Bengaluru, May 5 -- Renowned playback singer Sonu Nigam has issued an emotional and strongly worded open note after a recent incident during his concert in Karnataka, stating that he was "threatened" on stage in the name of language, despite his long-standing respect and contribution to Kannada music.
In a statement titled 'Namaskara', Nigam said he has always held the Kannada language, culture, and music in high regard, often giving it precedence over other languages, including Hindi. "There are 100s of videos circulating on social media as testimony. I have more than an hour of Kannada songs that I prepare for every concert when in Karnataka," he wrote.
Referring to the alleged disruption, Nigam said, "I am not a young lad to take humil...