Cinema VinesDuring a recent media encounter, singer Sonu Nigam chose not to weigh in on the NEET protest that has been stirring nationwide. When reporters asked him about the student‑led movement, which centers on allegations of a leaked NEET exam paper and calls for educational reforms, the veteran vocalist declined to comment.
When journalists pressed him for a response, Nigam appeared visibly irritated and said, “Abhi ho gaya, bas,” indicating that he did not wish to continue the discussion on the topic. The setting and date of the interview were not disclosed, leaving the details of the encounter ambiguous.
His silence comes at a time when many film personalities have taken public stances on the protests. Actors such as Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Dulquer Salmaan, Vijay Varma, Naseeruddin Shah, Anupam Kher, Hema Malini, Manoj Muntashir, Shabana Azmi, Prakash Raj, Dia Mirza, Bhumi Pednekar, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Soha Ali Khan, Huma Qureshi, Preity Zinta and even political figure Imran Khan have all offered comments that range from support for the students to calls for dialogue and caution against politicising the movement.
While some celebrities have praised the courage of the protestors and urged reforms, others have cautioned that the movement should not be politicised. Nigam’s decision to remain silent marks a departure from the trend of public figures engaging with the issue.
