A Diwali announcement from a proud father
Playback singer Sonu Nigam has introduced his 19-year-old son Nevaan to the world of music. The teenager has made his debut with Slide, a science-fiction short film built around his first song — a project he conceptualised, co-directed and stars in. The Nevaan Nigam Slide debut was announced in a joint Instagram post shared by Sonu and his wife Madhurima on Diwali, Saturday 7 November, and the news has been trending ever since.
Sonu, a Padma Shri awardee and one of Bollywood’s most loved voices, wrote an emotional note alongside the announcement. “On this auspicious and pious occasion of Diwali, Nevaan embarks upon his journey into the world of Music venturing into a path far flung from his Grandfather and Father to explore his own horizons,” he wrote, before adding: “Give him your love. Presenting ‘Slide’ by Nevaan Nigam.”
Born in 2007 and raised in Dubai, Nevaan has grown up around music, but his father was clear that this is his son’s own path, not a ready-made launch on the family name. The post struck a chord with fans across India and Pakistan, many of whom remember Nevaan as the small boy who once sang on stage with his father.
What is ‘Slide’ about?
Slide is a science-fiction musical short film in which Nevaan plays a scientist who travels back in time using a time-travel device. Separated from his totem watch and glove device, his character ends up stranded across different eras — from the Wild West to the Disco Era — and takes an unexpected companion along on an extraordinary journey, singing Slide as the story unfolds.
Rather than launching himself with a conventional standalone music video, Nevaan has chosen a narrative-driven format in which the music is woven into the storytelling. The Nevaan Nigam Slide short film was released on YouTube during the Diwali weekend, and the song is also available on streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music.
The credits underline how hands-on the teenager has been. The film is directed by Alexander Cobian and Nevaan Nigam, the concept is Nevaan’s own, the musical score is by The Audibles, and the song is written by Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd and Nevaan. It is produced by The Audibles, Poo Bear and Nevaan, and released by Numen Production.
A debut as actor, filmmaker and singer
What makes the Nevaan Nigam Slide debut stand out is that he has not simply stepped into his father’s shoes as a playback singer. He arrives as an actor, a filmmaker and a music artiste in one project — writing the concept, sharing the director’s chair and carrying the film as its lead.
It is a deliberately different route. Where most star children are introduced through a big film role or a lavish music video, Nevaan has picked a small, self-made science-fiction film and let the work speak first. The choice has earned him praise from fans who note that he could have taken a far easier path into the industry.
From a shy four-year-old to 16 hours of practice a day
Sonu’s announcement looked back on how far his son has come. Nevaan sang his version of “Why This Kolaveri Di” in a studio at the age of four, and by four and a half he had performed “Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin” live on stage — moments his father says drew enormous love from audiences.
Yet the same boy, Sonu revealed, was once so shy that he would not sing in front of his own father. The change since then has been remarkable. Nevaan now practises the vocal exercises taught by his coach for 16 hours a day, and has been recording one-take vocals in the studio with Poo Bear. “From a chubby little boy to a fit and lean young man,” Sonu wrote, tracing a transformation that fans have been quick to celebrate in the comments.
Working with Poo Bear — and where to watch ‘Slide’
A key part of the Nevaan Nigam Slide debut is the team around the teenager. Poo Bear, whose real name is Jason William Boyd, is an internationally acclaimed songwriter and producer best known for his collaborations with Justin Bieber, among others. The music for Slide has been composed by The Audibles, with the Nevaan Nigam Poo Bear partnership covering both the production and Nevaan’s vocal training.
For listeners in Pakistan, Slide is easy to find: the official short film is on YouTube, and the single is streaming on Spotify and Apple Music. Early reactions have been warm, with fans praising both the song and the ambition of a 19-year-old choosing science fiction for his first step into the spotlight.
Whether Nevaan follows this with more music, more films or both, the Nevaan Nigam Slide debut has already done what a good launch should — it has made people curious about the artist, not just the famous surname. Like Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal’s Diwali reveal of their son Vihaan, it is another family moment from the festive weekend that has captured the public’s imagination. And for music fans, the James Arthur and Alan Walker ‘Alfaaz’ remix is another new release worth a listen this week.
Sources: Zoom TV; The Daily Jagran.
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