Playback singer Sonu Nigam is all set to carry out in Bengaluru on October 24 as a part of his The Revolution India Tour. Nevertheless, forward of the live performance, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) chief TA Narayana Gowda urged Bengaluru police to disclaim permission for the occasion over Sonu’s remarks, made in April final 12 months, when he linked an viewers member’s demand for Kannada songs to the Pahalgam terror assault. Amid renewed protests over the problem, Sonu has now issued a video apology to the individuals of Karnataka.
Sonu Nigam apologises to individuals of Karnataka
Following a dialog with Gowda, Sonu issued an apology saying he did not thoughts saying sorry 1,000 occasions, he mentioned, “My pricey Karnataka household, Thanna Kannadigaru. My reality is understood to me, my Almighty, my Bhagwan, and to all of the individuals who had been there within the viewers that eventful night. Nonetheless, I’ve had a stupendous chat with Shri Narayana Gowda ji. He is a beautiful individual, and we have had a really heat and, respectful dialogue. I’ve quite a lot of regard for him.”
He added, “Whenever you love somebody, and also you need the connection to remain, you do not thoughts saying sorry 1000 occasions. So my pricey household, if something I’ve mentioned inadvertently that has damage you, I’m so sorry for it. I am not the form of one who’s ever damage anybody, not less than my household from Karnataka. You will have given me a lot love and a lot respect within the final 30 years that I do not need any form of little misunderstanding to taint that relationship and trigger any form of bitterness. Plenty of like to all of you. Might God bless you, and I really like you”
KRV chief TA Narayana Gowda shared the video on X and mentioned Sonu Nigam had spoken to him and acknowledged that his earlier comment had damage Kannadigas, sincerely in search of their forgiveness. Gowda mentioned the organisation had all the time beloved Sonu’s songs and held no private grudge in opposition to him, however was upset by the comment, making the protest a pure response.
He added that forgiving those that search forgiveness was a part of Kannadigas’ generosity and tradition. Citing legendary singers Ghantasala, PB Srinivas, KJ Yesudas, S Janaki, Vani Jairam and KS Chithra, he mentioned Kannadigas had embraced artists from outdoors the state who enriched Kannada movie music. He described Sonu as a part of that legacy and introduced that the organisation was ending its protest, calling the incident a lesson for everybody.
Gowda, who described himself as a music lover, mentioned music helped individuals neglect their troubles. He expressed hope that Sonu would sing extra Kannada songs and proceed performing in Karnataka, including that love ought to prevail.
All in regards to the controversy
Playback singer Sonu Nigam discovered himself on the centre of an argument in April 2025 after his remarks in regards to the Kannada language at a live performance in Bengaluru drew widespread criticism. Throughout his efficiency at East Level School of Engineering and Know-how, an viewers member repeatedly requested him to sing in Kannada. Sonu objected to the style wherein the request was made and mentioned,
“Yahi kaaran hai, Pahalgam mein jo hua hai na? Yahi kaaran hai jo kar rahe ho, jo kiya tha na abhi? (That is the explanation for what occurred in Pahalgam. That is the explanation… what you probably did simply now).”
His remarks angered a number of Kannadigas and pro-Kannada organisations, who accused him of injuring the emotions of the Kannada-speaking group. The controversy escalated after a grievance was filed in opposition to the singer and an FIR was registered at Avalahalli police station in Bengaluru. Sonu later clarified that his feedback had been directed at a number of people whose behaviour he discovered threatening and weren’t supposed to focus on the Kannada-speaking group. He additionally expressed his respect for Karnataka and its individuals. Nevertheless, the incident had additional repercussions, with a Kannada movie director asserting {that a} tune recorded by Sonu for an upcoming movie could be dropped. The Karnataka Excessive Court docket subsequently granted him interim reduction within the case.