Sonu Nigam Apologises For Remarks At Bengaluru Concert: 'My Love Is Bigger Than My Ego'
Sonu Nigam's apology has come just hours after he posted a detailed account of the incident.
Sonu Nigam has apologised for his remarks at his recent Bengaluru concert after facing immense backlash. Just hours after posting a clarification on Instagram, the singer has taken to the social media site again and issued an apology. Sonu said that his love for Karnataka is not bigger than his ego.
Sonu Nigam wrote, 'Sorry Karnataka. My love for you is bigger than my ego. Love you always." This comes hours after Sonu had issued a clarification amid the controversy. In his statement, Sonu Nigam said that he has always extended deep respect and affection toward the language, culture, music, and musicians, not only of Karnataka but across the globe.
He shared that he holds his Kannada songs in especially high regard, even more than his Hindi repertoire. Nigam added that he consistently prepares an over-an-hour-long set of Kannada songs whenever he performs in the state. However, Nigam alleged that during the concert, he was 'humiliated" by a fan and even 'threatened" by an individual young enough to be his son.
For the unversed, the controversy stems from an incident on April 25, 2025, at East Point College, where the singer allegedly refused to perform a Kannada song upon a fan's request and referenced the Pahalgam terror attack during his response. Following the incident, the Bengaluru District Police took cognisance of an FIR lodged against Sonu Nigam on May 3 for allegedly 'making hurtful remarks about the Kannadiga community." A formal notice was issued to the singer, directing him to appear before the investigating officer within a week to respond to the allegations.
Meanwhile, the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) has announced that the Kannada film industry (commonly referred to as Sandalwood) will not engage with Sonu Nigam in any capacity for future projects.
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May 05, 2025, 21:51 IST
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