In an unexpected yet charming turn of events at a recent concert in Dubai, celebrated Bollywood singer Arijit Singh found himself in a slightly awkward situation when he failed to recognize actress Mahira Khan, who was among the audience.
Article Highlights:
- After failing to recognize her, Arijit Singh apologized to Mahira Khan during the “Zaalima” performance.
- Viral video captures Arijit Singh’s respectful shoutout to Mahira Khan.
- Concert moment shows music and cinema bridging cultural gaps and fostering goodwill.
Mahira Khan, known for her roles in films and television across Pakistan and India, was sitting in the front row when Singh sang the romantic number. The incident, which quickly turned into a heartwarming exchange, occurred while Singh performed the song “Zaalima” from the film “Raees,” a track picturized by Khan.
Think about it, I was singing her song ‘Zaalima,’ and it’s her song, and she was singing and standing, and I couldn’t recognize her. I am so sorry. Ma’am gratitude and thank you so much
Unaware of her presence initially, Singh was later informed or realized during the performance that the star of the song itself was in attendance. Addressing the oversight, Singh paused his performance to give Khan a special shoutout.
In a video that has since gone viral on social media, Singh can be seen and heard addressing the crowd with warmth and respect, saying, “You guys must be surprised, should I reveal. I should reveal it in a very nice way. Can we have a camera there?”
The crowd responded with cheers as Mahira Khan, dressed elegantly, acknowledged the apology with a smile and a wave, showing no signs of discomfort over the initial oversight. The grace with which both celebrities handled the situation enhanced the evening and demonstrated their professionalism and mutual respect.
Watch this fan-recorded video & see what happened!
Mahira Khan, who recently married businessman Salim Karim, has continued to enchant audiences with her performances and personal style. She is expected to appear alongside Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed in the upcoming Netflix series “Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo.”
Sharing this video, Mahira captioned it as,
I wasn’t meant to be here for this.. but.. I guess I was. You know what I mean? What a pleasure it is to watch an artist perform.. whirling in joy, surrounded by love. But more than that, it’s beautiful when you see humility in an artist.. because he knows, it isn’t him.. he’s just been blessed from up above. Stay blessed, @arijitsingh Wah!
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This delightful moment between Arijit Singh and Mahira Khan at the Dubai concert has not only gone viral but also underscored the cross-cultural camaraderie and goodwill that music and cinema can foster between nations and artists.
