girlfriend

Sunny belongs to the Sansi community. His father, Manak Ram, was a singer and shoe shiner, while his mother, Soma, is a balloon seller. He has one brother and three sisters: Rekha, Sakhina, and Maya.

Career

Sunny’s singing career began in 2014 with the song “Akhiyan De Buhe,” released by TMC Punjabi. That same year, he appeared on Sony TV’s “Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega.”

In 2019, he became a contestant on “Indian Idol Season 11,” impressing judges with his rendition of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s “Afreen Afreen.” His exceptional talent led him to victory on February 23, 2020, winning a trophy, Rs. 25 lakh, a car, and a singing contract with T-Series.

Favourite Things

Sunny’s preferences reveal a bit of his personality:

• Actor: Salman Khan
• TV Show: Mausiqui Ek Khoj
• Singers: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Shankar Mahadevan
• Colors: White, Green

Facts/Trivia

Some interesting facts about Sunny Malik:

• His hobbies include traveling and playing the harmonium, dholak, and tabla.
• He’s shared the stage with renowned singers like Hansraj Hans, Master Salim, and Lakhbir Singh Lakkha.
• His friend, Deepak Malik, also participated in “Indian Idol Season 11,” and they performed together.
• His friends and family affectionately call him Laddu.
• He gained the nickname “Sunny Hindustani” during Indian Idol 11.

Additional Information

Here’s a summary of key details in tabular format: