Renowned Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam not only graced the grand Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony but also captivated the audience with soulful bhajans in Ayodhya on Monday (January 22). Numerous images and videos capturing the singer's moments at the Ram Temple have surfaced across social media platforms. ALSO READ: Ayodhya Ram Mandir’s Construction: From Akshay Kumar To Hema Malini, Take A Look At Celebrities That Contributed Towards The Temple
However, preceding the ceremony, Sonu Nigam expressed displeasure when a man approached him closely for a selfie. The singer, adorned in an off-white outfit for the auspicious occasion, completed his look with sunglasses and a scarf. Upon entering the temple premises, he was surrounded by several other guests. In a now-viral video, actor Vivek Oberoi is also spotted with the singer. Notably, the video highlights Sonu Nigam's visible discomfort and irritation when a guest attempted to invade his personal space for a selfie. ALSO READ: Ram Mandir Inauguration In Ayodhya: HanuMan Makers To Donate Rs 2.6 crores For The Grand Event - REPORTS
The 'Kal Ho Na Ho' singer took the moment to seek privacy, gently tried to move the man's hand away and looked for a quiet space to settle down. In several viral videos, Sonu Nigam's melodious rendition of the bhajan 'Ram Siya Ram' echoed through the air at the ceremony. The attendees, deeply immersed in devotion, joined in to sing along with the renowned singer.
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Having arrived in Ayodhya on Sunday, Nigam also graced a dinner hosted by the trustees of the Ram Mandir. The Ram temple premises witnessed the presence of numerous other celebrities, including Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Chiranjeevi, Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal, Kangana Ranaut, Ayushmann Khurrana, and more, who gathered to witness the historic consecration ceremony on Monday.
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