Since yesterday, a debate is in full swing on social media over Atif Aslam’s singing a Bollywood song at an Independence Day parade in New York.
Reportedly, the artist crooned his tune ‘Tera Hona Laga Hoon’ from Indian flick ‘Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani’, irking many Pakistani citizens.
Now we all pakistani should not listen him and bycot with him ,he realy dnt desrv our love and appreciation coz he is more indian than pakistani #Shame Shame #مشعل_راہ_گانے #RehamKhan #AtifAslam#im pic.twitter.com/YD3XEFqmek pic.twitter.com/umqk7gIEOu
— فائقہ جدون (@fyka_ayaz) August 8, 2018
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However, a video leaked from the parade shows fans going crazy when Atif sang ‘O Saathi’ from Baaghi 2.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRaABp2CHbE
Moreover, various sensationalist news reports claim that Atif Aslam declined to raise Pakistani flag at the parade and refused to chant ‘Pakistani Zindabad’ at the ceremony.
However, how much truth there is in the controversial tale is still not known!
As per #sources #AtifAslam sung an #indian song on #JashnEAzadi celebrations #concert at #NY #America. There are also #rumors that he #hesitate holding & waving flag of #Pakistan. If so its very #stupid of him & very bad but let him #clear untill not #guilty Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/fFeijjx3QI
— umar ishaque butt (@capisces) August 7, 2018
Shafqat Amanat Ali took to Twitter and defended Atif with full force!
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
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf’s member Shireen Mazari too tweeted on the matter and shamed Atif Aslam for disrespecting the Pakistani flag!
Have heard Atif Aslam refused to hold the Pakistan flag! If true it is shameful indeed! Why wld he do such a senseless act? For commercial purposes? Disgusting! And I really liked his work too. But this act has destroyed it all.
— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) August 8, 2018
Instantly, Twitterverse roasted her for believing the rumors!
Madam, What does Heard means here, you must not tweet something without confirmation. It seems a childish act at your end.
— Afzal Malik (@AfzalMa49360128) August 8, 2018
Her followers lost their cool and schooled for attacking Atif Aslam!
Please get it confirmed first as he did nothing of that sort. I know him personally and can vouch for that first hand. let's not pronounce someone guilty without hearing his side and based on heresay only. Thanks
— Taimur K Bandey (@TBandey) August 8, 2018
Reacting on mere hearsay, Ma'am! And being judgemental too! One shudders with the thought of you being in a position of authority!!!
— Moneir Aslam (@moneir27) August 8, 2018
Fans of Atif vouched for his patriotism and schooled Mazari for not investigating on the matter!
No way.. @itsaadee #AtifAslam is a bold and proud Pakistani. There's no way he could refuse to do so. He has always stood up for his country and done us proud. Shame on those who spread false news. Allah sees all. Atif Aslam is our pride MashAllah!!!!!!!
— Ansha (@Ansha___) August 8, 2018
People started doubting her credibility as the expected Defence Minister of Pakistan!
Madame Mazari, as the alleged Minister of Defence in waiting – I both literally and figuratively – hope that you find better ways to further the defence of our country. Holding up a flag should neither be taking up your time nor your attention.
Afghanistan & not Arif perhaps?
— Sameer Anees (@Sammy_Anees) August 8, 2018
Did you bother to investigate this fake news before issuing your Fatwa?
— Hassan Parvez (@hparvezdcd) August 8, 2018
Hi guys see she is expectedly defence minister …see her response without any proof.
— sajid yousafzai (@0007Sajid) August 8, 2018
We wonder when will Atif break silence on the matter!
Has anyone heard Atifs side of the story? @itsaadee
— Yasser Khan (@yassermkhan) August 8, 2018
Meanwhile, an attendee of the parade revealed what really happened and how Pakistanis, Indians, and Bengali went wild when Atif took over the stage!
1) I attended the NYC Pakistan Day Parade, all the people having on #AtifAslam get a life please. NO one left, everyone was swooning along to every song he sang. Indians & Bengalis attended the event too. He’s gain immense popularity & love from India.
— Nayaab Khan (@nayaabkay) August 7, 2018
2)The “Indian” songs he sang were in his voice were they not? So how can people claim they’re a product of India only? Fact is, it’s Atif’s voice so automatically the song has a Pakistani contribution to it. #AtifAslam
— Nayaab Khan (@nayaabkay) August 7, 2018
3) Every person in the crowd was enjoying every second of Atif’s performance. Also, it was CRAZY hot, the sun was blazing, Atif was drenched in sweat, red in the face but he kept entertaining everyone that came out. #AtifAslam
— Nayaab Khan (@nayaabkay) August 7, 2018
4) the NYC Pakistan Day parade has slowly declined over the years, the sponsors KNOW Atif is an international star which is why they invited him. Again, Pakistanis, Indians and Bengalis were in attendance. #AtifAslam
— Nayaab Khan (@nayaabkay) August 7, 2018
5)If as Pakistanis this is how we want the world to perceive us than shame on us. We should rejoice in our cultural similarities, move away from the hate and enjoy the entertainment our singers/actors etc. work so hard to give us. #AtifAslam
— Nayaab Khan (@nayaabkay) August 7, 2018
6) I’ve attended the NYC Pakistan Day Parade for practically my whole life. Never before was a crowd so energized & packed. Thank you for such a great day, & I’m sorry you’re dealing with horrible minded jerks who have nothing better to do than spread hate. #IStandWithAtifAslam
— Nayaab Khan (@nayaabkay) August 7, 2018
Well, these unseen clips from the parade certainly prove that Atif Aslam rocked his gig and the crowd couldn’t get enough of him.
Gulabi aankhen jo teri dekhi sharabi yeh dil ho gaya Sambhalo mujhko oh mere yaaron sambhalna mushkil ho gaya
#Aadeez @itsaadee #AtifAslamlive #AtifAslam @Rafaz_aadeez @SohailAtif313 pic.twitter.com/WV9zla9Evm— Mehrose 💝 (@MEHROSEKAZI2) August 6, 2018
<strong>An attendee of the parade revealed what really happened and how Pakistanis, Indians, and Bengali went wild when Atif took over the stage!</strong>
1) I attended the NYC Pakistan Day Parade, all the people having on #AtifAslam get a life please. NO one left, everyone was swooning along to every song he sang. Indians & Bengalis attended the event too. He’s gain immense popularity & love from India.
— Nayaab Khan (@nayaabkay) August 7, 2018
2)The “Indian” songs he sang were in his voice were they not? So how can people claim they’re a product of India only? Fact is, it’s Atif’s voice so automatically the song has a Pakistani contribution to it. #AtifAslam
— Nayaab Khan (@nayaabkay) August 7, 2018
3) Every person in the crowd was enjoying every second of Atif’s performance. Also, it was CRAZY hot, the sun was blazing, Atif was drenched in sweat, red in the face but he kept entertaining everyone that came out. #AtifAslam
— Nayaab Khan (@nayaabkay) August 7, 2018
4) the NYC Pakistan Day parade has slowly declined over the years, the sponsors KNOW Atif is an international star which is why they invited him. Again, Pakistanis, Indians and Bengalis were in attendance. #AtifAslam
— Nayaab Khan (@nayaabkay) August 7, 2018
5)If as Pakistanis this is how we want the world to perceive us than shame on us. We should rejoice in our cultural similarities, move away from the hate and enjoy the entertainment our singers/actors etc. work so hard to give us. #AtifAslam
— Nayaab Khan (@nayaabkay) August 7, 2018
6) I’ve attended the NYC Pakistan Day Parade for practically my whole life. Never before was a crowd so energized & packed. Thank you for such a great day, & I’m sorry you’re dealing with horrible minded jerks who have nothing better to do than spread hate. #IStandWithAtifAslam
— Nayaab Khan (@nayaabkay) August 7, 2018
<strong>Well, these unseen clips from the parade certainly prove that Atif Aslam rocked his gig and the crowd couldn’t get enough of him.</strong>
Gulabi aankhen jo teri dekhi sharabi yeh dil ho gaya Sambhalo mujhko oh mere yaaron sambhalna mushkil ho gaya
#Aadeez @itsaadee #AtifAslamlive #AtifAslam @Rafaz_aadeez @SohailAtif313 pic.twitter.com/WV9zla9Evm— Mehrose 💝 (@MEHROSEKAZI2) August 6, 2018
Checking out #AtifAslam performing a set near @MadSqParkNYC to a packed crowd of Pakistanis. This concert is insane! #pakistan #PakistanZindabad pic.twitter.com/FoaaHzwWTD
— Mufsin Mahbub (@MufsinM) August 5, 2018
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