Shilpa Rao’s Mic Cut Mid-Performance In Mumbai; AICWA Condemns ‘Humiliation’, Offers Legal Support
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National Award-winning singer Shilpa Rao’s performance at Mumbai’s Bollywood Music Project was cut short on Saturday after her microphone was switched off midway through her set, prompting the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) to condemn the incident and offer her legal support.
The singer was reportedly unable to complete her performance or even thank the audience properly before the next act began. In a statement following the incident, Rao said she was heartbroken by what had happened, while AICWA called the treatment of the singer unacceptable and warned event organisers against disrespecting performers.
AICWA Offers Shilpa Rao Legal Support
In a statement posted on its official X account, AICWA strongly criticised the organisers of the Bollywood Music Project for cutting off Rao’s sound and lighting during her live performance and handing the stage over to another act.
The organisation said such treatment of an artist was unacceptable and should not be tolerated.
“AICWA condemns, in the harshest terms, the humiliation the Bollywood Music Project inflicted on National Award-winning singer Shilpa Rao while she was performing live on stage. Such behaviour towards an artist will never be tolerated,” the statement read.
The association also assured Rao of its support if she decided to pursue legal action against the event organisers.
“If any artist is mistreated in the future, AICWA will take strict action against those responsible, as per the law,” the statement added.
Warning that such incidents could have wider repercussions for the events industry, AICWA urged organisers to respect performers and said artists could refuse to perform at events if the behaviour continued.
What Happened At The Bollywood Music Project?
The Bollywood Music Project was held at Mumbai’s Jio World Gardens on Saturday, with Himesh Reshammiya headlining the event and Rao among the featured performers.
During Rao’s set, delays reportedly disrupted the performance before her microphone was switched off midway. She attempted to thank the audience for their patience, but her remarks were also cut short as the next act began while she was still on stage.
The incident left the singer unable to conclude her performance as planned.
‘Our Story Tonight Was Left Unfinished’: Shilpa Rao
Following the incident, Rao shared an emotional note on Instagram, expressing her disappointment while thanking the audience for their support.
“Mumbai, a little piece of my heart broke tonight. It hurts deeply to have something so beautiful taken away from us like this,” she wrote.
The singer also recalled how the audience continued calling her name even after the music stopped.
“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. Our story tonight was left unfinished,” she said.
Promising to return to the city, Rao ended her message with a note of affection for her fans: “I promise, I will come back. I love you, Mumbai. Forever and ever.”
