One of India’s most famous singers Sonu Nigam has revealed that he is in pain and is going to go for medical treatment for weeks and will go back on stage and perform for his fans.
Sonu described a health scare of his own in a recent video on social media that has led to a pinched nerve and has resulted in painful and lengthy treatments at home, the singer said.
What Did Sonu Nigam Say?
In an Instagram video, Sonu said that he has been taking up a nerve-related problem for treatment.
"My nerves are pinched. I have been taking MRI and CT scans for a week. I have been taking a lot of medicines," he said, showing a medical patch attached to his shoulder.
The singer says recovery has not been easy. Regular physiotherapy sessions have been particularly painful, he said. And the medications prescribed for the condition have affected his throat.
"Physiotherapy was very painful. I am taking painkillers now. Because of that, my throat is also a little heavy," he said.
If a singer whose career depends on his voice, even minor throat problems can be a big problem. But Sonu appeared to be determined to carry out his professional commitments.
What Is a Pinched Nerve?
A pinched nerve is the result of close tissues (bones, muscles, tendons, discs) putting too much pressure on a nerve. It causes pain, numbness, tingling feeling (and in some cases is debilitating), weakness and discomfort to occur in different parts of the body.
Rest, physiotherapy, medications, pain management, lifestyle adjustments, etc. In many cases the patient is treated and their recovery is very short and painful.
Concert Plans Remain Unchanged
Even as he continues treatment, Sonu Nigam confirmed he will go ahead with his Mumbai concert later this month.
The singer said he also doesn’t want to disappoint his fans by performing after a long break (and pain) and he knows it’s hard to get back on the stage after he was hurt. That is how deep his dedication has been for over 30 years.
Online fans have flooded social media with messages wishing him a quick recovery ahead of his performance.
Who Is Sonu Nigam?
Sonu Nigam is one of the greatest playback singers in Indian music history. His first big break was when he was 19 years old and music baron Gulshan Kumar had offered him a job. He later became famous after hosting the popular music reality show 'Sa Re Ga Ma' in 1995.
His Bollywood playback career started with the song 'O Aasman Wale Zameen Par Utar Ke Dekh' from 'Aaja Meri Jaan' (1993). He has sung over 5,000 songs in more than 5 languages and has received much of the credit for his versatility.
Some of his most famous songs are 'Yeh Dil Deewana', 'Suraj Hua Maddham', 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' and so many others that are still sought after by generations of music fans. His title track from 'Kal Ho Naa Ho'also earned him a National Film Award.
Sonu Nigam remains one of the greatest in Indian music today. So fans will be hoping for the singer to recover and make more magical performances to their hearts.
