Mumbai– Padma Shri awardee and veteran playback singer Sonu Nigam has shared one of his fondest Janmashtami memories — his son, Nevaan Nigam, dressing up as Lord Krishna when he was a toddler.
Sonu will perform alongside fellow playback singer Shaan for Janmashtami LIVE: The World Celebrates Krishna.
“Janmashtami has always been a pious and prayerful event in our house,” Sonu said. “I have fond memories from my childhood in both Mumbai and Delhi, each with its own distinct way of celebrating the occasion.”
He added: “My son, now a big boy, loved dressing up as Krishna when he was little. My sisters still wish me a happy birthday every year because they playfully call me the Krishna of our house. In fact, my father was born on Janmashtami, so we celebrate his birthday as well. This year, with JioHotstar bringing everyone together, it feels like those intimate moments are finding a bigger stage.”
Janmashtami LIVE follows the success of Ram Navami LIVE with Amitabh Bachchan and Mahashivratri: The Divine Night, and will also feature a performance by Dhridha Rajput.
Shaan shared his own admiration for Lord Krishna: “The personality of Lord Krishna has always fascinated me the most among all deities. Every chapter of his life — from the playful child to the supreme guru, from the mischievous to the masterful — shows how he underplayed his power unless necessary and never strayed from dharma. As a kid, I was intrigued by Dahi Handi but never participated. Years ago, I joined a Janmashtami celebration and realized that devotion can dance and music can smile. Even today, when I sing for Krishna, I’m that same boy — just on a bigger stage.”
For the first time, audiences will also enjoy exclusive live feeds from revered Krishna temples across India and abroad, including Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura, Shri Radharaman Temple in Vrindavan, Shree Dwarkadish Temple in Dwarka, Shree Jagannatha Temple in Puri, and ISKCON temples in Juhu, Mayapur, Vrindavan, Sydney, and Budapest.
Janmashtami LIVE: The World Celebrates Krishna premieres August 16, 2025, on JioHotstar. (Source: IANS)
