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Sonu Nigam Says Star-Packed Jaani Dushman Led Him To Quit Acting

In fresh interviews, the singer cites production chaos plus misplaced faith in star power as reasons his onscreen ambitions faded.

Overview

  • Nigam recalls assuming a film with Sunny Deol, Akshay Kumar, Manisha Koirala and others could not fail, then calling Jaani Dushman a regret when it did.
  • He says Kash Aap Hamare Hote went to shoot without a written climax, with the team deciding the ending during production.
  • Nigam notes his closeness to Armaan Kohli, describing him as like a brother, yet says that relationship could not alter the outcome.
  • Reports highlight Jaani Dushman’s 2002 release as a CGI-heavy fantasy that critics panned and viewers now often revisit for laughs.
  • The experiences left Nigam disillusioned with acting, prompting a return to focus on his established playback singing career.