Watch: Sunidhi Chauhan apologises to fans, breaks down during Lucknow concert: ‘It’s embarrassing'

Singer Sunidhi Chauhan broke down during a live concert in Lucknow after revealing she was battling a severe throat problem. Videos from the event show the singer apologising to fans as she struggled to perform.

Anjali Thakur
Published9 Mar 2026, 08:25 PM IST
Sunidhi Chauhan gets emotional on stage in Lucknow
Sunidhi Chauhan gets emotional on stage in Lucknow(Instagram/s_a_unplugged)

Playback singer Sunidhi Chauhan had an emotional moment during her live concert in Lucknow after revealing she was struggling with a severe throat problem while performing.

The incident took place on 7 March at Coolbreeze Resorts in Lucknow, where the singer was performing as part of her I Am Home India Tour 2025–26. Videos from the concert have since surfaced online, showing Chauhan pausing during her performance and addressing the audience about her condition.

In the viral clips, the singer appears visibly emotional as she apologises to fans and explains that her voice was not at its best that evening.

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Sunidhi Chauhan Apologises To Audience

During the concert, Sunidhi Chauhan briefly stopped mid-performance and spoke to the crowd about her health. Fighting back tears, the singer shared that she was dealing with a serious throat issue but still wanted to continue the show.

“I have a terrible throat; aaj mere aawaz bohot zyada kharab hai. (Today my voice is very bad.) But I know you are with me, and I want to still do this. Oh my god, this has never happened with me ever, and it's embarrassing. I am so sorry. It's just that, mujhe thoda... I always want to give 100%.”

Her honesty and emotional moment drew loud cheers from the audience, many of whom encouraged her to continue despite the difficulty.

Videos From The Concert Go Viral

Clips from the Lucknow concert quickly began circulating across social media platforms, with fans praising the singer’s dedication and professionalism.

In the videos, Chauhan can be seen dressed in a shimmering romper-style jumpsuit as she speaks to the audience about the unexpected challenge. Despite her discomfort, she attempted to continue performing for the crowd that had gathered to watch her live.

Many fans online appreciated the singer’s sincerity, noting that it is rare for performers to openly acknowledge when they are struggling during a show.

Part Of Her Ongoing India Tour

The Lucknow performance was part of Sunidhi Chauhan’s I Am Home India Tour 2025–26, a concert series that has been taking her to multiple cities across the country.

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Over the years, the 42-year-old singer has built a reputation as one of India’s most energetic live performers, known for her powerful voice and high-energy stage presence.

Her emotional moment in Lucknow served as a reminder of the physical demands that live performances can place on singers, especially during long tours.

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Despite the setback, the audience’s support and encouragement appeared to lift Chauhan’s spirits, turning the evening into a memorable and heartfelt moment for both the singer and her fans.

About the Author

Anjali Thakur is a Senior Assistant Editor with Mint, reporting on trending news, entertainment and health, with a focus on stories driving digital conversations. Her work involves spotting early signals across news cycles and social media, sharpening stories for SEO and Google Discover, and mentoring young editors in digital-first newsroom practices. She is known for turning fast-moving developments—whether news-driven or culture-led—into clear, tightly edited journalism without compromising editorial rigour.<br><br> Before joining Mint, she was Deputy News Editor at NDTV.com, where she led the Trending section and covered viral news, breaking developments and human-interest stories. She has also worked as Chief Sub-Editor at India.com (Zee Media) and as Senior Correspondent with Exchange4media and Hindustan Times’ HT City, reporting on media, advertising, entertainment, health, lifestyle and popular culture.<br><br> Anjali holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miranda House, and is currently pursuing an MBA, strengthening her understanding of business strategy and digital media economics. Her writing balances newsroom discipline with a clear instinct for what resonates with readers.

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