Apologise to people of Karnataka: KFCC resolves to not cooperate with Sonu Nigam

Apologise to people of Karnataka: KFCC resolves to not cooperate with Sonu Nigam

Mangalore Today News Network

Bengaluru, May 5, 2025: The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) in a press conference on Monday resolved to not cooperate with singer Sonu Nigam. This comes after Nigam linked the Pahalgam terror attacks with a Kannada song request from a fan in a recent concert in Bengaluru.

KFCC president M Narasimhalu demanded an apology from the singer at the press conference and said, “In a week’s time we will decide if we have to impose a lifetime ban on the singer.”

Additionally, the chamber has written to the commissioner saying the singer should not be engaged in any events and concerts until “he apologises to the people of Karnataka”.

The KFCC will meet audio labels, producers, directors and music directors from the Kannada film industry to further discuss the decision. “Pending projects will also have to be discontinued for the moment,” Narasimhalu added.

Nigam performed at East Point College, Virgonagar on April 25. In a video shared on social media, a student at the concert requested a Kannada song, the singer in response lashed out saying: “Kannada Kannada, this is why Pahalgam happened.”

Nigam’s response has received wide criticism. Avalahalli police on Saturday filed an FIR under BNS sections 351(2) (criminal intimidation that invites imprisonment for up to two years, or a fine, or both), 352(1) (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace), and 353 (statements conducive to public mischief).