Renowned musician Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has taken to social media to issue a sincere apology, seeking forgiveness for his past actions. In a heartfelt three-minute video shared on various platforms, the singer directly addresses his audience.
The video begins with Khan expressing remorse for his actions, putting his hands together as a symbol of sincerity. He acknowledges his mistake and seeks forgiveness from God, recognizing that all humans are equal in the eyes of the Almighty.
“As a human, I should not have behaved in such a way with another human. And being an artist, I definitely shouldn’t have,” says Khan in the video.
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He extends his apology to his family, which has been associated with the art of Qawwali for 600 years, emphasizing the message of love, peace, and brotherhood. Khan specifically apologizes to his family, family friends, friends, and his fans who may have been hurt by his behavior.
Addressing a video from nine years ago that recently surfaced, Khan expresses surprise at the unauthorized use of his footage. He questions the timing of its release and suggests that it might be part of a larger effort to defame him.
“I take this positively as well. Because of their actions, I realized my fault,” Khan states in the video.
While respecting those who have boycotted him, Khan apologizes to all those who have been affected by his actions. He acknowledges the importance of love and understanding in guiding him towards better behavior.
Khan concludes the video by reassuring his commitment to continue singing and apologizing to the singing community, his co-artists, including female co-artists, and the music directors who have collaborated with him.
In light of the controversy, Khan stands firm, asserting that videos circulating against him are planted, fabricated, and an attempt to humiliate and defame him. He encourages the public to seek out forensic reports to validate the authenticity of the videos, emphasizing that the allegations are a failed effort to tarnish his reputation.
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