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Initially hesitant to return to India due to spike in COVID-19 cases, Sonu says he agreed to perform at Vaishnodevi ceremony due to stringent safety norms
Sonu Nigam with wife Madhurima
Sonu Nigam performs the rituals with wife Madhurima
His live performance at the event last week invited numerous selfie-seeking fans. While he didn't have the heart to turn them down, Nigam says he maintained safe distance, removing his mask only when he was in open spaces with them. "Not many [artistes] were agreeing to [take part in the event], but I wanted to do it. [Over the past few weeks] I have been frequenting hospitals, where the risk of contracting a virus is higher," reasons Nigam, alluding to the hospital rounds he has made to attend to his father who recently underwent surgery.
Sonu Nigam en route to the shrine
Aware that he could pose a risk to his ailing father, the singer asserts he returned to Mumbai only after clearing a rapid antigen test that was being conducted for each devotee. "You have to move on. For how long will you keep people from working? People are performing, and it is likely to [be encouraged] here on."
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