“I Wept While Singing at My Daughter’s Rukhsati,” Says Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

In a heartfelt revelation, legendary Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has shared that he became emotional and teared up while singing during his own daughter’s rukhsati (farewell ceremony). Despite having performed at countless weddings worldwide, the moment he sang for his daughter, Mahin, proved uniquely poignant.

Speaking on the set of Pakistan Idol, the maestro explained that during his daughter’s wedding festivities, he remained busy with multiple professional commitments, including the show. He credited his wife with managing all the wedding arrangements. However, at the moment of Mahin’s rukhsati, he was overwhelmed with emotion and memories of his late father, Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan, and his uncle and mentor, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.

Photos of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s Daughter Mahin’s Wedding Go Viral

This honest admission highlights the universal sentiment of a father’s love and the bittersweet emotions that accompany a daughter’s departure from her parental home.

FAQs

1. Why did Rahat Fateh Ali Khan get emotional?
He was overcome with emotion while singing at his own daughter’s rukhsati, a deeply personal moment despite his long career of performing at weddings.

2. Which family members did he remember at that moment?
He was particularly reminded of his father, Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan, and his legendary uncle, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.

3. Was he busy with work during the wedding?
Yes, he continued his professional commitments, including filming Pakistan Idol, during the wedding days, while his wife oversaw the arrangements.

4. What does he usually sing at rukhsatis?
He is famous for performing heartfelt duas and traditional wedding songs like “Dastaan-e-Ishq” and “Allah Hoo” during the rukhsati ceremony.