Bollywood singer Neha Kakkar’s Melbourne concert has descended into a bitter dispute, with both parties trading accusations over responsibility for the show’s failures. The controversy erupted after footage emerged showing Kakkar being booed by frustrated audience members following a reported three-hour delay. In the video, a tearful Kakkar apologised to fans, stating, “I have never made anyone wait in my life.”
Neha Kakkar Melbourne Concert Organisers Clap Back
Taking to Instagram afterwards, Kakkar claimed the event organisers had abandoned their responsibilities, failed to provide accommodation for her team, neglected to pay vendors, and withheld her performance fee. According to her account, she ultimately performed without payment while her team was denied basic necessities, including food and water.
The organisers have vehemently rejected these allegations. In a strongly worded social media statement, they promised to “expose everybody” and present evidence contradicting Kakkar’s version of events. They subsequently published financial records indicating losses of $529,000.
They also released footage showing Kakkar being transported in luxury vehicles they had arranged. During a Facebook livestream on March 28, 2025, a company representative described the concert as a “disaster” and insisted all contractual obligations had been fulfilled, including five-star hotel bookings and multiple luxury cars for transportation.
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Organisers Had This To Say About The Event
“We suffered a huge loss due to this event. Unlike what she claimed, we made every arrangement. She should be the one paying us compensation,” the representative stated.
Kakkar maintains that sound checks were delayed because unpaid vendors refused to work, forcing her to arrive late. She further alleged that organisers failed to communicate with her management team and abandoned the event entirely.
The dispute continues to escalate as both sides present contradictory evidence and seek to sway public opinion in the aftermath of what was meant to be a highlight of Kakkar’s international tour.
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Cover Image Credits: @nehakakkar/Instagram and @nehuxslaying/Instagram
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