Watch: Rekha Bhardwaj halts concert for THIS reason, resumes after calling out organizers
'Yeh patakkhe bohut unmusical hai'
A video of the moment has since gone viral on social media, sparking widespread attention and praise for the singer's calm yet firm response.
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Rekha Bhardwaj, Sudeep Banerjee mesmerise Mumbaikars with their performance
The incident occurred when Rekha Bhardwaj was performing the classic 'Lambi Judai.' Just as the mood was setting in and the audience was engrossed in her emotive delivery, loud fireworks began going off near the venue, disrupting the performance. Visibly disturbed, Rekha paused mid-song, closed her eyes, and allowed the noise to subside before addressing the disruption.
In the video, she is heard calmly saying, 'Yeh patakkhe bohut unmusical hai.
Bohut galat waqt pe gaye hai,' calling the fireworks not only untimely but also musically jarring. She further addressed the organizers directly, requesting that such interruptions not be repeated, especially during a delicate live performance where ambiance and timing are crucial. She said to the organizers, 'Can we please stop this?' Then she resumed her song.
Watch the video here:
Concertgoers who witnessed the moment have praised Rekha's composure and professionalism, noting that she handled the disruption with grace and dignity.
After ensuring the fireworks had stopped, she resumed her performance and continued to mesmerize the crowd, winning even more admiration from her fans.
Netizens react
Social media platforms were soon flooded with reactions, many lauding Rekha Bhardwaj for speaking up for artistic integrity and maintaining a respectful tone while doing so.
user commented, 'She was so calm and patient. Legend for a reason.' Another comment read, 'Man! I wish I could attend.
Rekha Ji's songs are very beautiful, and I love them. Gussa to of course aayega aise fizul ki showbaazi pe.' A third comment read, 'But she didn't lose the feel; she started on point.'
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