Pakistani singer Ghulam Ali's concert in the city on Friday was cancelled on Wednesday, after Shiv Sena threatened to disrupt it, warning that no artiste from the neighbouring country would be allowed to perform in the city till terror emanating from across the border is stopped.
Organisers of the event announced the cancellation after a meeting with Sena president Uddhav Thackeray.
The decision was taken despite a snub to Sena by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis who said adequate protection would be provided to Ali and that the concert, organised in memory of late ghazal singer Jagjit Singh, would be held according to schedule.
"Ghulam Ali's programme has been cancelled. Neither Ghulam Ali nor any Pakistani artiste will be performing at the October 9 event," organiser Randhir Roy told reporters outside the Matoshree.