Mumbai: Bollywood playback singer Kanika Kapoor faced a shocking breach of security during her live performance at the Megong Festival in Meghalaya. A viral video shows an unidentified man rushing onto the stage and groping the singer mid-song before security intervened.
Outrage Across Social Media
The disturbing footage has triggered widespread anger online. Fans and fellow artists have condemned the incident, demanding stricter safety measures at public events. Comments on X and Instagram highlight concerns about how such intrusions are possible despite heavy security presence.
One fan wrote, “This is unacceptable. Artists deserve respect and protection on stage.” Another added, “If this can happen to Kanika Kapoor, it can happen to anyone. Organizers must act.”
Kanika Kapoor was manhandling her while performing at the MeGong Festival in Meghalaya. A man was seen grabbing the singer in a widely shared video before security stepped in, sparking uproar on social media. the worries about the stage actors' safety.#KanikaKapoor… pic.twitter.com/pgwW3N1EqA
— The Daily Jagran (@TheDailyJagran) December 8, 2025
Security Concerns for Performers
Kapoor’s ordeal has reignited conversations about the vulnerabilities faced by performers. While her security team acted swiftly to remove the intruder, questions remain about the adequacy of event management protocols.
Industry insiders argue that festivals must adopt stricter entry checks, stage barricades, and rapid-response teams to prevent similar incidents.
Comes Amid Industry Exploitation Revelations
The incident follows Kapoor’s recent remarks about the financial struggles of playback singers. In a candid conversation, she revealed that many artists are paid as little as ₹101 for their work, with survival depending almost entirely on live performances. “Singers don’t really get paid. We live off concerts,” she said.
This context makes the MeGong Festival incident even more alarming, as live shows remain the primary source of income for many artists.
A Career of Success and Outspokenness
Known for chartbusters like Baby Doll, Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan, and Lovely, Kanika Kapoor has built a reputation not only for her music but also for speaking openly about exploitation in Bollywood.
Her willingness to address unfair contracts and royalties has made her one of the few mainstream voices highlighting structural flaws in the industry.
What’s Next?
As investigations continue, fans and fellow musicians are urging festival organizers to overhaul safety measures.
The incident has become a rallying point for broader discussions on artist rights, fair pay, and performer security in India’s entertainment industry.
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