India, Oct. 26 -- The Bollywood Music Project team issued an apology on Instagram after singer Shilpa Rao’s performance at the 10th-anniversary edition of the Bollywood Music Project in Mumbai ended abruptly on Saturday when her microphone was switched off before she could finish her set, according to the report published on Oct. 25, 2026.
Incident at the festival
Rao expressed disappointment on Instagram, writing, “Mumbai, a little piece of my heart broke tonight.” She added that despite the music stopping, the audience continued cheering for her, called the moment an “unfinished” story, and promised to return to the city.
Sources familiar with the event alleged mismanagement, saying Rao’s performance began nearly two hours late after e...