The Arts Council president also requested the federal government to nominate the music legend for the Nishan-e-Imtiaz award.Īt the end of the ceremony, Rahat sang Mera Iman Pakistan, and Aaj Rang Hai and remembered the late qawwal and legend Amjad Sabri, upon which he received a standing ovation from the audience.
We are proud to present the lifetime achievement award and lifetime membership of Arts Council to Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in recognition of his massive achievements,” said Mohammad Ahmed Shah, president of the Arts Council.
It belongs to Abida Parveen and the river of melody flowed straight up and that belongs to Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. “There is an inverted river of music and melody which flowed upwards. “The greatest musicians of our time are present among us today it’s an honour for everyone.” He added that the combination of folk and classical music, which was created by Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, was being maintained by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Sindh Minister for Culture, Syed Sardar Ali Shah also acknowledged Rahat’s talent and spoke highly of him. It is not less than an honour for me to speak in front of him.” Rahat also shared great praise and appreciation for senior artist, Anwar Maqsood, who he calls a mentor. Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is a Pakistani singer, primarily of Qawwali, a devotional music of the Muslim Sufis. The award had earlier been given to Zia Mohyuddin, Anwer Maqsood, Iftikhar Arif, Amar Jaleel and Asad Muhammad Khan. He is still very young, and this award should be given to those who are involved in NAB cases,” he humorously said during a conversation with the singer. “Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has been singing for a long time, but it is surprising to give him this award at this age. He is the first Pakistani musician to have received this honour from the Arts Council Karachi, however, Anwar Maqsood jokingly said that it’s too early to give him a ‘lifetime achievement award’. I cannot put my feelings into words for the honour bestowed on me,” said the singer upon receiving the acknowledgement. “I am honoured to be accepting this award by the Arts Council, a world-renowned institute of arts and culture. Ustad Farrekh Fateh Ali Khan.I have prepared medleys of popular bollywood songs as it is not possible to sing all the songs hence this will allow me to sing more songs which the audience will enjoy.Grace Entertainment bring the best of Bollywood shows to the UK and this time round the shows will be sheer magic like before as PME have partnered with the best in the business.Legendary singer Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was given a lifetime achievement award and honorary membership by the Arts Council Karachi at a ceremony on Tuesday. Ustad Rahat was born into a family of Qawwals and classical singers in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
This time I have prepared for a unique show where I will showcase Qawwalis in a more authentic style from the teachings I have had from my Ustad and Uncle, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and my father, It is show time again across the UK with the very favourite and popular legendary Qawwal & Playback Singer, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan for “The Legacy Tour 2021” proudly presented by global promoters of the maestro PME Entertainment & UK promoters Grace Entertainment.Īfter the mega success of sold out shows in 2019, the maestro returns to the UK for the first time after the easing of the pendamic restrictions.Birmingham September 24 at the Utilita Arena,The maestro quotes, ” UK is my second home and the love I get from my audiences is very special”. Rahat took Nusrats first name in a traditional gesture of admiration of his master, and in so doing was officially recognized as the new leader of Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khans group.
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