Chaotic symphony! AR Rahman’s concert in Chennai hits a wrong note after netizens slam organisers for mismanagement & overcrowding
Maestro AR Rahman has hit the headlines for the wrong reasons.
The Oscar-winning composers' latest live music concert at Chennai, ‘Marakkuma Nenjam’ has been widely condemned by fans for mismanagement.
Many disgruntled fans accused the organisers of making the live show a scam, alleging they sold innumerable tickets despite having limited seats.
Others claimed that even after paying Rs 5000 per ticket, many fans were made to stand outside the venue. Some alleged that the volume system was faulty and that viewers seated further away from the stage could not hear anything.
Trade analyst Manobala Vijayabalan shared a video of a furious fan tearing up the ticket and wrote, “Disappointed #ARRahman fan tore #MarakkumaNenjam concert tickets and says this is indeed an unforgettable event and a worst gift from A R Rahman to the people.”
Another disappointed fan urged the icon to take responsibility. “Most of them return with big disappointment.People are not allowed even if they have tickets.
This is a pure scam. Big fall Thalaivarae @arrahman — Take responsibility,” he wrote.
Another described the concert as a “waste of money and energy.” She also said the amount of mismanagement made her feel “betrayed.”
“Very badly organised concert. Waste of money.
Energy. Felt a huge sense of betrayal. I was feeling so stressed than good vibes because of so many fights and shit that was going around! Unfair max was No proper sound,” reads the tweet.
Another ranted about the sub-par volume system.
“Very very bad audio systems. Couldn't hear any song or music. Too crowded, worst organisation, stampede, parking jammed, could not even return, need refund,” they wrote.
To make matters worse, some women claimed they faced sexual harassment as
