In the wake of the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 people in Jammu and Kashmir, several artists and performers across India have responded with solidarity and mourning. Among them, renowned playback singer Arijit Singh has canceled his upcoming Chennai concert, which was scheduled to take place on April 27.

A statement issued by the concert organizers and shared by Arijit Singh on his Instagram Stories confirmed the cancellation. The message cited the recent tragic events as the reason behind the decision and assured that all ticket holders would receive full refunds, which will be processed automatically to their original payment methods.

“In light of the recent and tragic events, the organisers, along with the artist, have collectively made the decision to cancel the upcoming show scheduled to happen in Chennai this Sunday, April 27. All ticket holders will receive full refunds. Thank you for your understanding,” the statement read.

Meanwhile, composer Anirudh Ravichander has also paused ticket sales for his HUKUM World Tour's Bengaluru concert, originally set to go on sale on April 24. The concert itself is scheduled for June 1, and a new ticket sale date will be announced soon.

Anirudh posted a message expressing his grief: “The tragic events in Pahalgam have deeply shaken us all. Our heartfelt prayers and deepest condolences go out to the victims and their families. Silence and solidarity.”

The entertainment industry continues to express collective sorrow as the nation mourns the victims of the Pahalgam tragedy.