Started Singing at Just 4 Years Old Sunidhi Chauhan’s musical journey began incredibly early. By the age of four, she was already singing at local events and competitions. Her father recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue music, leading her to perform at larger platforms even as a child.
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Won a Talent Show at 8, Defeating Adults At just eight years old, Sunidhi participated in Meri Awaz Suno, a national singing competition, where she outperformed adult contestants and won. This victory marked her entry into the professional music world and caught the attention of Bollywood composers.
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Debuted in Bollywood at 12 with Shastra Many don’t know that Sunidhi’s first Bollywood song was "Ladki Deewani Dekho" for the 1996 film Shastra when she was only 12. Though the film flopped, her voice left an impression, paving the way for future opportunities.
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Almost Quit Singing After Early Struggles Despite early success, Sunidhi faced a career slump in her teens. Rejections and lack of work made her consider quitting, but her determination kept her going. Her comeback with "Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi" (Mast, 1999) re-established her as a leading playback singer.
Trained in Kathak & Western Dance Sunidhi isn’t just a phenomenal singer—she’s also a trained Kathak dancer and has learned Western dance forms. Her stage performances often showcase her dynamic dance moves, making her a complete entertainer.
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Trained in Kathak & Western Dance Sunidhi isn’t just a phenomenal singer—she’s also a trained Kathak dancer and has learned Western dance forms. Her stage performances often showcase her dynamic dance moves, making her a complete entertainer.
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Rejected "Dhoom Machale" Initially Sunidhi initially turned down "Dhoom Machale" (Dhoom, 2004) because she found it too high-pitched and challenging. However, after persuasion, she recorded it, and the song became one of her most iconic tracks.
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Secretly Married at 18, Divorced Later In a little-known chapter of her life, Sunidhi married choreographer Bobby Khan at 18, but the marriage ended in divorce due to personal differences. She later found love again with music director Hitesh Sonik, whom she married in 2012.
Suffered from Severe Acid Reflux, Affecting Her Voice In 2017, Sunidhi faced a major health scare when acid reflux damaged her vocal cords, forcing her to take a break. With therapy and rest, she recovered and made a powerful comeback.
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Runs a Music Academy & Supports New Talent Passionate about nurturing young singers, Sunidhi co-founded "Sunidhi Chauhan Academy", an online platform offering music training. She actively mentors newcomers, helping them navigate the industry.
![Debuted in Bollywood at 12 with Shastra Many don’t know that Sunidhi’s first Bollywood song was "Ladki Deewani Dekho" for the 1996 film Shastra when she was only 12. Though the film flopped, her voice left an impression, paving the way for future opportunities.](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2025/08/20250814081215_sunidhi-five.jpg "Debuted in Bollywood at 12 with Shastra Many don’t know that Sunidhi’s first Bollywood song was "Ladki Deewani Dekho" for the 1996 film Shastra when she was only 12. Though the film flopped, her voice left an impression, paving the way for future opportunities.")
![Almost Quit Singing After Early Struggles Despite early success, Sunidhi faced a career slump in her teens. Rejections and lack of work made her consider quitting, but her determination kept her going. Her comeback with "Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi" (Mast, 1999) re-established her as a leading playback singer.](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2025/08/20250814081219_sunidhi-four.jpg "Almost Quit Singing After Early Struggles Despite early success, Sunidhi faced a career slump in her teens. Rejections and lack of work made her consider quitting, but her determination kept her going. Her comeback with "Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi" (Mast, 1999) re-established her as a leading playback singer.")
![Rejected "Dhoom Machale" Initially Sunidhi initially turned down "Dhoom Machale" (Dhoom, 2004) because she found it too high-pitched and challenging. However, after persuasion, she recorded it, and the song became one of her most iconic tracks.](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2025/08/20250814081155_sunidhi-ten.jpg "Rejected "Dhoom Machale" Initially Sunidhi initially turned down "Dhoom Machale" (Dhoom, 2004) because she found it too high-pitched and challenging. However, after persuasion, she recorded it, and the song became one of her most iconic tracks.")
![Runs a Music Academy & Supports New Talent Passionate about nurturing young singers, Sunidhi co-founded "Sunidhi Chauhan Academy", an online platform offering music training. She actively mentors newcomers, helping them navigate the industry.](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2025/08/20250814081159_sunidhi-nine.jpg "Runs a Music Academy & Supports New Talent Passionate about nurturing young singers, Sunidhi co-founded "Sunidhi Chauhan Academy", an online platform offering music training. She actively mentors newcomers, helping them navigate the industry.")
