The decision comes after she was deeply affected by the recent tragic and brutal incident involving the rape and murder of a doctor in the city. In a detailed message, Shreya expressed her profound sorrow and distress over the gruesome event that has shaken the community. She conveyed her empathy and concern for the victims and their families, stating that such events are profoundly upsetting and impact her deeply.

She expressed her hope that this decision would reflect her respect and sensitivity towards the gravity of the situation. Shreya also assured her fans that she remains committed to her performances and will be updating them about the new dates for her concert soon.

Proud Of You @shreyaghoshal 🙏#ShreyaGhoshal announced that she will not be performing in #Kolkata in September as she was 'deeply affected' by the recent 'gruesome' rape and murder of a doctor in the city.

Shreya added in her long note that she has decided to reschedule her… pic.twitter.com/JriCvHcWM2

— Ashwani kumar (@BorntobeAshwani) August 31, 2024