Singer Kailash Kher performed at the inauguration of Khelo India University Games at the BBD University in Lucknow on Thursday. During his performance, the singer got upset and gave an earful to the organisers for mismanagement.
Videos from the event have surfaced online which show Kailash lashing out at those in charge.
He said in Hindi, ‘Tameez seekho. Ek ghanta humko intezar karaya uske baad tameez naam ko koi cheez hi nahi hai. Kya hai ye Khelo India. Khelo India tab hai jab hum khush hain, gharwale khush honge to baharwale khush honge. Tameez seekho. Hoshiyari jhaad rahe ho. Kisi ko kaam karna aata nahi hai, agar bolna chahenge to itna bol denge ki chhod dijiye sab (learn some etiquettes. I was made to wait for an hour and now you have no etiquettes. What is this Khelo India. The event holds significance when those at home are happy, then only those abroad will be happy. Learn some manners. Trying to act smart, you don't even know how to do your job. If I start talking about it, just leave it…).’
In another video, Kailash, who seemed to be irked when asked to cut short his live performance told the authorities that he should at least be given 1-1.5 hours on stage. He said everyone loves him and he wants to touch the feet of every Indian but things should be organised. He further added that if such things are not paid attention, things will continue to go wrong.
‘I am gasping for breath but still I am dancing and singing. Atleast see that someone is so mad in performing. There is no need to hustle with me. I am your own. I have come after much struggle amid saints. I am no filmy singer. I live for my country and will die for my country),’ Kailash Kher said.