Sonu Nigam ignored on stage? New gen kids miss out on Bollywood’s true OG legend, and fans aren’t pleased!

Imagine this—you grew up listening to Sonu Nigam, the ultimate OG of Bollywood music, a voice that practically shaped your entire childhood! From Kal Ho Na Ho to Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin, his songs weren’t just hits; they were anthems. But at a recent event, Sonu experienced the ultimate Gen Z snub, and the internet can’t stop talking about it.

Sonu Nigam ignored!

The event in question? The grand unveiling of the song Hukkush Phukkush from the recently released film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, where Sonu Nigam himself performed live alongside Kartik Aaryan and a lively swarm of 1,000 kids. Kartik, a face every Gen Z recognizes, was right there next to Sonu on stage, but as soon as the song ended, something surprising happened: the kids flocked to Kartik for selfies, almost completely sidelining the singer.

In the viral video, a few kids respectfully touch both Sonu and Kartik’s feet, giving us a nostalgic, heartwarming moment… but the next thing we know, it’s Kartik standing amid a sea of excited young fans while Sonu, ever gracious, watches from the sidelines, smiling through it all. One or two kids finally circle back to him, and he happily poses for a rare selfie, but it’s clear—Gen Alpha just doesn’t know Sonu Nigam like the rest of us do.

Netizens react

Fans of the singer were heartbroken and took to social media to voice their disappointment. “These kids have no idea about the real talent on that stage,” commented one fan. Another wrote, “Sad to see a legend ignored by this new generation.” For those who grew up listening to Sonu, the moment hit hard. But while the OG fans might feel a pang of nostalgia-tinged sadness, it’s hard to blame the young ones. They simply haven’t discovered Sonu’s iconic tracks—yet.

?Meanwhile, Sonu handled it all with poise. Ever the professional, he praised Kartik, calling him one of the hardest-working actors in Bollywood. Kartik, equally respectful, expressed how honoured he was to perform with a legend like Sonu, calling the experience truly unique.

With Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 directed by Anees Bazmee, fans are hyped for another wild instalment in the franchise. As Sonu steps back, Kartik and co-stars Madhuri Dixit, Vidya Balan, and Triptii Dimri are set to bring in the thrills. But let's be real—this incident has already made the movie buzz more than any song could!