Mumbai: Sonu Nigam opens up about his early journey and why his father kept him away from Bombay’s distractions on Komal Nahta's Game Changers: The Music Series*
Komal Nahta, one of India’s most respected trade analysts, is back with a fresh season of his podcast Game Changers: The Music Series. This edition shines a spotlight on celebrated singers, composers, and music maestros as they share their creative journeys, inspirations, and the untold stories behind the music that has shaped generations. The latest episode featured Sonu Nigam.
Sonu Nigam is widely regarded as one of India's most versatile and beloved playback singers, having delivered countless iconic tracks over the decades. Talking about his early days before achieving stardom, he opened up on the podcast about his father's strict discipline: “My father is a very strict and knowledgeable person. When I came here in 1991, there were no reality shows. My father and I had to go to Delhi to earn some money and then come back to Bombay. We used to stay here, and after running out of money in 2-3 months, we would go back to Delhi. He used to say, ‘Tu Bombay mein show nahi karega! You are good-looking, you sing well, you’ll definitely get a girlfriend. You’ll get entangled in an affair with some famous singer or dancer. You’ll become friends with musicians and your co-singers, and then you’ll settle here. He further added, "If you stay in Delhi, you’ll stay focused with me. You should not have any other work in Bombay apart from looking for opportunities.’ Me being the good child, I complied. I respected him as a person and didn’t rebel.”
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Aug 10, 2026With Game Changers Season: The Music Series, Komal Nahta is redefining the landscape of Indian cinema conversations. Tune in to the YouTube channel for Game Changer: The Music Series!
