Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, who is facing a backlash for singing the song titled “Ishtehar” a soulful rendition for Indian film production Welcome To New York, says music has no boundaries.
In midst of so much being said all I can say is music has no boundaries and thank everyone for showing so much love for the songs which I am a part of…… pic.twitter.com/ZjoZstjS1c
— Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (@RFAKWorld) February 20, 2018
Singer-turned-Union minister Babul Supriyo had said Rahat’s voice in the song must be removed and dubbed by someone else as he was not able to comprehend the need or desire to cross the border for entertainment content at a time when tensions on the India-Pakistan border had escalated.
However according to Director Chakri Toleti, who has helmed the forthcoming film Welcome To New York, says the makers are yet to decide whether to accept the suggestion of singer-turned-minister Babul Supriyo’s demand to remove Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s voice from the film’s song Ishtehaar or keep it.
“No decision has been taken on the Rahat Fateh Ali Khan song. I don’t understand why we are being targeted like this. Our film ‘Welcome To New York’ releases this Friday and this is just too much stress. We have made an entertaining film and we don’t want to hurt anyone,” Toleti said in a statement.
Composer Shamir Tandon has defended the use of his voice in the film.
Rahat has been singing for Bollywood films since 2003. He has delivered many hits like “Mann ki lagan”, “Jiya dhadak dhadak”, “Bol na halke halke” and “O re piya”.
