The internationally renowned music director, AR Rahman has postponed his upcoming concert in Colombo amid protests by activists in Tamil Nadu outisde his home in Chennai, Indian newspapers reported.
Activists opposing the Sri Lankan government's slaughter and oppression of Tamils have been campaigned outside his home and putting up posters asking how he can shake hands with the country which is accused of killing Tamils.
The organisers of the concert, HALS studios have however denied that the show was postponed due to protests.
HALS studios was quoted by The News Minuteas stating the postponement was due to administrative and logistical difficulties around the Tamil and Sinhala new year holidays.
It is not clear when or if a concert will now take place in Colombo. Mr Rahman has announced his next concert on May 4 in Malaysia.
Activists opposing the Sri Lankan government's slaughter and oppression of Tamils have been campaigned outside his home and putting up posters asking how he can shake hands with the country which is accused of killing Tamils.
The organisers of the concert, HALS studios have however denied that the show was postponed due to protests.
HALS studios was quoted by The News Minuteas stating the postponement was due to administrative and logistical difficulties around the Tamil and Sinhala new year holidays.
It is not clear when or if a concert will now take place in Colombo. Mr Rahman has announced his next concert on May 4 in Malaysia.