Publish: 10:46, 22 Dec, 2024 Updated: 11:20, 22 Dec, 2024

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan stuns the audience on Dhaka Stage

Staff Reporter
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan stuns the audience on Dhaka Stage

The Fateh Ali Khan family has been mesmerizing music lovers across the subcontinent for decades with their Sufi music. When Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, a member of this iconic family, performs in this country, it is unquestionably a highly anticipated event for music lovers in Bangladesh.

On Saturday night at the Army Stadium in the capital, the excitement eased as the audience was immersed in a flood of melody. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, nephew of the legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and a prominent figure in Sufi music, captivated Bangladesh’s music lovers with his soulful performance. The eager audience, longing for music, expressed their admiration for both the artist and his art by surrendering to the mesmerizing rhythms.

In remembrance of the martyrs of the July uprising, the "Spirits of July" platform organized a concert titled "Echoes of Revolution" to raise funds for the July Memorial Foundation, aiming to bring down the fascist regime of Hasina.

After a long wait, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan took the stage, performed, and showered the audience with a flood of melodies, stirring waves of rhythm, tempo, and music in their minds. The chilly December night was transformed into warmth, as the music enveloped the listeners in its soothing embrace.

In the aftermath of the July coup, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan reaffirmed his dominance by creating a powerful wave of melody for the new Bangladesh, a victory gained through immense sacrifice.

With his enchanting voice, the magician of melody, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, opened the treasure chest of music. He then proceeded to perform his most popular songs, beloved by his fans and listeners. Among these popular songs were 'Mere Rashke Qamar', 'Afreen Afreen', 'Tere Mast Mast Do Nain', 'Sanu Ik Pal Chain Na Aave', 'Dil Diyan Gallan', and 'Tumhe Dillagi'. Through the harmony of these timeless songs, he turned the cold winter night into a classical musical experience.

Responding to the audience's repeated calls of "One more, one more," this Sufi artist, born in Punjab, Pakistan, did not hesitate to share his melodies, spreading his voice at their request.

As the artist poured his heart into his performance, the audience responded with loud applause, shaking the stadium in celebration. After the release of the 2014 album "Back to Love," the song "Zaroori Tha" hit over a billion views, propelling the artist to new heights. Even after ten years, its popularity endures. Before the first line of "Zaroori Tha" finished, the Army Stadium was filled with dancing and excitement, as fans were swept away by the joy.

The concert began with a Qawwali performance by the band Silsila, before Rahat Fateh Ali Khan took the stage. Following that, various bands performed one after another, including rapper Hannan, rapper Sejan, Aftermath, Chirkut, Artcell, and others.

Bd-pratidin English/ Afia 

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