Shehnaaz Gill, who became a household name after her memorable stint on Bigg Boss 13, recently made headlines during her performance at an event at Chandigarh University. The actress and singer took to the stage to perform her latest song, Sajna Ve Sajna, from the upcoming movie Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, which stars Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri. However, an unexpected turn of events during her performance left Shehnaaz visibly miffed.
Audience Chants "Karan Aujla" During Shehnaaz's Performance
While Shehnaaz was performing, a section of the audience began chanting the name of Punjabi singer Karan Aujla, which caught her off guard. Shehnaaz did not take the disruption lightly and promptly addressed the crowd. A video capturing the moment has since gone viral on social media, showing Shehnaaz confronting the audience's behaviour. In the video, she can be heard saying, “Acha (Karan) Aujla bol rahe ho? Te mein jaava? So, guys, I know you love him a lot, but this is very disrespectful to other artists. Aap log sabki izzat kiya karo. Bhai, theek hai, aap bohot pyaar karte ho, hum bhi karte hai usko.”
Her words conveyed both her frustration and her professionalism, as she schooled the crowd on respecting all artists, regardless of their preferences.
Fans Applaud Shehnaaz's Graceful Response
Shehnaaz’s candid yet composed reaction quickly garnered praise from her fans. Social media was flooded with comments applauding her for handling the situation with maturity and respect. One fan commented, “Love her confidence and realness,” while another echoed similar sentiments, stating, “Shehnaaz is right, and kudos to her for handling this so respectfully and in a mature way.”
Despite the hiccup, Shehnaaz continued her performance with her characteristic energy and charm, leaving her fans in awe of her professionalism.
Shehnaaz Reflects on Her Bond with Sidharth Shukla
In a recent interaction, Shehnaaz also opened up about her bond with the late actor Sidharth Shukla, who she grew close to during their time on Bigg Boss 13. During a conversation with Farah Khan on her YouTube channel, Shehnaaz reflected on her feelings of possessiveness toward Sidharth, saying, "I don't care about looks, but I am extremely possessive."
What's Next for Shehnaaz?
On the work front, Shehnaaz was recently seen in the movie Thank You for Coming, directed by Karan Boolani, husband of Rhea Kapoor. The film also featured an ensemble cast including Bhumi Pednekar, Dolly Singh, Shibani Bedi, and Kusha Kapila. With her growing popularity and versatility, Shehnaaz continues to win hearts both on and off the screen.