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NDTV
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Kevin Hart Cancels India Tour In Solidarity With Pahalgam Attack Victims
New Delhi: Following the tragic terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 people, comedian and actor Kevin Hart has cancelled his Delhi leg of his 'Acting My Age' tour, initially scheduled for April 30. "Due to the recent tragic events, Kevin Hart's Delhi show will be rescheduled. While we were looking forward to gathering with all of you, we believe it's important to pause and stand in solidarity with those affected," organisers District by Zomato said on Sunday. The decision comes as part of an effort to honour those affected by the tragedy and show solidarity during this sombre time. The comedian, who was set to perform at the Indira Gandhi Arena in Delhi, has called for a pause in his tour, ensuring his fans understand that this is a necessary step. While the Delhi show will no longer take place as planned, the organisers have assured fans that they are working closely with Kevin Hart's team to reschedule the event. They have not ruled out a future performance and are in discussions to finalize new dates. All ticket holders will receive full refunds, and the amount will automatically be refunded. View this post on Instagram A post shared by District Updates (@districtupdates) The planned performance was set to begin at 7:30 pm and run for two and a half hours. Kevin Hart, known for his observational and self-deprecating humour, had been expected to bring his unique brand of comedy to his Indian audience for the first time as part of his world tour. The actor's most recent project was the Apple TV docuseries Number One on the Call Sheet, which continues to showcase his diverse talent. The tragic attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which took place on April 22, 2025, is one of the deadliest in the region since the 2019 Pulwama strike. India has taken strong measures against Pakistan for its alleged support of cross-border terrorism following this devastating incident.
Indian Express
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Kevin Hart cancels India show in ‘solidarity' with victims of Pahalgam terrorist attack, organisers promise to reschedule
Hollywood comedian and actor Kevin Hart has cancelled his India tour for his comedy special, 'Acting My Age', following the heinous Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 tourists. Kevin was scheduled to perform in India as part of his world tour, with a single show planned at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Delhi on April 30. However, in light of the tragic events, the comedian has now cancelled his trip. The organisers shared the news on social media, while also hinting at the possibility of a future show, announcing that they are 'working closely with Kevin for a new schedule.' Their statement read, 'Important update: In light of the recent tragic events, we, along with Kevin Hart's team, have decided to cancel the upcoming Delhi show scheduled for April 30th.' They also promised a full refund for all ticket holders. The post added, 'All ticket holders will receive full refunds, and the amount will automatically be refunded back to your original mode of payment. We are working closely with Kevin Hart's team on a new schedule and will share updates soon.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by District Updates (@districtupdates) The caption of the announcement emphasized that the cancellation was made in solidarity with the victims of the recent terror attack. It stated, 'Due to the recent tragic events, Kevin Hart's Delhi show will be rescheduled. While we were looking forward to gathering with all of you, we believe it's important to pause and stand in solidarity with those affected. Full refunds will be issued automatically. Thank you for your understanding.' Kevin Hart's show was supposed to start at 7:30 pm on April 30 and was scheduled to run for two hours and thirty minutes. Ticket prices ranged from Rs 4,000 to Rs 20,000, depending on the seating arrangement.
Hindustan Times
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kevin Hart calls off India tour after Pahalgam terrorist attack. Here's what we know
Actor and comedian Kevin Hart has hit pause on the Indian leg of his Acting My Age tour following the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists. Also read: Shoaib Ibrahim breaks silence on backlash for Kashmir vlog after Pahalgam terror attack: 'Mera intention woh nahi tha' Kevin was all set to come to India as part of his World Tour. The actor and comedian was scheduled to perform in Delhi on April 30. This time around, the 45-year-old was only performing in one city. On Sunday, District by Zomato shared the update about cancelling the comedy event on their social media pages. The organisers didn't rule out a future show, though - they're currently in talks with Kevin to reschedule and find a new date for the event. They posted a note, which read, 'Important update: In light of the recent tragic events, we, along with Kevin Hart's team, have decided to cancel the upcoming Delhi show scheduled for April 30th. All ticket holders will receive full refunds, and the amount will automatically be refunded back to your original mode of payment. We are working closely with Kevin Hart's team on a new schedule and will share updates soon." A post shared by District Updates (@districtupdates) The organisers of Kevin's tour in India shared that they felt it was crucial to pause and stand in solidarity with those affected and show support during this time. 'Due to the recent tragic events, Kevin Hart's Delhi show will be rescheduled. While we were looking forward to gathering with all of you, we believe it's important to pause and stand in solidarity with those affected. Full refunds will be issued automatically. Thank you for your understanding,' they posted as a caption. Kevin's show was scheduled to take place in Indira Gandhi Arena, Delhi on April 30. The show was tentatively set to begin from 7.30 pm, and scheduled to run for two hours and thirty minutes. The prices for the tickets started from ₹ 4,000, and went up to ₹20,000, based on the seating arrangement. The comedian is known for his observational and self-deprecating humour. He has performed several comedy specials, including his successful show, Laugh At My Pain. Kevin was last seen as part of the Apple TV docuseries Number One on the Call Sheet. Terrorists attacked tourists at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam on April 22, killing 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen while leaving several others injured, sending shock waves across the country. It is being called one of the deadliest civilian attacks in the Valley in recent years.
Mint
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Arijit Singh to offer full REFUND after Chennai concert called off due to Pahalgam terrorist attack
Singer Arijit Singh has announced that his upcoming concert in Chennai, originally scheduled for April 27 (Sunday), has been cancelled. In light of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Arijit shared that the show "stands cancelled." Taking to his Instagram Stories, Arijit re-shared a post by the organisers of the event. The step has been taken to show solidarity with and pay tribute to victims of the attack which happened on April 22. A note by District Updates read, 'IMPORTANT UPDATE. In light of the recent and tragic events, the organisers, along with the artist, have collectively made the decision to cancel the upcoming show scheduled to happen in Chennai this Sunday, April 27th." Read | After deadly Pahalgam terrorist attack, tourist in Kashmir says 'choti si baat hai,' angers netizens The post read that those who purchased the ticket will get full refunds. "All ticket holders will receive full refunds, and the amount will be automatically refunded back to your original mode of payment. Thank you for your understanding," concluded the note. Arjit re-shared it with folded hands emojis. Read | Pahalgam terror attack: 'Grim hour for all', says Mamata Banerjee as 3 dead identified from Bengal The post read that those who purchased the ticket will get full refunds. "All ticket holders will receive full refunds, and the amount will be automatically refunded back to your original mode of payment. Thank you for your understanding," concluded the note. Arjit re-shared it with folded hands emojis. Earlier, music composer Anirudh Ravichander announced the postponement of ticket sales for his Hukum Tour concert in Bengaluru in light of the recent terrorist attack. Sharing a post on Instagram, he wrote, "The tragic events in Pahalgam have deeply shaken us all. Our heartfelt prayers and deepest condolences go out to the victims and their families." It added that the new ticket sales date will be announced soon. The post also read, "Considering the current national situation, we are postponing the ticket sales for Second Show - HUKUM World Tour, Bengaluru, which was originally scheduled to go live today (24th April) at 2 PM. The new ticket sale date for the second show (June 1st) of Hukum World Tour, Bengaluru, will be announced soon." He captioned the post, "The tragic events in Pahalgam have deeply shaken us all. Our heartfelt prayers and deepest condolences go out to the victims and their families. Silence and solidarity." First Published: 25 Apr 2025, 10:52 AM IST
Hindustan Times
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Arijit Singh announces cancellation of Chennai concert after Pahalgam attack, promises refund. See post
Singer Arijit Singh shared an update about his upcoming concert in Chennai on April 27 (Sunday). In the aftermath of the terrorist attack which took place in Pahalgam, Arijit announced that the show stands cancelled. (Also Read | Arijit Singh and his wife offer prayers at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple. Watch) Taking to his Instagram Stories, Arijit re-shared a post by the organisers of the event. The step has been taken to show solidarity with and pay tribute to victims of the attack which happened on April 22. A note by District Updates read, 'IMPORTANT UPDATE. In light of the recent and tragic events, the organisers, along with the artist, have collectively made the decision to cancel the upcoming show scheduled to happen in Chennai this Sunday, April 27th." The post read that those who purchased the ticket will get full refunds. "All ticket holders will receive full refunds, and the amount will be automatically refunded back to your original mode of payment. Thank you for your understanding," concluded the note. Arjit re-shared it with folded hands emojis. Earlier, music composer Anirudh Ravichander announced that the ticket sales for his Hukum Tour for his Bengaluru concert was postponed due to the terrorist attack. Taking to Instagram, he shared a post. It read, "The tragic events in Pahalgam have deeply shaken us all. Our heartfelt prayers and deepest condolences go out to the victims and their families." A post shared by Anirudh (@anirudhofficial) It added that the new ticket sales date will be announced soon. The post also read, "Considering the current national situation, we are postponing the ticket sales for Second Show - HUKUM World Tour, Bengaluru, which was originally scheduled to go live today (24th April) at 2 PM. The new ticket sale date for the second show (June 1st) of Hukum World Tour, Bengaluru, will be announced soon." He captioned the post, "The tragic events in Pahalgam have deeply shaken us all. Our heartfelt prayers and deepest condolences go out to the victims and their families. Silence and solidarity." The terrorist attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam has left the nation shocked and has been strongly condemned. The attack, which targeted tourists in the Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam, claimed the lives of 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, leaving several others injured. It is considered one of the deadliest terror attacks in the region. Bollywood celebrities came forward to express their sorrow and anger. Akshay Kumar, Shah Rukh Khan, Sara Ali Khan, Priyanka Chopra and Kareena Kapoor, among others, expressed their condolences.
