Atif Aslam sang an Indian song at the Independence Day parade in New York and faced severe criticism on social media.
Many thought it was inappropriate to sing an Indian song at an event held to mark Independence Day and left the concert midway.
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I stand in support with @itsaadee for singing his songs at the parade. Music is not Indian or Pakistani. It is just music! Singers r synonymous with their songs which r loved equally by fans from every country. Should have briefed him if they wanted national songs #AtifAslam
— Shafqat Amanat Ali (@ShafqatAmanatA) August 7, 2018
Atif Aslam himself has not responded to the accusations yet. But despite the fact he has supporters who stand by their favorite.
Just can’t get enough of #AtifAslam’s powerful voice and awesome guitar skills. Keep rocking the crowd! #pakistan #pakistanparade pic.twitter.com/tR1esHoph7
— Mufsin Mahbub (@MufsinM) August 5, 2018
