Everything in my life boils down to my mother. A tradition, which a lot of people do not know of, is that while I'd give my father the money I earned, anything that was special to me - like an award or an album - would be given to my mother. Sonu Nigam More Quotes by Sonu Nigam More Quotes From Sonu Nigam 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! Sonu Nigam yesterday giving long My prayer is to learn new things, imbibe fresh insights. You must not take life too seriously. You must enjoy the process of living. Sonu Nigam enjoy process prayer Since music is a reflection of our mindset and our culture, it is bound to change with time. I am glad that India is such a receiving country and is always open to all kinds of music. Our composers, singers and writers are open to experimenting. Sonu Nigam receiving reflection country If there is reincarnation, I would like to be born as Sonu Niigaam. Sonu Nigam reincarnation born ifs 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. Sonu Nigam hardship song people 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. Sonu Nigam phones and-love facts Social media gives one a family to share ones life with. Sonu Nigam media share giving I am concentrating on my fitness levels so that I don't look old. Sonu Nigam concentrating levels looks All true artists in the world from all countries and all genres are influenced by Michael Jackson. There were music videos before Michael Jackson, and there were music videos after Michael Jackson. He brought such a huge change in the marketing and positioning of the music video. Sonu Nigam marketing artist country You don't have to be the sexiest girl or the most talented person to have the X factor. X factor is something you are born with that is your own. And the moment that you realize how to tap into that quality that you have within, and how to bring that individuality out of yourself, that is when you discover the X factor. Sonu Nigam moment you quality girl 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. Sonu Nigam growth happiness life people If you ask me about my success story, the secret is I know when to pull myself back. I don't overexpose myself; I give proper gaps whenever I can. I do not over spend myself, I keep myself busy in lot of activities. I really work hard; I work harder than others, by focussing on my fitness level and studying music. Sonu Nigam myself music work success For me, learning is a continuous process and an all-inclusive one - reading a book, learning a musical instrument or learning the martial art called taekwondo. Teach myself something new - that's my prayer. Sonu Nigam myself me learning art Change is the only constant, whether it's in music, culture, dance or fashion. Sonu Nigam music dance change culture My fans are my critics, and I respect their feedback and constructive criticism, but they should not try to own me. Don't they experiment with their looks, too? If they are my real fans, then they will accept me how I am. Sonu Nigam i-am me respect looks Before every show, I would call my mother and say, 'Mummy, I don't know how I will sing today.' But that would change as soon as I went on stage and would merge with my music. She is my best ally, and I don't want to lose her. Nobody other than her would be concerned if I had eaten or had oiled my hair. She is my queen. Sonu Nigam best music change mother 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. Sonu Nigam together time love father I was a topper till class tenth and wanted to initially be a scientist. Sonu Nigam till scientist wanted class 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. Sonu Nigam my-own dad money time 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?' Sonu Nigam judge you remember country