‘AR Rahman is not one to blame, we take full responsibility’: ACTC Events on Chennai concert fiasco
1 year, 3 months ago

‘AR Rahman is not one to blame, we take full responsibility’: ACTC Events on Chennai concert fiasco

Hindustan Times  

Days after AR Rahman’s Marakkuma Nenjam concert in Chennai, the event organiser, ACTC Events has issued a statement apologising for the mismanagement. AR Rahman Chennai concert organiser The CEO of the event organiser said in the clip, “Our goal was to guarantee an unforgettable night of Rahman sir’s songs for his fans. We accept full responsibility for this and are accountable.” He further added that AR Rahman had no role in the incident and said, “He is not one to blame. We take full responsibility.” He also claimed that they didn't oversell tickets and added that the incident happened due to ticket duplication and overcrowding. One more commented, “You spoiled the ARR name.” The incident happened on Sunday when AR Rahman performed at Marakuma Nenjam concert at Adityaram Palace in Chennai's Paniyur.

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Rahman show: Firm fined Rs 50k over ticket refund
8 months ago

Rahman show: Firm fined Rs 50k over ticket refund

New Indian Express  

KARUR: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum here recently directed ACTC Studio Private Limited to pay Rs 50,000 in compensation to a resident of Karur over failure to refund the ticket cost collected for a live concert, ‘Marakkuma Nenjam’ by music composer AR Rahman organised in Chennai last year. The concert originally slated for August 12, 2023, was initially cancelled …

Why did AR Rahman file Rs 10 crore defamation case against Surgeons' association? Know here
1 year, 3 months ago

Why did AR Rahman file Rs 10 crore defamation case against Surgeons' association? Know here

India TV News  

AR Rahman did not leave the headlines ever since his Chennai concert caused chaos. Serving a Rs 10 crore defamation notice, the singer also demanded ASICON to issue a public apology. In a complaint filed on September 2023, the Surgeons' Association claimed that the singer did not return the Rs 29.5 lakh advance that was paid to him. The singer …

AR Rahman shares Chennai concert highlights with disabled comments; internet says ‘rubbing salt into wounds'
1 year, 3 months ago

AR Rahman shares Chennai concert highlights with disabled comments; internet says ‘rubbing salt into wounds'

Hindustan Times  

AR Rahman shares highlight reel Rahman took to his social media on Sunday and posted a video of the highlights from the Chennai concert. His caption simply read, “Chennai concert highlights!” The video shows Rahman and others singing on the stage as an elated audience cheers for them. Looking at the closed comments, Sure there are others awaiting response like …

Organiser of AR Rahman's Sept 10 Chennai concert booked for overselling tickets, causing inconvenience to attendees
1 year, 3 months ago

Organiser of AR Rahman's Sept 10 Chennai concert booked for overselling tickets, causing inconvenience to attendees

Hindustan Times  

Chennai Police on Friday registered cases against an official of ACTC Events, the organiser of AR Rahman’s September 10 concert here, and two others, for overselling tickets, committing breach of trust, and causing inconvenience to the people. Following this, the Tambaram City Police took up the investigation and registered cases under IPC section 406 and 188 against Hemanth Raja, CEO …

AR Rahman Chennai Concert Organiser Issues Apology, Asks Fans Not To Blame Singer: 'He Did His Job'
1 year, 3 months ago

AR Rahman Chennai Concert Organiser Issues Apology, Asks Fans Not To Blame Singer: 'He Did His Job'

News 18  

Days following the Marakkuma Nenjam concert by AR Rahman in Chennai, the event organizer, ACTC Events, has released an official statement expressing regret over the mishandling of the event. The CEO of the organization, Hemanth Raja, took to Instagram to post a video in which he requested fans to not hold AR Rahman accountable, as he took full responsibility for …

Chinmayi Sripaada tweets in support of women who were molested at AR Rahman's Chennai concert
1 year, 3 months ago

Chinmayi Sripaada tweets in support of women who were molested at AR Rahman's Chennai concert

Hindustan Times  

Singer Chinmayi Sripaada has reacted to the fiasco surrounding the AR Rahman concert in Chennai. The singer came out in support of women who allegedly went through sexual harrasment and molestation during the stampede at AR Rahman's concert. She further lashed out at the people who were discrediting the stories of sexual harassment and molestation that were shared by the …

AR Rahman's daughters defend him amidst trolling for Chennai concert fiasco: ‘Think before you speak’
1 year, 3 months ago

AR Rahman's daughters defend him amidst trolling for Chennai concert fiasco: ‘Think before you speak’

Hindustan Times  

Music composer AR Rahman has been facing flak on social media after Sunday night's concert in Chennai. Daughters defend dad On Monday, AR Rahman's daughters Khatija and Raheema shared a post about how AR Rahman has previously done a lot for his fans and general public. Many women even shared accounts of molestation and groping they suffered due to the …

AR Rahman's concert row: Daughters defend composer; Karthi REVEALS his family 'was there too, but...'
1 year, 3 months ago

AR Rahman's concert row: Daughters defend composer; Karthi REVEALS his family 'was there too, but...'

India TV News  

Music composer AR Rahman teamed with ACTC Events for his concert titled 'Marakuma Nenjam', which took at Adityaram Palace in Chennai's Panaiyur. The venue where the concert was held was a "private land," the official told reporters, adding that issues including lack of proper drinking water facilities among others would be discussed with the organisers. ACTC's statement A number of …

Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin gets stuck in traffic jam due to AR Rahman's concert; probe ordered
1 year, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin gets stuck in traffic jam due to AR Rahman's concert; probe ordered

India TV News  

An inquiry has been ordered into a traffic jam on the East Coast Road on Sunday night’s top composer AR Rahman’s concert on Chennai’s outskirts that reportedly affected the movement of Chief Minister MK Stalin on his way back from Mamallapuram. The Tambaram police commissioner's office was ordered to probe steps taken for safety at the concert venue, and arrangements …

What happened at AR Rahman concert: 50,000 people came, permission was for 25,000 | 10 points
1 year, 3 months ago

What happened at AR Rahman concert: 50,000 people came, permission was for 25,000 | 10 points

Hindustan Times  

As a police probe has begun on musician AR Rahman's September 10 concert in Chennai following allegations of chaos, stampede-like situation, molestation, it has now come to the fore that the organisers probably oversold thousands of tickets, much beyond the capacity of the place. While the venue could host around 20,000 to 25,000 people and that was the footfall expected, …

Outrage at AR Rahman's concert
1 year, 3 months ago

Outrage at AR Rahman's concert

Deccan Chronicle  

Rahman is Tamil Nadu’s most cherished icon is well-known. “The announcements made during the concert about ‘missing children’ were heartbreaking” said Hari, a Rahman fan from the US, who had come down with friends to the concert. While VVIP guests were accorded a grand welcome and were provided adequate security as photographs shared on social media demonstrated, true blue fans …

AR Rahman responds to criticism over Chennai concert; cops too begin probe
1 year, 3 months ago

AR Rahman responds to criticism over Chennai concert; cops too begin probe

Hindustan Times  

Musician AR Rahman on Monday responded to a barrage of criticism on and off social media over the chaos at his concert in Chennai on September 10, and asked people who couldn’t enter the venue to contact the event organisers with their grievances. AR Rahman shared a screenshot of this post on his Instagram handle, and added a second message, …

AR Rahman clarification on his ‘Marakkuma Nenjam’ concert: I’m terribly disturbed and accountable for what happened
1 year, 3 months ago

AR Rahman clarification on his ‘Marakkuma Nenjam’ concert: I’m terribly disturbed and accountable for what happened

The Hindu  

Rahman’s latest Chennai concert, titled ‘Marakkuma Nenjam’, will be one that many remember for a long time. With over 45,000 people descending on Chennai’s Adityaram Palace City on September 10 evening, scenes outside the concert venue told a story: of long queues, traffic snarls and mismanagement of ticket holders. Despite ‘Marakkuma Nenjam’ being one of India’s highest selling shows till …

AR Rahman concert in Chennai earns flak for poor audio, no chairs, anxiety and panic among fans due to poor management
1 year, 3 months ago

AR Rahman concert in Chennai earns flak for poor audio, no chairs, anxiety and panic among fans due to poor management

Hindustan Times  

The AR Rahman concert held in Chennai on Sunday turned out to be a disaster for his fans who flooded social media, blaming poor management. Many shared experiences of suffering panic attacks and anxiety due to overcrowding and promised that they would never attend an AR Rahman concert despite being his biggest fans. Fans destroy tickets, complain of fights at …

AR Rahman's Twitter bio changed amid concert disaster; organisers apologise for mismanagement
1 year, 3 months ago

AR Rahman's Twitter bio changed amid concert disaster; organisers apologise for mismanagement

India TV News  

Oscar award-winning composer AR Rahman teamed with ACTC Events for his concert titled 'Marakuma Nenjam', which took at Adityaram Palace in Chennai's Panaiyur. A number of social media posts showed people complaining of being unable to reach the venue due to severe traffic congestion on the scenic East Coast Road that even reportedly affected the movement of Tamil Nadu Chief …

Overcrowding to police inquiry: All that happened at AR Rahman's Chennai concert
1 year, 3 months ago

Overcrowding to police inquiry: All that happened at AR Rahman's Chennai concert

India Today  

Oscar award-winning composer AR Rahman performed at a concert titled 'Marakuma Nenjam' at Adityaram Palace in Chennai's Paniyur on September 10. AR RAHMAN'S CONCERT ORGANISER APOLOGISES AR Rahman's concert was criticised by thousands of people for poor crowd management. I don’t want to point fingers at anyone, but we have to realise that the city is expanding, and the passion …

AR Rahman's Chennai concert slammed over mismanagement, anxiety: 'Respect Humanity...It was worst'
1 year, 3 months ago

AR Rahman's Chennai concert slammed over mismanagement, anxiety: 'Respect Humanity...It was worst'

India TV News  

Oscar award-winning composer AR Rahman's fans are angry and disappointed after attending his recently concert. A user wrote, "Fans who paid 2000 rupees tickets were unable to even enter the ARR concert place @arrahman." Film trade analyst Manobala Vijayabalan shared a \video and expressed, "Disappointed #ARRahman fan tore #MarakkumaNenjam concert tickets and says this is indeed an unforgettable event and …

AR Rahman Chennai concert row: Police begin probe after overcrowding, mismanagement
1 year, 3 months ago

AR Rahman Chennai concert row: Police begin probe after overcrowding, mismanagement

India TV News  

AR Rahman on Monday said he would respond to the grievances of his audience who said they suffered because his September 10 concert held here was 'mismanaged', and indicated that the ticket cost would be refunded. Tambaram City Police Commissioner A Amalraj, under whose jurisdiction the venue falls, said nearly 15,000 people beyond the expected number of attendees converged there. …

AR Rahman's Chennai concert gets canceled due to THIS reason, CM MK Stalin reacts
1 year, 4 months ago

AR Rahman's Chennai concert gets canceled due to THIS reason, CM MK Stalin reacts

India TV News  

AR Rahman's concert in Chennai got canceled on Saturday hours before his performance. In a tweet, he wrote, "Dear friends attending the Chennai concert tonight, I’m excited to see you all after so long! Hours later, the Oscar-winning musician made another tweet and wrote, "Dear Friends.Owing to adverse weather conditions and persistent rains, it is only made advisable for the …

AR Rahman reschedules Chennai concert due to unfavourable weather conditions
1 year, 4 months ago

AR Rahman reschedules Chennai concert due to unfavourable weather conditions

The Hindu  

AR Rahman’s Marakkuma Nenjam live concert that was set to kick off at Adityaram Palace City in his home-city of Chennai on Saturday evening has been rescheduled owing to unfavourable weather conditions. “My Dearest Friends …Owing to adverse weather conditions and persistent rains, it is only made advisable for the health and safety of my beloved fans and friends to …

AR Rahman's live concert stopped in Pune; police issues clarification after video goes viral
1 year, 8 months ago

AR Rahman's live concert stopped in Pune; police issues clarification after video goes viral

Hindustan Times  

Singer AR Rahman performed live in Pune on Sunday, when police arrived at the venue. Following the incident, Pune Police issued a clarification and said the singer-music composer had exceeded the 10pm deadline. On Monday, news agency ANI tweeted, “Pune Police stopped music maestro AR Rahman from singing during his concert last night after he continued to perform beyond the …

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