Arijit Singh Calls Atif Aslam One of His Favorite Singers During Abu Dhabi Concert

Indian singer Arijit Singh has become the center of attention on social media after openly praising Pakistani singers Atif Aslam and Shafqat Amanat Ali during a concert in Abu Dhabi.

While performing the famous Bollywood song “Pehli Nazar Mein,” originally sung by Atif Aslam for the movie Race, Arijit Singh asked the audience whether Pakistani songs were still banned in India. He said he does not follow the news closely but was curious about the situation.

Calling the topic “sensitive,” Arijit Singh made a bold statement on stage, saying, “I don’t care, Atif Aslam is one of my favorite singers.” His remarks received loud applause from the audience and quickly went viral across social media platforms including Instagram, X, and TikTok.

The singer also praised Shafqat Amanat Ali’s music during the concert, further winning appreciation from fans in both Pakistan and India. Many social media users admired Arijit Singh for openly appreciating Pakistani artists despite ongoing tensions and restrictions involving cross-border entertainment collaborations.

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Fans from both countries praised the spirit of mutual respect between artists, with many commenting that “music has no borders” and “real artists respect real talent.” The viral moment has been widely celebrated as a positive example of cultural appreciation and artistic unity beyond politics.

Both Arijit Singh and Atif Aslam remain among South Asia’s most loved singers, known for delivering countless memorable romantic songs over the past two decades.