“Yeh request hi mat kijiye”: Kailash Kher refuses to sing 2 lines at Delhi event; watch how the singer reacted

Kailash Kher believes that casually asking singers to perform a few lines at public events “takes away from an artist’s dignity.” While such requests are often made by hosts to entertain audiences, the singer recently declined one at an awards ceremony, highlighting the importance of respecting musicians and their craft.

Incident at Delhi Event

The singer was attending the seventh edition of the Six Sigma Leadership Summit in Healthcare at Taj Palace, Delhi, on April 25. During the event, the host invited him to sing a few lines, which made him visibly uncomfortable.

Addressing the situation, Kailash said: “Yahi main badalna chahta hoon, yahi mere mann main lalak lagi hui, yahi badalna hai. Ki gayak ko, sangeet ko aise naa mana jaaye ki sir do line aa gaa dijiye, mood bana dijiye. Yeh bahut galat hai. Yeh request hi mat kijiye.”

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Comparison with Other Professions

He further explained his stance by comparing it with other respected professions, saying: “Aap kya Sachin Tendulkar ko bolenge ki ek zara chakka lagake dikha dijiye? Is Prithvi pe koi nahi aisa karta. Yaa kisi army ke jawan ko nahi bolenge ki aapni position leke ek zara shot laga dijiye. Voh mat kariye please. clown mat banane dijiye kalakar ko. Sadhak ko ek manoranjak mat banaiye. Artists, Sadhak hote hain, voh aapne mann ke hote hain”.

Mixed Reactions Online

The moment sparked varied reactions on social media. One user commented, “If singing two lines can bring a smile on someone’s face, I think it’s alright.”

A Look at His Musical Journey

Kailash Kher rose to fame in 2003 with ‘Allah Ke Bande’ from Waise Bhi Hota Hai Part II. Over the years, he has delivered several memorable songs, including ‘Ya Rabba’ from Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love and ‘Kaun Hain Voh’ from Baahubali: The Beginning, among others.

[With TOI inputs]