Indian singer Mika Singh has spoken about his experience in Pakistan, recalling the welcome he received during his 2019 visit and the respect he witnessed at Sikh religious sites.
During an appearance on the Baatein Dil Se With Navika Kumar podcast, Singh recalled seeing Muslims in Pakistan taking care of Sikh gurdwaras. He described this as one of the experiences that stayed with him and shaped his perception of the people he met there.
While discussing relations between India and Pakistan, Singh questioned the contrasting attitudes towards Muslims from different places.
He asked why Pakistani Muslims are sometimes viewed negatively while Muslims living in Dubai may be perceived more positively. His comments reflected his argument that people should not necessarily be judged differently because of the country they come from.
Singh also spoke in favour of greater freedom for artistes from both countries to work across the border.
Singh's comments also revisit the controversy surrounding his 2019 Karachi performance, when he travelled to Pakistan for a private pre-wedding celebration.
The appearance attracted criticism in India, with the All India Cine Workers Association and Federation of Western India Cine Employees announcing a boycott of the singer. Singh later apologised, after which the professional restrictions against him were lifted.
Years after that visit, Singh continues to speak about the experience in personal terms.
Indian singer Mika Singh has spoken about his experience in Pakistan, recalling the welcome he received during his 2019 visit and the respect he witnessed at Sikh religious sites.
Indian singer Mika Singh has spoken about his experience in Pakistan, recalling the welcome he received during his 2019 visit and the respect he witnessed at Sikh religious sites.
During an appearance on the Baatein Dil Se With Navika Kumar podcast, Singh recalled seeing Muslims in Pakistan taking care of Sikh gurdwaras. He described this as one of the experiences that stayed with him and shaped his perception of the people he met there.
While discussing relations between India and Pakistan, Singh questioned the contrasting attitudes towards Muslims from different places.
He asked why Pakistani Muslims are sometimes viewed negatively while Muslims living in Dubai may be perceived more positively. His comments reflected his argument that people should not necessarily be judged differently because of the country they come from.
Singh also spoke in favour of greater freedom for artistes from both countries to work across the border.
Singh's comments also revisit the controversy surrounding his 2019 Karachi performance, when he travelled to Pakistan for a private pre-wedding celebration.
The appearance attracted criticism in India, with the All India Cine Workers Association and Federation of Western India Cine Employees announcing a boycott of the singer. Singh later apologised, after which the professional restrictions against him were lifted.
Years after that visit, Singh continues to speak about the experience in personal terms.
