Sonu Nigam CLARIFIES Pahalgam remark at Bengaluru concert: “Jab pant utari gayi thi, toh bhasha nahin poochhi gayi thi” : Bollywood News
The renowned reading singer Sonu Nigam issued a clarification after a controversy during his recent Bengaluru concert, where he faced comments for the comments made in response to the request of a fan for a Kannada song. The incident, which sparked a widespread debate, led to a FIR against the singer for having allegedly made provocative statements that harm the feelings of the Kannadiga community.
Sonu Nigam clarifies Pahalgam’s remark to the Bengaluru concert: “Jab pant utari gayi thi, toh bhasha nahin poochhi gayi thi”
During the April 25 concert at the East Point College of Engineering and Technology in Bengaluru, a fan shouted several times for a song by Kannada, which Nigam perceived as disruptive and gross. In a viral video, the singer interrupted his performance to address the public, expressing his love for the culture of Kannada and his song of Kannada songs. However, his reference to the recent terrorist attack of Pahalgam on April 22, which claimed 26 civil lives, aroused controversy. Nigam said: “Yahi Kaaran Hai, Pahalgam Mein Jo Hua Hai Na. Dekho toh Kaun Saamne Khada Hai “, which implies that such a disturbing behavior could have wider consequences. Many interpreted this as assimilating the demand for the fan with terrorism, which invites indignation among the activists and Internet users of Kannada.
On Saturday May 3, Nigam went to Instagram to share a video clarifying his remarks. He stressed that his comments were directed against a small group of four or five people who caused a disturbance, not the entire Kannadiga community. “Sirf Chaar-Panch Gunday Type The Jo Wahan Pe Chilla Rahe The.
Nigam reiterated his respect for Kannadigas, declaring: “Kannadigas are very gentle people”, but underlined the need to treat disruptive behavior. He also clarified his remark as Pahalgam, saying: “Onen Paachon Ko Yeh Batana Aur Yaad Dilana Zarori Tha Ke Pahalgam Mein Jab Pant Utari Gayi Thi, Toh Bhasha nahi poochhi gayi Thi”, referring to the terrorist attack where the victims were targeted, independently identity.
The controversy has intensified when the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, a pro-Kannada group, filed a complaint with the Police post of Avalahalli, leading to a FIR under article 153 for intentional insults intended to cause a break in peace. The group argued that the Nigam declarations depicted kannadigas as intolerant, contrary to their nature loving peace, and demanded excuses.
Read also: the police complaint filed against Sonu Nigam for alleged remarks insensitive to the Kannada community
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