Rekha Bhardwaj Stops Performance Mid-Song After Fireworks Disrupt Her Bhopal Concert
Renowned singer Rekha Bhardwaj stopped her performance in Bhopal when fireworks disrupted her song, Lambi Judai. A viral video shows her irritation, calling the fireworks "very unmusical."
In a recent concert in Bhopal, renowned singer Rekha Bhardwaj was visibly frustrated when the organisers set off fireworks during her live performance. This prompted her to stop singing mid-song. A video of the incident has now gone viral on social media.
While performing the iconic song, Lambi Judai, Bhardwaj was interrupted by loud fireworks, which seemed to disturb her concentration and the flow of the performance. In response, the singer stopped singing and closed her eyes. The video, which quickly circulated online, shows Bhardwaj's visible irritation .
An annoyed Rekha then said, 'Yeh patakkhe bohut unmusical hai. Bohut ghalat waqt pe gaye hai (These fireworks are very unmusical. They went off at a very wrong time)."
Despite her clear irritation, Rekha Bhardwaj patiently waited for the fireworks to subside, holding the microphone close as she tried to continue. As the loud bursts continued, she smiled, looking around at the scene. She then quipped, 'Bichare jo sogaye honge aas paas unko taqleef hogi" (Those who fell asleep nearby must be having a problem).
After patiently waiting for a while, Rekha Bhardwaj called out the names of a few individuals, presumably the organisers. She said, 'Can we please stop this? Yeh jo patakkhe. Bohut ho gaya" (These fireworks. Enough now). As the fireworks finally ceased, Rekha resumed her performance, much to the delight of the audience, who greeted her return with hoots and cheers.
Rekha Bhardwaj is renowned for her soulful voice, having sung numerous hit songs that have become timeless classics. Some of her most popular tracks include Namak Ishq Ka, Kabira, Laadki, Genda Phool, Mat Aana, Nikat, Aise Kyun, So Ja So Ja, Sakhi Ri, and Yeh Ishq Hai. In addition to these, she has lent her voice to a range of memorable songs such as Teri Fariyad, Dum Ghutta Hai, Zinda, Mileya Mileya, Hamari Atariya Pe, Ghagra, Oye Boy Charlie, and Phir Le Aya Dil.
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