The more music I listen to, the more I learn and grow.

When you create from your heart, you create something special.

The real joy comes from doing what you love.

Stay humble, no matter how successful you become.

Before becoming an artist, be a good human being.

Art is a reflection of your inner self.

To sing is to live. It’s the greatest expression of who you are.

My voice is just a tool, the soul behind the song is what matters.

A song is not just a tune; it’s a journey.

Make every performance a heartfelt experience, and your audience will feel it too.

I don’t follow trends, I follow my heart.

Every song teaches you something new about yourself.

Your voice is a gift; use it to make a difference.

My son is an inspired child, a very positive and happy child. The year he was born, he travelled 13 countries with us. I still remember he was so well behaved that the flight attendants used to thank him!

In the world of music, there’s always room for creativity.

The best music comes from the heart, not the head.

Express yourself through your music, and let the world resonate with your emotions.

Change is the only constant, whether it’s in music, culture, dance or fashion.

Singing is not just about voice, it’s about emotion and soul.

The love of music is a gift, and you have to treasure it.

The true passion for music can be felt through each note and word.

Whether I am performing for an elite crowd or a crowd of 20,000 people – the moment someone asks for ‘Agneepath,’ and I respond ‘Agneepath’ chahiye?’ the noise in the crowd, shows that this song has become huge.

To be able to inspire others is the best feeling in the world.

Music knows no boundaries; it has the power to unite people from all walks of life.

I only watch National Geographic Channel, and also I have the app on my phone. Im into astronomy and love to learn about new facts.

I was the first judge in the ‘Indian Idol’ format. The biggest risk when you adapt a format from a country in the West is how to make it your own, so I remember at the press conference for Indian ‘X Factor,’ the press would ask, ‘Who is Simon Cowell?’ And I said ‘Why don’t you ask Simon Cowell, ‘Who is Sonu Nigam?’

I don’t want to be a trend. I want to be timeless.

Every song has a story, and it’s up to the listeners to become a part of it.

Social media gives one a family to share ones life with.

My dad has a lot of foresight and decided that I would not do any shows in Mumbai till I became a singer and got to sing my own songs. He knew that if I started earning money from shows, I would not have the time and aggression to rough it out to become a singer.

Success doesn’t come easy. It’s about persistence and belief.

True artistry lies in connecting with hearts, not just entertaining minds.

If there is reincarnation, I would like to be born as Sonu Niigaam.

When I started, I faced a lot of hardships. People used to call me a Rafi clone because I used to sing my favourite singer’s songs. Then ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’ happened. It gave me a good break.

I believe in melody more than in lyrics.

Music is the only language that allows souls to harmonize.

Your tomorrow has no right to complain about your today, as long as your today gives you a bliss, unknown and incomprehensible to both your yesterday, and tomorrow!

My happiness is not dependent on others; it comes from within. Spiritual growth in a person is never encouraged, but it is important. I don’t know why people want to judge others instead of doing their own thing. I firmly feel that I don’t need to follow or live according to other people’s rules. I like living life the way I want to.

Music is divine, music is love. If you love music, then music will love you back.

There is a conception about me that I am a playback singer and I sing for albums or for films only, but my roots are in bhajans. Even when I was in school, I used to win competitions for ghazals and bhajans.

Singing is like a celebration of life.

My prayer is to learn new things, imbibe fresh insights. You must not take life too seriously. You must enjoy the process of living.

I was born in Faridabad but brought up in Delhi and Mumbai. My father had been living hand-to-mouth and literally slept on railway platforms when he came to Mumbai for the first time to become a film singer. My parents were both singers; they sang together and fell in love due to their singing.