Shilpa Rao’s Bollywood Music Project Set Ends Early

Shilpa Rao’s performance at the Bollywood Music Project in Mumbai ended prematurely on October 24, prompting an apology from the festival’s organisers and a public expression of disappointment from the singer. Rao later wrote on social media that the abrupt end left her deeply hurt, while thanking audience members for continuing to support her after the music stopped. She said the evening felt unfinished and promised to return to Mumbai. The organisers said extended sets by earlier performers, combined with venue curfew regulations, forced Rao’s set to end before it was complete. In a public clarification, they apologised to Rao, her team and fans, and said they regretted not being able to present her full performance. Their explanation was the organisers’ account of the operational cause. Attendees described the performance as being cut short while Rao was still addressing the crowd. One account posted online alleged that her microphone failed during her first song, that she performed for about 15 to 20 minutes, and that lights were cut as Kutle Khan began performing on a second stage. Those specific details were not independently verified in the report describing the post....