Renowned singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has responded to the allegations of violence against his personal employee, terming the incident to matters within the teacher-student dynamic.
He emphasized that in the teacher’s role, it is imperative to correct mistakes through appropriate measures, implying that the incident stemmed from the necessity of maintaining discipline.
The video depicts Khan repeatedly slapping and kicking his employee, even resorting to using his sandals as weapons. Voices can be heard pleading for him to stop, highlighting the severity of the alleged incident.
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Regarding the incident, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s personal servant spoke out, explaining that the singer, affectionately known as Rahat Sahib, had provided him with a bottle, which he unfortunately forgot to keep. The servant expressed sentiments of respect and love towards the singer, highlighting the singer’s caring nature towards his employees.
The backdrop of this response is the emergence of footage depicting the alleged mistreatment of his personal employee. The video, which circulated widely, portrayed scenes of the employee being subjected to physical abuse, including being struck with shoes and slapped.
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's commentary sheds light on his perspective regarding the incident, framing it within the context of disciplinary norms.