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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan cancels upcoming show in Dubai after testing positive for COVID-19

Ace Pakistani singer Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan contracted COVID-19, ahead of his show. His team took to Twitter and announced, “We sadly announce the rescheduling of the Mystical Sufi Night as Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has tested Covid positive.”

“The event has now been rescheduled for Saturday, 12th March 2022. We greatly regret the inconvenience caused!” it added. As soon as the post went live, fans dropped get-well-soon messages. A user wrote, "Gel well soon sir (legend)." "Get well soon Insha’Allah," prayed another fan. Have a look:

Reportedly, the singer tested positive for the virus in Dubai, despite testing negative in Pakistan.

The popular Pakistani musician, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is the nephew of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and grandson of Fateh Ali Khan. With a prominent background in Qawwali, Ghazals, and other light music genres, he is not only one of the most bankable singers of Pakistan but also has a reputation among Indian fans.

He created a niche for himself in the Indian film industry with his first performance ‘Mann Ki Lagan’ for John Abraham and Udita Goswami’s film ‘Paap’ and went on to be a part of several hits.

He created a niche for himself in the Indian film industry with his first performance ‘Mann Ki Lagan’ for John Abraham and Udita Goswami’s film ‘Paap’ and went on to be a part of several hits. Some of his best works for Bollywood include, ‘O Re Piya’ (Aaja Nachle), ‘Jiya Dhadak Dhadak’ (Kalyug), ‘Main Jahaan Rahoon’ (Namastey London), ‘Sajdaa’ (My Name Is Khan),‘Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji’ (Ishqiya),Aas Paas Khuda’ (Anjaana Anjaani),Jag Soona Lage’ (Om Shanti Om) and Tere Mast Mast Do Nain’ (Dabangg) among many others.

Apart from this, he has also appeared in Indian singing reality shows

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