Salman Khan has officially postponed his Bollywood Big One Tour in the United Kingdom, following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack that took place on April 22. The highly anticipated concerts, scheduled for May 4-5 in Manchester and London, will now be rescheduled.
Salman Khan Announces Postponement on Instagram
On Monday morning, Salman Khan took to Instagram to share the update with his fans. He posted the tour’s official poster, which featured Bollywood celebrities including Sara Ali Khan, Tiger Shroff, Varun Dhawan, Madhuri Dixit Nene, Kriti Sanon, Disha Patani, Sunil Grover, and Maniesh Paul alongside the “Dabangg” star himself. The poster was overlaid with the word “postponed” across the title “The Bollywood Big One” UK tour.
In his caption, Salman wrote: “In light of the recent tragic events in Kashmir, and with profound sadness, we have taken the difficult decision to request the promoters to postpone The Bollywood Big One shows, originally scheduled for May 4th and 5th in Manchester and London.”
Acknowledging the fans’ excitement for the performances, he added: “We understand how much our fans were looking forward to these performances, we feel it is only right to pause during this time of grief.”
Salman Khan concluded his message by apologizing for the inconvenience and assuring fans that new dates will be shared soon: “We sincerely apologise for any disappointment or inconvenience this may cause and deeply appreciate your understanding and support. New dates for the shows will be announced shortly.”
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Details About the Pahalgam Terror Attack
The decision comes in response to the terrorist attack that occurred on April 22 in the Baisaran Valley of the Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir region. According to reports, the terrorists targeted tourists based on their faith, leading to the tragic loss of around 26 lives.
The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for the heinous attack. The TRF emerged following the abrogation of Article 370 in Kashmir.
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Other Bollywood Stars Cancel Concerts in Solidarity
Following the tragic events in Pahalgam, other prominent Bollywood personalities have also canceled their upcoming concerts. Shreya Ghoshal and Arijit Singh announced the cancellation of their shows, showing solidarity with the victims.
On April 25, Shreya Ghoshal shared a note on her Instagram Stories: “In light of the recent and tragic events, the organisers along with the artist have collectively made the decision to cancel the upcoming show scheduled to happen in Surat this Saturday, April 26th,” the organizers wrote.
She further assured her fans about refunds: “All ticket holders will receive full refunds, and the amount will be refunded back to your original mode of payment. For any queries write to [email protected]. Thank you for your understanding.”
Similarly, Arijit Singh called off his upcoming concert in Chennai in light of the attack, reflecting the somber mood within the entertainment industry.
Salman Khan’s New Tour Dates to Be Announced Soon
While Salman Khan’s Bollywood Big One Tour has been postponed, the superstar assured his fans that new dates will be announced shortly. Fans are advised to stay tuned for updates from the event organizers regarding rescheduled performances.
