Organisers Apologise After Shilpa Rao's Set Is Cut Short in Mumbai
· Entertainment · India Today, Indian Express
The organisers of the Bollywood Music Project have issued a formal apology after singer Shilpa Rao’s live set in Mumbai was abruptly cut short on October 24, 2026. Her microphone and electronic audio equipment were switched off mid-performance during the festival's 10th anniversary edition because the event ran nearly 45 minutes behind schedule. The premature cutoff sparked widespread fan criticism on social media, where the hashtag #JusticeForShilpaRao quickly began trending online. In their statement, organisers blamed compounding delays from earlier performances along with strict local authority guidelines and venue curfew rules. The production team stated that the operational shifts were entirely out of their control, while expressing deep regret over the shortened performance.
Why it matters
Festival organisers face heightened scrutiny over scheduling discipline and artist management during large-scale live music events.
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