At a recent concert in Bhopal, acclaimed singer Rekha Bhardwaj faced an unexpected interruption mid-performance when loud fireworks disrupted her rendition of the soulful track 'Lambi Judai'. A video from the evening has since gone viral, capturing not just the disruption, but the singer’s calm yet firm response, earning her widespread praise from fans.
Rekha Bhardwaj keeps her calm
In the now-circulating clip, Rekha is seen visibly taken aback by the sudden fireworks that went off while she was performing. She paused her performance and remarked, “Yeh patakkhe bohut unmusical hai. Bohut ghalat waqt pe gaye hai.” Despite her clear irritation, she remained composed and empathetic, expressing concern for nearby residents likely disturbed by the noise. “Bichare jo sogaye honge aas paas unko taqleef hogi,” she added thoughtfully.
When the fireworks didn’t stop, Rekha directly addressed the organisers, requesting an end to the disruption. “Can we please stop this? Yeh jo patakkhe. Bahut ho gaya,” she said.
Netizens react
Once the noise ceased, she seamlessly resumed singing, finishing her performance to applause. Audiences on social media have since been lauding her composure and professionalism.
One user wrote, “She was so calm and patient. Legend for a reason 👏🔥,” while another commented, “Handled everything with patience.❤️🙌.”
"Grace isn’t always in silence—sometimes, it’s in how one continues despite the noise. @rekha_bhardwaj ji, a lesson in composure. Some voices rise above noise, not in volume, but in grace," read another comment.
About Rekha Bhardwaj
Rekha Bhardwaj, known for her signature voice and emotive style, began her journey in Hindi cinema with Ek Woh Din in Chachi 420 (1997), composed by her husband and filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj. She rose to prominence with 'Namak Ishq Ka' in 'Omkara' (2006), and her discography includes celebrated songs like 'Kabira', 'Genda Phool', 'Phir Le Aya Dil', and 'Yeh Ishq Hai'. She was awarded a National Film Award for Badi Dheere Jali from Ishqiya in 2010.