Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s qawali at Nusrat’s shri…
Renowned Pakistani qawwal Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has come under criticism on social media following a Qawwali performance held at the mausoleum of legendary singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on his death anniversary.
Three decades after Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s death, his powerful voice and musical legacy continue to resonate with fans around the world. To commemorate the occasion, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan visited the late qawwal’s mausoleum along with his son, Shah Zaman Ali Khan.
The father-son duo performed Kalam and Qawwali at the shrine in the presence of a large gathering of fans and visitors. During the performance, currency notes were also showered as offerings, a practice that became a prominent feature of videos shared online.
Footage of the gathering quickly spread across social media, triggering mixed reactions from users. While some viewed the performance as a tribute to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s enduring musical legacy, others questioned the manner in which the Qawwali was conducted at the shrine.
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and his son’s performance has since sparked a heated online debate, with social media users expressing differing views over the appropriateness of the event and the customs observed during the tribute.