Mika Singh will perform ahead of Independence Day (Image courtesy: MikaSingh)
Highlights
- "14 August ko humara Pakistan azaad hua tha," Mika says in a video
- "Shame on you," tweeted a user
- Mika Singh performed in Birmingham last year
Singer
Mika Singh is expected to perform in Chicago and Houston on August 12 and 13 respectively, ahead of Independence Day. Mika posted about it on Twitter and wrote, "Be ready to rock with me.. Houston and Chicago.... I'm coming to rock you guys Jai hind." (sic). The organisers of the show also posted a video of Mika briefing about his performance. In the video, Mika says that he's 'looking forward' to celebrate the Independence Day of India and Pakistan. "15 August
ko humara Hindustan azaad hua tha aur 14 ko humara Pakistan," he says in the video, shared widely on Twitter. The 40-year-old singer drew criticism for saying '
Apna Pakistan.' Mika's statement has left Twitter very angry. "Shame on you. You are celebrating Pakistani Day? Do you know how many of our Army Jawan are being killed by Pakistan?" a user tweeted.
Here are some of the tweets.
Check out what Mika posted about his Independence Day performance.
The 2016 Uri attack prompted an outcry from various outfits in India. The attack called for a ban on all Pakistani artistes working in India. News agency PTI reports that many Indian Americans have criticised Mika's video. "Celebrating Independence Day is for those who believe in India and its freedom and democracy. It can never happen with Pakistan, and not when they are sponsoring and supporting Pakistani terrorist on the Indian soil," Ramesh Shah, an Indian-American philanthropist told PTI.
Mika Singh, well-known Bollywood singer, has provided playback for hit songs like
Aaj Ki Party, Dhinka Chika and
Mauja Hi Mauja. His 2016 concert in Birmingham was a hit.
(With PTI inputs)