Sonu Nigam is facing backlash after comments made during his Bengaluru concert, where he was reportedly pressured by a young man to sing in Kannada. Nigam expressed his love for Kannadigas but found the demand “rudely threatening.” He also made a controversial remark regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, which led to criticism from pro-Kannada groups who felt he equated their language struggle with terrorism. In response to the backlash, Nigam clarified that his comments were directed at a few individuals causing trouble, not the entire community, and he did not intend to criticize Kannada speakers.
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Sonu Nigam Clarifies His Comments in Instagram Video
On Saturday, the singer posted a video on Instagram, explaining the incident that took place during his Bengaluru concert. He clarified that a group of 4-5 individuals were repeatedly shouting for him to sing in Kannada, while the rest of the audience tried to stop them and maintain the peace. Nigam emphasized that he wanted to remind those few individuals about a past event in Pahalgam, where language wasn’t questioned during a particular incident. He also expressed his admiration for Kannadigas, stressing the importance of not generalizing the behavior of a few people to an entire community.

Apology and Call for Unity
“There’s nothing like that. Everywhere, there are 4-5 such bad people, no matter which state they’re from. But it’s very important to remind them that you cannot let them threaten you, to make you sing. The whole world is doing it with love. When I come, I bring a one-hour set of Kannada songs. But those who provoke others, it’s very important to stop them right away,” he said. “Kyunki ye bawaseer ban jaate hain phir baad mein,” he added.
He further shared, “If someone is sowing the seeds of hatred in the land of love, we need to stop them. Kannadigas are beautiful people, so please let’s not generalize them. There were just 4-5 boys who were looking at me angrily after I finished my first song. They weren’t demanding, they were threatening. You can ask people who were there.”

Backlash from Kannada Activists
A video of Sonu Nigam addressing the crowd during his Bengaluru concert went viral on social media. In the clip, Nigam, clearly upset, paused the performance to address a group of individuals demanding a Kannada song. He expressed his love for Kannadigas and shared that he has sung some of his best songs in Kannada. However, he stated that the way the demand was made felt “rudely threatening.” He also referenced the Pahalgam incident, urging the crowd to understand his intentions and reiterated his affection for them.
The reference to Pahalgam, a site of a recent terror attack, sparked anger among Kannada activists. They interpreted Sonu Nigam’s comment as a comparison between the language struggle of Kannadigas and terrorism, which led to widespread criticism.

Shah Rukh Khan, the ‘romantic’ hero of Bollywood who aces villainous roles, once played an obsessive character in ‘Darr.’ The role has been hailed as one of his best, but a tweak in the character could’ve changed the whole film.

Honey Irani reveals…

In a recent interview with Friday Talkies, Honey Irani, the writer of ‘Darr,’ talked about the silver lining of love and the mere desire of Khan’s Rahul in the film. Irani, who is the mother of Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar, revealed that she and Yash Raj ji were conscious about the thin line, and made sure that Rahul isn’t just passionate but is ‘genuinely in love’ with Kiran (played by Juhi Chawla).
If Rahul wasn’t in love, there were chances of him taking advances towards Kiran. However, Khan’s character was ‘fascinated and madly in love.’ “He was a complex man, and he had his own problems. Even when he said her name, he would be so scared that he would stammer,” Irani stated.

Aamir Khan was supposed to play a role…

Furthermore, as the conversation evolved, Honey said that before approaching Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan was supposed to play the role along with Sunny Deol. However, due to the differences with Yash Raj ji, he denied the role. Many others gave auditions, but it was Shah Rukh Khan who impressed them.
“We narrated it to Aamir, but something happened between him and Yash ji. I don’t know what happened, and he said no. We narrated it to Sunny also. He said I will do the other role, the hero one. And then we talked to Shah Rukh, and Shah Rukh jumped on it. He said, ‘Yeah, definitely I am doing it,’” she stated.

‘Darr’

‘Darr,’ the iconic film starring Sunny Deol, Juhi Chawla, and Shah Rukh Khan, was re-released in the theatres on April 4, 2025. The film narrates an obsessive Rahul who is in love with his classmate, Kiran, and stalks her to her doorstep. However, when she gets engaged to Sunil, a navy officer, Rahul encounters the murderous confrontations.

Nargis Dutt – this name is etched in the golden words in the books of Indian cinema. She was a timeless beauty and the epitome of sheer talent who gave Indian cinema a legacy to cherish. However, it isn’t just her acting that keeps the late actress alive in the hearts of millions. Nargis, as recalled by Bollywood’s veteran star Waheeda Rehman, was the ‘most hospitable person.’

“Nargis Ji would make sure each person, no matter how big or small, was comfortable.”

In a conversation with us, Waheeda Rehman fondly remembered Nargis Dutt on her death anniversary and shared, “She was like an elder sister. Sunil Dutt Saab, Nargisji, and their Ajanta Troupe would frequently go to the borders to entertain our soldiers. I was a happy member of that entertainment troupe.”
“Nargis ji looked after us like her own family. She was the most hospitable person I have ever known. When we would be travelling together, she would make sure each person, no matter how big or small, was comfortable,” added the actress.

Waheed Rahman shares what she admired the most about Nargis Dutt

She further shared how these two beautiful souls didn’t meet that often, but whenever they used to cross paths, it was an encounter to remember. “She was very busy with all the charitable work that she did. I was busy with my career. But yes, whenever we met, it was always a pleasure. When I was shooting with Dutt Saab for Reshma Aur Shera, Nargis ji looked after the entire cast and crew.”
She concluded the conversation on the sweetest note possible. She said, “There were many things I admired about Nargisji. But do you know what I admired the most? Sunil Dutt Saab.”
“He was such a devoted husband. God should give every woman a husband like him,” she quoted, highlighting the most beautiful bond shared between Nargis and Sunil Dutt.