Bollywood singer Arijit Singh postpones Abu Dhabi concert amid heightened India-Pakistan tensions

Announcement comes shortly after he cancelled Chennai concert after April 22 terror attack

Last updated: May 08, 2025 | 16:09

Manjusha Radhakrishnan, Entertainment Editor

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Bollywood Singer Arijit Singh has postponed his much-anticipated concert in Abu Dhabi, originally scheduled for May 9, citing rising geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan.

The announcement comes shortly after he cancelled a performance in Chennai following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

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Taking to Instagram, the singer shared an official statement informing fans of the decision and offering them the option to retain their tickets or request a refund.

“Dear Fans, Due to recent events, we 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 deeply appreciate your patience, support and understanding during this time. We are working closely with the venue and the new date will be announced soon. All purchased tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled date, or you may opt for a full refund within 7 days, starting 12 May 2025 (Monday). Thank you for your continued love and support, we look forward to creating unforgettable memories with you soon. With love, Team Arijit Singh Live,” the note read.

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Other artists have also responded to the volatile situation. Shreya Ghoshal cancelled her Surat concert, part of her All Hearts Tour, while singer AP Dhillon delayed the release of his upcoming album.

Arijit Singh’s team has confirmed that revised concert dates for Abu Dhabi will be announced in due course.

Manjusha RadhakrishnanEntertainment Editor

Manjusha Radhakrishnan has been slaying entertainment news and celebrity interviews in Dubai for 18 years—and she’s just getting started. As Entertainment Editor, she covers Bollywood movie reviews, Hollywood scoops, Pakistani dramas, and world cinema. Red carpets? She’s walked them all—Europe, North America, Macau—covering IIFA (Bollywood Oscars) and Zee Cine Awards like a pro. She’s been on CNN with Becky Anderson dropping Bollywood truth bombs like Salman Khan Black Buck hunting conviction and hosted panels with directors like Bollywood’s Kabir Khan and Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. She has also covered film festivals around the globe. Oh, and did we mention she landed the cover of Xpedition Magazine as one of the UAE’s 50 most influential icons? She was also the resident Bollywood guru on Dubai TV’s Insider Arabia and Saudi TV, where she dishes out the latest scoop and celebrity news. Her interview roster reads like a dream guest list—Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shah Rukh Khan, Robbie Williams, Sean Penn, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Joaquin Phoenix, and Morgan Freeman. From breaking celeb news to making stars spill secrets, Manjusha doesn’t just cover entertainment—she owns it while looking like a star herself.