Overview
- He said a friend forwarded comments on a paparazzi post of his arrival that included lines like "the new Uber driver is here" and "the new 7-11 employee has landed."
- He responded that he is not angry, said he does not mind comparisons to cab or truck drivers, and stressed the dignity of essential workers.
- The remarks appear in a YouTube behind-the-scenes video showing preparations at Sydney’s CommBank Stadium during the AURA tour.
- India Today reported the Sydney concert was a complete sell-out with an estimated 30,000 attendees and some tickets reportedly reaching about $800.
- Times Now reported a separate backlash over a viral photo with Amitabh Bachchan, with Sikhs for Justice calling for a boycott and saying it plans to “shut down” an upcoming Australia show.