Singer Neha Kakkar has taken to social media days after facing intense criticism surrounding her controversial concert in Melbourne earlier this year. The March concert gained widespread attention after it was reported that Kakkar refused to perform in front of a crowd of just 700 people, resulting in a delayed and chaotic event. While the organisers have blamed the singer and her team for the confusion, Kakkar has now broken her silence through a cryptic yet emotionally charged Instagram post.
On Wednesday, Kakkar posted a story and feed update featuring a snippet of her brother Tony Kakkar’s latest release, Koi Apna Hoga. In the caption, she wrote, “I would call this TonyKakkarGenre,” while highlighting a particular lyric from the song that reads, “Tere girne ke peeche koi tera apna hoga, yeh jaankar bhi rishta tujhko rakhna hoga.” The lyric, which loosely translates to "Even if someone causes your downfall, you still must value the relationship knowing they were once yours," is being interpreted by fans and media alike as a veiled response to the fallout from the Melbourne event.
This post follows weeks of silence from the 36-year-old singer, who had previously gone viral in March after publicly apologizing to fans on stage. She had claimed that the concert delay and poor experience were due to a lack of proper arrangements by the organisers. Her emotional statement at the time was widely shared and initially received public sympathy. However, the tide quickly turned when event officials and other involved parties pushed back against her version of events.
One of the concert’s organisers accused Kakkar of being reluctant to perform due to the relatively small audience size. Event host and rapper Pace D shared details during an interview with Siddharth Kannan, saying, “She kept saying things like, ‘I won’t go now; I won’t do this.’” He further claimed that Kakkar’s team insisted she would not take the stage until the venue appeared more filled. He said that he spoke directly with organiser Preet Pabla, who allegedly confirmed delays were primarily due to the singer’s reluctance. Event spokesperson Bikram Singh Randhawa also stated that the crowd had been waiting since 7:30 pm, but Kakkar did not perform until 10:00 pm, which led to disappointment and frustration among attendees who had come expecting a timely and energetic performance.
The most explosive allegation came when Pace D claimed he heard Kakkar reportedly stating, “Only 700 people? Until more people come in, and this place fills up, I am not going to perform.” While these claims have yet to be directly addressed by Kakkar in detail, her Instagram activity appears to be a subtle but pointed reference to the controversy. The singer’s cryptic message has drawn mixed reactions online. Some fans are rallying behind her, expressing support for her choice to speak through music and family solidarity. Others remain critical, calling for greater transparency and accountability from public figures when controversies arise.
This incident has not only cast a shadow over Kakkar’s professional engagements in Australia but also raised questions about artist expectations and event management ethics. As one of Bollywood’s most prominent playback singers with millions of followers and a strong social media presence, Neha Kakkar’s every move is closely watched and this latest controversy has only intensified public scrutiny. While neither Kakkar nor her management team has issued an official follow-up statement addressing the claims made by the organisers and event crew, the tension between fan expectations and backstage realities remains a subject of interest in the entertainment world. For now, Kakkar’s post serves as a carefully composed reply less a rebuttal and more a reflection of emotional resilience in the face of criticism. Whether more clarification or an official statement is forthcoming remains to be seen, but the singer’s subtle approach has certainly reignited conversation about the responsibility of performers and the need for clear communication in large-scale live events.
