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 for traffic among other things. The Oscar-winning Rahman held the concert titled 'Marakkuma Nenjam', meaning 'Can the heart forget' on September 10 at a private venue on East Coast Road Tambaram City. AR Rahman reacts AR Rahman on Monday took to X, formerly Twitter, and said that he would respond to the grievances of his audience who complained of suffering alleging mismanagement at the September 10 concert.

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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 …

‘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 …

AR Rahman's Concert: Two IPS Officers Transferred Over Traffic Snarl in Chennai
1 year, 3 months ago

AR Rahman's Concert: Two IPS Officers Transferred Over Traffic Snarl in Chennai

The Quint  

Two days after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's convoy was stuck in a traffic jam, reportedly triggered by music composer AR Rahman's concert in Chennai's East Coast Road on 10 September, Deputy Commissioner of Police in Pallikaranai Deepa Sathyan was transferred from her post. Joint Commissioner of Police for Chennai City East Disha Mittal too was shunted out, reportedly …

IPS officer transferred following crowd management fiasco at A.R. Rahman’s concert in Chennai
1 year, 3 months ago

IPS officer transferred following crowd management fiasco at A.R. Rahman’s concert in Chennai

The Hindu  

Deepa Sathyan, an Indian Police Service officer, was transferred, following the mismanagement of crowds at A.R. Rahman’s ‘Marakkuma Nenjam’ concert, which took place on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the Adityaram Palace grounds on East Coast Road in Chennai. Ms. Sathyan was the Deputy Commissioner of Police,, Pallikaranai, under the Tambaram City Police Commissionerate, under whose jurisdiction, the venue of …

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 …

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, …

Tambaram Police begin enquiries into overcrowding at A.R. Rahman’s music concert
1 year, 3 months ago

Tambaram Police begin enquiries into overcrowding at A.R. Rahman’s music concert

The Hindu  

The Tambaram City Police are enquiring into reports of overcrowding and chaotic traffic on East Coast Road on Sunday evening, due to musician AR. Director General of Police/ Head of Police force Shankar Jiwal said he had instructed Tambaram Police Commissioner A.Amalraj to inquire into the circumstances that led to the overcrowding of people causing heavy traffic jam in the …

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 talks about next-level infrastructure after cancelling Chennai show over unfavourable conditions, TN CM reacts
1 year, 4 months ago

AR Rahman talks about next-level infrastructure after cancelling Chennai show over unfavourable conditions, TN CM reacts

Hindustan Times  

Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman’s concert was scheduled to take place in Chennai on August 12. AR Rahman wrote, “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 reschedule the concert to the nearest best date, with the guidance of the …

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 …

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