Jasleen Royal breaks silence on receiving backlash for Coldplay concert: 'I don't want people to think that she didn't deserve...'
etimes.in | Apr 7, 2025, 01.34 AM IST
Jasleen Royal is a well-known playback singer in India, famous for her emotional songs like Heeriye, Ranjha, Din Shagna Da, and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan. These songs became hugely popular and were played at almost every wedding across the country. However, when Jasleen performed these same songs at the big Coldplay concert in Mumbai, she received a lot of criticism. Not just from people online, but also from some in the music industry who questioned whether she was the right choice for such a big stage. After staying quiet about it for a long time, Jasleen has finally spoken about the backlash.
Dare To Dream: Jasleen’s Side of the Story
Jasleen recently released a mini-documentary titled Dare To Dream, giving fans a glimpse into her journey behind the scenes at the Coldplay concerts. While fans were thrilled when the global music band announced their India show, Jasleen’s opening performance on Day 1 in Mumbai faced harsh criticism online. What should have been a major achievement in her career turned into a tough experience, and the documentary revealed how deeply it affected her.
Technical Issues and Emotional Stress
The mini-documentary also showed her Day 2 experience, revealing that her in-ear monitors had a technical glitch during her Day 1 performance. A team member acknowledged the issue and apologised. During the conversation, Jasleen got emotional as she spoke about the pressure she was under. She admitted feeling overwhelmed, saying it became too much to handle and that she was still trying to process everything.
Family Support and Facing the Crowd Again
In the mini-documentary, the singer was seen sharing an emotional moment with her parents, who hugged her and tried to lift her spirits before her second-day performance. The next scene showed Jasleen addressing the crowd, where she admitted feeling nervous but thanked fans for believing in her. She shared that she didn’t want people to think she was undeserving of the opportunity.
Jasleen explained that as a self-taught musician, she knows she isn’t perfect but works hard to improve every day. Her goal, she said, was to give the audience a memorable experience and make them feel proud that she represented India as the opening act.
Backlash from Industry Peers
Earlier, singer Antara Mitra posted a story on Instagram with Jasleen Royal’s photo from the concert, indirectly criticizing her performance. She hinted that the artist chosen should’ve been selected for their singing talent, not popularity or numbers. Around the same time, Vishal Dadlani shared a cryptic message that many felt was aimed at Jasleen. Though he didn’t name anyone, he wrote that a "basic-to-bad singer’s" act had been embarrassing for the country—this came soon after Jasleen was trolled online following her Heeriye performance at the concert.
Dare To Dream: Jasleen’s Side of the Story
Jasleen recently released a mini-documentary titled Dare To Dream, giving fans a glimpse into her journey behind the scenes at the Coldplay concerts. While fans were thrilled when the global music band announced their India show, Jasleen’s opening performance on Day 1 in Mumbai faced harsh criticism online. What should have been a major achievement in her career turned into a tough experience, and the documentary revealed how deeply it affected her.
Technical Issues and Emotional Stress
The mini-documentary also showed her Day 2 experience, revealing that her in-ear monitors had a technical glitch during her Day 1 performance. A team member acknowledged the issue and apologised. During the conversation, Jasleen got emotional as she spoke about the pressure she was under. She admitted feeling overwhelmed, saying it became too much to handle and that she was still trying to process everything.
Family Support and Facing the Crowd Again
In the mini-documentary, the singer was seen sharing an emotional moment with her parents, who hugged her and tried to lift her spirits before her second-day performance. The next scene showed Jasleen addressing the crowd, where she admitted feeling nervous but thanked fans for believing in her. She shared that she didn’t want people to think she was undeserving of the opportunity.
Jasleen explained that as a self-taught musician, she knows she isn’t perfect but works hard to improve every day. Her goal, she said, was to give the audience a memorable experience and make them feel proud that she represented India as the opening act.
Backlash from Industry Peers
Earlier, singer Antara Mitra posted a story on Instagram with Jasleen Royal’s photo from the concert, indirectly criticizing her performance. She hinted that the artist chosen should’ve been selected for their singing talent, not popularity or numbers. Around the same time, Vishal Dadlani shared a cryptic message that many felt was aimed at Jasleen. Though he didn’t name anyone, he wrote that a "basic-to-bad singer’s" act had been embarrassing for the country—this came soon after Jasleen was trolled online following her Heeriye performance at the concert.