Playback singer Sonu Nigam. , Photo Credit: Venkatachalpathi C

Given that the Padma Awards were also posthumously given to identify the talent and contribution of individuals, popular singer Sonu Nigam expressed disappointment over Kishore Kumar, a voice that has inspired singers worldwide, “Padma Shri “Is not considered for.

In an Instagram video shared on Sunday, a day after the announcement of the awards, Sonu Nigam – who himself is a Padma Shri recipient – also said that allies like Alka Yagnik, Shreya Ghoshal and Sanidhi Chauhan were honored by their contribution must be given. For the world of music.

“There are two singers who have inspired singers worldwide. We have limited one of them with the Padma Shri Award, that is Mohammad Rafi. The other is not even received by Padma Mr., Kishore Kumar. The award was given posthumously. Going. “He said in the post,” India and its pending Padma Award winners “.

While Rafi attained Padma Shri 13 years before his death in 1967, Kishore Kumar – who died in 1987 – has not yet been respected.

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The Padma Awards 2025 is part of late singers Sharda Sinha and Pankaj Udhas, who have been awarded posthumously with Padma Vibhan and Padma Bhushan respectively. Singers Arijit Singh and Jaspinder Narula were named Padma Shri recipients.

Sonu Nigam, who received the Padma Shri in 2022, said that there are many personality from different fields of life who have mastered their crafts, but were not recognized by the government for his contribution. He also gave the names of Alka Yagnik, Shreya Ghoshal and Sunidi Chauhan for honor.

At the end of the video, the singer asked his followers to mention the names of the personalities of different regions, whether it is music, acting, science or literature, which deserve to be failed with the Padma Awards.