Born on 20 October 1979 in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, Sonu Kakkar spent her formative years in humble surroundings, where her father earned a living by selling samosas outside her school. Sonu’s formal education concluded after Class 8, and she later completed her studies through an open board, never stepping into a college classroom. Her tryst with music began at the tender age of five, when she started singing devotional bhajans at jagratas.
In 1990, her family moved to Delhi, and eventually, she relocated to Mumbai to chase her dreams. There, she participated in Channel V’s reality show Indian Pop Star, where music director Sandeep Chowta took note of her talent and promised to launch her into playback singing. That moment arrived in 2003, when she made a sensational Bollywood debut with the hit song “Babuji Zaara Dheer Chalo” from the film Dum, catapulting her into the limelight.
What followed was a dynamic career that saw her lending her voice to songs in multiple Indian languages, including Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Punjabi, Malayalam, and even Nepali. Her ability to adapt to diverse musical landscapes underscored her range and artistic depth. In her personal life, Sonu tied the knot with Neeraj Sharma in 2006. Coming from a family with strong musical roots, she shared the spotlight with her siblings—Tony Kakkar, a successful singer and music composer, and Neha Kakkar, one of Bollywood’s most adored playback artists.
Despite never receiving formal training in music or going to college, Sonu became the first in her family to turn her passion into a professional career. Her personal tastes reflected a blend of simplicity and sophistication—she relished watermelon, adored brands like Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo, and drew inspiration from legends such as Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Ghulam Ali Khan, and Lata Mangeshkar. Known for her unwavering devotion to Lord Ganesha, she graced the cover of Score Magazine in April 2015. Away from the studio, she enjoyed travelling, shopping, and was often seen driving around in her Audi Q3.
The singer had tied the knot with her husband, Neeraj Sharma on December 20, 2006 and the two have a daughter named Amira. Sonu’s net worth stands at Rs.69 crore.
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- Full Name: Sonu Kakkar
- Date of Birth: 20 October 1979
- Age: 45-years-old
- Height: 5 feet 4 inches
- Birthplace: Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
- Parents: Rishikesh Kakkar and Niti Kakkar
- Husband: Neeraj Sharma
- Siblings: Neha Kakkar and Tony Kakkar