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Sonu Nigam Cries Inconsolably Due to Severe Illness; Show Almost Canceled
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News18•04-10-2026, 11:57
Sonu Nigam Cries Inconsolably Due to Severe Illness; Show Almost Canceled
- •Sonu Nigam fell severely ill during his world tour in America and Canada.
- •Before a Dallas show, acid reflux caused his voice to completely shut down.
- •In 2016, Sonu suffered from "pinched nerves," requiring MRI, CT scans, and painful physiotherapy.
- •Digestive issues from foreign food led to acid reflux, making his voice hoarse and causing anxiety before the show.
- •Despite his struggles, Sonu delivered a flawless performance, breaking down in tears in his dressing room afterward.
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Sonu Nigam suffered from a severe physical ailment known as "pinched nerves," which required him to undergo MRI and CT scans, take heavy medications, and endure painful physiotherapy sessions.
His eating habits were disrupted during his tour, leading to severe acidity and acid reflux because he craved home-cooked Indian food, which caused his singing voice to become hoarse.
Despite taking handfuls of medicine and struggling with a heavy voice, Sonu Nigam presented himself like a king on stage during his Dallas show so the audience wouldn't notice anything amiss, though he broke down crying in his dressing room afterward.
