A R Rahman speaks about “next level infrastructure” after cancelling Chennai concert; Tamil Nadu CM REACTS : Bollywood News

Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman's concert in Chennai, scheduled for August 12, has been postponed due to bad weather. Rahman took to Twitter to inform his fans about the postponement. The cancellation of the concert has disappointed many of Rahman's fans.

A R Rahman speaks about “next level infrastructure” after cancelling Chennai concert; Tamil Nadu CM REACTS

While responding to his fans' disappointment, Rahman also appealed to the state government. In a tweet, the renowned singer wrote, “I hope and pray that ..with the help of our government...we construct the next level infrastructure for art, mega shows and international experiences for Chennai #SafetyFirst #rain-resistant #sun-resistant #cluttterfreeparking #notrafficjams.”

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin responded to Rahman's tweet that Chennai would soon fulfil this long-felt aspiration. He said that the Kalaignar Convention Centre, which is being established on East Coast Road, would be a world-class facility that can host large-format concerts, performances, events, exhibitions, and conventions. The convention centre will have iconic landscaping, hotels, food courts, parking spaces, and excellent connectivity.

Chennai will soon fulfil this long-felt aspiration!#KalaignarConventionCentre to be established on #ECR, will be a world-class facility that can host large format concerts, performances, events, exhibitions and conventions.
With iconic landscaping, hotels, food courts,… https://t.co/NiXtNntTzp
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) August 12, 2023

For the unversed, on Saturday, Rahman had tweeted, “Owing to adverse weather conditions and persistent rains, it is only made advisable for the health and safety of my beloved fans and friends to reschedule the concert to the nearest best date, with the guidance of the statutory authorities.” Since then, he has not shared any update on the rescheduling of the concert.

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