In a recent interview with Bollywood entertainment journalist Faridoon Sheharyar, renowned playback singer Sonu Nigam revealed that his career took off after he performed Acha Sila Diya Tune Mere Pyar Ka, originally sung by Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi.
Sonu credited Esakhelvi’s legacy for his success. “He is a beautiful soul and holds great importance in my life,” Sonu said, recalling how meaningful it felt when Esakhelvi personally called to praise his rendition. “I was just 19 at the time. It was very kind of him.”
Sonu has often expressed heartfelt admiration for Pakistani artists. In December 2023, he released Sun Zara, a track Omer Nadeem criticized for resembling his 2009 song Aye Khuda. Sonu responded by apologizing publicly, admitting he was unaware of Nadeem’s earlier work and even praising Nadeem’s version as better. Nadeem, in turn, admired Sonu and clarified that his comments were not a personal attack, as he remained a fan of Sonu’s music.
