Overview
- He told a Hyderabad audience he would step back for three to five years, possibly until 2028–29 or 2030.
- A video of his onstage remarks went viral as he thanked fans and said the pause is to focus on health and personal matters.
- On Instagram he wrote that every upcoming show is a celebration until June 20 and that he will not be able to visit many cities.
- He has said he has been unwell for about a year, attributing it to a decade of heavy touring with multiple daily shows, early flights and irregular meals.
- Coverage cites doctors advising a long rest after he records his next special, and his team has indicated the hiatus from live tours could extend to 2030.