Rahat Fateh Ali Khan viral video: Singer seen thrashing a person with shoe. Then clarifies
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan came out with a clarification after a video capturing the singer engaging in physical abuse towards another person surfaced on social media. In the video, the singer, known for his enchanting voice, was seen resorting to violence, including slapping and using shoes to beat the person.
Disturbing pleas of him stop the assault underscore the severity of the alleged incident, sparking concerns about the singer's behavior. The person pleaded innocence, and others are seen attempting to intervene to protect him.
The footage captures the well-known Qawwali singer slapping the individual, questioning him about a «bottle.» The man is observed pleading with the singer, expressing his lack of knowledge about it.
In another sequence, several individuals are witnessed attempting to intervene and pull the singer away in an effort to protect the person being assaulted.
In response to the controversy, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan attempted to downplay the viral video, describing it as a personal matter between a teacher (ustad) and his disciple (shagird). In the clarification video, the man admitted to misplacing a bottle containing holy water, leading to the incident, but clarified that there was no ill-intention behind his actions.
He emphasized the familial relationship with Khan, describing him as a father figure who loves them.
The person's father also supported Khan, highlighting the unique dynamics of the 'ustad and shagird' relationship in the realm of Qawwali.
Khan asserted that the relationship involves showering love for good deeds and administering punishment for wrongdoing, while also expressing regret over his behaviour. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan also claimed that he had apologized to his shagird for the
