Another “Saffron” Song Row, This Time Over Arijit Singh’s Cancelled Concert

Amit Malviya, in his tweet, sarcastically referred to a comment by actor Amitabh Bachchan, too, at that fest, that “questions are being raised on civil liberties and freedom of expression” in the country.

Mr Bachchan’s comments were made just days after a row over Deepika Padukone dancing in a “saffron” bikini with Shah Rukh Khan in a song from the upcoming movie ‘Pathaan’. BJP leaders led boycott calls against the film, alleging that the “holy colour of Hindus” had been “insulted” in the song ‘Besharam Rang’.

Asked why the concert has been cancelled, state minister Firhad Hakim said, “The event marking India’s G-20 presidency will take place at the convention hall just opposite Eco Park (venue for Arijit Singh’s concert). Several foreign dignitaries are likely to attend that event.”