NEWYORK: World Star Entertainment organized a spectacular musical concert featuring the world-renowned Pakistani singer Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and his son, Shah Zaman Ali Khan which was attended by thousands of music enthusiasts.
The concert opened with a brilliant performance by Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s son, Shah Zaman Ali Khan. As he took the stage, the excitement among young fans was palpable; his performance showcased a beautiful blend of youthful energy and musical tradition.
When Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan stepped onto the stage, the entire hall seemed to be eagerly awaiting his voice, and fans welcomed him with immense enthusiasm and fervor.
Before beginning his performance, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan said that performing in New York always made him feel as though he were among his own people.
He said that he has been connected to the city since childhood, having visited it alongside Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
He expressed great joy in performing for fans who felt like family, saying that he takes pride in his roots in the musical and cultural traditions of the greater Punjab region, a legacy now being carried forward by Shah Zaman Ali Khan.
The maestro captivated the audience with a string of his hit songs, ranging from “Saanson Ki Mala” and “Mere Rashke Qamar” to “Main Tainu Samjhawan Ki,” “Teri Meri Prem Kahani,” and “Tere Mast Mast Do Nain.”
Hearing the popular Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan song “Afreen Afreen” in Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s voice, even female fans could not help but dancing. Fans sang along to the lyrics of their favorite songs, and the hall repeatedly resounded with the roar of applause.
The show’s promoter and the driving force behind World Star Entertainment Atiq Sheikh thanked the massive crowd for their turnout.
A particularly memorable moment of the concert occurred when Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and his son, Shah Zaman Ali Khan, took the stage together; the audience was overjoyed as the duo performed “Mera Piya Ghar Aaya” and “Tere Mast Mast Do Nain.”
The hall erupted in applause and cheers, with fans rising from their seats to acclaim the two artists.
This concert in New York not only reflected the global influence of Pakistani music but also saw the father-son musical duo of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Shah Zaman Ali Khan win the hearts of the audience.
