Renowned singer Monali Thakur faced an unfortunate situation during her live performance in Varanasi on December 22. Just 45 minutes into the show, Monali halted her performance, expressing her disappointment over the event’s mismanagement. A video of the incident shared by Dalimss News on Instagram shows Monali apologizing to the audience while holding the event organizers accountable for their poor planning and unethical behavior.
Mismanagement and Safety Concerns
In the viral video, Monali addressed the audience, stating, “I am disheartened that my team and I were so excited to perform here. Let’s not talk about the infrastructure and its condition, as that is the management’s responsibility. I can’t explain what they have done to the stage just so they can steal money.”
She went on to share her concerns about safety hazards, saying, “Time and again, I’ve said that I could injure my ankle here. My dancers have been telling me to calm down, but everything was a mess. We were trying because I am answerable to you all, and you come for me, right? So, you will hold me accountable for all of this.”
Calling Out the Organizers
The Moh Moh Ke Dhaage singer did not shy away from calling out the organizers. Monali expressed her frustration, remarking, “I hope I grow so big that I can take all the responsibility myself and never have to rely on any Tom, Dick, and Harry who are such a useless, unethical, and irresponsible, to begin with.”
Despite her strong words, Monali ended her speech with an apology to her fans and a promise to return for a better-organized show. “I sincerely apologise that we have to shut down this show, but I am going to come back for sure. And I hope I can give you a much better event than this. So, forgive us,” she concluded.
Fans Show Support
The incident sparked a wave of support from fans and internet users in the comments section of the video. One user wrote, “People blaming her just remember the organizers at Kolkata when KK was performing and he suffered a heart attack due to no proper ventilation and heat.” Another commented, “She is right. Point is it’s a live performance, and we know how it might lead to injuries and damage to people.”
Another fan praised Monali’s professionalism, writing, “I genuinely praise her for not letting her standards down! Otherwise, they will start taking her for granted. I love her attitude and genuineness.”
Similar Concerns Raised by Other Artists
Monali’s experience echoes concerns raised by other artists about the lack of proper infrastructure for live performances in India. Notably, singer Diljit Dosanjh recently made a bold statement during one of his shows, blaming poor infrastructure. He announced, “Here we don’t have infrastructure for live shows. This is a source of big revenue, many people get work and are able to work here… Until it’s fixed, I won’t do shows in India, that’s for sure.”
Monali Thakur’s Musical Legacy
Monali Thakur is a celebrated Bollywood playback singer known for hits like Sawar Loon, Zara Zara Touch Me, Chham Chham, and Laila Majnu. Despite the Varanasi setback, her commitment to her fans remains unwavering, as she promises to deliver a better performance in the future.
This incident highlights the importance of proper planning and infrastructure for live events to ensure the safety and satisfaction of both performers and audiences.