'We Cannot Tolerate The Insult': Sonu Nigam's Song Removed From Kannada Movie Kuladalli Keelyavudo

Sonu Nigam's Bengaluru concert controversy has affected his song in the upcoming Kannada movie Kuladalli Keelyavudo. The makers of the film have decided to remove the track. According to India Today, the makers of Kuladalli Keelyavudo shared a statement which read, "There is no doubt that Sonu Nigam is a good singer. But, we are very upset by how he spoke about Kannada recently at a concert. We cannot tolerate the insult Sonu Nigam has done to Kannada, so we have removed the song."

Sonu sung the song Manasu Haadtade which is composed Manomurthy, written by Yogaraj Bhat, and Indu Nagaraj had given the female voice in it. The track was shared by the singer on his YouTube channel last month. While it is still there on his channel, it looks like the makers have decided not to include the song in the movie.

Sonu Nigam Bengaluru Concert Controversy

A few days ago, a video of Sonu Nigam went viral on social media in which he was seen schooling a fan at a Bengaluru concert for threathening him to sing a Kannada song. Later, Sonu shared a clarification about the whole scenario. However, an FIR was filed against him.

On Monday, the singer posted an apology on Instagram. He wrote, "Sorry Karnataka. My Love for you is bigger than my Ego. Love you always." However, it looks like Kannadigas are very upset with him.

Sonu Nigam's Clarification

A few days ago, a protest against Nigam took place at Freedom Park in Bengaluru. After a video clarification, the singer had shared a long note in which he had once again clarified about the whole scenario.

He wrote, "I am not a young lad to take humiliation from anyone. I am 51 years old, in the second half of my life and am entitled to take offence for someone as young as my son threatening me directly in front of thousands in the name of language that too Kannada which is my second language when it comes to my work. That too right after my first song of the concert! He provoked a few more. Their own people were embarrassed and were asking them to shut up.. I told them very politely and lovingly the show has just started, it's my first song and that I will not let them down, but they have to let me continue with the concert the way I have planned. Every artiste has a song list prepared so the musicians and technicians are in sync. But they were hell bent on creating ruckus and threatening me wildly. Tell me who is at fault? (sic)."