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When Sonu Nigam hit headlines for wrong reasons

The accomplished actor-singer who turns 43 today is better known for his mellifluous voice. True that, he also churns out controversies as he does with the blockbusters.
The accomplished actor-singer who turns 43 today is better known for his mellifluous voice. True that, he also churns out controversies as he does with the blockbusters. Let us see how Sonu infuriates twitterati (Facebook | Sonu Nigam)
The accomplished actor-singer who turns 43 today is better known for his mellifluous voice. True that, he also churns out controversies as he does with the blockbusters. Let us see how Sonu infuriates twitterati (Facebook | Sonu Nigam)
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On 17 April 2017, the singer claimed that the Azaan rendered from the nearby mosque disturbed his sleep and Sonu took out his frustration on Twitter questioning 'forced religiousness' in India. His series of tweets on this received mixed reactions. (Facebook | Sonu Nigam)
On 17 April 2017, the singer claimed that the Azaan rendered from the nearby mosque disturbed his sleep and Sonu took out his frustration on Twitter questioning 'forced religiousness' in India. His series of tweets on this received mixed reactions. (Facebook | Sonu Nigam)
This was soon followed by a challenge from a cleric who promised to reward Rs 10 lakh for anybody who could shave Sonu's head. To everybody's surprise, the singer himself came forward and shaved his head in front of the media. (Photo | PTI)
This was soon followed by a challenge from a cleric who promised to reward Rs 10 lakh for anybody who could shave Sonu's head. To everybody's surprise, the singer himself came forward and shaved his head in front of the media. (Photo | PTI)
On 24 May, Sonu quit Twitter protesting against the micro blogging site as singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya's account was suspended following his sexist and abusive remarks on JNU student-activist Shehla Rashid. (Facebook | Sonu Nigam)
On 24 May, Sonu quit Twitter protesting against the micro blogging site as singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya's account was suspended following his sexist and abusive remarks on JNU student-activist Shehla Rashid. (Facebook | Sonu Nigam)
Abhijeet had responded to Shehla Rashid's tweet about the alleged sex scandal involving BJP leaders: 'There is a rumour she took money in advance for two hours and didn't satisfy the client. Big racket '. No wonder he landed in trouble. (Photo | PTI)
Abhijeet had responded to Shehla Rashid's tweet about the alleged sex scandal involving BJP leaders: 'There is a rumour she took money in advance for two hours and didn't satisfy the client. Big racket '. No wonder he landed in trouble. (Photo | PTI)
In yet another incident, the National award winning singer compared the self-styled godwoman Radhe Maa to a Hindu goddess, sparking outrage among Twitteratti. In a series of tweets, he supported Radhe Maa by drawing an analogy with Naga Sandhus and the goddess. (Facebook | Sonu Nigam)
In yet another incident, the National award winning singer compared the self-styled godwoman Radhe Maa to a Hindu goddess, sparking outrage among Twitteratti. In a series of tweets, he supported Radhe Maa by drawing an analogy with Naga Sandhus and the goddess. (Facebook | Sonu Nigam)
When the opinions of celebrities involved in the intolerance debate were bashed from all corners of the nation, Sonu Nigam was quite vocal about the entire scenario when he put out a tweet in support of his fellow colleagues in the film industry. “Everyone has the right to an opinion, except a celebrity. And that’s not my opinion by the way, because I'm not supposed to have one. Paradox.” (Facebook | Sonu Nigam)
When the opinions of celebrities involved in the intolerance debate were bashed from all corners of the nation, Sonu Nigam was quite vocal about the entire scenario when he put out a tweet in support of his fellow colleagues in the film industry. “Everyone has the right to an opinion, except a celebrity. And that’s not my opinion by the way, because I'm not supposed to have one. Paradox.” (Facebook | Sonu Nigam)
Sonu's voice has earned quite a lot fans but not always. The charismatic singer was travelling on a flight when he sang a song using the address system. The video of it went viral and generated controversy as a result of which the flight crew got suspended. (Facebook | Sonu Nigam)
Sonu's voice has earned quite a lot fans but not always. The charismatic singer was travelling on a flight when he sang a song using the address system. The video of it went viral and generated controversy as a result of which the flight crew got suspended. (Facebook | Sonu Nigam)
In 2013, he had a serious discord with T-Series chief Bhushan Kumar over contractual issues, following which the singer's track was replaced by another singer's. Sonu Nigam later patched up with the music company in 2015. (Facebook | Sonu Nigam)
In 2013, he had a serious discord with T-Series chief Bhushan Kumar over contractual issues, following which the singer's track was replaced by another singer's. Sonu Nigam later patched up with the music company in 2015. (Facebook | Sonu Nigam)
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