Sunidhi Chauhan (born 14 August 1983) is an Indian playback singer known for her powerful, energetic voice. A child prodigy who won India’s first TV singing reality show at 12, she became one of Bollywood’s biggest voices with hits such as “Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi”, “Beedi Jalaile”, “Kamli” and “Sheila Ki Jawani”. She has sung thousands of songs across many languages and won several Filmfare Awards.
Quick Facts
| Full name | Sunidhi Chauhan (born Nidhi Chauhan) |
| Born | 14 August 1983, New Delhi, India |
| Age | 43 |
| Profession | Playback singer |
| Debut | Shastra (1996) |
| Spouse | Hitesh Sonik (m. 2012) |
| Children | One son |
| Awards | Filmfare Awards, including for “Beedi Jalaile” and “Sheila Ki Jawani” |
Early Life
Sunidhi was born in New Delhi and began singing at local functions and Jagrata devotional events when she was just four. Actress Tabassum spotted her talent and encouraged the family to move to Mumbai. In 1996, aged 12, she won the singing competition Meri Awaz Suno on Doordarshan.
Career
Sunidhi made her film debut at 13 in Shastra (1996). Her big break came with “Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi” from Mast (1999), which won her the Filmfare R. D. Burman Award for New Music Talent. “Mehboob Mere” from Fiza (2000) followed, and her bold, full-throated style soon became the sound of Bollywood’s biggest dance numbers.
Through the 2000s and 2010s Sunidhi delivered hits including “Dhoom Machale”, “Beedi Jalaile” from Omkara, “Crazy Kiya Re”, “Kamli” and “Sheila Ki Jawani” from Tees Maar Khan. She has proved just as strong with soulful ballads and rock-flavoured tracks. She has also been a judge on shows including Indian Idol and The Voice India. In late 2025 she headlined her first solo tour, I Am Home.
Personal Life
Sunidhi’s first marriage, to choreographer Bobby Khan in 2002, ended within a year. In 2012 she married composer Hitesh Sonik, and the couple have a son, born in 2018.
Awards and Honours
Popular Songs
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Sunidhi Chauhan born?
Sunidhi Chauhan was born on 14 August 1983 in New Delhi, India.
What honours has Sunidhi Chauhan received?
Filmfare Awards, including for “Beedi Jalaile” and “Sheila Ki Jawani”.
