Sonu Nigam's son Nevaan, 19, marks musical debut with short film Slide on Diwali

Singer Sonu Nigam introduced his 19-year-old son Nevaan through the short film Slide. The release marks Nevaan's musical debut.Sonu Nigam revealed that his 19-year-old son that Nevaan practices vocal exercises for 16 hours a day. (Credit: PTI/Instagram/sonunigamofficial)New Delhi,Nov 9, 2026 12:48 ISTSinger Sonu Nigam marked Diwali 2026 by introducing his 19-year-old son, Nevaan Nigam, to the world through his debut short film titled Slide, which also features original music composed by the young artiste. The high-profile launch marks a significant milestone for the star kid, who has officially stepped into the entertainment industry with a major musical and cinematic venture.Addressing his followers in a joint social media post alongside his wife, Madhurima Nigam, the singer reflected on Nevaan's remarkable personal and professional evolution over the years.Highlighting his initial hesitation on his Instagram handle, Sonu wrote, "From a chubby little boy to a fit and lean young man, from someone who was extremely shy to sing in front of his own father, to someone who's practicing the vocal exercises taught to him by his brilliant vocal coach 16 hours a day and cracking one take recordings in the studio with the legend Poo Bear... Nevaan has truly made our family very very very thankful and happy" (sic).Nevaan previously captured public attention as a child artiste, recording a rendition of Kolaveri Di in the studio at age four and performing live on stage alongside his father to the soulful hit Abhi Mujhme Kahin shortly after.According to Sonu, despite his early exposure to the spotlight, Nevaan chose to forge an independent path away from the traditional classical genres explored by his father and grandfather. The young musician, instead, opted to hone his craft through intense daily practice sessions and rigorous physical training.Sonu also detailed his son's physical transformation, highlighting how Nevaan evolved from struggling to jog for three minutes to enduring hours of gruelling dance rehearsals to build his screen presence.Concluding the emotional announcement, the proud father urged fans to bless the debutante, emphasising dignity, hard work, and humility as he launched his maiden project.Meanwhile, on the work front, Sonu's recent credits include the emotional track Tabassum from Batwara 1947, composed by AR Rahman with lyrics by Javed Akhtar. He also sang Tujh Mein Basi Meri Jaan from Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam, composed by Pritam with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya.- Ends