Shilpa Rao’s set cut short at Mumbai’s Bollywood Music Project

Singer shares emotional message with fans

Rao expressed her disappointment on Instagram following the unfinished show. She wrote, "Mumbai, a little piece of my heart broke tonight. It hurts deeply to have something so beautiful taken away from us like this".

The singer also told fans that she felt their support even after the music stopped. She wrote, "But even when the music stopped, you did not. The way you kept calling my name, the love in your voices. I could feel it all".

Rao promised her audience that she would return to the city. She added, "Our story tonight was left unfinished. I promise, I will come back. I love you, Mumbai. Forever and ever".

NDTV reported that Rao is feeling heartbroken after the mid-set interruption. Organizers reacted to the public backlash following the incident.

Organisers apologise for festival disruption

Organisers posted an official apology on their Instagram account late Saturday night regarding the abrupt conclusion of the Shilpa Rao performance. They addressed the sudden end of the set during the weekend festival.

We deeply apologise, the organisers said in the statement. At BMP, our mission is always to deliver an unparalleled live music experience for both our artists and their fans.

The organisers expressed their respect for the performer. First and foremost, we hold Shilpa Rao in the highest regard, they said.

They praised her impact on the industry. We deeply value and respect her incredible legacy, her unparalleled artistry, and the profound impact she continues to make on the music industry, the statement said. It was an absolute honour to have her on our lineup.

Scheduling delays and curfew rules force set closure

Large-scale festivals often face scheduling issues when earlier acts exceed their allotted time. These overruns caused compounding delays across the event.

Organisers said strict local authority guidelines and venue curfew regulations left them with limited options. These rules forced a premature end to the set.

Fans continue to support Rao as next act starts

Shilpa Rao attempted to thank her audience, but fellow performer Kutle Khan and his band began their set. This caused an abrupt end to the singer's performance before she could finish speaking.

Despite the interruption, fans shouted Rao's name to show their support after the music stopped.

Festival lineup includes Himesh Reshammiya and others

The festival lineup featured several other artists. Performers included Himesh Reshammiya, Hariharan, Euphoria, Anu Malik, and Shahid Mallya.

Mumbai hosts 10th anniversary of music festival

Mumbai, also known as Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and India’s financial capital. The city sits on the Konkan coast along the west coast of India and features a deep natural harbor.

According to the 2011 Census of India, Mumbai is the most populous city proper in the country with a population of nearly 12.5 million. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region holds a population of over 20 million people.

The city belongs to the Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban districts, administered by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, which began operations in 1888.