Renowned singer Sonu Nigam has expressed his disappointment over the fact that legendary artists like Alka Yagnik, Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan, and Kishore Kumar have yet to be honored with Padma awards.
Sonu Nigam Raising Concerns Over the Selection Process
Sonu Nigam with the announcement of this year’s Padma awardees last week, Sonu Nigam voiced his concerns in a video, questioning why these celebrated musicians have not received the prestigious honor. He remarked, “There are singers who have inspired musicians across the world. Mohammed Rafi Sahab was only given a Padma Shri, and Kishore Kumar Ji didn’t even receive that. Awards are being given posthumously, right?” His words reflected frustration over the lack of recognition for these musical icons.
Sonu Nigam highlighting the Contributions of Contemporary Singers
Continuing his statement, Sonu emphasized, “Alka Yagnik Ji has had an incredibly long and remarkable career, yet she hasn’t been honored. Shreya Ghoshal has showcased her brilliance for years and truly deserves recognition. Sunidhi Chauhan, with her unique voice, has inspired an entire generation, but she, too, hasn’t been acknowledged with an a
Captioning the video on Instagram, Sonu wrote, “India and its pending Padma Awardees,” urging for a re-evaluation of the selection process.Notably, in 2022, Sonu Nigam himself was conferred with the Padma Shri by former President Ram Nath Kovind