KATHMANDU: Singer Durgesh Thapa, known for his massive popularity at stage festivals, is making waves across the country. Following the success of his hit song ‘Dusman Hereko Herai’, his demand for live performances has skyrocketed.

However, two days ago, an unexpected turn of events shook Durgesh’s plans. He was scheduled to perform at a festival in Dang, but he was heartbroken when he received news that the event would be canceled.

Taking to social media, Durgesh expressed his disappointment: “I had already learned that sometimes life doesn’t go as planned, but this time it hit me harder. I was so excited to meet the beloved audience of Dang, to share my love, and to entertain them with my performance.

Unfortunately, things took a tragic turn. The sudden news of the festival’s cancellation spread, and my heart broke when I saw my loyal audience leaving disappointed after coming all the way to the venue.”

Durgesh also revealed that certain artists were unable to attend the festival due to selfish interests, political manipulation, and strategic moves. He suggested that some individuals were more focused on political gains than the artistry itself.

Following the festival’s cancellation, singer Jyoti Magar shared a post on social media, asking if the helicopter had flown.

Durgesh responded to the comment: “Some artists even asked me to post whether the helicopter flew or not. Congratulations to them – they succeeded in stopping my program. Their strategy is remarkable. But there’s one thing they should remember: you may have stopped my show, but no amount of money can erase the love, affection, and blessings I receive from the Dang audience.”

In addition to the canceled concert, Durgesh faced rude behavior from organizers during a concert in Gaighat.

A video of the incident has gone viral on social media. In the video, while Durgesh was performing, an organizer approached the stage and rudely told him, “Today’s program is over. You go. Whatever you say will happen.”

This occurred after Durgesh invited the audience to dance with him. The organizer intervened, arguing with Durgesh, and a brief dispute ensued.

Durgesh then handed the microphone to the organizer and left the stage. However, he later returned to continue singing with the audience.

The altercation stemmed from the organizer’s request that the audience only listen to Durgesh’s songs without dancing, citing security concerns. This raises the question: who is responsible for the safety of the audience at a festival – the organizers or the artists themselves?