Here's why Rekha Bhardwaj stopped singing mid-concert, watch viral video

Time of India

22-04-2025

Rekha Bhardwaj has been soothing our hearts with her music for years. The Phir Le Aya Dil singer ensures that her fans stay loyal, thanks to her stunning voice , powerful enough to move even a grown man to tears. She is now making headlines for what happened at her recent concert. In a video that has gone viral, Rekha is seen stopping her performance mid-concert and appearing visibly upset. However, according to concert attendees, she handled the situation gracefully. Here's what went down.
Here's why Rekha Bhardwaj paused her performance mid-concert in Bhopal
As seen in the viral video, Rekha sang Lambi Judai at the beginning of the video and suddenly stopped singing and closed her eyes as the fireworks exploded. Then Rekha remarked that the fireworks are not musical and they went off at the worst possible moment. She said, '"Yeh patakkhe bohut unmusical hai. Bohut ghalat waqt pe gaye hai.'
She also said, "Bichare jo sogaye honge aas paas unko taqleef hogi."
After kindly waiting for the fireworks to stop, Rekha called out the organisers and requested them to not do this. As soon as it all stopped, Rekha gracefully started singing again and made fans go gaga.
Fans react to Rekha Bhardwaj's viral video
The video was shared on Instagram and people hailed the singer for handling the situation very well. One wrote, 'Grace isn't always in silence—sometimes, it's in how one continues despite the noise.'
Another added, 'She was so calm and patient. Legend for a reason.'
A third went on to add, 'Handled everything with patience.'
Rekha Bhardwaj's songs
Over the years, Rekha Bhardwaj has given several hits to the world. She gained popularity with songs such as Namak Ishq Ka (Omkara), Darling (7 Khoon Maaf), and Phir Le Aya Dil (Barfi!). In addition, she has performed Aisi Sazaa (Gulaal), Ek Ghadi (D-Day), Genda Phool (Delhi-6), Kabira (Encore) (Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani), and Saibo (Shor in the City).