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Sonu Nigam Addresses Fan's Kannada Demand at Bengaluru Concert

The singer paused his performance to reaffirm his respect for Kannada and link the incident to broader issues of sensitivity and unity.

Sonu Nigam performed at a Bengaluru institute.
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Overview

  • During a concert at East Point College in Bengaluru, Sonu Nigam paused his performance to address a fan's rude demand to sing in Kannada.
  • Nigam expressed his love and respect for Kannada and Kannadigas, calling Kannada songs some of the best of his career.
  • He criticized the fan's behavior as threatening and linked it to broader issues, referencing the recent Pahalgam terror incident.
  • The singer emphasized his commitment to multilingual performances, stating he often sings in Kannada for even a single fan in global audiences.
  • Nigam also reiterated his clarification of a past controversy, refuting claims of stone-throwing at a Delhi concert, stating only a vape and a band object hit the stage.