{
  "id": 14661099,
  "title": "Sonu Nigam’s Bengaluru concert sparks row: Pro-Kannada group seeks ban over past remarks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/sonu-nigams-bengaluru-concert-sparks-row-pro-kannada-group-seeks-ban",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T09:35:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sonu-nigam-bengaluru-concert-sparks-row-pro-kannada-group-seeks-ban-past-remarks-10922739/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Over a year after a controversy erupted during Sonu Nigam's concert in Bengaluru, a pro-Kannada group, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV), has once again demanded police action against him. The group is urging authorities to deny Sonu permission to perform in the city on October 24, alleging that his past remarks insulted Kannadigas.\n\nIn May of last year, Sonu allegedly offended the audience when he expressed dissatisfaction with being asked to sing a Kannada song during a concert in Bengaluru. He stated that this reaction was part of the attitude that led to the Pahalgam attack. Initially, Sonu defended his comments, but later issued an apology to the people of Karnataka.\n\nThe KRV has now written a letter to the Bengaluru Police Commissioner, claiming that Sonu's remarks hurt the sentiments of Kannadigas. They argue that asking for a Kannada song is not a crime. If Sonu is allowed to perform, the KRV warns of potential statewide protests that could erupt.\n\nThe KRV's leader, TA Narayana Gowda, had filed a complaint against Sonu at Avalahalli police station back in May of 2025. The singer is set to perform as part of his \"The Revolution India Tour\" at the Bhartiya Mall in Bengaluru on October 24 at 7 pm. As of now, Sonu has not responded to the latest controversy.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Pro-Kannada group KRV demands police action against Sonu Nigam.",
    "Sonu Nigam offended audience in 2024 by refusing to sing Kannada song.",
    "KRV warns of statewide protests if Sonu performs in Bengaluru on October 24."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}