A viral video featuring veteran singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and his son Shah Zaman performing qawwali at the grave of Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan has sparked widespread criticism across social media platforms.
The performance took place during the death anniversary of the legendary Qawwali maestro. Videos circulating online show a gathering around the grave, with several attendees showering money over the performers—a tradition common at musical venues but widely criticized in the context of a cemetery.
Online critics pointed out that the event lacked proper reverence for the grave, labeling the showering of money as unacceptable. Conversely, supporters argued that it was a sincere expression of tribute from Rahat to his late uncle and mentor.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, who passed away in August 1997, remains one of the most revered figures in world music, with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan carrying forward his musical lineage.
