On Saturday, renowned Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan found himself embroiled in controversy as a video circulated online, depicting him physically abusing an individual identified as his “student.” The footage, which gained traction across social media platforms, captured the singer repeatedly beating the person over an alleged missing “bottle.”
The ‘public apology’
The video sparked outrage among netizens, prompting Rahat Fateh Ali Khan to issue a public apology later in the day. In his apology video, the singer addressed the incident as a “personal matter between a teacher and his student” and identified the victim as Naveed Hasnain. Khan went on to express remorse for his actions and acknowledged the severity of the public backlash.
Here’s the video:
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Naveed Hasnain, the individual at the center of the controversy, shed light on the circumstances surrounding the incident. He explained that the contentious “bottle” in question contained water sanctified by a pir (a religious leader), and he had misplaced it, inadvertently forgetting about it.
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Hasnain’s revelation added a layer of complexity to the situation, but it did not quell the public’s disapproval of the singer’s physical actions. This incident highlights the power of social media in bringing attention to instances of alleged abuse and the subsequent demand for accountability.
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