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Singer Sonu Nigam has reportedly leased out a premium commercial property near Mumbais Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) for a total rental value of Rs 12.61 crores over a five-year period, as per property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards. The development has not been officially confirmed by the singer or his representatives. Sonu Nigam rents out BKC property in Rs 12.61 crores lease: Report According to the documents, the leased office space is located at Trade Centre BKC in Santacruz East and measures approximately 4,257 sq ft. The property has been taken on lease by Pattni Hospitality, the company behind the Downtown 29 caf and bar brand, which has a presence in Mumbais hospitality circuit. The lease agreement was registered on December 2, 2025. As per the registration details, stamp duty of Rs 3.27 lakhs and a registration fee of Rs 1,000 were paid for the transaction. The deal also includes a security deposit of Rs 90 lakhs. The rental arrangement reportedly begins at Rs 19 lakhs per month for the first year. From the second year onwards, the agreement includes a 5.26 per cent escalation, taking the monthly rent to around Rs 20 lakh in Year 2, with proportionate increases continuing over the remaining lease term. Trade Centre BKC is among the prominent commercial developments in the Santacruz EastBKC belt, an area that has seen sustained demand from corporate offices, financial institutions, and hospitality brands due to its proximity to Mumbais financial district.

Legendary actor Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24, 2025, will be remembered in a special way by his family and loved ones. has learned that instead of a conventional prayer meet, the Deols are organising a heartfelt Celebration Of Life that mirrors the way the superstar lived large-hearted, warm and king size. EXCLUSIVE: Dharmendras family to host Celebration Of Life memorial; Sonu Nigam to sing his evergreen hits The remembrance gathering will be held this week at a five-star hotel in Mumbai. The Deol family will be in attendance along with other near and dear ones from their extended family, as well as the film industry. An insider told , In a moving gesture, the family has invited Sonu Nigam to perform some of the most memorable songs picturised on Dharmendra over the decades. The singer is expected to render evergreen numbers that defined the stars on-screen romance and charisma...melodies that generations have grown up with and still hum with affection. The idea is to let music do what Dharmendras own films often did: bring smiles, wipe tears and celebrate love, friendship and togetherness. Close family members, friends and colleagues from the film fraternity are expected to gather at the venue to remember the He-Man of Hindi cinema the charming hero of Phool Aur Patthar, Sholay, Chupke Chupke, Satyakam , etc, the lovable patriarch of Apne and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani , and the ever-gracious gentleman off-screen. Instead of a sombre, quiet ceremony, the evening is being envisioned as a warm reunion of people whose lives he touched over a career spanning more than six decades. With music, memories and anecdotes, Dharmendras Celebration Of Life aims to capture the spirit of a star who laughed generously, loved deeply and remained forever young in the hearts of his audience.

Legendary actor Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24, 2025, will be remembered in a special way by his family and loved ones. has learned that instead of a conventional prayer meet, the Deols are organising a heartfelt Celebration Of Life that mirrors the way the superstar lived large-hearted, warm and king size. EXCLUSIVE: Dharmendras family to host Celebration Of Life memorial; Sonu Nigam to sing his evergreen hits The remembrance gathering will be held this week at a five-star hotel in Mumbai. The Deol family will be in attendance along with other near and dear ones from their extended family, as well as the film industry. An insider told , In a moving gesture, the family has invited Sonu Nigam to perform some of the most memorable songs picturised on Dharmendra over the decades. The singer is expected to render evergreen numbers that defined the stars on-screen romance and charisma...melodies that generations have grown up with and still hum with affection. The idea is to let music do what Dharmendras own films often did: bring smiles, wipe tears and celebrate love, friendship and togetherness. Close family members, friends and colleagues from the film fraternity are expected to gather at the venue to remember the He-Man of Hindi cinema the charming hero of Phool Aur Patthar, Sholay, Chupke Chupke, Satyakam , etc, the lovable patriarch of Apne and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani , and the ever-gracious gentleman off-screen. Instead of a sombre, quiet ceremony, the evening is being envisioned as a warm reunion of people whose lives he touched over a career spanning more than six decades. With music, memories and anecdotes, Dharmendras Celebration Of Life aims to capture the spirit of a star who laughed generously, loved deeply and remained forever young in the hearts of his audience.

Legendary actor Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24, 2025, will be remembered in a special way by his family and loved ones. has learned that instead of a conventional prayer meet, the Deols are organising a heartfelt Celebration Of Life that mirrors the way the superstar lived large-hearted, warm and king size. EXCLUSIVE: Dharmendras family to host Celebration Of Life memorial on November 27; Sonu Nigam to sing his evergreen hits The remembrance gathering will be held on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in the evening at Taj Lands End, Bandra, Mumbai. The Deol family will be in attendance along with other near and dear ones from their extended family, as well as the film industry. An insider told , In a moving gesture, the family has invited Sonu Nigam to perform some of the most memorable songs picturised on Dharmendra over the decades. The singer is expected to render evergreen numbers that defined the stars on-screen romance and charisma...melodies that generations have grown up with and still hum with affection. The idea is to let music do what Dharmendras own films often did: bring smiles, wipe tears and celebrate love, friendship and togetherness. Close family members, friends and colleagues from the film fraternity are expected to gather on the lawns overlooking the Arabian Sea to remember the He-Man of Hindi cinema the charming hero of Phool Aur Patthar, Sholay, Chupke Chupke, Satyakam , etc, the lovable patriarch of Apne and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani , and the ever-gracious gentleman off-screen. Instead of a sombre, quiet ceremony, the evening is being envisioned as a warm reunion of people whose lives he touched over a career spanning more than six decades. With music, memories and anecdotes, Dharmendras Celebration Of Life aims to capture the spirit of a star who laughed generously, loved deeply and remained forever young in the hearts of his audience.

In what is already being called one of the most ambitious musical collaborations in recent memory, the makers of Border 2 are gearing up to unveil a recreated version of the iconic patriotic anthem Sandese Aate Hai.The new rendition brings together two of Indias most powerful contemporary voices Sonu Nigam and Arijit Singh and is being positioned for a worldwide launch. #Border 2 Border 2s music coup: Diljit Dosanjh joins Sonu Nigam & Arijit Singh for the legendary Sandese Aate Hai rebirth While the reunion of Sonu and Arijit is creating massive anticipation, industry chatter suggests that the big surprise is the addition of two more singers, with one of them almost certainly being Diljit Dosanjh. His involvement has already become a key talking point in trade circles, especially with his expanding presence in major Hindi film productions. A senior industry insider, speaking to , said, The team wanted a voice that bridges authenticity and modern appeal thats where Diljit fits in effortlessly. He adds a distinct emotional texture to the track. With Sonu bringing legacy and Arijit bringing contemporary depth, this combination is unlike anything weve heard in a patriotic film in years. The recreation is being treated as a prestige project, with the makers reportedly planning a large-scale promotional rollout to match the legacy of the original song. The track is expected to serve as a centrepiece of Border 2 , which marks the return of Sunny Deol to one of the most defining cinematic spaces of his career. Alongside Deol, the film boasts an ensemble featuring Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Suniel Shetty, and Tiger Shroff, setting the stage for a multi-generational war drama. Fans can also look forward to an exclusive glimpse of the OG Border star power, with Sunny Deol once again leading the charge in this sweeping patriotic narrative. With the combination of star vocalists, a massive cast, and one of Indias most emotionally resonant songs being revived for a new generation, Border 2 is shaping up to be a major cinematic event. The team is said to be preparing for a thunderous nationwide and global response once the track is released.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 15 : The Karnataka High Court on Thursday directed the police not to take any "coercive action" against playback singer Sonu Nigam until the next hearing.The court also stated that Nigam does not need to appear in person to give a statement to the police at this stage.Justice Shivashankar Amarannavar passed the interim order after hearing Nigam's plea to quash the case against him for allegedly making offensive remarks about the Kannadiga community.The court was informed by the State that no strict action would be taken against the singer for now, as long as he cooperates with the investigation.The controversy erupted after Nigam's statement at a music event in Bengaluru on April 22, which reportedly hurt the sentiments of many Kannadigas. Following the remarks, a complaint was lodged at the Avalahalli police station in Bengaluru, prompting the authorities to register an FIR against the singer.On May 3, an FIR was registered against Nigam under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Section 351(2) (criminal intimidation), Section 352(1) (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace), and Section 353 (incitement to public mischief). The case was filed following a complaint from Dharmaraj A., the President of the Bengaluru Urban District Unit of the pro-Kannada group Karnataka Rakshana Vedike.The FIR accuses Nigam of making remarks that "emotionally provoked" and "hurt the sentiments" of the Kannadiga community, potentially inciting unrest among different linguistic communities in the state.In the aftermath of the FIR, Sonu Nigam issued a public apology on May 5, acknowledging the hurt caused by his comments. Taking to social media, Nigam wrote, "Sorry Karnataka. My love for you is bigger than my ego. Love you always."

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 5 : Singer Sonu Nigam issued an apology to the citizens of Karnataka for allegedly making hurtful remarks about the Kannadiga community during a music event in Bengaluru on April 25-26. After Bengaluru police issued a notice to Sonu Nigam to appear for an investigation following an FIR by the Avalahalli Police Station in Bengaluru Rural District, the singer shared an apology, stating that his love for the Karnataka fans is "bigger" than his "ego".Taking to his Instagram handle, the singer shared an apology and wrote, " Sorry Karnataka. My Love for you, is bigger than my Ego. Love you always."The Bengaluru District Police on Monday issued a notice to playback singer Sonu Nigam, asking him to appear before the investigation officer within a week.This comes after an FIR was filed against Nigam on May 3 at the Avalahalli Police Station in Bengaluru Rural District for allegedly making hurtful remarks about the Kannadiga community during a music event in Bengaluru. The remarks were reportedly made on stage and were captured in a video that has since gone viral.The complaint was lodged by Dharmaraj A, President of the Bengaluru City District Unit of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, a pro-Kannada group. The FIR includes charges under Sections 351(2), 352(1), and 353 of the Indian Penal Code.The complaint accuses Sonu Nigam of making "objectionable and emotionally provocative" statements that have hurt the sentiments of the Kannadiga community and incited hatred among various linguistic communities in Karnataka.Sonu Nigam is a popular Bollywood singer known for his songs like 'Abhi Mujhme Mein Kahin', 'Sapna Jahan' and others.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 5 : Karnataka Rakshana Vedike staged a protest against singerSonu Nigam at Freedom Park in Bengaluru, for his alleged anti-Kannada statement.On May 3, a First Information Report (FIR) was filed against playback singerSonu Nigam for allegedly making hurtful remarks about the Kannadiga community during a music event in Bengaluru.The incident took place at the East Point College of Engineering and Technology in Virgonagar on April 25 and 26, and the singer is currently under investigation for his alleged controversial remarks during the programme.According to reports, a young man allegedly insisted that Sonu Nigam sing in Kannada during the concert, which resulted in a heated exchange.The complaint was lodged by Dharmaraj A, President of the Bengaluru City District Unit of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, a pro-Kannada organisation.The complaint accuses Sonu Nigam of making "objectionable and emotionally provocative" statements that have hurt the sentiments of the Kannadiga community and incited hatred among various linguistic communities in Karnataka.A part of the complaint reads: "This complaint is lodged against the renowned singer Shri Sonu Nigam for making objectionable and emotionally provocative statements during a musical event held on April 25 and 26, at East Point College of Engineering and Technology, Virgonagar, Bengaluru, which falls under your police station's jurisdiction. His statements have deeply hurt the sentiments of the Kannadiga community, incited hatred among various linguistic communities in Karnataka, and are likely to provoke violence. A video of Shri Sonu Nigam's statement has gone viral, causing widespread outrage among millions of Kannadigas across the state."The FIR has been registered under Sections 351(2), 352(I), and 353 of the Indian Penal Code. The police are investigating the matter.On May 4, Sonu Nigam took to social media to explain that a group of four to five individuals had caused disturbance during his event by shouting and threatening him to sing in Kannada.However, the singer clarified that while there were isolated disruptions, the majority of the audience was supportive and in fact, women in the crowd even intervened, calling out the troublemakers.In a self-made video posted on his Instagram handle, Sonu Nigam said, "There were only 4-5 goons who were shouting. In fact, thousands of people were stopping them. I remember the girls were shouting at them, 'Don't disturb the scene.' And it was very important to remind them that no one asked for the language when the pants were taken off in the Pahalgam incident... Kannadigas are very nice people. Don't think there's any wave or movement; there are always a few bad people everywhere. I'm sure of it."He continued, "It's important to stop people who provoke others because it becomes a bigger issue later. In a land of love, if someone is sowing the seeds of hatred, you have to stop them. We will have to cut this crop later. Kannadigas are beautiful people, so please don't generalise them. There were only 4-5 boys who looked at me with anger. Not even half an hour into the show, after the first song, they started looking at me--not demanding, but threatening."Kannadigas and Kannada cinema artists are outraged against the singer on social media. Pro-Kannada organisations have demanded that Sonu Nigam apologise. Sonu Nigam has shown much love for Kannada, so some fans also said he must be given one more chance to apologise instead of being banned.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 3 : A First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against playback singer Sonu Nigam for allegedly making hurtful remarks about the Kannadiga community during a music event in Bengaluru.The complaint was lodged by Dharmaraj A, President of the Bengaluru City District Unit of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, a pro-Kannada organization.The complaint accuses Sonu Nigam of making "objectionable and emotionally provocative" statements that have hurt the sentiments of the Kannadiga community and incited hatred among various linguistic communities in Karnataka.A part of the complaint reads: "This complaint is lodged against the renowned singer Shri Sonu Nigam for making objectionable and emotionally provocative statements during a musical event held on April 25 and 26, at East Point College of Engineering and Technology, Virgonagar, Bengaluru, which falls under your police station's jurisdiction. His statements have deeply hurt the sentiments of the Kannadiga community, incited hatred among various linguistic communities in Karnataka, and are likely to provoke violence. A video of Shri Sonu Nigam's statement has gone viral, causing widespread outrage among millions of Kannadigas across the state."The FIR has been registered under Sections 351(2), 352(I), and 353 of the Indian Penal Code. The police are investigating the matter.The statement was reportedly made on stage and was captured in a video that has since gone viral, causing strong reactions from people in Karnataka, with many expressing anger on social media.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 21 : Popular playback singer Sonu Nigam has expressed his frustration over fake online accounts created in his name.The singer, on Monday, took to his Instagram to share a clear message with his followers, asking them to stay alert and report any suspicious activity, urging fans to "block and report" any fake accounts that send messages using his name."Please note that no one from my team has ever reached out to anyone on my behalf for any reason. If someone claims to be from my management and contacts you out of the blue, please treat it with caution!" he added."If you come across such fake accounts or messages, please REPORT AND BLOCK," read the last slide.Check out his postView this post on InstagramA post shared by Sonu Nigam (@sonunigamofficial)This is not the first time the singer has spoken about the issue. Earlier this year, Sonu Nigam posted about a verified account on X (formerly Twitter) using the name "Sonu Nigam Singh." Sharing a poster of the fake account, he wrote, "I am not on Twitter or X. Can you imagine a single controversial post from this Sonu Nigam Singh could put me or my family's life in danger? Can you imagine to what extent this man has been playing with my name and credibility? For no fault of ours. And the press, administration, government, law, who know about this, are all quiet. Waiting for something to happen and then convey condolences. Thank you."View this post on InstagramA post shared by Sonu Nigam (@sonunigamofficial)Sonu began his career as a playback singer in Bollywood in the early 1990s and quickly rose to fame with hit songs like "Sandese Aate Hai" from the movie Border and "Yeh Dil Deewana" from Pardes. Lately, he has been busing performing at live concerts. His most recent performance was held at Delhi Technological University.