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TAARIQ HALIM (ABU DHABI)
Bollywood superstar Arijit Singh has apologised to fans after announcing the postponement of his concert scheduled for May 9 at the Etihad Arena.
The Indian playback musician's events team, in an Instagram post, said the "difficult decision" was made "due to recent events", understood to be in reference to the escalation in tensions between his home country and Pakistan, which has caused a disruption in air travel between the UAE and the warring nations this week.
In an update posted on Thursday afternoon, Midas Events and Eva Live Middle East posted: "Due to recent events, Arijit and team have made the difficult decision to postpone the Arijit Singh live concert in Abu Dhabi, originally scheduled for 9 May 2025, at Etihad Arena, Yas Island."We at Midas Events & Eva Live Middle East deeply appreciate your patience, support and understanding during this time."The post added that a new event date would be announced on May 12.
Fans are advised that all purchased tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled date; concertgoers may also opt for a full refund.
"Thank you for your continued love and support, we are truly sorry about the inconvenience caused, we look forward to creating unforgettable memories with you soon," the post concluded.
In a related development, the theatre release of the film "Bhool Chuk Maaf" scheduled for May 9 in India has also been cancelled in the UAE.
Dubai-based distributor, Yash Raj Films said in a statement: "In light of recent events in India, the producers of the film 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' have decided to not go forward with the release of the film in cinemas on May 9. "We regret the inconvenience caused at your end and we truly appreciate the support you and the cinemas have provided for this film."
Maddock Filma and Amazon MGM Studios announced that the film will instead be released a week later on streaming service platform Amazon Prime.
"We at Maddock Films and Amazon MGM Studios have decided to bring our family entertainer, 'Bhool Chuk Maaf', directly to your homes on May 16 -only on Prime Video, worldwide," read a statement issued by Maddock Films.
"While we were eagerly looking forward to celebrating this film with you in theatres, the spirit of the nation comes first," the statement added.
