Southern Rising Summit: Shilpa Rao Reveals the Controversy Behind Coldplay and Dil-Luminati Tickets!

During the ABP Southern Rising Summit 2024, singer Shilpa Rao candidly addressed the rapid sellout of tickets for Coldplay and Diljit Dosanjh concerts, criticizing the trend as elitist. She stated, "I won't sugarcoat it; this reflects an elitist lifestyle where we've drained the essence from everything—denims, lobsters, seafood, and concert tickets." Rao expressed concern that many attendees seem more interested in being seen at these cultural events rather than genuinely appreciating the art. She pointed out that people often dress in traditional attire, like kurta pyjamas, to appear cultured, yet lack a real understanding of the music and its roots, such as ragas.