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Karnataka High Court Grants Interim Relief to Sonu Nigam in FIR Over Kannada Remark

The court has stayed coercive action against the singer, who is accused of hurting regional sentiments, provided he cooperates with the ongoing investigation.

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Overview

  • Sonu Nigam faced an FIR after comparing a fan's aggressive demand for a Kannada song to the Pahalgam terror attack during an April concert in Bengaluru.
  • The Karnataka High Court has stayed coercive action against Nigam, emphasizing his obligation to cooperate with the investigation.
  • The FIR alleges that Nigam's remarks provoked emotional distress and insulted the sentiments of the Kannada-speaking community.
  • Nigam issued a public apology, expressing his respect for Karnataka and clarifying his comments were directed at specific individuals, not the wider community.
  • The controversy has led to industry backlash, including a boycott by the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce and the removal of a recorded song from an upcoming Kannada film.