It came as a shocker when AR Rahman’s concert was hated by many in the UK followed by a massive walkout which was quite unnecessary. The concert which was named ‘Netru Indru Nalai’ – which basically in Tamil. While ARR sang 20 Tamil songs and 12 Hindi songs, the crowd got quite intolerant about the Tamil songs and decided to walk out of it. Many since then tweeted about the disappointment they had on hearing Tamil songs and went to an extent of requesting for a refund.
This did not go well with people in South India – many condemned the boycotters for their petty behavior. To join them was singer Chinmayi who basically shut down the boycotters in the sassiest way ever. \
Tweet 1:
When Rahman sir wins 2 Oscars and creates history, he is “An Indian”, but 7-8 Tamil gaane kya gaa liye aap naraaz hote ho. What yaar?
— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) July 14, 2017
Tweet 2: Even after having 65% Hindi songs, the crowd had a problem.
The show was called ‘Netru Indru Naalai’, had 65% Hindi songs (Set List is out there). Music knows no boundaries / language.
— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) July 14, 2017
Tweet 3: Irony is that you live in a country that once Colonized India but has an issue with listening to songs in the language of your own country.
Chase the American dream, your kids can Spanish; Live in the UK that once colonised India – but cry foul when a when you hear Tamil songs
— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) July 14, 2017
And Finally,
Tweet 4: Shutting them down politely like a boss.
And finally, pic.twitter.com/pLUL7w2Hmg
— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) July 14, 2017
Rightly said, why does music need a language to be enjoyed. Most of us here are huge fans of ‘Despacito’ which is Spanish. No one knows the words or the language but still, enjoy the beats. How is Tamil, an Indian language, offensive to the extent of a refund and ultimately leading to the insult of an Oscar winner?