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Deccan Herald
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Inside Indian-origin billionaire heiress Sarina Vaswani's Cannes wedding
The guest list featured Indian stars like singers Sonu Nigam, B Praak, Guru Randhawa, and Rahul Vaidya, along with top designer Manish Malhotra | Credit: Instagram/@manishmalhotra05
Hans India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Param Sundari' theme song: Sonu Nigam's voice, Janhvi-Sidharth's chemistry win hearts
The upcoming romantic drama Param Sundari, starring Janhvi Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra, is already creating waves ahead of its theatrical release on July 25. The film's soul-stirring theme song, sung by the iconic Sonu Nigam, is currently trending across social media platforms, particularly Instagram, just a day after the movie's first look dropped. Param Sundari marks the first on-screen collaboration between Janhvi and Sidharth, and their sparkling chemistry has caught everyone's attention. The film is touted as a cross-cultural love story that brings together the rich visual backdrops of both North and South India. Adding emotional depth is the captivating score by composer duo Sachin-Jigar, while lyricist Amitabh Bhattacharya pens the words that tug at heartstrings. Reacting to the overwhelming response, Sonu Nigam said, 'I'm very overwhelmed by the response my song from Param Sundari is receiving. The credit goes to Sachin-Jigar and Amitabh Bhattacharya. This song is melodious and addictive — something the audience has been missing. I also loved the picturisation!' Indeed, the music video enhances the magic of the song, capturing the innocence and intensity of budding love. While Sidharth brings his signature intensity, Janhvi lights up the screen with charm, making them a pair to watch. Directed by Tushar Jalota and produced under Maddock Films by Dinesh Vijan, Param Sundari is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated love stories of the year. With a powerful musical base, stunning visuals, and a fresh lead pairing, the film promises to deliver both emotion and cinematic beauty — and the theme song is already proof that it's striking all the right notes.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Why Kannada deserves more than apologies
Let me just come out and say it: Kannada-dalli maathadi. Which is like saying, Hindi mein baath kijiye. Or Tamizh pesu. I have chosen these three languages for a reason. This week, actor Kamal Haasan offered up a third instance of folks being caught in a Kannada language controversy. The players may be different, but the script is the same. Singer Sonu Nigam refused to sing a Kannada song in his Bengaluru concert and later issued an apology. An SBI bank manager in Bengaluru was caught on camera speaking in Hindi to a Kannada-speaking customer and then proclaiming that she would never learn Kannada. And now, Kamal Haasan who said that Kannada was born from Tamil. All three, in their own way, have cast aspersions on the Kannada language which, by the way, boasts the largest number of Jnanpith awardees, save Hindi. Does the Kannadiga have an inferiority complex? Is this why language tensions have taken over the state? These days, we have auto drivers who demand that their rides speak to them in Kannada. In the past year, vandals broke and removed signs in Central Bengaluru that did not have Kannada signage. The government had to issue a directive ordering signage that included Kannada, and now, all over the city, you see signs in Kannada. I moved to Bengaluru nearly 20 years ago. I learned and now speak Kannada. It has opened the city to me in a way that would not be possible without speaking the local tongue. What befuddles me is that this has become a controversial issue rather than the norm. If a Kannadiga moves to Kanpur and speaks in Kannada rather than Hindi, do you think the local folks there would put up with it? Catch a Chennai auto driver giving the time of day to anyone who doesn't speak Tamil, and I can say this because I grew up in Chennai. But Kannadigas are expected to speak in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu or whatever language is thrown at them. And they do. That's the thing. Bangaloreans are by and large accepting, flexible, and multilingual. This is why people from all over the world feel comfortable here. They have all been accommodated. Until now. What happened? To paraphrase a famous historical speech, it has taken a while for the soul of the Kannadiga, long suppressed, to find utterance. To use the language of school bullies, the people of Karnataka have put up and shut up for a long time. Immigrants from all over India have populated their state and city without assimilating into their language or culture. Isn't language the real route to culture? I know North Indians who have lived in Bengaluru for 30 years and say that they cannot speak a word of Kannada. Would this be possible in any other state or city? I doubt it. Then why should a Kannadiga put up with this? I think it is about time the state and this city get their hackles up to safeguard their language. As someone who has learned it as an adult, I can tell you that it is not a difficult language. Immigrants come, stay, make their living, livelihood and indeed fortunes from this state. To expect them to learn the local language is not jingoism. It is the norm in most Indian states and cities. Why should Karnataka and Bengaluru be any different? Shoba Narayan is Bengaluru-based author. The views expressed are personal.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Param Sundari teaser: Sidharth Malhotra, Janhvi Kapoor bring rom-coms back, fans can't get over Sonu Nigam's song
The first look teaser of Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor's latest romantic comedy, Param Sundari is finally out. Maddock Films dropped the almost minute-long teaser on Thursday and fans are excited to see the fresh pairing. However, one thing which caught everyone's attention was singer Sonu Nigam's melodic vocals in the background. Fans demanded the full version of the song to be released soon. (Also read: Excited Janhvi Kapoor takes Sidharth Malhotra for a fun scooty ride. See Param Sundari BTS pics) On Thursday, makers of the film, Maddock Films took to their social media handles and shared the first look of Param Sundari. They captioned the post as, 'Where North's fire meets South's grace, it calls for the biggest love story of the year! 💖 Dinesh Vijan presents Param Sundari, a love story directed by Tushar Jalota, coming to cinemas on 25th July 2025.' A post shared by Maddock Films (@maddockfilms) The clip introduces Sidharth as Param, showing off his toned physique and ripped abs in the opening scene. Next, we meet Janhvi Kapoor, aka Sundari, fluttering her beautiful eyes behind a hand fan. The teaser takes us to picturesque landscapes of Kerala including beautiful backwaters and winding roads amidst tea estates. The lead pair is seen romancing to the melodic Sonu Nigam song, Pardesia Hai Tere Pyar Me Jab Se, composed by Sachin Jigar. It then shows quick rushes of drama that will unfold as north meets south in this love story. Fans are hailing the return of romantic-comedy genre with Param Sundari. One fan wrote," Siddharth Malhotra as a romcom hero again! Ah! Something in me is healing". Another fan commented, "Even the first look of the film is so delightful that I can't take my eyes off it, idk what will happen to me when the whole film will come out!. A third fan praised Sonu Nigam's track and wrote, "Just reminded me how much I've BEEN DONE with arijit for the past ten years. SONU NIGAM YOU LEGEND (sic)". Another fan lauded Sonu's vocals and said, 'Sonu's voice !!smart choice @maddockfilms !! Waiting for the full version song!'. A fifth fan commented, "Sonu nigam's voice has given a 5star to this teaser". Another fan gave all the credit to the music and said, "The teaser had chills written all over it with that music drop." Directed by Tushar Jalota, Param Sundari revolves around the couple's cultural differences which spark a chaotic romance, full of twists and turns. Apart from Sidharth and Janhvi, the film also stars Rajeev Khandelwal and Aakash Dahiya in pivotal roles. Produced by Dinesh Vijan, it is set to release on July 25.
India Today
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
In defence of Sonu Nigam, SBI official and all ‘anti-Kannada' people
'Kannada Kannada ... This is the reason what occurred in Pahalgam, happened.''I will not ... I will never speak Kannada.'Two different people. Two separate utterances. One single reaction. One missing element. The first was said by playback singer Sonu Nigam during a concert in Bengaluru. The second was said by a supposed manager of a State Bank of India suburban branch, again in statements, captured on camera, sparked outrage over 'disrupted public harmony' and 'insulted dignity' of Kannadigas. A pro-Kannada group filed a complaint against Nigam on May 2, stating he 'insulted the Kannadiga community and equated their cultural pride and linguistic identity with violence and intolerance' by linking a fan's repeated song requests to in both cases, the individuals said much more before and after these inflammatory snippets. So, here is the defence for both Sonu Nigam and the SBI official: There is context to this and there is intent. Neither seems to have been taken into consideration before going hammer and tongs at the two individuals for hurting Kannada NIGAM 'DIDN'T LIKE' THE 'RUDE THREATENING' BEHAVIOURIn Sonu Nigam's case, he was trying to explain the 'rude' behaviour and attitude of a single individual in the audience. There is a one-minute video that shows how he is trying to explain that he was the complete video, he says: 'Whenever I come to Karnataka, I come with respect, because you have thought of us as family. I didn't like it that a boy there ... he was so rudely threatening me: 'Kannada! Kannada!' I've probably sung more songs in Kannada than how old he probably is ... This is the reason what happened in Pahalgam. What you are doing. What you did just now.'He continues: 'I love Kannadigas. I love you guys ... There would be 14,000 people in the audience but if there is one voice which says Kannada ... for that one person, I sing a few lines in Kannada. That's how much I respect you guys.'Nigam said all in the build up to the comparison, that led to mass outrage and some of his gigs getting context is that he was heckled. His intent is to let everyone know that he was upset by the behaviour of a member of the audience and he also expects respect in OFFICIAL WANTED TO KNOW 'WHERE IS THE RULE' FOR KANNADAIn the SBI official's case, she was arguing with a customer. What is being circulated on social media is about half of the entire exchange full 2:55-minute video shows the customer first complaining about wait times: 'I came here for service. I have been sitting here. Has anyone come to the counter yet? Anyone who is there, come and sit at the counter.'When the erring official entered the conversation saying, 'It's not your duty to tell us what to do,' the customer demanded: 'Talk in Kannada. Why are you talking in Hindi?'This is where things escalated, as the man is heard saying, 'Talk in Kannada. Why are you talking in Hindi?'Other staff explained she didn't know Kannada, but the customer persisted, speaking only in Kannada and pushing her to respond in a language she couldn't speak. Her colleagues tried to mediate, but both parties remained stubborn. At what can also be construed as egging, her response escalated from 'I don't know' to 'I will not' to finally 'I will never' about speaking the context is of an isolated argument between a frustrated customer and a haughty official. Here, both parties are intent on having the upper hand. He didn't like that he had to wait; she didn't like that he told her and her colleagues to do their WITHOUT CONTEXT, INTENT OR MOTIVEIn these two separate cases, both Sonu Nigam and the SBI official were virtually crucified for causing harm to the dignity of of the fact that there were following videos. Sonu Nigam had two separate videos: one where he apologised for having caused hurt unintentionally and another trying to explain the incident video of the SBI official being helped and coached by presumably her colleagues to apologise in Kannada. She says she did not mean any hurt. 'Anyone if hurt, forgive me. I'll cooperate for transactions in Kannada,' she is repeating what is being told to other following videos did not get as much traction as the ones of their indiscretion. Their utterances were taken out of context by snipping them to the operative offending parts and then both cases they were driven to make these gaffes. One was heckled, the other was egged on. And yet, there are no fingers being pointed at the other party, who in a just society, will also be held jury when trying a crime takes context, intent and motive into consideration before assigning guilt. In court, it is 'presumed innocent until proven guilty.'advertisementSonu Nigam and the SBI official, however, have been presumed guilty unless proven innocent.
