Sonu Kakkar is an Indian playback singer. She was born on 20 October 1979 in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. Her sun sign is Libra. Her father’s name is Rishikesh Kakkar, and her mother’s name is Niti Kakkar. 

Her sister, Neha Kakkar is a popular playback singer. Her brother, Tony Kakkar is a music composer and singer. 

She is married to Neeraj Sharma.

Sonu Kakkar’s favourites

Her hobbies include travelling and shopping. 

Her favourite singers are Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Gulam Ali Khan, and Lata Mangeshkar. 

She owns cars like Audi Q3 and BMW. 

Interesting facts about Sonu Kakkar

Sonu Kakkar completed her schooling through distance education due to financial difficulties.

She received her music training when she was a kid. She started performing in various events with her siblings Neha Kakkar and Tony Kakkar.

In the year 2003, she started her journey as a professional playback singer with the song ‘Babuji Zara Dheere Chalo’ in the film ‘Dum.’

Sonu Kakkar’s debut songs

Sonu Kakkar has sung songs in various languages. Some of her debut songs are as follows: 

2004 Kannada film ‘Ranga SSLC’ - ‘Oora Kannu'
2005 Telugu film ‘Kokila’- ‘Pawan La’
2006 Tamil film ‘Varalaru’- ‘Dheenam Dinam Diwali’
2009 Marathi film ‘Nau Mahin Nau Diwas’- ‘Mastani Jawaani Majya’
2013 Malayalam film ‘Kalimannu’- ‘Dil Lena’
2009 Punjabi film ‘Jag Jeondayam De Mele’- ‘Gustakh Akhan’
2014 Nepali film ‘Kohinoor’- ‘Salam Lijiye Kaboul Kijiye’

Sonu Kakkar’s success

In the year 2014, Sonu Kakkar gained recognition with her single ‘Urban Munda.’

Sonu Kakkar is a great devotee of Lord Ganesha.

In April 2015, she featured on the cover of Score Magazine. 

She has served as the judge in the singing reality shows ‘Indian Idol’ and ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa.’

Sonu Kakkar’s famous songs

Sonu Kakkar’s popular songs are Shaaman Paiyaan (2014), London Thumakda (2014), Phit Teri Bahon Mein (2016), Lori Suna (2016), Sare Karo Dab (2018), Patole (2021), Shubh Mangal (2021), Baarish (2020), and Rangoli Rangoli (2013).