Vishal Dadlani calls out 'basic-to-bad' singer for 'embarrassing performance'

Renowned singer and composer Vishal Dadlani recently expressed a candid opinion about a singer’s performance, sparking widespread discussion. On Monday, Vishal took to Instagram to share his critique of a "basic-to-bad" singer who performed in front of a large audience. Though he refrained from naming the artist, his post quickly gained traction and triggered speculation on Reddit regarding the identity of the performer.

wrote in his post, "I’m really sorry, but when you put a basic-to-bad singer in front of a large crowd on a large stage, all you’re doing is showing more people that the individual can’t really sing, and that sadly, systems within labels in India aren’t geared towards really promoting the best we have. I’ve just seen some clips, and my gosh… How embarrassing! For the country, the artiste, the public, as well as ‘the scene.’"

The blunt statement resonated with many, gaining attention online. Fans and critics alike debated the post’s underlying message about the music industry and its practices. Meanwhile, speculation grew on social media platforms, particularly Reddit, where users discussed whether Vishal’s comment referred to singer Jasleen Royal , who recently performed as the opening act for Coldplay’s concert in Mumbai.

For the unversed, Jasleen Royal is the opening act for Coldplay's Indian leg of The Music of Spheres World Tour. On 18th and 19th of January, she started with a soulful rendition of her hit song Kho Gaye Hum Kahan. She later joined Coldplay’s frontman Chris Martin for a duet on We Pray, a track from the band’s latest album, Moon Music. While several audience members appreciated her performance, others noted a hint of nervousness in her voice, which sparked mixed reactions.