Playback singer Sonu Nigam. , Photo Credit: SonunigamOFFICIAL/Instagram
Playback singer Sonu Nigam on Monday released an apology after a dispute related to his recent concert in Bangalore late on Monday. Hours after justifying their comment through a post on social media, the playback singer posted another post to apologize to the people of Karnataka.
Sonu faced backlash when he lost his cool in a fan, which recently sought to sing Kannada songs during his concert in Bengaluru, and said, “That is why incidents like Pahgam are for such attitude.” There was resentment compared to the fan seeking the Kannada song for the terrorist attack.
On Monday night, he said on his social media handle, “Sorry Karnataka. My love for you is greater than my ego. Love you allways.”
However, in his first post on Monday, Sonu said that he was “entitled to commit crime” from the incident. “I am not a young child to insult anyone,” he wrote. During the controversy, Sonu has said that he was threatened by “4-5 thugs”, who sought to sing Kannada during his concert.
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“I am 51 years old, in the second half of my life and I am entitled to commit a crime as a youth, to give my son directly to thousands of people in the name of language, that too Kannada, which is my second language, when it comes for my work, he was also writing with some other son.
Ban on singer?
Prior to his apology, the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) decided to be “non-cooperative” with the singer. “Sonu Nigam will not be invited for programs related to any Kannada film. We have written to the office of the Police Commissioner to not allow any Sonu Nigam concert in Bengaluru,” During a press conference, KFCC President M. Narasimhulu said.
Narasimalu said that no step has been taken so far to ban the singer from the Kannada film industry. “There will be a meeting with audio labels, manufacturer, music directors, singers and directors to discuss this issue in the chamber.”
Also read:Sonu Nigam responds to the dispute: I was threatened with 4-5 thugs, there was no hatred towards Kannadigs
Producer Uday K. Mehta, who was at the press conference, slammed Sonu Nigam’s comment. Mr. Mehta said, “He has received immense love from the people of Karnataka. He has hurt them all with his words. Anyone will not compare the request for a terrorist attack for any one with a stable mind,” said Mr. Mehta. Hindu,
Published – May 05, 2025 10:49 pm IST
