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Sonu Nigam Pauses Srinagar Show for Azaan as Old Tweets Resurface

The viral on-stage pause renewed scrutiny of his 2017 loudspeaker remarks and prompted fresh boycott calls.

Overview

  • An attendee video shows Sonu Nigam stopping his performance at Srinagar’s SKICC to acknowledge the azaan before resuming the set.
  • The event was part of Radico Khaitan’s launch for its brand The Spirit of Kashmyr at the venue near Dal Lake.
  • Coverage differs on turnout, with News18 describing a packed crowd and other reports citing many empty seats linked to boycott calls.
  • The clip drew mixed online reactions, with some praising the gesture and others referencing his earlier criticism of loudspeaker use.
  • Reports note the 2017 tweets criticizing the azaan over loudspeakers are not visible on his X timeline, though screenshots continue to circulate.