BJP MP Babul Supriyo Demands Ban On Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s Song Ishtehaar

A day after BJP MP Babul Supriyo demanded that Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s voice be removed from the soulful, romantic song Ishtehaar from Welcome To New York, the director of the film Chakri Toleti has said no decision has been taken yet.

Chakeri Toleti added, “I don’t understand why we are being targeted like this. Our film Welcome To New York releases this Friday and this is just too much stress. We have made an entertaining film and we don’t want to hurt anyone.”

According to singer Babul Supriyo, there is no need for filmmakers or the Indian film industry to have an alliance with artists across the border for entertainment purposes at a time when tensions on the India-Pak border are rife.

This issue on India-Pak relations with regards to Bollywood has sparked a controversy and put huge pressure on the makers of the film ‘Welcome To New York’.