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AR Rahman issues clarification over his Chennai concert controversy: I had no idea what was happening outside
AR Rahman’s concert events are often memorable however his final night time’s live performanceshall be remembered as an disagreeable expertise for a lot of followers. About 45000 individuals descended at Chennai’s Adityaram Palace Metropolis the place one was met with lengthy queues, site visitors jams and mismanagement of ticket holders. Many followers with legitimate tickets had been denied entry , many tore their tickets and a few even obtained into arguments with police and occasion organizers.
Speaking to The Hindu, AR Rahman broke his silence and stated it was a tsunami of individuals and love that they had been unable to deal with. He added that as a composer, his job was to provide a terrific present, and he thought all the pieces else could be taken care of. He was simply pondering that it shouldn’t rain, and was fortunately performing inside, with none concept of what was occurring outdoors. He acknowledged that his intentions had been good and felt that the response was past their expectations.
He additionally went on to clarify that the organizers had put up 46000 seats within the venue and in some sections all people sat on one facet and didn’t transfer to the opposite facet. Seeing this, policemen assumed that the venue was full and closed it and by this time , the present had already began. The celebrated musician additionally highlighted that he and his crew had been terribly disturbed after the incidents. AR Rahman stated that security was the first situation, particularly as a result of there have been ladies and children and that he would not wish to level fingers at anybody, however has come to understand that the town is increasing, and the fervour to devour music and artwork can be increasing.
Taking to Twitter he additionally wrote , “Dearest Chennai Makkale, these of you who bought tickets and weren’t in a position to enter owing to unlucky circumstances, please do share a replica of your ticket buy to arr4chennai@btos.in alongside along with your grievances. Our crew will reply asap
Speaking to The Hindu, AR Rahman broke his silence and stated it was a tsunami of individuals and love that they had been unable to deal with. He added that as a composer, his job was to provide a terrific present, and he thought all the pieces else could be taken care of. He was simply pondering that it shouldn’t rain, and was fortunately performing inside, with none concept of what was occurring outdoors. He acknowledged that his intentions had been good and felt that the response was past their expectations.
He additionally went on to clarify that the organizers had put up 46000 seats within the venue and in some sections all people sat on one facet and didn’t transfer to the opposite facet. Seeing this, policemen assumed that the venue was full and closed it and by this time , the present had already began. The celebrated musician additionally highlighted that he and his crew had been terribly disturbed after the incidents. AR Rahman stated that security was the first situation, particularly as a result of there have been ladies and children and that he would not wish to level fingers at anybody, however has come to understand that the town is increasing, and the fervour to devour music and artwork can be increasing.
Taking to Twitter he additionally wrote , “Dearest Chennai Makkale, these of you who bought tickets and weren’t in a position to enter owing to unlucky circumstances, please do share a replica of your ticket buy to arr4chennai@btos.in alongside along with your grievances. Our crew will reply asap
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Regardless of internet hosting a number of profitable concert events internationally and Chennai, a number of of the Oscar winner’s followers had a bitter expertise on Sunday night. He added that this live performance has been a lesson for him because it pushes him to transcend being a musician and become involved in infrastructure as nicely. He additionally promised that he’ll face this and repair it, as a result of each soul is vital to him.
