Neha Kakkar Breaks Down On Stage After Arriving 3 Hours Late To Her Concert, Netizens React: ‘Naya Nahi Hai’

Neha Kakkar recently sparked online discussions after a video from her Melbourne concert surfaced. As one of Bollywood’s most beloved playback singers, she enjoys a massive fan following. However, she disappointed many when she arrived three hours late for her show in Melbourne, Australia, and later broke down on stage. The viral video of the incident led to criticism from netizens, who called her out for unprofessional behaviour.
Neha Kakkar breaks down in tears after arriving three hours late to her concert
Neha Kakkar recently performed in Melbourne, Australia. A clip from the concert went viral on Reddit, showing the singer in tears after arriving three hours late. The delay left the audience waiting for hours, standing at the venue. Overcome with emotion, Neha apologized on stage as soon as she arrived, vowing never to forget the night. In her words:
“Guys, you are really sweet! You have been patient. Itni der se aap log wait kar rahe ho. I hate it, maine life mein kabhi kisi ko wait nahi karwaya hai. Aap itni der se wait kar rahe ho, I’m so sorry! It means a lot to me. I will remember this evening forever. Aaj aap log mere liye itna kimti time nikaal kar aaye ho. I will make sure that I will make you all dance.”
However, not everyone was pleased. While some fans cheered and clapped to comfort a visibly emotional Neha, others were upset and began chanting in frustration. In the video, the disgruntled crowd can be heard saying, “Go back! Rest in your hotel.” Another man shouted, “This is not India; you’re in Australia.” A third person mocked the singer’s emotional breakdown and said, “Very good acting! This is not Indian Idol. You’re not performing with kids.”
Netizens criticize Neha Kakkar for ‘unprofessional’ behaviour
When the video went viral, Reddit users criticized Neha Kakkar for her behavior on stage. Some were frustrated by her three-hour-long delays, while others took issue with her emotional reaction. One user wrote: “Artists being late isn’t an Indian problem; it is a problem for all artists everywhere. Nonetheless, if this is a regular thing, I am glad it’s being called out.” Another netizen mocked her crying and wrote, “She cries over the smallest things, naya kuch nahi hai.”
Neha Kakkar’s work front
Neha Kakkar started singing at the age of four, performing at local gatherings and religious events. Her journey in the entertainment industry began when she participated in the second season of Indian Idol and later released her debut album. She has lent her voice to songs in multiple languages, but it was Second Hand Jawaani from Cocktail that marked a turning point in her career. Since then, she has delivered numerous hits, including Mile Ho Tum, London Thumakda, Coca Cola, O Saki Saki, Kala Chashma, and many more.