Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Slaps Student in Heated Exchange: Viral Video Sparks Outrage Among Fans

It appears that Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, a Pakistani singer, is involved in a controversy due to a viral video where he is seen physically assaulting a person with shoes and slippers. In the video, Rahat asks the person about a bottle, and the individual responds that he doesn’t know where it is. Rahat then proceeds to physically assault the person.

The video has caused a stir on social media, with fans expressing their shock at Rahat’s behavior. In the video, Rahat initially slaps the person, and later, the assault becomes severe, causing the person to fall to the ground. Despite this, Rahat does not stop the assault.

In a statement accompanying the video, Rahat explains that the person had water in the bottle, and he was merely trying to save himself. The video has raised concerns about Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s conduct, and fans who were once admirers of his singing talent are now criticizing his unacceptable behavior.

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has made a video statement, addressing the viral video where he is seen physically assaulting a person. In the statement, Rahat mentions that the person involved is a disciple (shishya) and there is a guru-shishya relationship between them. Rahat emphasizes that when a disciple does good work, love and appreciation are expressed, but if a mistake is made, punishment is also given out of love.

Rahat then points out that the person had water in the bottle, which he considers sacred. He admits to making a mistake by assaulting the person. Rahat also indicates towards the person in the video, saying that he is Rahat’s father and his teacher. He mentions that they love each other equally and apologizes for forgetting to show respect. Rahat requests forgiveness from his disciple and apologizes for any embarrassment caused.

The person involved in the incident, who is referred to as Peer Sahab (the spiritual mentor), defends himself by stating that the water in the bottle was sanctified through mantras and was meant for spiritual purposes. He claims that the video was shared with malicious intent to defame him.

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s name has been associated with controversies in the past as well. It’s not the first time that the Pakistani singer has found himself embroiled in a controversy. In 2011, Rahat faced detention at the Delhi airport for carrying undisclosed foreign currency, and in 2019, he was accused again of involvement in alleged foreign exchange smuggling in India.