Indian celebs denounce Rahat Fateh Ali Khan for beating servant. Renowned Pakistani qawwali and playback singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has found himself embroiled in controversy after a video surfaced on social media allegedly showing him physically assaulting a staff member over the misplacement of a sacred “bottle.”
The incident, which reportedly occurred while Khan was in a purportedly intoxicated state, has sparked widespread condemnation and scrutiny both nationally and internationally.
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Indian playback singer Chinmayi Sripada took to social media to express her dismay, describing the incident as “horrendous” and condemning Khan’s inhumane behavior.
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Some of these people behave like such gentle, soft spoken souls in public, one would never think they’d be capable of such inhumane behaviour.
If only cameras existed earlier – more of those we celebrate as so called greats would have been exposed for what they actually were to… https://t.co/Touh1w7H2X
— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) January 27, 2024
Sripada highlighted the dissonance between public personas and private actions, suggesting that the advent of cameras earlier could have exposed more individuals celebrated as greats for their true nature.
Pakistani actress and host Mishi Khan also weighed in on the controversy, expressing shock at a megastar resorting to such barbaric behavior.
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In a strong-worded Instagram post, she called on Khan to utilize his wealth more responsibly and criticized him for providing what she deemed a false explanation. Mishi Khan urged Khan to seek rehabilitation and medical help.
In response to the public outcry, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan released videos attempting to clarify the incident.
He stated that the altercation revolved around a misplaced sacred bottle and emphasized that the matter had been resolved privately among the involved parties.
However, skepticism arose on social media, with some users questioning the sincerity of Khan’s apology and suggesting it may have been staged and scripted.
The incident has sparked extensive discussions and debates on various social media platforms, raising questions about the behavior of public figures behind closed doors.
