In a heartwarming yet turbulent incident, renowned Indian playback singer Arijit Singh has become the center of attention during his UK tour. A video from one of his recent concerts has been making waves on the internet, capturing a moment that sings not just of musical talent but of humanity and compassion.
The viral clip shows Arijit Singh stepping in to assist a fan who was aggressively handled by the security team while attempting to get closer to the stage during his performance. The female fan’s eagerness to approach the stage turned into a distressing experience when security restrained her by grabbing her neck, even though she was claiming that Arijit Singh himself had called her.
In the throes of his concert, Arijit noticed the commotion and promptly addressed it. Exhibiting poise and concern, he voiced his disapproval to the security team and the crowd. “It’s not fair to grab somebody like that,” he said, pointing towards the woman’s neck. His intervention didn’t stop at merely voicing his disapproval; Arijit went further by requesting the audience to “please sit down” and then turned to the distressed fan, offering a heartfelt apology.
“I am really sorry, ma’am. I wish I was there to protect you, but I could not. Please sit down,” he said, his voice tinged with regret and empathy. This gesture has resonated deeply with fans and the broader public, painting a picture of a celebrity who cares beyond the realm of entertainment.
The incident was shared on social media platforms by fan accounts like The Arijitians, capturing the heartfelt moment and spreading it far and wide. “This is not fair,” said Arijit Singh when the security grabbed the fan girl by the neck.. on the spot Arijit Singh said the guard. ❤️#UKConcert,” read a tweet by The Arijitians, accompanied by a brief clip of the incident.
This episode underscores an ongoing theme in Arijit Singh’s UK tour: a series of unexpected events that have brought different shades of his personality into the limelight. In another striking event, Arijit had to address a fan’s request to sing “Aar Kobe,” a protest song he composed in response to a horrific rape and murder in Kolkata. Captured again on video, this moment showed a different side of Arijit—firm and direct.
He was mid-performance, singing “Ramta Jogi” from the film Taal, when the request came in. Halting his performance, Arijit explained that the concert was not the appropriate venue for protest songs.
. “This is not the place, people haven’t come here to protest. Ya? They have come here to listen to me. That’s my job, right? That is my heart, that one you are saying. Not the right time, right place,” he said, firmly but respectfully.
He went on to urge those passionate about the issue to take action in more suitable settings. “If you really feel about it, go. Go to Kolkata. Yes. Gather some people, a lot of Bengalis are here. Go on the street. Ya?” he said. He further emphasized that the song is not monetized and available for anyone to use, thus underscoring the selfless and protest-driven nature of its creation. The video with the caption, “Arijit Singh gets annoyed when a fan requested him to play ‘Aar Kobe,’ a protest song he created after the events in Kolkata,” circulated widely, giving an insight into the artist’s candid thoughts and principles.
Adding to the string of noteworthy moments was a lighter but equally telling incident during another performance. While singing the emotional title track of ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil,’ a fan placed some fast food and a soft drink on the stage. Arijit, often seen as keeping a sacred space for his performances, picked up the items and handed them to a volunteer, gently scolding the fan. “I am so sorry. This is my temple, you can’t put food here,” he said, with a blend of mild rebuke and apology.
These incidents collectively paint a portrait of Arijit Singh not just as a singer but as a person strongly rooted in his values, compassionate towards his fans, and unafraid to voice his principles. His actions during the UK tour have struck a chord with many, further solidifying his position not only as a beloved artist but also as a person of integrity and empathy. That his fans continue to surface such moments speaks volumes of the profound connection he has with them—a connection built on much more than just songs and melodies.
