Art knows no borders, and Indian singer Arijit Singh has proved that. Singh has recently gone viral after openly showering praise on Pakistani music stars during a live concert in Abu Dhabi. Despite the long-standing political tensions and entertainment bans that have separated the two industries, the vocal powerhouse made it crystal clear that he refuses to let politics dictate his musical admiration.
The viral moment unfolded midway through his high-energy set at the Etihad Arena. While performing, Arijit covered Atif Aslam’s iconic Bollywood hit “Pehli Nazar Mein” (from the 2008 film Race) before pausing the music to address the massive crowd.
He brought up the sensitive topic of cross-border artistic restrictions. “I have a question for you all. This might be controversial, but I do not care. I do not follow the news as much, but are Pakistani songs still banned in India?” he asked.
Gesturing with his fists in the air to express his frustration with cultural barriers, Arijit then unapologetically declared his admiration for Pakistan’s finest vocalists. “I give a damn, mujhay ghanta farq nahi parta (it doesn’t matter to me at all). Atif Aslam is one of my favourite singers, and Shafqat Amanat Ali too,” he announced, sending the packed stadium into a frenzy of cheers.
Social Media Loved the Gesture
Clips of the candid, unfiltered confession spread like wildfire within hours across TikTok, Instagram, and X. Music lovers from both sides of the border quickly flooded social media to applaud his bravery and honesty. Fans praised the interaction as a “wholesome” reminder that art transcends political boundaries, with many reiterating the sentiment: “Real artists respect real artists.”
For Pakistani fans, the shout-out felt particularly special, celebrating the enduring global legacy of artists like Atif Aslam, while Indian fans widely shared the sentiment that Arijit spoke aloud what millions of South Asian music lovers privately feel. By choosing solidarity over controversy, Arijit Singh once again proved that melodies are too powerful to be confined by borders.
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