New Delhi, Oct 18 (PTI) With the increasing fan following and demand for fresh voices, singers from 'sarhad paar' (across the border) are a happy lot and hopping into Bollywood into welcoming arms.
The success of Pakistani singers in India like Abida Parveen, Farida Khanum, Ghulam Ali, Nusrat Fateh Ali and more recently Adnan Sami have opened a new window for the present generation. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Atif Aslam, Shafqat Amanat Ali, Ali Zafar, Junoon, Strings, Call, Fuzon, Jal are finding a firm foothold in Bollywood as they release albums to an increasing fan following.
"Pakistani singers are the latest rage in Bollywood. While we have talented singers like Sunidhi Chauhan and Sonu Nigam, there is always room for fresh voices. Pakistani singers have a blend of sufi and classical touch to their voice, which makes them different," says Mohammed Asif, senior manager, Tips industries.
The last album of Atif Aslam 'Doorie' sold 1.5 million copies worldwide, which is huge, he adds. Pakistani singers have found a base in India with films like 'Krrish' and 'Awarapaan.' In Pakistan, there is no tradition of film music. The pop rock scene is much more developed there beacause it doesn't have to so-exist with an film music. These singers charge less remuneration compared to established Indian singers, he says. Music has no boundaries and if Pakistani singers are good, we should welcome them, says popular ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas. PTI
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