Tag: RFAK

  • Resham reveals why she supports Rahat Fateh Ali Khan after leaked video

    Resham reveals why she supports Rahat Fateh Ali Khan after leaked video

    Resham, a renowned actress in the entertainment world has always managed to win her audience with talent on both the big screen and television. She’s also known for her open opinions and unwavering support for her friends.

    Recently Resham appeared on Ambreen Fatima Youtube channel where the host, Ambreen asked, “ Resham, tell us about the viral video of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan where he was seen hitting his employee. Many people spoke out against him. When you defended him and spoke positively about him, you faced criticism. What do you have to say about that?”
    Resham replied, “Even if I face criticism 100 times, I don’t care. I know Rahat Fateh Ali Khan very closely and I can confidently say that his family is exceptional and deeply committed to charity. I recall how Rahat once generously covered the wedding expenses for a young girl. He’s a global icon, not just a Pakistani star. When someone of his stature apologises, we should learn to forgive.”

    Rahat Fateh Ali faced severe criticism after a video of his went viral, where he was seeing beating up a member of his staff.

  • Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan to be honoured with a museum, music institute

    Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan to be honoured with a museum, music institute

    A museum and music institute will be set up in Faisalabad in memory of late musical legend Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.

    Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, while speaking to a local media outlet, said that the building, which will be constructed in his hometown Faisalabad, will take three to four months to be completed.

    Rahat added that the building will serve as a music academy and a museum.

    Khan, popularly referred to as the ‘King of Qawwali’ died at the age of 48 on August 16, 1997 leaving a legacy of over 125 albums.

    Nusrat was born on October 13, 1948 in Faisalabad and hailed from a family of qawwals.

    The great musical legend had his first public performance at the age of 16, at his father’s chehlum and went on to gather world renown with his unmatched voice and musical credentials.

    Popularly known as Shahenshah-e-Qawwali meaning ‘The King of Qawwali’, Nusrat is widely credited with introducing qawwali music to international audiences.

    During his lifetime, Nusrat collaborated with several foreign artists, including Eddie Vedder, Peter Gabriel, Jeff Buckley, Michael Brook. He was also included in the Guinness Book of World Records.

    Most of Nusrat’s songs including, Allah Hoo Allah Hoo and Yeh Jo Halka Halka Suroor Hai have been remixed and produced again. However, his vocals remain unmatched.