Famous Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is under intense scrutiny after a video of her allegedly hitting a man with a shoe went viral on social media. Graphic footage shows the Qawwali maestro physically assaulting someone when asked about a bottle he left behind, with the person involved claiming to be his disciple.
Famous singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan hits servant with alcohol bottle pic.twitter.com/9DZwYxgPmV
— Ghulam Abbas Shah (@ghulamabbasshah) January 27, 2024
In response, Khan issued a separate video clarification, describing the incident as a “personal matter between an Ustad and his shaad (master and disciple).” He justified the quarrel by saying that the relationship includes both love and discipline. After the incident, Khan emphasized that the dispute was personal and apologized to the man.
Latest information: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan ( @RFAKWorld ) releases explanation about his viral video, holy water was inside the bottle pic.twitter.com/oIStHwWXFp
— Ghulam Abbas Shah (@ghulamabbasshah) January 27, 2024
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The disciple admitted that he had left behind a bottle of holy water, but insisted there was no malice behind his actions. He called Khan a father figure to him and condemned attempts to smear his president.
However, netizens were quick to voice their displeasure, slamming Khan for what he called an “utterly disgraceful act”. Singer Chinmayi Sripada also joined in the criticism, condemning the assault on “students” and addressing the broader issue of protecting people in positions of authority. She described the incident as “horrifying” and called for an end to protections given to such people based on their talent.
What a disgusting explanation! #rahatfatehariqan. According to his statement, “Bottle Mein Peer Sb Ka Dam Kia Hua Pani Tha.” 👎#ImrankhanPTI followers #sanamjaved #Munawarfaraki𓃵#election2024#rahatfatehariqan#gazafamine#Israel Neo-Nazism#PalestinianGenocide
— Sadaf Shaheen (@Imsadafshaheen) January 29, 2024
You won’t be able to listen to a lot of great music #rahatfatehariqan.Seeing a man from the Sufi musical tradition mercilessly beat up people who work for him means I and many others have to cancel his music
— Saba Naqvi (@_sabanaqvi) January 27, 2024
What a disgusting explanation! #rahatfatehariqan. According to his statement, “Bottle Mein Peer Sb Ka Dam Kia Hua Pani Tha.”
We’re not going to believe it. 👎 pic.twitter.com/0WMrvo7ZVn— Rana Mubashir Tufail (@RMubashirTufail) January 28, 2024
Even if holy water like “zamzam” was involved, this incident is unjustified. #rahatfatehariqan pic.twitter.com/SKl5owyhWw
— Marvi Soomro (@MarviSoomro_) January 29, 2024
oh! ! ! Dam kya hoapani?? Does he think we are drunk too? What a completely shameful act and explanation..!!#rahatfatehariqan
— iffat🌙 (@inaushabas) January 29, 2024
what? This is complete nonsense from a big name like Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Seriously, how could you do this to a servant?he needs serious psychological treatment
🙏😡#rahatfatehariqan— 𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙠 𝙃𝙖𝙢𝙢𝙖𝙙 (@iaMalik01) January 27, 2024
This comes after a video was shared by Sama TV and widely circulated in which the singer is seen demanding alcohol from individuals and assaulting them in front of a crowd. Despite attempts to personalize the incident, public sentiment remains critical, with many condemning the use of violence.
Some of these people act like very gentle, soft-spoken souls in public, but no one would think that they are capable of such inhuman behavior.
If cameras had existed earlier – more of the people we admire as so-called greats would have been exposed for what they really are…
— Chinmayi Sripada (@Chinmayi) January 27, 2024
The justification he gives here is, “Teachers shower love on students when they do well. Teachers shower love on students when they do well.” And when they make a mistake, they shower love on them. The punishment is equally severe. ”
Gurus are protected by the “divinity” of their position, regardless of the faith/religion they practice.
— Chinmayi Sripada (@Chinmayi) January 27, 2024
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