Singer Sonu Nigam recently expressed his disappointment over eminent singers being overlooked by the Padma Awards. In a social media post, he said how legends like Kishore Kumar, Alka Yagnik, Shreya Ghoshal and Sunidi Chauhan are not respected, despite their timeless contributions to music.
Sonu Nigam took to Instagram to criticize the government for ignoring legendary singers and their remarkable contributions to music. He pointed out that while Mohammed Rafi was honored with the Padma Shri, Kishore Kumar was never honored despite his global impact on artistes.
The singer also took a dig at the system, questioning why the awards were being given posthumously. He said, “Awards are being given posthumously as well, right?”
Sonu further emphasized that even among living legends, singers like Alka Yagnik, with her long and illustrious career, are yet to be recognised. He mentioned that Shrey Ghoshal, who has proven his talent over the years, also deserves to be honored.
He also pointed out how Sunidhi Chauhan, with her unique voice that has inspired an entire generation, has received no recognition, expressing his disappointment with the lack of acknowledgment for such iconic voices.
Sonu Nigam also encouraged her followers to suggest other deserving artists—singles, actors, and more—who have been awarded the Padma so far. He captioned the video with a call to action, highlighting the issue of unrecognized talent in India.
Meanwhile, Nigam was awarded the Padma Shri by former President of India Ram Nath Kovind in 2022 in recognition of his significant contribution to the music industry.
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