Jasleen Royal Opens Up About Backlash After Coldplay Performance: 'Don't want people to think..'

Following a period of criticism for her performance as the opening act for Coldplay in Mumbai, singer Jasleen Royal known for hits like "Ranjha" and "Heeriye," faced intense criticism after her opening act for Coldplay's concert in Mumbai. She has revealed her experiences, her strategies for dealing with online negativity, and her internal struggles during that time. The singer has produced a short film titled "Dare To Dream," which showcases moments of her emotional distress.

Months later, Jasleen addressed the backlash in a new video titled "Dare To Dream." In a raw and emotional moment, she shared, "There's a lot of pressure. I am still processing. It was a lot to process." The video offered a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes, including social media reactions highlighting the negative feedback.

Jasleen revealed the emotional toll of the criticism, sharing her anxiety about belonging on that stage and her fear that the audience, primarily there for Coldplay, wouldn't connect with her music. She also hinted at technical difficulties during her first performance, saying, "Yaar, kal nahi hua tha. Kal problem kya hua tha? In-ears phat kyu rahe the mere?"

Despite the negativity, Jasleen remained determined to deliver a memorable performance.

I have been nervous; it has been overwhelming. But thank you for keeping your faith in me. It means a lot

- Jasleen

She acknowledged her self-taught journey and her commitment to continuous improvement, emphasizing her desire to ensure the Indian opening act was well-received.

Singer-composer Vishal Dadlani, Antara Mitra, and filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri criticized Jasleen Royal's performance with strong words after the event.

Vishal Dadlani wrote, "I'm really sorry, but when you put a basic-to-bad singer in front of a large crowd on a large stage, all you're doing is showing more people that the individual can't really sing. Sadly, the systems within labels in India aren't geared to promote the best we have. I've seen some clips, and my gosh... How embarrassing! For the country, the artiste, the public, and the scene."