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Who will enjoy my singing in the current scenario : Ghulam Ali
Mona Parthsarathi:
New Delhi, Dec 16 ( PTI ) Renowned Pakistani ghazal singer Ghulam Ali feels that this is not the right time to perform in India as nobody will enjoy his singing in the aftermath of the Mumbai terror attack.
"I was shocked after hearing about the terror strikes.
I cannot sing in such a scenario and neither the audience will
enjoy my singing. So I decided not to go. I had an Indian
visa," said the veteran artist in a telephonic interview to
PTI from Lahore.
Discounting reports that the Pakistan government had
advised him against travelling to India, he said "nobody has
asked me to remain in Pakistan and not to perform in
India."
Ghulam Ali, who was to perform in Patna during Rajgir
cultural festival on December six, said this was a "false
story" spread by the media.
"In fact, I had requested the organisers to postpone
the event but they could not do it. I had no other option. I
cannot sing in such a situation. No artiste can. I had a
concert in Kolkata also but the organisers postponed it," he
said.
He said artistes like him always desired a peaceful
environment where all countries have mutual respect, love and
faith for each other.
"Whatever happened in Mumbai is unacceptable. I feel
as if it has happened to me. Hum chahte hai ki sab sur me aa
jaye (I want that everyone should come on the right track).
Music can play the role of healer and artistes can reduce the
tension between countries." the 68-year-old Pakistani singer
said.
Ali said it was unfortunate that there was tension
between India and Pakistan which was affecting everyone
including artistes and sportspersons.
"It affects everyone. We should live together in
peace. Lataji (Lata Mangeshkar) has a huge fan following in
Pakistan and people of India bestowed so much affection on me.
Such tension hurt us deeply.I am performing in India for the
past 27-28 years and never felt that I am not a part of them,"
he said.
He said terrorists have no religion. Bad people are
everywhere in the world. They do not follow any religion as no
religion teaches violence and killing. May Allah save us from
these people." he said.
Asked whether he will perform in Mumbai in the near
future, he expressed his readiness but said "provided the
situation is better".
"During Moharrum, I do not sing anywhere be it India
or Pakistan or Europe. After that I would love to perform in
Mumbai if the situation improves", said Ali. PTI MJ
SAK
NNNN
New Delhi, Dec 16 ( PTI ) Renowned Pakistani ghazal singer Ghulam Ali feels that this is not the right time to perform in India as nobody will enjoy his singing in the aftermath of the Mumbai terror attack.
"I was shocked after hearing about the terror strikes.
I cannot sing in such a scenario and neither the audience will
enjoy my singing. So I decided not to go. I had an Indian
visa," said the veteran artist in a telephonic interview to
PTI from Lahore.
Discounting reports that the Pakistan government had
advised him against travelling to India, he said "nobody has
asked me to remain in Pakistan and not to perform in
India."
Ghulam Ali, who was to perform in Patna during Rajgir
cultural festival on December six, said this was a "false
story" spread by the media.
"In fact, I had requested the organisers to postpone
the event but they could not do it. I had no other option. I
cannot sing in such a situation. No artiste can. I had a
concert in Kolkata also but the organisers postponed it," he
said.
He said artistes like him always desired a peaceful
environment where all countries have mutual respect, love and
faith for each other.
"Whatever happened in Mumbai is unacceptable. I feel
as if it has happened to me. Hum chahte hai ki sab sur me aa
jaye (I want that everyone should come on the right track).
Music can play the role of healer and artistes can reduce the
tension between countries." the 68-year-old Pakistani singer
said.
Ali said it was unfortunate that there was tension
between India and Pakistan which was affecting everyone
including artistes and sportspersons.
"It affects everyone. We should live together in
peace. Lataji (Lata Mangeshkar) has a huge fan following in
Pakistan and people of India bestowed so much affection on me.
Such tension hurt us deeply.I am performing in India for the
past 27-28 years and never felt that I am not a part of them,"
he said.
He said terrorists have no religion. Bad people are
everywhere in the world. They do not follow any religion as no
religion teaches violence and killing. May Allah save us from
these people." he said.
Asked whether he will perform in Mumbai in the near
future, he expressed his readiness but said "provided the
situation is better".
"During Moharrum, I do not sing anywhere be it India
or Pakistan or Europe. After that I would love to perform in
Mumbai if the situation improves", said Ali. PTI MJ
SAK
NNNN
