How Arijit Singh Responded To Fan's Request For Viral Kolkata Protest Song Aar Kobe

Arijit's Concert Video: The singer is currently on his UK tour and several moments from his concerts are making their way on social media. In the latest, a video of a fan requesting Arijit to perform Aar Kobe during his London concert has gone viral.

Not the right time, right place: Arijit Singh on fan's request to play Aar Kobe during London concert

On September 15, Arijit Singh performed live in concert in London. In a now-viral moment, a fan from the audience requests him to play Aar Kobe. For the inversed, the Tum Hi Ho hitmaker recorded the song in solidarity with the victim of the RG Kar medical college rape and murder case in Kolkata. However, the singer did not oblige to the fan's request and rather schooled him for making such a demand during a concert.

Arijit could be seen saying, “This is not the place. People have come here to relax and they have come to listen to me. That's my job. What you're saying is my art. Not the right time, right place.” He further directed the fan and shared, “If you really feel for it, go to Kolkata. A lot of Bengalis are there. Go on the streets.” A video of the same has gone viral on social media with netizens praising him for keeping his calm and yet putting his foot down.

Arijit Singh contributes to Justice For Abhaya campaign

On August 28, days after the horrifying incident, Arijit Singh released his Bengali track Aar Kobe. The feature image of the song shows a hand standing a solidarity with the victim. The description of the song reads, “On 9th August 2024, in the heart of Kolkata, a tragedy shook the nation to its core. The brutal massacre of a young trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College ignited a firestorm of protests across India. This song is a cry for justice, a lament for the countless women who suffer in silence, and a demand for change.”  

The post further added, “We try and pay tribute to the courage of ‘Abhaya’, the young doctor who perished and stand in solidarity with all women who face the horrors of gender-based violence. Our song echoes the voices of doctors across the country, who tirelessly serve despite the dangers they face.”

The post-graduate trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9. The family has alleged that the victim was raped and murdered. In a strong display of support, doctors across the nation continue to protest over the murder and alleged sexual assault of a post-graduate trainee (PGT) doctor, demanding justice for the victim.