- By Tanya Garg
- Mon, 08 Dec 2025 04:10 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Kanika Kapoor faced breach of security when an unidentified man stormed the stage and grabbed her during her live performance at the MeGong Festival on Sunday night. Numerous videos of the incident have sparked outrage and rekindled worries about the security of artists at public gatherings. The Baby Doll singer was shown completely engrossed in her performance when a man unexpectedly rushed onto the stage and tried to raise her by grabbing her.
Kanika Kaoor recoiled instinctively, clearly shocked. She kept her calm in the face of the unexpected attack and kept singing while attempting to understand what had just happened.
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Kanika Kapoor's fans were alarmed by the incident and called out such intruders. Many are calling on festival organisers and event management teams to review their safety procedures in light of Sunday night's incident, which has brought attention to the dangers faced by singers and other artists.
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Kanika Kapoor's tragedy on stage occurred just days after she gained notoriety for openly discussing the financial inequalities Bollywood playback singers endure. The vocalist continues to be one of Bollywood's most renowned and sought-after voices, with hits like Baby Doll, Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan, and Lovely dominating music charts for more than ten years. Over time, she has also emerged as one of the few popular singers who is prepared to speak out about unjust contracts, exploitation, and structural problems in the industry.
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