Singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Arrested in Dubai? Artist Calls It ‘Enemy’s Gameplay’

On Monday multiple media houses reported that popular Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was arrested in Dubai for related to defamation case. However. the singer was quick to respond with a video on Instagram. Read on.

The Pakistani press recently reported that Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, a prominent singer, was arrested at the Dubai airport due to a series of grievances lodged against him by his ex-manager, Salman Ahmed. Scroll down to find more details.

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, known for his magical numbers like, ‘O Re Piya’, has been lighting up the stage at different music festivals across the United Arab Emirates in the past few days. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan took to video to address and squash circulating whispers of his arrest, he quietly acknowledged that he’s in Dubai at the moment working on his music, and there’s nothing to be concerned about.

Dismissing this groundless gossip, he assured his fans and the public that he was doing well and eager to go back home soon. He even hinted at a new song release on his return, promising a pleasant surprise for his audience.

Take a look at the video:

The doubt cast on Rahat’s video comes from his lack of comment about his recent run-in with the law in Dubai. The mystery deepens as people wonder why he chose to remain silent about this significant event.

It’s been mentioned in past news that Rahat Fateh Ali Khan landed in hot water when his former manager, the well-known entertainment promoter Salman Ahmed, lodged a complaint against him while in Dubai. However, reports suggest that while the situation was alarming, Rahat wasn’t actually taken into custody. The singer, originally from Lahore, was in Dubai for his musical events.

Adding more fuel to the fire, earlier this year, it emerged that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) had started looking into claims of money laundering and tax evasion by the famous singer. The allegations came to the surface when it was uncovered that Rahat had built a colossal fortune of around Rs8 billion over a 12-year span through his domestic and international performances.

While the accusations haven’t been finalised, it’s confirmed by Rahat’s managing agency that he has been taken into custody, and they are currently in anticipation of deeper insights regarding the matter. Information suggests that the complaint against Rahat was filed by his ex-manager, Ahmed, in Dubai. Prior to this, Rahat had decided to part ways with Ahmed after a confrontation.

In an intriguing turn of events, it has been brought to light that both parties have initiated legal proceedings against each other. Through all this, Rahat’s brother-in-law, Bakka Burki, stands by his side to help navigate the situation.

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