Sunidhi Chauhan has been ruling Bollywood playback singing for more than two decades, but her personal life has seen just as many ups and downs as her career and at only 18, she went against her parents and married choreographer Bobby Khan. The marriage ended within a year, and Sunidhi had to face both heartbreak and family tensions. Later, she rebuilt her life, found love again with composer Hitesh Sonik, and became a mother and alongside, she also spoke honestly in 2024 about not being paid for many of her songs, showing that even top singers face struggles in the industry.
The Short-Lived First Marriage
Sunidhi’s first marriage was nothing short of dramatic. She and Bobby Khan fell in love while working on the song Pehla Nasha. Families on both sides did not approve, but the couple went ahead and tied the knot in 2002. Things looked fine in the beginning but soon cracks appeared. Religious differences played a major role, and according to reports, Bobby listened to his family and chose to end the relationship. By 2003, the marriage was over. Sunidhi, who had been disowned by her parents earlier, finally went back home to reconcile with them.
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Struggles and Anu Malik’s Support
After the divorce, life was tough. Sunidhi had no house, no savings, and her career was still finding its ground. At that time, it was music composer Anu Malik who stepped in. He stood by her and helped her get back on her feet and that support gave her the strength to move forward in her career and life.
Finding Stability with Hitesh Sonik
Time healed wounds, and Sunidhi opened her heart again. She dated composer Hitesh Sonik for more than two years before marrying him in 2012. Unlike her first marriage, this one gave her happiness and stability. The couple later welcomed their baby boy, Tej, making their family complete.
Her Bold Confession on Payments
In 2024, Sunidhi created buzz with her appearance on Raj Shamani’s podcast. She revealed that she had sung many songs without getting paid and she explained that not every producer refuses to pay, but singers often choose not to take money when they feel like singing purely for passion. Sunidhi said she has done this several times, even recently, because for her, music always comes before money. Her honesty gave fans a rare look into the realities of Bollywood playback singing.
Her Music Speaks for Her
No matter what she faced in her personal life, Sunidhi Chauhan’s music has always kept her at the top and from Sheila Ki Jawani and Kamli to Desi Girl, The Disco Song, Daawat-e-Ishq, and Kashmir Main Tu Kanyakumari, she has delivered some of Bollywood’s biggest hits. With her powerful voice and unmatched energy, Sunidhi continues to inspire as one of the most versatile and demanded singers in the industry.
