Sunny Hindustani

Sunny Hindustani is an Indian singer who was the winner of the 11th season of Indian Idol.[2]

Sunny Hindustani
Birth nameSunny[1]
BornAmarpura, Bhatinda, India
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2020-present
LabelsT-Series

Early life and career

Sunny was born in Amarpura Basti, Bhatinda, Punjab, in a poor family. He was fond of music since his childhood and after dropping out of school, he started performing at various functions and events in his locality. He lost his father at the age of 13, and henceforth, to earn the livelihood of his family, he used to polish shoes at Bathinda Junction.

He appeared in the audition of Indian Idol Season 11 and got selected for the main show. Subsequently, in the final, getting most audience votes, he became the winner of the Season 11. During the show, he received a few offers from other music composers to playback for them in their upcoming films.[3][4]

He made his debut as a playback singer with the song "Rom Rom" for the film, The Body.[5] Veteran singer Amit Kumar also signed him for a song.[6]

Discography
YearFilmSongComposerRef
2019The BodyRom RomShamir Tandon[5]
2020PangaJugnuShankar–Ehsaan–Loy[7]
Bad BoyTere NazarHimesh Reshammiya[8]

References
  1. Patokar, Shweta (24 February 2020). "Sunny Hindustani: What is the real name of 'Indian Idol 11' winner?". Republic World. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  2. "Indian Idol 11 Grand Finale: Sunny Hindustani is the winner". India Today. 23 February 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  3. Sharma, Yashika (24 February 2020). "Sunny Hindustani: From shoe-polisher to Indian Idol winner, here's the singer's Net Worth". Republic World. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  4. "From polishing shoes to winning 'Indian Idol 11' trophy: Fans call Sunny's win a 'VICTORY'". Republic World. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  5. "Indian Idol Contestant Sunny Hindustani Makes Bollywood Singing Debut with Emraan Hashmi's The Body". News18. 11 December 2019. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  6. "Singer Amit Kumar signs Indian Idol 11 contestant Sunny Hindustani for a song". India Today. IANS. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  7. "Indian Idol 11: Sunny Hindustani's Unbelievable Reaction As He Records A Song For Panga With Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy". www.spotboye.com. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  8. "Himesh Reshammiya signs Sunny Hindustani for a song in Rajkumar Santoshi film". India Today. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
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