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Time of India
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Javed Akhtar praises late singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's fearless pro-India stand in Pakistan: 'He was courageous'
Javed Akhtar praised Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's courage and talent, recalling their collaboration and Nusrat's bold remarks about India-Pakistan cultural ties. Despite controversy over his political views, Akhtar's admiration remains strong, honoring Nusrat's legacy and lamenting his untimely death before a major international breakthrough. Javed Akhtar has once more reflected on the enduring cultural ties between India and Pakistan . He warmly recalls his profound respect for Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan , the iconic Pakistani qawwali legend, emphasizing the power of shared artistic heritage. Controversy and Unwavering Respect Earlier, Javed Akhtar received appreciation in India but faced backlash in Pakistan for openly criticizing Pakistan's history of providing refuge to those responsible for attacks like 26/11 during his visit to Lahore. Despite this, he firmly states that his admiration for Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan remains "untarnished." While speaking on AajTak Radio, Akhtar shared a moving story from a music launch event in Delhi that revealed Nusrat's remarkable "candour and courage. " Javed's collaboration with Nusrat Javed openly admitted, 'I'm not a huge fan of qawwali as a genre, but I was a great admirer of Nusrat. He was a lovely man. We worked together on an album titled Sangam — I wrote it, he composed it." He fondly recalled an event at a luxury hotel in Delhi where Nusrat spoke to a full house, with officials from the Pakistan High Commission seated prominently in the front row. Nusrat's Bold Words to the Pakistan High Commission 'Nusrat was asked to say a few words. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Най-продаваните ежедневни обувки това лято – виж защо! ZAROTRAVEL® КУПИ СЕГА Undo He said, 'I travel all over the world, but the reception I get in India is unmatched. I hang my head in shame when people ask me why my country hasn't hosted Lata Mangeshkar. I'm saying this here because I want the people from the Pakistan High Commission to pay attention,'" Javed recalled. Javed Akhtar showers praise Akhtar considered that incident as an extraordinary demonstration of courage. He remarked, 'It takes conviction, daring, and honesty to make such a statement. For me, as an Indian, it's not a big deal to say this. But for a Pakistani to say this on Indian soil and then return home — that's incredibly courageous." He went on to express his heartfelt admiration for Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, saying, 'I have nothing but love and admiration for Nusrat. He died so young. He was on his way to America to sign a record deal with none other than Madonna. Who knows what more greatness he would have achieved had he lived longer."
News18
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Javed Akhtar Recalls Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's Brave Pro-India Remark To Pakistan: 'He Was Courageous'
Last Updated: Javed Akhtar recalls Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's bold statement to Pakistani officials, praising India's warmth and criticizing Pakistan for ignoring Lata Mangeshkar. Veteran writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar has once again revisited the long-standing conversation around the cultural exchange between India and Pakistan, while fondly remembering his deep admiration for legendary Pakistani qawwali maestro, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Though Akhtar had earlier drawn applause in India — and criticism across the border — for calling out Pakistan's history of sheltering perpetrators of attacks like 26/11 during an appearance in Lahore, he maintains that his respect for Nusrat remains untarnished. Speaking on AajTak Radio, Akhtar shared a poignant anecdote from a music launch in Delhi that highlighted Nusrat's candour and courage. 'I'm not a huge fan of qawwali as a genre," Akhtar admitted, 'but I was a great admirer of Nusrat. He was a lovely man. We worked together on an album titled Sangam — I wrote it, he composed it." Recalling the event held at a five-star hotel in Delhi, Akhtar described how Nusrat addressed a packed audience, including dignitaries from the Pakistan High Commission seated in the front row. 'Nusrat was asked to say a few words. He said, 'I travel all over the world, but the reception I get in India is unmatched. I hang my head in shame when people ask me why my country hasn't hosted Lata Mangeshkar. I'm saying this here because I want the people from the Pakistan High Commission to pay attention,'" Javed recalled. Akhtar described the moment as a rare act of bravery. 'It takes conviction, daring, and honesty to make such a statement. For me, as an Indian, it's not a big deal to say this. But for a Pakistani to say this on Indian soil and then return home — that's incredibly courageous," he said, adding, 'I have nothing but love and admiration for Nusrat. He died so young. He was on his way to America to sign a record deal with none other than Madonna. Who knows what more greatness he would have achieved had he lived longer." Born in 1948, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan passed away in 1997 at the age of just 48. Javed noted that Nusrat was one of the few South Asian artists whose appeal transcended borders, regularly selling out concerts not just among the diaspora, but among Western audiences as well. After the Pahalgam terror attack earlier this year, Akhtar reiterated his stance on the imbalance in cross-border artistic engagement. 'It has been one-way traffic. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mehdi Hassan, Ghulam Ali, Noor Jahan — all came to India and were welcomed with open arms. Faiz Ahmad Faiz, when he visited India during the Vajpayee era, was treated with the respect reserved for a head of state," he said in an interview with PTI. First Published:
Indian Express
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan made a pro-India statement in front of Pakistani diplomats, he was a courageous man': Javed Akhtar recalls anecdote
Writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar made headlines a few years ago, when he reminded a gathering of Pakistanis in Lahore that Indians cannot ignore the nationalities of the perpetrators of various terror attacks over the years. He said that he was in Mumbai during the 26/11 attacks, and that he watched his city burn. He also reminded the crowd that while India has rolled out the red carpet for Pakistani artists such as the singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and the poet Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Pakistan hasn't extended the same courtesy to Indian singers. He said that Lata Mangeshkar was by far the most popular celebrity in Pakistan, but she was never invited to perform there. His comments were praised by Indians, but the incident hasn't diminished his admiration for Nusrat. In a recent interview, he recalled an anecdote about meeting Nusrat at an event in Delhi, and what transpired there. Appearing on AajTak Radio, he said, 'I'm not a big fan of qawwali, but I was a huge admirer of Nusrat. He was a lovely man. We worked on an album together, called Sangam. I wrote it, he composed it. It was released at a big five-star hotel in New Delhi. A delegation from the Pakistan high commission was seated in the front row. Nusrat was asked to say a few words, and he said, 'I travel all over the world, but the reception I get in India is unmatched. I hang my head in shame when people ask me why my country hasn't hosted Lata Mangeshkar. I'm saying this here because I want the people from the Pakistan high commission to pay attention'.' Also read – Javed Akhtar accused Sadhguru of 'playing dangerous game' with devotees: 'He's using his brain, doesn't want you to use yours' Javed said that it takes 'conviction' and 'daring' and 'honesty' to make such statements. 'For me to say this isn't a big deal; I'm an Indian. But for a Pakistani to say this to his own people, and then return to Pakistan, it was an extremely courageous statement to make,' he said. Javed reiterated that he has nothing but love and admiration for Nusrat. 'I went for his condolence meet as well, after he died. And he died so young. He happened to be in London while on his way to America, and he died there. He was going to America to sign a record deal with none other than Madonna. Who knows what greatness he would have accomplished had he lived longer.' Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was born in 1948. He died at the age of 48 in the year 1997. Javed pointed out that he was one of the first South Asian artistes who could sell out shows overseas, not among the diaspora, but among the local population. Shortly after the Pahalgam terror attack earlier this year, Javed Akhtar repeated his sentiment about cross-border exchange of art. 'It has been a one way traffic, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mehdi Hassan, Ghulam Ali, Noor Jahan came to India, we gave them a great reception. Faiz Ahmad Faiz, who is a poet of subcontinent, he was living in Pakistan, when he came to India during the AB Vajpayee regime, he was treated like a state head, the kind of respect given by the government,' he told news agency PTI.
Hans India
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Irresponsible usage of tech may cause damage
Vijayawada: Railway Public Relations Officer Nusrat M Mandrupurkar explained various benefits that AI can bring into communications and media world and also cautioned the damage that can be caused by the irresponsible usage of technologies. She was addressing the special PR Day conference organised by Amaravati Chapter of Public Relations Society of India here on Wednesday on the occasion of 38th National Public Relations Day with theme 'Responsible Use of AI: Role of Public Relations'. Nusrat warned that emergence of technology cannot be stopped but one must learn the way how judiciously same can be used for the benefit of common man and society at large. I&PR Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy explained that all the users of technology must decide what they can consume or not. He cautioned that excess use of technology beyond anyone's consuming capacity will lead to destruction. By highlighting WhatsApp governance model adopted by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, he said that Naidu is always in forefront of using technologies to bring benefits to common man. Dr G Anita, chairman of PRSI Amaravati Chapter, welcoming delegates said that emergence of AI will further complicate the communication systems that were already under heavy impact of social media. In-charge Vice-Chancellor of Andhra Kesari University Prof DVR Murthy expressed concern over degradation of values in media from the days of print media dominance to present social media era. He advised media personnel and organisations to take appropriate measures immediately thus restricting the damage by technology to minimal. Olive Yaramal, Tressurer of PRSI Amaravati Chapter, Kiran, Joint Director of I&PR Dept, J Rajendra Kumar, Vice-Chairman, PRSI, Amaravati Chapter, Kandadai Partha Sarathy, Secretary, PRSI Amaravati Chapter, P Basheer, Joint Secretary, PRSI Amaravati Chapter and other executive committee members also participated.
Express Tribune
08-02-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Afghan terrorist killed in operation: ISPR
Listen to article An Afghan national involved in terrorism inside Pakistan was killed during an operation conducted by security forces in Datta Khel area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province's North Waziristan district on 6 February, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday. The individual was later identified as Luqman Khan, also known as Nusrat, son of Kamal Khan, a resident of Spera district, Khost province, Afghanistan. Photo: ISPR Pakistan has approached the Interim Afghan Government to take over the body of the individual, being an Afghan citizen, ISPR said in its statement. 'Such incidents are irrefutable evidence of involvement of Afghan nationals in terrorist activities in Pakistan. The Interim Afghan Government is expected to fulfil its obligations and deny the use of Afghan soil by terrorists for perpetuating acts of terrorism against Pakistan,' the statement added. Pakistan has repeatedly called on Afghan authorities to prevent militant groups from using Afghan territory to launch attacks inside its borders, a point of ongoing tension between the two countries. Security forces killed three militants during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Datta Khel area of North Waziristan, according to a statement from the ISPR on Friday. The operation, conducted on the night of February 6-7, followed intelligence reports indicating the presence of militants in the region. The military's media wing stated that during the operation, troops successfully targeted the militants' location, resulting in the elimination of three terrorists. The militants were reportedly attempting to flee while disguised in burqas . The deceased terrorists were found in possession of weapons and ammunition. According to the ISPR, they were involved in multiple terrorist activities within the region. Following the operation, a sanitisation mission is currently underway to eliminate any remaining threats in the area.
