Sonu Nigam, who collaborated with AR Rahman on many occasions, called his work in Salman Khan’s Yuvvraaj bekaar (bad). In an interview with O2 India, Sonu Nigam criticised AR Rahman’s work in the film unapologetically.
Sonu Nigam also sang the song Shano Shano for the film. When he was asked about it, he said, it’s “pretty average” and “not such a good song.”
“Let’s not talk about it. I won’t be able to lie. I won’t be able to praise a bad song,” Sonu Nigam added. When asked about the other two songs he sang for the film, the singer replied, “Voh bhool jaiye aap. Iske saare gaane bekaar the” (Just forget about it. All the songs were bad).”
Yuvvraaj is a musical romantic family drama directed and produced by Subhash Ghai. The film features Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Anil Kapoor, and Zayed Khan in key roles.
Sonu Nigam spoke about AR Rahman’s personal traits and nature during the same interview.
Sonu Nigam said that AR Rahman doesn’t speak ill about anyone and he’s focused about his work and prayers. “He does his work and his prayer. He doesn’t behave badly with anyone. He will not hurt anybody’s heart. He won’t speak ill about anyone.
“He is detached to all of this. He must be attached to his family but I haven’t seen him being very friendly with others,” he said and added, “He doesn’t let anyone come close to him. That’s how it should be,” added Sonu.
AR Rahman’s private life came under scrutiny when he announced his divorce from wife Saira Banu in November last year after staying together for three decades. During that phase, AR Rahman’s brother-in-law Rahman’s old interview re-surfced online where he also claimed, the music legend doesn’t want to talk much and he’s not into any kind of “gossips.”
AR Rahman and Sonu Nigam collaborated on timeless classics like Satrangi Re (Dil Se), Aayo Re Sakhi (Water).
