Ustaad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan found himself in the eye of a storm, because of a viral video capturing him in a heated moment with one of his students. Netizens wasted no time in putting the maestro under the spotlight, and the drama unfolded making headlines and putting his reputation at stake.
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan clarifies about his viral video beating up a student
In the video that set tongues wagging, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was seen laying a hand on his student, kicking up a social media storm. People were quick to judge, calling out the singer for his seemingly harsh treatment of his protege. However, Rahat soon hit back, claiming it was just a classic case of ‘ustad and shagird’ dynamics, where the teacher plays the stern fatherly figure.
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The singer didn’t stop there. In an exclusive podcast interview with Adeel Asif, Rahat spilled the tea on the whole incident. He confessed to offering a heartfelt apology to the student, who, according to him, responded with tears, asking, “Ustaad ji, why are you doing this?” Rahat, in his signature style, explained, “Baap ka jaise role hota hai. Shagird ki baap hone ki jarurat hai. Humne woh role hi adaa kia hai” (It’s like a fatherly role. It’s necessary to be like a father to the disciple. I have played that role).
Rahat didn’t shy away from pointing out his philanthropic side, mentioning how he often supports his employees’ families by shouldering their medical bills and wedding expenses. He underlined, “He is my protege, and I accepted that I scolded and trashed him. Later I apologized.”
The Pakistani sensation went on to emphasize the spiritual connection in the whole saga, revealing, “People are not understanding the intensity of the situation. It’s a very serious matter for me as it involves my spiritual guide.”
In the midst of the chaos, what sparked the entire fiasco was a ‘bottle.’ Rahat clarified that what seemed like a controversial object was, in fact, holy water. A twist in the tale that left many scratching their heads.
So, from a viral video to a podcast revelation, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s saga continues to keep us on the edge of our seats. Will this melodrama end with a harmonious note, or are more twists awaiting us? Only time will tell us.
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