Power Cut During Arijit Singh’s ‘Saiyaara’ Performance in London Sparks Debate: ‘Rules Are Rules’
Power Cut During Arijit Singh’s ‘Saiyaara’ Performance in London Sparks Debate: 'Rules Are Rules'
Bollywood sensation Arijit Singh, known for his soul-stirring performances and global popularity, recently found himself at the centre of an unexpected situation during his London concert. While delivering a powerful live rendition of ‘Saiyaara’, a song originally sung by Faheem Abdullah and currently trending across social media, Singh’s show took an abrupt turn — quite literally. As the crowd passionately sang along to his reprised version of the emotional track, the venue management allegedly cut the power due to the concert running past the allowed curfew.
The incident unfolded at a packed stadium, where fans were soaking in the magic of Arijit’s voice. But just as the performance reached its emotional peak, the lights went out. The show had reportedly gone beyond its 10:30 PM curfew, and according to UK regulations, venues must comply with local noise ordinances — which left no room for exceptions, even for a star like Arijit Singh. A viral video capturing the moment shows the artist immersed in his performance as the audience cheers, only for the atmosphere to shift suddenly as the power is shut down and people begin exiting the venue in visible confusion and disappointment.
The video, shared by the Instagram page @thewhatup, quickly made rounds online. Their caption read, “London stadium allegedly cut power at Arijit Singh’s show without letting him say goodbye or finish the song due to the 10:30 PM curfew. Meanwhile, the video of him singing ‘Saiyaara’ at the concert is trending.” The visuals of Arijit performing with passion one moment, and being left in the dark the next, hit hard with fans across the globe.
Online reactions were mixed, with social media users divided between frustration over the concert’s abrupt end and support for the strict enforcement of local rules. Some fans pointed out that this wasn’t the first time such a thing had happened, with one noting, “If this can happen to A.R. Rahman in Mumbai, it can happen to anyone, anywhere.” Another user added a layer of context, writing, “Noise pollution is taken seriously in the UK. Residents can report violations after curfew. Also, Arijit arrived late, which contributed to the delay.”
Meanwhile, a more matter-of-fact perspective came from someone who wrote, “Rules are rules. I wish this happened in India too.” The comment seemed to reflect a desire for greater accountability at live events, even if it means sacrificing a few moments of entertainment.
Despite the hiccup, Arijit Singh’s global dominance remains unshaken. In July, he achieved a major milestone by surpassing Taylor Swift to become the most-followed artist on Spotify, a massive achievement for an Indian musician on the world stage. Just a month before, in June, Singh had also turned heads with his unexpected but highly praised collaboration with British pop icon Ed Sheeran. Their track, Sapphire, which also featured Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, sparked a wave of online excitement and added to Arijit’s ever-growing international appeal.
