SHOCKING: Shilpa Rao’s mic switched off TWICE at Bollywood Music Project; HEARTBROKEN singer says, “Woh nahin gaane de rahe” as angry fans boo organizers (FIRST-HAND account)

via Featured Movie News | Featured Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama <p>The tenth edition of the Bollywood Music Project took place on October 24 at Mumbai’s Jio World Gardens and drew a massive crowd. The star-studded line-up included Neeraj Shridhar, Roop Kumar Rathod, Anu Malik, Euphoria, Hariharan, Shilpa Rao, Himesh Reshammiya and several others. Shilpa Rao’s performance began on a rocking note, but in a shocking turn of events, her microphone was switched off and her performance was abruptly cut short, seemingly because the event was running behind schedule. What followed left the singer visibly upset and the audience furious. Bollywood Hungama was present at the concert and brings you a detailed account of how the incident unfolded.</p><p></p><p>Bollywood Music Project featured two stages – the main stage and a smaller second stage, positioned to its left. The arrangement was simple: an artist or group would perform on the main stage, following which the performers on the second stage would take over. Once their act concluded, the next artist would appear on the main stage.</p><p>However, the event was running behind schedule. Shilpa Rao’s set was originally scheduled from 7:45 pm to 8:15 pm, but she arrived on stage only at around 8:30 pm. She began with a rocking performance of 'Tose Naina Lage' (Anwar; 2007), instantly setting the mood. However, towards the end of the song, her microphone suddenly stopped working. She gestured to the backstage team to provide her with a functioning microphone, and a crew member quickly rushed to her aid.</p><p>Singer #ShilpaRao sings 'Tose Naina Lage' from #Anwar as soon as she comes on stage during Bollywood Music Project...fans go crazy @bmp_live @shilparao11 https://t.co/OsBAKXp2Nt</p><p>— Fenil Seta (@fenil_seta) October 25, 2026</p><p> Shilpa Rao then told the cheering audience, “I don't need a mic. You guys are my voice!” Her remark sent the crowd into a frenzy. She also revealed that her mother was present at the venue and that it was her birthday. The audience immediately began singing 'Happy Birthday To You', making for a heartwarming moment.</p><p>Shilpa continued her performance with 'Tere Hawaale' (Laal Singh Chaddha; 2022), the title track of Kalank (2019), 'Khuda Jaane' (Bachna Ae Haseeno; 2008) and 'Woh Ajnabee' (The Train; 2007). The Rish also joined her on stage to perform 'Barbaad' from Saiyaara (2025).</p><p>Shilpa Rao then sang 'Chuttamalle' from Devara (2024). After finishing the song, she was preparing to perform her next track when, without warning, the lights on the main stage went off. Her microphone was also switched off. At exactly the same moment, the second stage came alive and Kutle Khan began his performance.</p><p>It took the audience a few seconds to comprehend what had just happened. Shilpa Rao’s performance had effectively been brought to an abrupt end. Although the main stage was plunged into darkness, one could see that the singer appeared visibly shocked, angry and distraught by the sudden turn of events.</p><p>#ShilpaRao's performance cut short by Bollywood Music Project team to give way for Kutle Khan's performance. Angry crowd chants 'Shilpa Shilpa'. @bmp_live @shilparao11 https://t.co/KMs6EiYEm9</p><p>— Fenil Seta (@fenil_seta) October 25, 2026</p><p> The audience, meanwhile, was furious. Fans began loudly chanting “Shilpa, Shilpa”, demanding that the singer be allowed to continue. Amid the commotion, Shilpa Rao’s microphone was switched back on. She stepped forward, and a spotlight was directed at her. Kutle Khan, meanwhile, continued performing on the adjacent stage.</p><p>Addressing him, Shilpa said, “Kutle ji, main ek line bol ke nikal jaungi, theek hai? Aap bahut accha gaa rahe ho. Aap bahut sahi gaa rahe ho.”</p><p>As the crowd continued chanting her name, Shilpa addressed her fans, saying, “I just wanted to say bye. I can’t leave without saying bye. Woh nahin gaane de rahe.” Her remark prompted loud boos from the audience.</p><p>After her performance was forcefully cut short at Bollywood Music Project, #ShilpaRao allowed to say bye to fans. But even her goodbye message is cut short while Kutle Khan probably was cued to keep singing. One could see @shilparao11 feeling distraught and helpless. @bmp_live https://t.co/hMnL34k1lI</p><p>— Fenil Seta (@fenil_seta) October 25, 2026</p><p> Shilpa continued, “But I’ll say one thing. You guys made 15-20 minutes of my performance amazing. After a long time, I have performed in Mumbai.” However, before she could complete her remarks, her microphone was switched off yet again, even as Kutle Khan’s performance continued on the second stage.</p><p>A visibly helpless Shilpa Rao could do little at this point. She made a heart sign with her hands, blew a flying kiss towards her fans and walked off the stage. The audience, however, refused to stop chanting “Shilpa, Shilpa”.</p><p></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> View this post on Instagram</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> &nbsp; A post shared by Shilpa Rao (@shilparao)</p><p></p><p> Following the concert, Shilpa Rao took to Instagram to express her heartbreak over the incident. In an emotional statement, she wrote, “Mumbai, a little piece of my heart broke tonight. It hurts deeply to have something so beautiful taken away from us like this. 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. I promise, I will come back I love you, Mumbai. Forever and ever.”</p><p>Also Read: Amit Trivedi recalls how Shilpa Rao introduced him to Anurag Kashyap: “I never saw myself as a music director”</p> https://ift.tt/Yz3liMP