# Sonu Nigam sings Mohammed Rafi during surgery, says it happened organically

2026-08-09T16:21:46+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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Singer Sonu Nigam sang Mohammed Rafi's 'Suhani Raat Dhal Chuki' while lying on the operating table during a surgery on his left ring finger. The 53-year-old told Hindustan Times the surgery was for a recurring growth linked to a bone condition. He said the impromptu performance happened because his doctor, a fan, was playing his songs in the OT, and he sang when instrumental tracks played. The video went viral, with Shreya Ghoshal, Vishal Mishra and fans wishing him well. That evening, Sonu was spotted attending a party in Mumbai.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/exclusive-sonu-nigam-on-signing-mohammed-rafis-song-during-surgery-singing-in-the-ot-just-happened-organically-101786281476173.html>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/sonu-nigam-sings-in-pain-croons-mohammed-rafi-song-while-undergoing-surgery-watch-101786266894778.html>
- indiatvnews.com <https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/sonu-nigam-performs-suhani-raat-dhal-chuki-during-surgery-for-doctors-fans-praise-his-spirit-watch-2026-08-09-1050855>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/sonu-nigam-makes-first-appearance-after-surgery-watch-article-155418243>

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