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Indian fans miss Atif Aslam and we have proof

You could say they feel a lot of... doori

11 Jul, 2019

Fans from India are feeling a lot of doori from Atif Aslam.

After the ban on Pakistani artists, the singer also stopped his concerts in India and this has led to heartbreak from his followers from across the border.

Indian playback singer Amaal Mallik took to Twitter to share how much he misses Aslam’s voice in B-town.

The singer was responding to a fan who wished for lifting of the ban particularly from the Pakistani singer so he could still sing in India.

“Please unban Atif Aslam, He’s an amazing artist & as well as good human being. We want Atif songs in Bollywood,” the fan wrote. To which Amaal responded, “Miss this guy’s voice in Bollywood,”

The singer has some great Bollywood tracks under his belt so the ban on Pakistani artists came as as serious a blow for Indian fans.

We don't blame them, the singer recently bagged the 'Best Playback Singer' at Lux Style Awards 2019 because we just can't get enough of him.

Comments

Sahmad Jul 11, 2019 01:43pm

Your wish is respected and appreciated. Unban can’t be selective... let’s wait till the relations between Neighbour’s improve. BTW we would also like to see Kohli perform on our grounds.

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sutapa Jul 11, 2019 02:31pm

Yes, Atif jee must come here for concerts and play-back.

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khabboo Jul 11, 2019 02:52pm

@Sahmad -- There are no bans from Pak side. Kohli and co are more than welcome, only if their govt allows it.

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IndianVoice Jul 11, 2019 02:55pm

To be very honest, No one is waiting for him.

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Karan Jul 11, 2019 03:03pm

Sorry to say....but no one is missing him.

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Laila Jul 11, 2019 03:31pm

This is the beauty of arts. Music is art. It transcends borders. Same for movies, poetry, books, plays. The ban is ridiculous and so is this cross border mutual "hate" when all we do is copying their movie industry which I am against as I think we should create our own unique cinema so people will understand and appreciate Pakistani culture. Indias loss.

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Khaled Ahmed Jul 11, 2019 04:29pm

Yes, we miss him alot. #WeWantAtifAslamBack

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Bhaijan Jul 11, 2019 05:22pm

@Sahmad . No please, the mingling must be across the board, not just selecting the singers, or celebrity or even MPAs, the most deserving are divided families, let the common people mingle first, then the rest.

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Jawwad Jul 11, 2019 06:11pm

I sincerely hope no Pakistani artist ever ever perform in India for any reason. There is no way our own film industry is going to improve unless we have the creativity and innovation from within. Most Indian movies did well at Cinema due to songs by Pakistani singers. They have an issue with Pakistani footprint in their country but they no issue in making money off Pakistanis. It's double standards and best is to stay away.

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RationalBabu Jul 11, 2019 06:16pm

@Khaled Ahmed, he is a good singer but most of his success in Bollywood has been been due to the supremely talented music directors and composers for his songs!

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Rana Talukdar, Andromeda. Jul 11, 2019 06:28pm

Politics can't undo the goodness of a good one. What else can be the greatest achievement for or an artist when his absence is felt in some part of the world.

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Zafar Yousufzai San Francisco, California Jul 11, 2019 08:07pm

Atif to sing for Pakistan first. Invite him later to perform there.

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Bytekite Jul 11, 2019 09:00pm

If he was a good singer in India , why is he not a good singer inPakistan ? Pakistan needs him more than India needs him.

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Abhyankar Jul 11, 2019 09:33pm

@IndianVoice The guy who wrote that twitter post cares, I care & I know that many others whom I know care too. But the ban is alright as the GoI has other responsibilities as well.

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kaushal Jul 11, 2019 09:36pm

Atif is a very good singer. He sung unforgettable hindi songs. He should continue hindi playback singing from neutral locations. I personally miss his singing. But I support my govt stand too.

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Abhyankar Jul 11, 2019 09:37pm

I also love the folk songs posted by Baloch nationalists/ separatists on Youtube as well. There is a lot of talent there.

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Sunny Jul 11, 2019 10:40pm

I did watch him on some shows, found him arrogant. It is better, he stays in Pakistan.

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Abbas Khan Jul 12, 2019 12:39am

@IndianVoice I thought so too!

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Jacob Jul 12, 2019 05:54am

@Karan grapes are sour

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Jacob Jul 12, 2019 05:54am

India lacks such a soothing voice. Indians definitely miss him!

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Kashmiri Jul 13, 2019 08:59pm

@Abhyankar Have you ever listened to Kashmiri songs? they sound great and the language is sweet. its just they sing with tears in their eyes and I am not sure why.

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Sodhi of Sialkot Jul 15, 2019 08:09pm

@ RationalBabu, "...(Atif Aslam) he is a good singer but most of his success in Bollywood has been been due to the supremely talented music directors and composers for his songs!" Yes, but the voice is his. It is a two way street. The Indian music directors and composers can not make you and me sing like Atif, no matter how supremely talented they are.

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