Cinema VinesSinger Sonu Nigam surprised fans this Sunday when he posted a video on Instagram showing himself lying on an operating table while singing. The clip, which was shared on the day of his surgery, features Nigam performing Mohammed Rafi’s classic “Suhani Raat Dhal Chuki” from the 1949 film Dulari. He captioned the post, “An impromptu performance for dear @drnileshsatbhai and his loving team during my surgery. Singing in the pain… the Joy of Music!”
The video quickly sparked an outpouring of support from fellow artists and fans alike. Shreya Ghoshal wrote, “Please get well soon Sonu ji! Speedy recovery to you. Your dedication to music and perfection even in such a state, is truly awe‑inspiring!” Vishal Mishra added, “That’s why you are my God, get well soon bhaiya.” Ranveer Allahbadia sent his wishes with, “Get well soon Sonu sir! All the love.” Fans also commented with prayers and encouragement, calling Nigam “the strongest and bravest person I have ever seen.”
While the exact reason for the surgery remains undisclosed, Nigam had earlier in June shared that he had been dealing with pinched nerves. He said he had undergone MRI and CT scans and spent a week undergoing various medical tests. “My nerves are pinched. I have been taking MRI and CT scans for a week. I have been taking a lot of medicines. Physiotherapy was very painful. I am taking painkillers now. Due to that, my throat is also a little heavy,” he explained.
In the meantime, the celebrated vocalist is still busy with new projects. He recently lent his voice to “Tabassum,” a track from the upcoming film Batwara 1947, composed by A.R. Rahman and penned by Javed Akhtar. The song features actors Ali Fazal, Isha Sandhir, Karan Deol and Kanikka Kapur, and the film, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, is slated for theatrical release on August 14. Nigam is also scheduled to perform live at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre on August 30 as part of his Revolution Tour, with the India leg of the tour to follow in October, covering cities such as Bengaluru, Pune, Surat, Lucknow and Bhopal before concluding in Jodhpur in February 2027.
