Sonu Nigam Receives Birthday Tributes from Indian Music Peers

Singer‑composer Salim Merchant marked Sonu Nigam's 57th birthday on July 30, 2026 by posting a series of Instagram videos and photos that highlighted their long‑standing friendship and brotherhood. The shared content showed the two working out together at the gym, a candid selfie with Nigam’s arm around Merchant, and a clip of Nigam singing while Merchant played piano, underscoring their personal and professional bond.

The following day, Palash Sen, frontman of the band Euphoria, also posted an emotional birthday message for Nigam. Sen shared an unseen photo featuring himself, Nigam, and the late composer Wajid Khan, recalling their camaraderie and expressing that he “truly misses” Khan. The tribute combined birthday wishes for Nigam with a remembrance of Khan’s musical legacy.