Shortly after being accused by Pakistani singer Omer Nadeem of plagiarism regarding his song, Sonu Nigam responded by leaving comments on Omer's post, which Omer subsequently shared on his Instagram profile. The celebrated Indian singer found himself in the midst of a controversy when fans noticed resemblances between his latest track "Sun Zara" and a piece by Omer Nadeem. Sonu has now offered his reaction to the ensuing controversy. ALSO READ: Sonu Nigam Recalls How Anu Malik LIED To Him When Called For Work; Singer Says, ‘Naatak Karte The, Would Pretend That He Is Abu Malik’
Sonu Nigam not only acknowledged the similarities but also extended an apology to Omer Nadeem. He candidly addressed the unintentional resemblance between his song and Omer's creation, expressing deep respect for Omer's work and asserting that the resemblances were coincidental. Sonu clarified on Instagram, sharing, "Just so you all know, I have nothing to do with this. I was requested to do the song by KRK (Kamaal R Khan), who is my neighbour in Dubai. And then couldn't refuse him, even though I don't sing for everyone." Additionally, he mentioned, "If I had heard Omer's version, I would have never sung it." ALSO READ: Sonu Nigam Bashes AR Rahman For Composing Akshay Kumar, Kylie Minogue’s Chiggy Wiggy Song, Says 'Itna Bekaar Gaana'
Omer responded graciously, stating, "I agree with you; I never stated anywhere in my statement that you did this. The news took a different turn, as it often does. I've grown up listening to your songs and have learned a lot from you. I am your huge fan. Love you!" The track "Sun Zara," a collaboration between DJ Sheizwood and Kamaal R Khan (KRK), was released by T-Series on December 2. Soon after its release, Pakistani singer Omer Nadeem pointed out similarities between Sonu's rendition and his 2009 song, "Aye Khuda." Notably, the credits for "Sun Zara" did not mention Omer, sparking accusations of plagiarism from fans and escalating the controversy.
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