India, Dec. 18 -- Singer Kavita Seth has spoken about a harrowing live performance in Delhi, where the severely deteriorating air quality left her struggling to breathe on stage and ultimately forced her to cancel a subsequent concert in Mumbai.

The singer, known for voicing hits like Iktara (Wake Up Sid, 2009) and Rangisari (Jugjugg Jeeyo, 2022), was in the Capital for a show at Eldeco Centre. "From the moment I landed in Delhi, I could feel my voice wasn't what it should be. But once I went on stage, I was literally choking and felt suffocated. I couldn't even speak properly, forget singing for a live audience," the 55-year-old tells us.

Despite the worsening condition, Kavita pushed through. "I knew I wasn't giving my cent per cent. ...