Playback singer Mika Singh has voiced his disillusionment with award shows, recalling a specific incident at the 2013 Filmfare Awards. In a conversation with YouTuber Subhankar Mishra, Mika expressed his frustration over Sonu Nigam not winning the award for 'Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin,' while Ayushmann Khurrana received it for 'Paani Da Rang'.

Mika believes that Sonu Nigam was more deserving of the award and that award committees should value legendary artists, suggesting that disrespecting artists is wrong. He highlighted the frustration with award distribution based on factors beyond talent. Mika stated that he has avoided award shows for years, even conveying to organizers not to submit his songs for consideration, as he found it disheartening to see less popular songs being honored while deserving ones are ignored.

Mika’s comments touch upon a broader frustration among artists regarding how awards are distributed, often based on trends, politics, or popularity metrics rather than talent or legacy. The 2013 Filmfare Awards saw Sonu Nigam nominated for 'Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin' from the film Agneepath, but the award went to Ayushmann Khurrana for 'Paani Da Rang' from Vicky Donor. Mika’s account sheds light on the emotional toll such oversights can have on artists and their peers who deeply admire their work and see the value in honoring true artistry.