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Kher Refuses Impromptu Gig, Cites Artist Dignity
26 Apr
Summary
- Singer Kailash Kher declined to perform impromptu at a Delhi summit.
- He argued that such requests diminish the dignity of artists.
- Kher compared singers to athletes and soldiers for respect.
Singer Kailash Kher has voiced his strong opposition to the common practice of being asked to perform impromptu at public events. He believes such requests diminish the dignity of artists. Kher made this stand clear on April 25 at the seventh edition of the Six Sigma Leadership Summit in Healthcare, held in Delhi.
When prompted by the host to sing, Kher declined and addressed the issue directly. He stated, "A singer and music should not be treated in a way where you just ask them to sing two lines and set the mood." He further elaborated by comparing singers to athletes like Sachin Tendulkar and soldiers, who are not subjected to similar on-the-spot performance demands.
Kher urged organizers not to reduce artists to mere entertainers or clowns. He emphasized that artists are 'seekers' and belong to their inner world, deserving of profound respect rather than casual requests for a brief performance to set a mood. His background includes notable songs like 'Allah Ke Bande' and work with his band Kailasa.
