In the video, Khan is shown hitting and slapping a man named Naveed Hasnain with a slipper, asking him repeatedly, “Where is my bottle?”
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan faced controversy when a video of him supposedly slapping someone went viral on social media. Khan stated it was an effort to damage his reputation. In the video, he’s seen hitting a man, identified as Naveed Hasnain, with a slipper, asking, “Where is my bottle?” Khan’s name trended on X hours after the 1.03-minute clip surfaced, with many criticizing his actions. The exact time and location of the video couldn’t be confirmed.
The singer, famous for popular Hindi movie songs like “Mann ki Lagan” and “Jiya Dhadak Dhadak,” later posted several videos on Instagram to explain things.
A video of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan allegedly hitting someone went viral, causing controversy. Khan claimed it was an attempt to tarnish his reputation. In the video, he’s seen hitting a man, identified as his student Naveed Hasnain, with a slipper, asking, “Where is my bottle?” Khan’s name trended on X hours after the 1.03-minute clip spread, with many criticizing him. He later shared videos on Instagram to clarify, calling it an “internal matter” between teacher and student. Hasnain said he misplaced a bottle of “holy water,” and the person who recorded the video is trying to defame Khan. Despite Khan’s explanation, criticism continued on social media, with some finding his explanation unconvincing. Singer Chinmayi Sripada criticized Khan’s behavior, saying it exposed a side of him people wouldn’t expect.