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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Kevin Hart announces new dates for India tour weeks after calling it off post Pahalgam attack: ‘We are destined to meet'
Back in April, Kevin Hart had hit a pause on the Indian leg of his Acting My Age tour following the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. However, India is back on his radar with the actor-comedian planning a visit in September. Kevin Hart will be performing in Mumbai on September 21.(REUTERS) Kevin Hart announces India tour On Thursday, District by Zomato announced that Kevin Hart will be bringing his highly acclaimed Acting My Age to Mumbai. The Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian will be performing live for the first time in India at the NSCI Dome SVP Stadium, Mumbai on September 21. In the set, he will be delving into personal experiences, societal norms, and the challenges of ageing with his unique comedic flair. And he is excited to get to India. 'India, we are destined to meet this year and I cannot wait to witness your incredible energy live in Mumbai. We're going to have an epic night filled with love and laughter," said Kevin in a statement. Talking about getting the comedian to India, Rahul Ganjoo, CEO, District by Zomato, said, 'The Indian comedy scene is at its peak right now, audiences are sharper, hungrier and more global in their tastes than ever before. Bringing Kevin Hart to India is a monumental moment for not only us but for every comedy lover in India eager to experience global brilliance firsthand. We're thrilled to make this a reality and we look forward to celebrating comedy on what promises to be a super fun night.' The pre-sale tickets will go live on July 29. Following this, general tickets will become available for purchase starting from July 31. Why was Kevin's previous visit cancelled Kevin was set to come to India as part of his World Tour in April. The actor and comedian was scheduled to perform in Delhi on April 30. However, it was called off following the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists. The update was shared by District by Zomato, with the organisers mentioning that they were in talks with Kevin to reschedule and find a new date for the event. Kevin Hart is known for his observational and self-deprecating humour. He has performed several comedy specials, including his successful show, Laugh At My Pain. Kevin was last seen as part of the Apple TV docuseries Number One on the Call Sheet.
Hindustan Times
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kevin Hart calls off India tour after Pahalgam terrorist attack. Here's what we know
Actor and comedian Kevin Hart has hit pause on the Indian leg of his Acting My Age tour following the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists. Also read: Shoaib Ibrahim breaks silence on backlash for Kashmir vlog after Pahalgam terror attack: 'Mera intention woh nahi tha' Kevin was all set to come to India as part of his World Tour. The actor and comedian was scheduled to perform in Delhi on April 30. This time around, the 45-year-old was only performing in one city. On Sunday, District by Zomato shared the update about cancelling the comedy event on their social media pages. The organisers didn't rule out a future show, though - they're currently in talks with Kevin to reschedule and find a new date for the event. They posted a note, which read, 'Important update: In light of the recent tragic events, we, along with Kevin Hart's team, have decided to cancel the upcoming Delhi show scheduled for April 30th. All ticket holders will receive full refunds, and the amount will automatically be refunded back to your original mode of payment. We are working closely with Kevin Hart's team on a new schedule and will share updates soon." A post shared by District Updates (@districtupdates) The organisers of Kevin's tour in India shared that they felt it was crucial to pause and stand in solidarity with those affected and show support during this time. 'Due to the recent tragic events, Kevin Hart's Delhi show will be rescheduled. While we were looking forward to gathering with all of you, we believe it's important to pause and stand in solidarity with those affected. Full refunds will be issued automatically. Thank you for your understanding,' they posted as a caption. Kevin's show was scheduled to take place in Indira Gandhi Arena, Delhi on April 30. The show was tentatively set to begin from 7.30 pm, and scheduled to run for two hours and thirty minutes. The prices for the tickets started from ₹ 4,000, and went up to ₹20,000, based on the seating arrangement. The comedian is known for his observational and self-deprecating humour. He has performed several comedy specials, including his successful show, Laugh At My Pain. Kevin was last seen as part of the Apple TV docuseries Number One on the Call Sheet. Terrorists attacked tourists at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam on April 22, killing 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen while leaving several others injured, sending shock waves across the country. It is being called one of the deadliest civilian attacks in the Valley in recent years.
