In a recent episode of the television show "Superstar Singer 3," a debate ignited between singers Neha Kakkar and veteran Abhijeet Bhattacharya, which has now divided opinions online. The argument began when Bhattacharya criticised singers who perform at weddings for money, claiming it diminishes their status. During the show, Bhattacharya expressed his view bluntly, saying, "Anyone who takes money to sing at a wedding loses their stature. I have my dignity, and I say I won't sing. No force in the world can buy me."
Kakkar responded to Bhattacharya's remarks, visibly upset, advocating that no job is too small and urging singers to perform wherever they are respected and invited warmly. "There's nothing wrong with singing at weddings," she said, supporting those who choose to do so.
The exchange, captured in a viral video, led to mixed reactions from the internet audience. Many of Kakkar's fans applauded her for defending professional choices and respecting all gigs, regardless of the venue. Social media comments ranged from criticising Bhattacharya's perceived arrogance to others expressing disappointment in his choice of words.
One person on the viral clip on Instagram said, "Singers may have different opinions about their prestigious lives but what is this Aukaat ? What is this behaviour ?? Didn't know a singer like him would say something that would put me into the greatest dilemma about my prior opinions about him lol."
Another wrote, "Exactly stage doesn't define the aukaat of any artist , it can be wedding , School , corporate or movie. Kaam ko thukrane se bada nahi banta insaan."
Besides criticising Abhijeet's remarks, some of his fans also supported him and labelled Neha as an auto-tune artist.??
Amidst the controversy, singer-songwriter Millind Gaba showed solidarity with Kakkar by posting multiple videos of himself performing at weddings, challenging Bhattacharya¡¯s stance and supporting wedding performances as respectable gigs.
The discussion continues to resonate, sparking a broader conversation about respect, professionalism, and the value of artists' work across different settings.
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