Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman has found himself embroiled in controversy following his Chennai concert titled 'Marakkuma Nenjam', which faced severe criticism for mismanagement. Both Rahman and the event organizers (ACTC Events) faced backlash due to inadequate crowd control measures, resulting in a stampede-like situation where there were allegations of molestation and children being displaced. In response, both parties have pledged to provide refunds to those who were denied entry due to overcrowding. Amidst this backlash, Rahman shared a glimpse of the concert, a clip that many viewed as 'insensitive'. ALSO READ | AR Rahman Apologizes To Fans For Facing A Stampede-Like Situation At His Chennai Concert, Assures Them A Ticket Refund- READ TWEETS
Netizens call the Singer Ignorant and Insensitive for posting the footage of his mishandled event and turning off the comments. However, users choose to comment on the singing sensation's previous social media posts related to this concert. One user wrote "#ARRonman turning off the comment section and putting up concert videos & blatantly being ignorant about fans is the amount of carefreeness I aspire to be in life." While another one commented "Wow @arrahman the audacity to post concert highlights when so many people suffered! Nice move sir!" ALSO READ | Salman Khan Calls AR Rahman 'Average' In THIS Old VIRAL Video; Musician's Beffiting Reply Will Have You ROLF-ing! Netizens Say, 'If ARR Is Average Then Salman Is Sh*t'
Originally scheduled for August 12, AR Rahman's concert faced a last-minute cancellation due to unfavourable weather conditions. It was subsequently rescheduled for September 10 and was marketed as India's largest concert, attracting an audience of over 45,000 people. Unfortunately, the Chennai concert proved to be a distressing experience for many attendees. Complaints of harassment and inadequate crowd management prompted the Tambaram police to register a case. Following an investigation, the police filed a case against ACTC Events under two sections
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