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International: Because of the brutal terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, music artists across India are cancelling their shows and appearances.
On April 22, in broad daylight, terrorists attacked Kashmir's famous tourist spot, that is Pahalgam. The terrorist brutally killed around 27-28 innocent people. After this incident took place, the entertainment industry in India is taking a collective pause.
Renowned singer Shreya Ghoshal is another one of the most recent to act. Her Surat concert, part of her All Hearts Tour, was called off following the attack; the concert was scheduled to be held on Saturday at the Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Indoor Stadium. A joint statement by Ghoshal and the event organisers was shared on Instagram: “In light of the recent and tragic events, the organizers, along with the artist, have collectively made the decision to cancel the upcoming show scheduled to happen in Surat this Saturday, April 26th.” They assured fans that “all ticket holders will receive full refunds, and the amount will be automatically refunded back to your original mode of payment.”
Singer Arijit Singh, too, had cancelled his Chennai concert after the devastating news. Originally set for April 27, the singer shared a note from the organisers on his Instagram stories. The note read: “In light of the recent and tragic events, the organisers, along with the artist, have collectively decided to cancel the upcoming show scheduled to happen in Chennai this Sunday, April 27th.”
Earlier music composer Anirudh Ravichander had also postponed ticket sales for his much-anticipated Hukum Tour in Bengaluru, saying on Instagram: “The tragic events in Pahalgam have deeply shaken us all. Our heartfelt prayers and deepest condolences go out to the victims and their families.”
Additionally, Papon has also cancelled his show in Ahmedabad, which was scheduled for April 26. He cited the recent tragic events as the reason for this decision. The update was shared on Instagram, where he assured fans that ticket refunds would be handled automatically.
Yesterday, rapper AP Dhillon announced the postponement of his upcoming album release in light of the tragic attack. Sharing a heartfelt note on social media, he said, “In honour of the victims of the tragedy in Pahalgam, I will be postponing today's release until further notice. My heart is with everyone affected.” The artist’s decision adds to the growing wave of solidarity from the entertainment industry, as musicians and actors alike pause their projects to mourn the lives lost.
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