Sonu Nigam cancels his concert due to Azaan; initially praised, then rekindles old controversy; one tweet sparked controversy
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Famous Bollywood playback singer Sonu Nigam has once again come into the spotlight for his old statement. This controversy, dating back eight years, has resurfaced. He recently visited Srinagar for a concert. Sonu Nigam even interrupted his show due to the Azaan (call to prayer). This prompted praise. However, the audience turned out to be very low. The reason cited was the same eight-year-old controversy. Let’s explain the full story.
A video went viral on social media, claiming it was from a Sonu Nigam concert at an international conference center near Dal Lake. When the Azaan (call to prayer) began, Sonu Nigam stopped singing. He said, “Please give me two minutes, the Azaan is about to begin.” As soon as he said this, the audience respected him and began clapping.
Sonu Nigam stopped his show due to the Azaan (call to prayer)
As soon as the Azaan (call to prayer) ended, Sonu Nigam resumed his show. However, the concert also generated considerable discussion because most of the seats were empty and few people attended.
The center was empty
According to a report in the Deccan Herald, a boycott was also organized for Sonu Nigam’s concert. The conference center was expected to be packed, but due to the boycott, most seats remained empty. A local said that only a few people attended the concert.
What’s the connection with the old controversy?
Meanwhile, Sonu Nigam’s old controversy from 2017 came to the fore when he stirred up controversy with a tweet. He commented on the sound of the Azaan (call to prayer) being played on loudspeakers. He wrote, “God bless everyone. I am not a Muslim. But I am woken up every morning by this Azaan. When will this forced religiousness end?” Following this statement, he was heavily trolled and faced controversy.
