Yeh dil deewana
Pardes (1997) Music: Nadeem Shravan
It was a perfect road song and gave you the feeling of a man exploring wide open spaces while being in the first flush of love. Sonu Nigam caught the emotions bang on.
Sandese aate hain
Border (1997) Anu Malik
It was a song about soldiers battling their loneliness when they are posted away from their families for long periods of time. Sonu and Roop Kumar Rathod did full justice to the pathos-filled lyrics.
Pehli pehli baar baliye
Sangharsh (1999) Music: Jatin – Lalit
The song was about a seasoned criminal suddenly finding love and Sonu brought out the nuances perfectly.
Panchhi nadiyaan
Refugee (2000) Music: Anu Malik
This poignant song spelt out the futility of Partition and Sonu’s voice proved to be the perfect fit for its poignant melody.
Tanhayee
Dil Chahta Hai (2001) Music: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
It touched upon separation and angst between lovers and Sonu’s deep enunciation of the word tanhayee set the mood for the rest of the lyrics.
Suraj hua maddham
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) Music: Sandesh Shandilya
The imagery contained in the song was outstanding and so was the melody and Sonu’s voice perfectly complimented both, elevating it to something ethereal.
Main hoon na
Main Hoon Na (2004) Music: Anu Malik
The track was a reiteration of relations, of love and Sonu and Shreya Ghoshal killed it with their rendition.
Inn lamhon ke daaman mein
Jodhaa Akbar (2007) Music: AR Rahman
The song brought out the intimacy between lovers and the fragility of the moment was captured beautifully by Sonu.
Zoobi doobi
3 Idiots (2009) Music: Shantanu Moitra
The frothy song was the perfect opportunity for Sonu and Shreya to let their hair down and have some fun.
Abhi mujh mein kahin
Agneepath (2012) Music: Ajay-Atul
Sonu’s pathos-filled voice was in perfect sync with the lyrics, which talked about hope and awakening of love.
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