Sonu Nigam Responds to Stone-Throwing Incident During Delhi University Festival Performance

Renowned vocalist Sonu Nigam encountered a challenging situation during his performance at Delhi Technological University's (DTU) Engifest 2025. What was intended to be a joyous musical celebration took an unexpected turn when a few students began throwing stones at the stage. Despite the disturbance, Nigam remained composed and urged the audience to maintain decorum.

Main aapke liye aaya hun yahan pe so that we can all have a good time. I’m not asking you to not enjoy, but please aisa na kariye

- Sonu Nigam

Nigam's plea for order and the safety of those on stage fell on deaf ears. The situation escalated when members of his team were injured amidst the chaos. With over one hundred thousand attendees at the event, the incident raised serious questions about crowd management at large university festivals.

A similar incident occurred at Sonu Nigam's Kolkata concert in February. The singer expressed his displeasure when audience members stood during his performance. A video capturing his frustrated attempt to regain control of the crowd went viral on social media. He lost his composure and stated that those who wished to stand should attend an election rally instead.

A video on Instagram showcased a visibly agitated Sonu Nigam reprimanding those who stood and disrupted his performance. He emphasized that their actions were hindering the flow of his performance and wasting his time. His tone grew more assertive as he attempted to manage the crowd.

Speaking to The Hindustan Times, a student from Delhi University’s Daulat Ram College remarked, “It was shameful to see that just because of a few unruly students, a legend like him had to pause and request the audience to behave.”