Sonu Nigam on Major Saab turning 25: Sona Sona was an impactful inclusion in my song list for concerts

25 years of Major Saab: Sonu Nigam recalls recording 'Sona Sona' with Amitabh Bachchan and late Aadesh Shrivastav; says the atmosphere was festive.

Besides actor Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic dance steps, the song Sona Sona from Major Saab (1998) is fondly remembered by music aficionados for its playback. Sung by singers Sudesh Bhosle, Sonu Nigam and Jaspinder Narula, the peppy track has earned cult status. “I didn’t have a lot of songs at that time so Sona Sona was a very impactful inclusion in my song list for concerts,” shares Nigam, as the film clocks 25 years today.

Sonu Nigam

A still from the song Sona Sona

Recalling the experience of being in the studio when the track, composed by late music director Aadesh Shrivastav, was played to Bachchan, he adds, “I was present at the sitting when Aadesh bhai presented the song to Amitabh Bachchan ji. Abhishek Bachchan (actor) was also present at the sitting. Aadesh bhai shared a very informal and personal relationship with Bachchan sahab. They both spoke throughout in a very funny strange nasal tone and I was awestruck.”