‘Not true’: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan refutes arrest claims in Dubai

Pakistani music icon Rahat Fateh Ali Khan on Monday, July 22, denied recent reports alleging his arrest in Dubai. In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter), Khan debunked the rumors, asserting, “Not true.”

In the video, Khan addressed his fans directly, stating, “I am Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, your Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. I came to Dubai to record songs. Everything is fine. Please ignore these disgusting rumors. These reports are not true.”

News circulating regarding the arrest of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is fake and baseless.
Regards Team RFAK pic.twitter.com/G9F2yBOdmZ

— Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (@RFAKWorld) July 22, 2024

His team echoed this sentiment, labelling the arrest rumors as “fake and baseless” in the video’s caption.

The false reports suggested that Khan had been detained due to a defamation complaint filed by his former manager, Salman Ahmed. According to the rumors, the dispute arose after Khan allegedly terminated Ahmed’s services a few months ago.

Khan, who is celebrated for his contributions to both Pakistani and Indian music, emphasised his gratitude towards his fans, saying, “You are my power. My audience and fans are my power. After God, my fans are my power.”

Earlier this year, Khan made headlines when a video surfaced showing him hitting a man with shoes in an altercation. The incident occurred when Khan requested a bottle from the man, who claimed ignorance. Khan’s reaction, including the verbal threat “Main tujhe marunga” (“I will beat you”), led to him slapping the individual.

Later, Khan clarified the situation in a follow-up video, revealing that the bottle contained holy water and that the man was his student and not a stranger.

Khan, the nephew of the legendary Qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, has also been recognised for his contributions to Hindi cinema.