Actor-singer Farhan Akhtar has announced the cancellation of his band FarhanLive Australia tour, which was scheduled to take place over the weekend in Sydney and Melbourne. The announcement came just days after his performance at the Vh1 Supersonic Festival in Pune.
Farhan shared a note on Instagram, saying, “To my fans in Australia, Due to unforeseen circumstances, our band FarhanLive, has had to call off our Australia tour. We will not be able to travel to Sydney and Melbourne this coming weekend. Please believe me when I say that we share your disappointment. However, I do hope to come to your beautiful country in the near future and perform for you. With love, Farhan.”
Fans expressed their disappointment on social media, with some asking about refunds. A fan wrote, “Damn! Was so looking forward to this!” Another wrote, “Omg sooooo disappointed.” One more said, “This is not fair”.
Farhan had successfully performed at the Vh1 Supersonic Festival in Pune just one day before announcing the cancellation of the Australia tour. He performed some of his hit tracks, including Solitary Childhood, Pain or Pleasure, and Rock On, to a massive crowd. Addressing the audience, he said, “It’s an honour to be playing here this evening. I woke up on the wrong side of the bed today, many things could’ve gone wrong and did go wrong, but the only right thing here is you.”
Farhan’s wife and actor Shibani Dandekar was also present at the Pune concert and supported him from the side of the stage.
Farhan Akhtar was last seen on the silver screen in the 2021 film Toofan, in which he played a boxer. He also made an appearance in the Hollywood web series Ms. Marvel last year. He is now set to direct Jee Le Zaraa, starring Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, and Alia Bhatt, but there is yet to be an official update on when it would hit the floors.
FarhanLive Australia Tour Cancellation: Fans Disappointed and share mixed reactions
The cancellation of the Australia tour was a disappointment for Farhan’s fans, who were eagerly waiting to see him perform live. Some fans expressed their disappointment on social media, with one fan writing, “This is really sad. I was really looking forward to seeing you perform in Australia. Hope you can come soon.” Another fan wrote, “I had booked my tickets and made all the arrangements to see you perform. This is really disappointing.”
One fan even raised concerns about the reasons behind the cancellation, writing, “I hope everything is okay with you and your band. Please take care of yourself and we hope to see you soon in Australia.”
Despite the disappointment of the cancellation, fans of Farhan remain supportive and understanding. One fan wrote, “It’s okay Farhan, we understand that things happen. We hope to see you perform in Australia soon.”
FarhanLive is known for its high-energy performances, and the band has a dedicated fan following. The band has performed at various venues and festivals, both in India and abroad. The band’s music is a fusion of rock, blues, and pop, and it has received critical acclaim for its original compositions.
Farhan’s talent as a singer and songwriter is well-known in the Indian music industry. He has produced several hit tracks over the years, including Socha Hai, Sinbad the Sailor, and Tum Ho Toh. His music has been appreciated by audiences of all ages and has won him several awards.