Sonu Nigam Recalls 2004 Karachi Blast With Old Video, Says, “Mujh Pe Attack Hua…Lekin Bachaya Bhi Pakistani Ne”- Watch

Singer Sonu Nigam recently shared a reel commemorating the anniversary of the April 10, 2004, bomb blast in Karachi, revisiting the night he performed hours after an explosion near his concert venue. The video, originally shared by a Pakistani fan, serves as a short documentary capturing the events surrounding his Pakistan tour that year. Scroll down to read more.

Sonu Nigam Revisits 2004 Karachi Blast

Sonu Nigam took to Instagram on Sunday to share a reel marking the anniversary of the April 10, 2004 Karachi bomb blast. The reel details how a blast occurred near the venue, causing casualties in the surrounding area, even as the concert eventually went ahead under heightened security measures. According to the footage, Sonu performed songs from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Main Hoon Na, Kal Ho Na Ho, and Veer-Zaara, including the hit track Suraj Hua Maddham, as the audience applauded.

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The reel also features late organiser Furqan T. Siddiqui, who passed away in March 2025, describing the precautions taken after the blast. He explained that security was intensified, roads were cleared, and Sonu was escorted to the venue under heavy protection, including personnel from the Pakistan Rangers. The opening act, Arshad Mehmood, extended his set while Nigam remained backstage, shaken but assessing the situation before taking the stage.

Addressing the audience, Sonu said, “Main koshish karta hoon ki aapko entertain kiya jae. Aaj ki shaam joh hai, aap log jaldi mein to nahi hain, bilkul bhi?” He also spoke about the bonds between the people of India and Pakistan, “Main ye keh ke iss programme ki shuruat karna chahta hoon ki bohot hi badkismat rahe hain Bharat aur Pakistan ke log… jinhen itna pyaar itne saalon se miss kar rahe the… chahe India mein ho ya Pakistan mein. Dua kijiye… ki hamesha hamara ye pyaar badhta rahe.”

Reflecting on the incident, Furqan shared that he maintained contact with Nigam every year on April 10, saying, “Har 10 April ko message aata tha that we are brothers” and “Maut ke mooh se saath bache.” He also quoted Nigam, saying, “Mujhpe attack yahan par hua… lekin mujhe bachaya bhi Pakistani ne hai.”

India-Pakistan Relations Back In 2004

The 2004 concert occurred during a period of improving India-Pakistan relations, marked by resumed diplomatic dialogue and gradual revival of cultural exchanges following years of tension. Sonu had spent several days in Karachi before the event, engaging with fans and making public appearances. At the time, he was at the peak of his popularity following Main Hoon Na, with songs like Tumse Milke Dil Ka Hai Jo Haal widely recognised across the region. The reel revisits this historic concert, highlighting both the risks faced and the enduring cross-border appeal of popular music.

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Sonali Singh watches films like it’s a job (and honestly, it kind of is). Currently pursuing her Master’s in Communication and Journalism, she lives somewhere between deadlines and movie scenes. If it’s Bollywood, she’s already invested—films, drama, and all the gossip included. When she’s not writing, she’s either dancing her heart out like no one’s watching or trying to mimic people, proving that not all talents are meant to be discovered.