All Indian Cine Workers Association condemns ‘disrespect’ to Shilpa Rao at Bollywood Music Project, says humiliation of artist won't be tolerated

Shilpa Rao was unable to complete her performance at Mumbai's Bollywood Music Project on Saturday. Her mic was cut off mid performance, and she could not even thank the attendees after she was rushed off stage. After the show, the singer released a statement saying she is heartbroken at what happened. Now, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has released a statement strongly condemning the disrespect shown to the singer and said that they will support her through every legal avenue.AICWA statement on Shilpa Rao incidentTaking to their official account on X, the All Indian Cine Workers Association released a long statement on the incident, strongly condemning the treatment of the National Award-winning singer during her live performance in Mumbai. The film workers body stated that forcibly cutting a performing artist's sound and lighting mid-show, and then handing the stage to another act, is completely unacceptable.