India, Oct. 27 -- Singer Kutle Khan has responded to the backlash over Shilpa Rao's interrupted performance at the Bollywood Music Project 2026 in Mumbai, denying that he or his team had anything to do with it. The incident on October 24 drew criticism after Shilpa's microphone and stage lights were switched off while she was thanking the audience, even as Kulte's band began playing on the second stage.

In a video shared on Instagram on Tuesday, the singer explained his side of the story, saying he was following the organisers' instructions and had no idea why Shilpa's performance was cut short. He also revealed that his own stage time had been reduced at the last minute,.

Kutle Khan said the performers had been assigned fixed slots and...