Sonu Nigam Controversy: Faces Possible Ban from Kannada Film Industry After Controversial Remark

Sonu Nigam Controversy: Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam has been embroiled in controversy (Sonu Nigam Controversy) after his statement given in a recent concert. Recently, during a concert, Sonu Nigam allegedly commented on a Kannada fan's request linking it to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Now reports are coming that the Kannada film industry is now 'preparing to distance itself' from Sonu Nigam. Earlier, an FIR has been registered against the singer at Avalahalli Police Station in Bengaluru.

Sonu Nigam will be banned in the Kannada film industry

In fact, according to media reports, the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce is holding a meeting in Bengaluru on Monday (May 5), which will be attended by the Music Directors Association, Directors Association and Producers Association, among others. According to the report, one of the agendas of this meeting is to discuss the 'possibility of not including Sonu Nigam for Kannada films in future projects'. The report states that after his recent statement and the controversy that followed, 'the Kannada film industry is preparing to distance itself from Sonu Nigam.' Prominent Kannada musicians Sadhu Kokila, Harikrishna, Arjun Janya and Dharma Vish are expected to attend the meeting. The industry is reportedly feeling 'disappointed' by his statements.

Sonu Nigam gave this controversial statement

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For your information, Sonu Nigam said in a music event held in Bangalore, "I did not like that there was a boy who was not even his age before me, that I was singing Kannada songs. He was threatening me so badly, 'Kannada, Kannada'. This is the reason for what happened in Pahalgam, right? This is the reason for what you are doing, what you did just now, right? Look who is standing in front of you. I love Kannada people, I love you guys". This statement of the singer gave rise to controversy on social media.

28 people killed in terrorist attack

On 22 April 2025, 28 people were killed and many others injured in a terrorist attack on tourists at a grassy field in Pahalgam, Kashmir. Since then, many celebrities have condemned the attack and urged the government to take strict action against terrorists. In his speech, Vijay recalled his visit to Pahalgam two years ago during the shooting of Kushi.

Sonu Nigam Kannada Concert Controversy Explained:

Singer Responds to Fan Clash, Defends Love for Kannada, Addresses Pahalgam Comparison & Stands Against Humiliation at Bengaluru Show..

Singer Sonu Nigam wrote, Namaskara. I have given unprecedented love to the language, the culture, the music, the musicians, the state, and the people, not just when I am in Karnataka but anywhere else in the world. In fact, I have revered my Kannada songs way more than my songs in other language, including Hindi. There are 100s of videos circulating on social media as a testimony. I have more thanan  hour of Kannada songs that I prepare for every concert when in Karnataka. 

However, I am not a young lad to take humiliation from anyone. I am 51 years old, in the second half of my life and am entitled to take offence for someone as young as my son threatening me directly in front of thousands in the name of language that too Kannada which is my second language when it comes to my work. That too right after my first song of the concert! He provoked a few more. Their own people were embarrassed and were asking them to shut up.. I told them very politely and lovingly the show has just started, it's my first song and that I will not let them down, but they have to let me continue with the concert the way I have planned. Every artiste has a song list prepared so the musicians and technicians are in sync. But they were hell bent on creating ruckus and threatening me wildly. Tell me who is at fault? 

Being a patriot that I am, I loathe anyone trying to create hate in the name of language, caste or religion especially after what transpired in Pahalgam. I had to school them, and I did, and thousands of students and teachers cheered me for it. The matter got over and I sang Kannada for more than an hour. It's all there on social media..

I leave it upto the sensible people of Karnataka to decide who is at fault here. I will accept your verdict gracefully. I fully respect and trust the law agencies and Police of Karnataka and will comply with whatever is expected from me. I have received divine love from Karnataka and will cherish it always with no malice whatsoever irrespective of your verdict.

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