Singer Sonu Nigam has decided to extend his stay in Dubai as he believes travelling amid the coronavirus outbreak can put people around him at risk. Nigam, who was the Himalayas earlier and wanted to come to Mumbai for a concert scheduled for March 6, has decided to hold a special concert online on Sunday.
Nigam's return to Mumbai got delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic. The 46-year-old singer announced the concert in support to PM Narendra Modi's Janta curfew. He said he was delaying his return till things get better as he wants to ensure that the health of those around him isn't at risk.
Nigam also urged people to follow the 14-hour-curfew announced by PM Modi. The online concert will be streamed live on the singer's social media handles and his YouTube channel, 8 pm onwards on Sunday.
"I thought let's not outsmart the virus. I thought it's better for me to stay for a bit (till things go normal). Coming back to India, and then going in quarantine will still be a risk. I came to Dubai and I thought I'll be able to go back to India but I didn't know it's going to be such an issue eventually. But we are fine here," the actor said.
In Dubai, the singer said the family is taking extreme precautions.
— With PTI inputs
