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The night Rupinder Handa became talk of the town

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They alleged that Handa had been paid in full and had simply failed to show up on time, accusing her of being unprofessional. (Photo: Instagram/rupinderhandaofficial)

Jasmine Singh

Punjabi singer Rupinder Handa, best known for her chart-topping hit Kaali Activa, has long enjoyed the spotlight for all the right reasons. Social media remains flooded with fans making reels and dance videos to her iconic song, even months after its release.

But recently, Handa found herself trending for a very different reason — and not one she’d hoped for.

This past weekend, Edmonton, Canada — a city with a growing love for Punjabi music — was buzzing with anticipation. Fans, mostly women, had flocked to a local venue where Rupinder Handa was slated to perform. However, excitement quickly turned into frustration when the singer failed to appear at the scheduled time. And not just by a few minutes — according to attendees, Handa arrived nearly four to five hours late.

What followed was a scene no one expected.

A crowd of disappointed concertgoers, many of whom had been waiting patiently for hours, began to protest. The mood turned tense, and chants demanding an apology echoed through the venue. In response, Rupinder Handa took the stage, not to perform, but to defend herself. Visibly distressed, the singer blamed the event promoters for the chaos — accusing them of failing to provide her with a hotel room to prepare and not sending her the correct venue address in time.

The promoters, however, had their own version of the story.

They alleged that Handa had been paid in full and had simply failed to show up on time, accusing her of being unprofessional. The conflicting narratives played out in real-time, with the singer and promoter engaging in a heated verbal spat — right on stage. Audience members watched in disbelief as what was meant to be a joyous musical evening unraveled into public drama.

The situation escalated further. As tensions soared and tempers flared, local police were called in to de-escalate the scene. Rupinder Handa ultimately left the venue abruptly, escorted by law enforcement.

Videos of the incident quickly went viral, with clips of the confrontation and fan reactions circulating widely on Instagram and TikTok. Ironically, the singer who once set social media on fire with Kaali Activa now found herself the subject of countless mocking reels and memes — this time, for all the wrong reasons.

So, who’s to blame — the artist or the organizers? With both sides sharing conflicting accounts, it’s hard to say. What’s clear is that the real victims were the fans.

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