Bollywood singer Neha Kakkar found herself at the center of controversy after arriving three hours late for her Melbourne concert. The audience, frustrated by the delay, booed her on stage, with some mocking her, saying, “This is not Indian Idol.” A viral video showed Neha breaking down and apologizing, yet the backlash online was relentless. Neha Kakkar Melbourne Concert.
But was she really at fault?
Neha Kakkar later took to Instagram to reveal the shocking truth—the event organizers ran away with her payment, leaving her team stranded without food, water, or accommodation. She explained that even the sound vendors refused to cooperate because they hadn’t been paid, causing a delay in sound checks and logistics.
Despite these challenges, Neha chose to perform for free rather than disappoint her fans. However, instead of being appreciated, she faced severe trolling and online hate.
Neha’s husband, Rohanpreet Singh, came forward to defend her. He took to social media, stating:
“Huge respect for my wife and the crew, who went on stage even after so much difficulty and chaos. People should know both sides before forming an opinion.”
His post, written partly in Punjabi, urged fans to understand the real reasons behind Neha’s late arrival before criticizing her.
Neha’s brother, Tony Kakkar, also spoke out, but in a more indirect way. He posted on Instagram:
“Imagine you travel to a new city for an event, and the organizers promise to handle everything—hotel, travel, payments. But when you arrive, nothing is arranged. No hotel, no car, no support. Who is to blame?”
Though he didn’t name Neha, his message clearly pointed toward the mismanagement of the Melbourne concert organizers.
On stage, Neha was visibly emotional as she apologized repeatedly to her fans. She was heard saying:
“I hate it, maine life mein kabhi kisi ko wait nahi karwaya hai (I have never made anyone wait in my life).”
However, the angry crowd was in no mood to listen. Some shouted at her to “go back”, while others sarcastically said, “Very good acting, this is not Indian Idol.”
But the question remains: Was Neha Kakkar unfairly targeted, or should she have handled the situation differently?
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