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Sonu Nigam Performs Dal Lake Concert at Srinagar’s SKICC

The NDTV Good Times event served as a Mohammed Rafi centenary tribute, signaling a cautious return of large public music to the Valley.

Overview

  • The open-air show took place Sunday on the SKICC grounds beside Dal Lake in Srinagar and passed off peacefully.
  • Local artists Qazi Touqeer and Rouhan Malik opened before Nigam’s set honoring legendary playback singer Mohammed Rafi.
  • Organizers billed it as the first major music event in Kashmir since the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
  • Tickets started at Rs. 499 via District (by Zomato) with a five-ticket limit, no refunds, no re-entry, wheelchair access, and on-site food and alcohol sales.
  • The program was scheduled for roughly 5 hours 30 minutes, and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said the event would boost tourism and showcase local talent.