Popular Pakistani singer Atif Aslam was immensely criticized for singing a Bollywood song during Pakistan Independence Day parade in New York.
The Pakistani citizens attending the parade thought it was highly inappropriate of Atif to sing an Indian song at a prestigious event that marked Pakistan’s Independence Day. The people were so disappointed in Atif’s lack of patriotism that they left halfway through the concert.
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According to a few reports, Atif even refused to wave a Pakistani flag. However, this news is not confirmed by officials of Embassy of Pakistan.
While the 35 year old singer faced severe backlash on social media, Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali took to his Twitter account to support him.
Shafqat Amanat Ali tweeted, “I stand in support with Atif Aslam for singing his songs at the parade. Music is not Indian or Pakistani. It is just music! Singers r synonymous with their songs which r loved equally by fans from every country. Should have briefed him if they wanted national songs.”
Atif Aslam himself has not responded to the allegations yet.
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