Renowned singer Sonu Nigam is once again facing difficulties due to a controversy in Karnataka. A complaint has been filed against him following allegedly controversial remarks made about the Kannada language during a concert in Bengaluru.
Sonu Nigam Controversy: Sonu Nigam made a controversial remark about the Kannada language during his Bengaluru concert, sparking significant outrage. An FIR was filed against him, and the matter escalated legally. Recently, the court granted him relief, stating that no punitive action would be taken for the time being, offering some solace to his fans and supporters. However, the situation appears to be escalating again, as Bengaluru police have decided to record Sonu Nigam's statement.
When did the controversy begin?
The controversy began when Sonu Nigam, during his Bengaluru concert, was requested by some audience members to sing in Kannada. Reports suggest that Sonu refused this request, leading to a dispute over his behavior. He accused some audience members of rudeness and linked the incident to the Pulwama terrorist attack, which became the root of the controversy.
Following this, local residents filed a complaint against Sonu Nigam, leading to him being trolled on social media. As the controversy intensified, Sonu Nigam publicly apologized, but the matter proceeded through legal channels.
Court Granted Relief
Although a Karnataka court had previously granted Sonu Nigam relief from punitive action, clarifying that no fine or punishment would be imposed on the singer, suggesting the matter would be resolved. However, the police have now decided to record the singer's statement, reigniting the difficulties.
According to an IANS report, a Bengaluru police team, including an inspector and two other officers from the Avalahalli police station, has reached Mumbai to question Sonu Nigam. The police will also video record this statement to maintain transparency in the investigation. Sources suggest the police may question the singer and record his statement on Sunday. This step is considered a crucial turning point in the police investigation, as until now, the matter was limited to registering a complaint.
Sonu Nigam's Response
So far, there has been no official response from Sonu Nigam regarding this new development, but his team had issued an apology statement following the initial controversy. The singer clarified that he did not intend to hurt anyone's feelings and respects the Kannada language and culture. Sonu Nigam is a prominent name in the Indian music industry. Beginning his career in 1992 with the TV serial ‘Talaash’, Sonu gained significant recognition by singing songs for films like ‘Border’ and ‘Pardes’.
Hit songs like "Sandese Aate Hain" and "Yeh Dil Deewana" remain popular even today. However, the controversy could negatively impact his fan base and concert organizers. Personal controversies often affect artists' careers. The impact of this controversy on Sonu Nigam's reputation and upcoming projects remains to be seen.
