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Arijit Singh Refuses to Perform Kolkata Protest Anthem ‘Aar Kobe’ at UK Concert: ‘Go to Kolkata’ | Watch Video

Arijit Singh recently vented about being asked to perform the song “Aar Kobe,” which is connected to the rallies against the Kolkata rape case, by a fan at one of his UK shows.

Arijit strongly advised the fan that the concert was not the right place to make political views. He made it clear that the purpose of his concerts is music and enjoyment, not political protest.

He advised anyone who wanted to help the cause to travel to Kolkata and participate in the protests there. After that, Arijit returned to performing with ease, starting with “Ramta Jogi” from the movie Taal.

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Currently on a global tour, Arijit Singh just had another unforgettable experience while performing. Earlier this week at a concert, a fan sang the Ae Dil Hai Mushkil title song while putting food on stage.

When Arijit saw the food, he quickly gave it to his security detail while telling the fan that his stage is a place of great significance for him. “Please excuse me; this is my temple. He insisted that food could not be placed here, protecting the privacy of his performance area.

Other highlights included Arijit’s pleasure of hosting Ed Sheeran, the global music phenomenon, at one of his gigs. Together, the two performers gave a performance of Sheeran’s well-known song “Perfect.”