‘Janwargiri mat kariye’: Kailash Kher halts Gwalior concert midway after crowd turns unruly

Kailash Kher performed at a concert in Gwalior to mark the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The show, held on December 25, was expected to be a celebratory evening. However, the performance was disrupted midway due to chaos among the audience, leaving the singer visibly upset. Several videos from the event later surfaced on social media, showing Kher urging the crowd to maintain discipline.

According to visuals from the venue, many attendees were seen jumping over barricades and breaking queues. As the situation worsened, fans rushed toward the stage in an attempt to get closer to the singer. The disorder inside the concert area made it difficult for the performance to continue smoothly.

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Kailash Kher warns crowd, pauses performance

Taking the microphone, Kailash Kher directly addressed the audience and expressed his disappointment. He reminded them that the event was meant to be respectful and orderly. The singer warned that if anyone came near the instruments or equipment, the show would be stopped immediately. His remarks were aimed at calming the crowd and preventing further disruption.

As the situation continued to spiral out of control, Kher requested senior police officials to come on stage and intervene. Although security personnel were present at the venue, their efforts failed to restore order. Eventually, the singer halted the performance and respectfully saluted the audience before stepping back.

Event details and official approval

The concert took place at the Gwalior Mela Grounds on December 25 to celebrate Tabla Day and Gwalior Gaurav Diwas. The event began around 7 pm and was officially approved by the Culture Department. Kailash Kher opened the evening with his popular song “Jaana Jogi De Naal Ve,” setting the tone for what was intended to be a memorable cultural program before it was cut short due to the unruly scenes.

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