Sonu Nigam upset over Alka Yagnik, Shreya Ghoshal not receiving Padma awards

Singer Sonu Nigam in a video message expressed his thoughts about singers like Kishore Kumar, Alka Yagnik, Shreya Ghoshal, and Sunidhi Chauhan not receiving Padma awards. The playback singer discussed how these talented artistes have not been given their due recognition.

In the video, Sonu said, “Do aese singers hai jinhone poore duniya ke singers ko inspire kiya hai. Ek ko toh humne Padma Shri pe hi simtaa diya hai, woh hai Mohammed Rafi sahab. Aur ek hai jinko Padma Shri bhi naseeb nahi hua hai, Kishore Kumar ji. Posthumously award mil rahe hai na (There are such singers who have inspired singers from all over the world. One has been honored with the Padma Shri, and that is Mohammed Rafi Sahab. And then there is one who hasn’t even received the Padma Shri, Kishore Kumar Ji. Posthumous awards are being given, aren’t they)?

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“Aur jo hai bhi unme se Alka Yagnik ji, itna lamba aur kamaal ka career raha hai, unhe kuch nahi mila abhi tak. Shreya Ghoshal, bohut samay se apni kala ka loha banwa rahi hai. Unko bhi milna chahiye. Sunidhi Chauhan, unhone bhi ek poore generation ko inpire kiya hai apni alag si awaaz se. Unhe bhi kuch nahi mila abhi tak (And among those who haven’t received recognition, Alka Yagnik Ji has had such a long and remarkable career, yet she hasn’t received anything so far. Shreya Ghoshal has been showcasing her talent for a long time, and she too deserves recognition. Sunidhi Chauhan has inspired an entire generation with her unique voice, but she too has received nothing so far),” he added.

Sonu’s video came after the government of India announced the prestigious Padma Awards, honouring 139 distinguished individuals for their exceptional contributions across various fields.

The awards will be conferred by the President of India at ceremonial functions held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, typically around March or April each year.