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Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Karnataka HC grants interim relief to Sonu Nigam; stays action until next hearing
The Karnataka High Court has provided relief to singer Sonu Nigam. The court has ordered a stay on any strict action against him. This order is in connection with an FIR filed against Nigam. The FIR relates to remarks made during a Bengaluru concert. The complaint was lodged by a pro-Kannada group. In a significant development, the Karnataka High Court has ordered that no coercive action be taken against singer Sonu Nigam until the next hearing in the case. The court also put a hold on the submission of the final report. During the proceedings, Additional State Public Prosecutor B.N. Jagadeesha informed the court that authorities would refrain from taking any strict measures against Nigam as long as he continues to cooperate with the ongoing police investigation. Sonu Nigam Seeks Quashing of FIR Earlier, Sonu Nigam had approached the Karnataka High Court requesting the quashing of an FIR filed against him by the state police. According to news agency IANS, the petition was admitted on Tuesday by a bench led by Justice Shivashankar Amarannavar. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Argentina: Nueva oportunidad de inversión en Miami Financiación Empresarial Más información Undo FIR Filed Over Controversial Remarks An FIR was registered against Sonu Nigam on May 3 in Bengaluru over a controversial remark he made during a concert held on April 27, 2025. The complaint was lodged by the pro-Kannada group Karnataka Rakshana Vedike at the Avalahalli Police Station. The FIR invokes Sections 351(2) (criminal intimidation), 352 (statements inciting public mischief), and 352(1) (intentional insult intended to provoke a breach of peace or incite an offence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Incident at East Point College Event At an event held at East Point College of Engineering and Technology in Bengaluru, Sonu Nigam criticized a fan for allegedly making a rude demand for a Kannada song. In his response, the singer drew a controversial comparison, likening the fan's mindset to that of the terrorists behind the Pahalgam attack . Sonu Nigam's Statement on the Incident Sonu Nigam addressed the incident during his performance at East Point College of Engineering and Technology in Bengaluru, where he expressed displeasure over a fan's aggressive demand for a Kannada song. He described the behavior as 'rudely threatening' and made a controversial comparison, saying: 'Mujhe accha nahi laga ki waha ek ladka jiski umar, jitni uske umar nahi hogi... use pehle toh main Kannada gaane gaa raha hoon. He was so rudely threatening me, 'Kannada, Kannada'. Yahi kaaran hai, Pahalgam mein jo hua hai na? Yahi kaaran hai jo kar rahe ho, jo kiya tha na abhi? Dekho toh kaun saamne khada hai. I love Kannadigas, I love you guys. Main puri duniya mein jaha bhi jata hoon, main humesha bolta hoon… 14,000 ki audience hogi usme ek awaaz aati hai, 'Kannada'. Toh main unke liye, us ek Kannadiga ke liye main kuch line Kannada mein gaata hoon. Main itni izzat karta hoon aapki, itna pyaar karta hoon. So thoda sa rehna chahiye, aesa nahi karna chahiye aapko.' His comments sparked backlash from local groups, ultimately leading to the FIR and legal proceedings.
India Today
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Court's relief to Sonu Nigam over controversial remarks at Bengaluru concert
The Karnataka High Court granted interim relief to singer Sonu Nigam in a case over his alleged remarks comparing Kannadigas to Pahalgam terror attackers. The court directed that no action be taken against him for now, while asking him to fully cooperate with the ongoing relief follows Nigam's plea on May 14 seeking to quash a First Information Report (FIR) registered at Avalahalli police station in Bengaluru Rural district. The FIR was based on media reports and a third-party complaint, which alleged that remarks made during a concert in a Bengaluru college had hurt the sentiments of case was heard by a vacation bench led by Justice Shivashankar Amarannavar, who adjourned the matter to today (May 15). Nigam's counsel argued that he had no intention of insulting the Kannada community and had already issued a public government counsel argued against the appeal, stating that the remarks were made during a live event and received wide media coverage. The FIR and notice had been served, and Nigam's absence from the inquiry was cited as a reason to proceed with the controversy stems from an April 25-26 concert at East Point College of Engineering and Technology in Bengaluru. During the performance, Nigam allegedly responded to a fan's demand for a Kannada song by linking the aggressive tone to the Pahalgam terror incident, which led to accusations that he portrayed Kannadigas a viral video from the concert, Nigam is seen pausing mid-performance to address the crowd after being shouted at. He expressed his respect for Karnataka and the Kannada language, but said he felt 'threatened' by the fan's tone. Recalling the Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 lives, he said: 'Yahi kaaran hai, Pahalgam mein jo hua hai na? Yahi kaaran hai jo kar rahe ho, jo kiya tha na abhi?' (This is the reason for what happened in Pahalgam. This is the reason... what you did just now).In response to the backlash, Nigam issued a public apology, saying, 'Sorry Karnataka,' and clarified that his comments were aimed at a few aggressive individuals, not the wider Kannada-speaking community. 'Some people approached the stage and were very aggressive, demanding a Kannada song. I told them they could have requested politely. I've sung hundreds of Kannada songs. I wasn't refusing,' he later the controversy, Kannada film director K Ramnarayan announced that a song Nigam had recorded for his upcoming film Kuladalli Keelyavudo had been dropped. 'Just saying sorry is not enough. He must face the consequences,' the director said, adding that another singer would re-record the Watch IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
India Today
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sonu Nigam moves Karnataka High Court to quash case over Bengaluru concert remarks
Playback singer Sonu Nigam has approached the Karnataka High Court seeking to quash an FIR registered against him at the Avalahalli police station in Bengaluru Rural district. The FIR was filed following allegations that he made objectionable remarks during a recent music concert, allegedly hurting the sentiments of matter was heard by the vacation bench presided over by Justice Shivashankar Amarannavar, who adjourned the hearing to May Avalahalli police, who are currently investigating the case, have issued a notice to Nigam, summoning him for questioning in connection with the remarks. The singer is facing legal action under the FIR for his alleged comments made during the performance. The court is expected to take up the matter next controversy stems from an incident at a concert held at East Point College of Engineering and Technology in Bengaluru on April 25 and 26, where Nigam allegedly responded to a fan's demand for a Kannada song by linking the aggressive behavior to incidents like Pahalgam terror attack, thereby allegedly portraying Kannadigas in a negative light. In a viral video from Nigam's concert in East Point College, Bengaluru, he could be seen schooling the person asking him to sing a song in Kannada. During the concert, a fan screamed at him, demanding a song in Kannada. The singer paused, addressed the crowd, and humbly expressed his love for the language. He said he respects the people of Karnataka, but felt 'threatened' by the tone of the fan. He also recalled the Pahalgam terrorist attack which claimed 26 lives, and said, "Yahi kaaran hai, Pahalgam mein jo hua hai na? Yahi kaaran hai jo kar rahe ho, jo kiya tha na abhi? (This is the reason for what happened in Pahalgam. This is the reason... what you did just now)."advertisementIn response to the backlash, Nigam issued a public apology, stating, 'Sorry Karnataka', and clarified that his remarks were not intended to offend the Kannada-speaking community. He emphasised that his comments were directed at a few individuals who disrupted the event, not at the entire his clarification, Nigam said, 'Some people approached the stage and were very aggressive, demanding a Kannada song. I told them they could have requested politely. I've sung hundreds of Kannada songs. I wasn't refusing.' He reportedly said he was 'threatened by a group of boys' to sing in Kannada, which drew criticism and eventually led to legal the days following the incident, Kannada film director K Ramnarayan announced that a song sung by Sonu Nigam for his upcoming film Kuladalli Keelyavudo had been dropped. 'Just saying sorry is not enough. He must face the consequences,' the filmmaker said, adding that another singer would re-record the track. IN THIS STORY#Karnataka#Bengaluru
New Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Facing the Music
For decades, the Bollywood film and music industries have been two sides of the same coin, making playback music the norm and giving playback singers an equal claim to popularity as film stars. With hits like Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Zoobi Doobi, his voice is synonymous with several classic films of the last three decades – few playback singers' fame is as ubiquitous as Sonu Nigam's. In Karnataka, he is known for his romantic Kannada ballads like Ee Sanje Yakagide and Ninnindale. Recently, however, during his concert at East Point College of Engineering and Technology in Avalahalli, Nigam got embroiled in a heated controversy, when he was heckled by an audience member to sing in Kannada, following which the former refused and drew a comparison with Pahalgam. An FIR has also been filed against Sonu Nigam for the same. The city's residents and artistes react:
NDTV
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Sonu Nigam In Open Letter After 'Pahalgam' Remark: "I Have Given Unprecedented Love To Karnataka, But..."
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Sonu Nigam addressed backlash over his Kannada song comments. He expressed love for the Kannada language and culture in his letter. Nigam claimed he has prepared over an hour of Kannada songs for concerts. New Delhi: Sonu Nigam recently shared an open letter on social media after he was booked by the Bengaluru police following his recent remarks on the Pahalgam terror attack during a musical concert in the city. An FIR was registered on Saturday after the comments sparked controversy. The singer wrote, "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 languages including Hindi. There are 100s of videos circulating on social media as a testimony. I have more than an hour of Kannada songs that I prepare for every concert when in Karnataka." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonu Nigam (@sonunigamofficial) He added, "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 artist has a song list prepared so the musicians and technicians are in sync. But they were hell-bent on creating a ruckus and threatening me wildly. Tell me who is at fault?" "I leave it up to the sensible people of Karnataka to decide who is at fault here. I will accept your verdict gracefully", Sonu Nigam concluded. The incident took place during a show held on April 25-26 at East Point College of Engineering and Technology in Virgonagar, Bengaluru. During the performance, a young man allegedly insisted that Sonu sing in Kannada, leading to a heated exchange. The singer responded, "I have sung in different languages, including Kannada. Whenever I come to Karnataka, I come with a lot of love and respect. You all have treated me like family," the singer said. "I always sing Kannada songs when requested. I have been singing in Kannada before that young man was born. But I didn't like the way he shouted 'Kannada, Kannada'. It is because of such behaviour that incidents like the Pahalgam attack happen," Sonu Nigam added. The remarks drew criticism from several quarters, including Kannada film producer Karthik Gowda and activist SR Govindu.
