Arijit Singh mesmerises audience
Arijit Singh captivated fans with his hit songs such as “Tum Hi Ho”, “Channa Mereya” and “Kesariya” during his live concert at the Shalimar Ground in Sector 5 here today. Thousands of his fans gathered at the venue to see their favourite singer perform live.
The event was part of Arijit’s multi-city India tour. Over 10,000 tickets were sold.
A liquor counter was set up at the venue, which saw a steady rush. Though security personnel were deployed there, managing the massive turnout remained a challenge for them.
Fans sang along and cheered through the evening, making for a charged atmosphere. Some struggled with long queues at the entrances and parking woes. However, the energy inside the venue remained high as the singer’s voice echoed through the jam-packed ground.
Residents living in the vicinity faced inconvenience due to road closures and diversions put in place for the concert. They had to take long detours to reach home.
Residents, who planned to visit to markets in Sector 8 and 9, which are located near the venue, were held up in snarl-ups.
“The roads were blocked. I had to take a much longer route to reach home, which usually takes just five minutes,” said Rahul Mehta, a resident of Sector 9.
Another local resident, Neha Sharma, said, “It was chaotic. People parked their vehicles outside our houses, making it difficult to even step out.”
The advisory had suggested alternative routes, but many commuters found them time-consuming and confusing. Those travelling towards Ramgarh or Zirakpur had to navigate through multiple turns and traffic lights.
