I am not capable of judging anyone: Sonu Nigam

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New Delhi, Jan 21 (PTI) Singer Sonu Nigam, who has recently taken up the role of a mentor in a reality show, says that the programme is a medium for him to disperse his knowledge in music among the participants. "I was approached for just two episodes of 'Indian Idol 4' but now that I am a part of the show I will try to give the participants whatever knowledge I have about music from my guruji (teacher)," says the singer.

When asked why he didn't join the show as a judge Sonu says, "I am still learning music each day I don't think I am really capable of judging anyone." The 35-year-old singer feels that that shows like 'Indian Idol' besides providing a platform also helps to make the struggle process easier for all the aspiring singers.

"The singers today do not have to go through any of the struggle that we went through because of these musical reality shows, like Abhijeet Sawant, who became a star overnight all thanks to Indian Idol," says the singer who was in the capital recently to perform at a fund raising event for organised by Mahavir International for the blind.

Sonu, who is recognised for his versatility and the amazing range of his vocals, feels that a singer gets "enough publicity" even if he/ she does not go on to win the show in the end.

"Even if a singer does not win the show the popularity helps in the long run," says Sonu who also considered an idol by a lot of upcoming singers.

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