Playback sensation Shilpa Rao is speaking out after her set at the Bollywood Music Project in Mumbai was abruptly cut short. The singer took to social media to share a heartfelt video from the October 24 event, where she was seen performing her hit track ‘Khuda Jaane’ from the film ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’. The performance, which saw the audience singing along in full force, was suddenly halted due to scheduling delays, forcing the singer to leave the stage while the Kutle Khan Project was ushered on.
Addressing the unfortunate incident, the National Film Award winner expressed her disappointment, admitting that the experience left her deeply hurt. In a poignant message to her followers, she shared, “I sing for you with all my heart…and that’s all that matters.” This followed an earlier statement where she confessed that a piece of her heart broke that night, noting how painful it was to have the connection with her audience severed so unexpectedly. Her husband, Ritesh Krishnan, also voiced his frustration regarding the treatment the singer received during the music festival.
Despite the controversy, fans have rallied behind the ‘Chaleya’ hitmaker, flooding her comments section with messages of love and admiration. Supporters lauded her for handling the unprofessional situation with immense grace, with one fan calling her the best in the industry. Since making her debut with ‘Tose Naina’ in 2007, Shilpa Rao has become a powerhouse in Indian music, delivering chart-topping hits like ‘Bulleya’ and ‘Ghungroo’ that have solidified her place in the hearts of millions of music lovers across the country.