Singer Neha Kakkar faced criticism after arriving three hours late for her concert in Melbourne, Australia. A viral video on Reddit captured Neha in tears, apologizing to the impatient audience. While some attendees expressed frustration, others later defended her, revealing the real reason behind the delay.
In the emotional clip, Neha assured the audience she would make up for the delay. She said, “You have been really sweet and patient, waiting for so long. I hate it. I have never made anyone wait in my entire life.” Overcome with emotion, she added, “I was so worried about what would happen. It means a lot to me. I’ll always remember this evening forever. Since you have taken out your precious time for me, I will make you all dance.”
However, not everyone was sympathetic. The audience was heard shouting comments like, “This isn’t India, you’re in Australia. Go back and take rest. We waited for over two hours. Very good acting. This isn’t Indian Idol.”
On social media, the backlash continued. One user commented, “Someone, please bring the guy in the background on a TV show.” Another wrote, “Celebrities need to stop being ‘fashionably late.’ It’s unacceptable to make fans wait for 2-3 hours.”
Amid the criticism, reports emerged explaining the delay. Allegedly, the concert organizers disappeared with the sponsors’ funds, making themselves unreachable. Neha and her team waited for confirmation to begin the show, but when the organizers failed to show up, they had no choice but to consider canceling the performance.
Despite the controversy, Neha’s emotional reaction highlighted her concern for her fans. While some attendees were understanding, others felt the delay was unprofessional, igniting a debate about concert management and artist accountability.
