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'Who is Sonu Niigaam?'
By: Tushar Joshi and Sandipan Dalal
August 26, 2006
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Himesh Reshammiya
All's not well between Himesh Reshammiya and Sonu Niigaam. Both are presently performing across the US and Canada as part of their month-long tours. However, Reshammiya claims to be unaware of Niigaam's tour.
When informed about the Simply Sonu tour, the singer who is slated to perform in Chicago today, says, "Who is Sonu Niigaam? He is only performing at small centres. Look at me — I'm a rock star. I've already created mass hysteria here."
When contacted, Niigaam, who performs in New Jersey today, laughed aloud, "Himesh has just gone mad. It (his fame) has gone to his head. There's plenty of space at the top. I don't mind sharing some space with Himesh."
Sources say that the one-time good friends have now turned hardcore rivals. Himesh adds, "You can't compare me with Sonu. If you want to get a clear picture as to who is more popular, try attending one of my concerts."
A friend close to the singer says, "Just as there can be no comparisons between Amitabh Bachchan and Dino Morea, there can be no comparison between Himesh bhai and Sonu."
Himesh is currently in the middle of his Aap Ka Suroor concert, while Sonu has just embarked on his tour. While Reshamiyya is performing at grand arenas housing up to 20,000 people, Sonu has chosen smaller venues. Adds Reshammiya, "I am playing at huge arenas where artists like Britney Spears, Michael Jackson and Madonna perform. I am not doing small venues in big cities."
When asked to comment about Niigaam's tour he said, "This is not a valid comparison at all. I have put my mind, body and soul into this concert and am blessed to enjoy this success."
A source close to Reshammiya further reveals, "Himesh is definitely miffed with Sonu's camp for spreading rumours about his show being bigger than the Aap Ka Suroor concert. The fact that Sonu has even resorted to aping Himesh's dressing style with a jacket goes to show where this rivalry is heading."
Another source informs, "In spite of having separate centres to themselves there's strong competition. The duo is just trying to outdo each other. Sonu Niigaam was the most popular singer till Himesh arrived. Himesh's songs are all chart toppers today."
By: Tushar Joshi and Sandipan Dalal
August 26, 2006
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Himesh Reshammiya
All's not well between Himesh Reshammiya and Sonu Niigaam. Both are presently performing across the US and Canada as part of their month-long tours. However, Reshammiya claims to be unaware of Niigaam's tour.
When informed about the Simply Sonu tour, the singer who is slated to perform in Chicago today, says, "Who is Sonu Niigaam? He is only performing at small centres. Look at me — I'm a rock star. I've already created mass hysteria here."
When contacted, Niigaam, who performs in New Jersey today, laughed aloud, "Himesh has just gone mad. It (his fame) has gone to his head. There's plenty of space at the top. I don't mind sharing some space with Himesh."
Sources say that the one-time good friends have now turned hardcore rivals. Himesh adds, "You can't compare me with Sonu. If you want to get a clear picture as to who is more popular, try attending one of my concerts."
A friend close to the singer says, "Just as there can be no comparisons between Amitabh Bachchan and Dino Morea, there can be no comparison between Himesh bhai and Sonu."
Himesh is currently in the middle of his Aap Ka Suroor concert, while Sonu has just embarked on his tour. While Reshamiyya is performing at grand arenas housing up to 20,000 people, Sonu has chosen smaller venues. Adds Reshammiya, "I am playing at huge arenas where artists like Britney Spears, Michael Jackson and Madonna perform. I am not doing small venues in big cities."
When asked to comment about Niigaam's tour he said, "This is not a valid comparison at all. I have put my mind, body and soul into this concert and am blessed to enjoy this success."
A source close to Reshammiya further reveals, "Himesh is definitely miffed with Sonu's camp for spreading rumours about his show being bigger than the Aap Ka Suroor concert. The fact that Sonu has even resorted to aping Himesh's dressing style with a jacket goes to show where this rivalry is heading."
Another source informs, "In spite of having separate centres to themselves there's strong competition. The duo is just trying to outdo each other. Sonu Niigaam was the most popular singer till Himesh arrived. Himesh's songs are all chart toppers today."
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