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Atif Aslam responds to fake news about 'Independence Day concert'

The singer was criticised for performing his Bollywood hits during the Independence Day Parade in New York

Updated 10 Aug, 2018

Atif Aslam had a concert in New York and he sang his heart out. Who'd a thunk there'd be a problem?

Well, there was. News started circulating that this was no ordinary concert but a Pakistan Independence Day Parade and that the singer decided to sing his Bollywood hits there.

And people were not happy. At. All.

Some pretty crazy rumours had begun:

But some fans and fellow artistes also supported him:

Many who attended the concert also spoke up in Aslam's defense, claiming that the concert had nothing to do with Independence Day and the news circulating is fake.

This guy knows whats up:

Atif Aslam himself then took to social media to respond to the rumours and thank his fans and supporters.

Let's wear this today #nevergiveup Simply love my haters 😘 Bayshak Allah izat denay aur rakhnay wala hai Sabz jhanda meri pehchan hai or mere fans jantay hain k mein iska ehtaram kerna achi tarah janta hun Mje bohat khushi aur fakhar hai k meray fans fake propaganda Ka jawab dena achi tarah Jantay hain .. I hope NAYE PAKISTAN main un sab logon ko izat dena jaan jayen gae jino ne PAKISTAN ka naam poori duniya mein roshan kia hai .. #change Hats off to #aadeez #fans kia baat hai ap sab ki - huge amount of respect for Shafqat Amanat Ali ✌@armeenakhanofficial #atifaslam Pakistan Zindabad

A post shared by Atif Aslam (@atifaslam) on Aug 9, 2018 at 5:20am PDT

Says the singer in his post, "I am very happy and proud that my fans are responding to the fake propaganda in such a good way. I hope that in Naya Pakistan, people respect those who are representing Pakistan all over the world."

Comments

Umair Aug 10, 2018 12:41pm

Atif Aslam is GOLD

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Zak Aug 10, 2018 01:24pm

Just stop singing Indian songs at Pakistani concerts. Whats so difficult about that. A song is not just a song, it has relevance depending on the occasion. Pakistanis dont like their culture mixed up with foreign Indian culture. Atif Aslam should just clarify whether it was independence day concert or not and address all the accusations. No need for silly comments like ‘ I love my haters.....’

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Bay Adab Aug 10, 2018 01:48pm

when sung by a Pakistani, it is not just Indian but Indo-Pakistani song.

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Sana Aug 10, 2018 03:12pm

It will not gonna effect His Fame at all. Useless effort by haters. Gold is always Gold.

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umar khalil Aug 10, 2018 04:06pm

Atif Aslam is a great singer.. his voice is tremendous... #respect #love

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Omer Aug 10, 2018 04:48pm

I was at the concert - no one left. Actually the mic stopped working so everytime Atif sang there was static. I commend him for still signing through it and not complaining. It was also very very hot and humid. The arrangements by the organizers were terrible. He sang for an hour and then took a break. No one protested. Atif was great, organkzation and technology was terrible.

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Human Aug 10, 2018 05:19pm

Look at the language used by so called Atif's defenders. They have no idea what happened out there, and what exactly to say in the singer's defense. Atif has nothing to say to clear his name. We love Atif's voice. But that love is nothing compared to our love for Pakistan.

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Dr.Sadaf Aug 10, 2018 08:54pm

Why would anyone spread fake news about him, is he contesting elections.

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Hanif Younus Aug 10, 2018 10:57pm

I did my research and it is true fact that Atif sang Bollywood songs in Pakistan Independence Parade songs. This is shameful act and cannot be tolerated. He must apologize and donate all money to charity. He cannot behave like this in such a big public event. Imagine if Indian singer sings Pakistani Ghazals in Indian Independence concert ? All Indians will get mad and crazy and probably hit him hard to apologize. I repeat, he must apologize to nation and donate all money to charity. His reply is vague and does not who the true gentleman act.

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sulaiman Sait Aug 10, 2018 10:57pm

@Omer Really! he is such an Humble STAR, does not throw his weight around nor does he enter into any controversies. Those Indians love him a lot, I remember once Asha Bhosle saying about his song, only Atif could have sung like that. Although she was for TV's TRP shown as rival

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Anwar Aug 10, 2018 11:20pm

I think he is following Adnan Sami

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N abidai Aug 11, 2018 12:28am

Atiff is a super star. And true rockstar of South Asia ! There is no one like him! He lacks the satadium with 20000 people , think about it!

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American by heart Aug 11, 2018 08:47am

@Zak Atif needs to be part of the new govt. in Pakistan make him Minister of promoting Entertainment.

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saad Aug 12, 2018 02:49am

Lets get real - as Pakistanis we watch Indian movies and dance on their songs so even if he did sing a song or two - how different is it from every other day when we watch Indian shows , movies and adore their artists. art has no boundaries and we share a lot with each other in this regard.

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