A short french documentary short in Mid 90’s on the Reunion Islan, You will see NFAK singing in exotic and beautiful locations, sea beaches, roof-tops and surprisingly in a swimming pool too.
Thanks to Martin Meissonnier
Camera Michel Carraud
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Michel Jackson was a big fan of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan – RFAK
Last October Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was in Germany for a series of Concerts promoting the Sufi Music Legacy of Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. In an interview with Waslat Hasrat-Nazimi Rahat conveyed his plans about promoting peace through Sufi Music on the paths of his Uncle.
On being asked about his favourite singers he disclosed that he was a big fan of Michel Jackson, who was himself a big fan of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
The Biggest Celebrity Fans of NFAK — Malkit Singh
We all know and love Malkit Singh for the songs “Gur Nalo Ishq Mita”, “Tootak Tootak Tootiyan”, “Kurri Garam Jayee”, “Dekh li vilyait”, as well as “Chal Hun,” and “Jind Mahi” from the blockbuster Bend It Like Beckham film soundtrack.
Malkit Sing was obsessed with NFAK from late 80’s but could never get a chance to see the man himself. He kept asking people around him so make it possible as soon as possible, and the big day came as a surprise. It was a Sunday afternoon in early 1990 when he got a call from Mohammad Ayyub from Oriental star Agency for a meeting. When Malkit reached there , he was surprised, it was NFAK sitting there waiting for him…. What happened next..
Malkit was over-whelmed with emotions ” It was like Eklavya meeting his great guru, his musical god.” He touched NFAk’s feet and couldn’t dare to sit on chair (on same lever with NFAK), so he sat dawn near NFAK legs … saying the obvious ” I am you biggest fan” , NFAK replied back “I am your fan too , I loved your song Kuri Kad Ke Kalja, you took some awesome places” .. Malkit was speechless , such a great personality and so down to earth. He even went on to ask NFAK to accept him in his Chorus (he wanted to sit and clap behind NFAK) …
Listen to the whole Interview for yourself
[audio:https://www.nusratonline.com/nfaktop50/BBC%20-%20Asian%20Network%20Rupal%20Rajani%20-%20Ray%20Khan%20sits%20in%20for%20Rupal…%2002_08_15-02_30_00.mp3]Or
When NFAK died, Malkit left his concert in middle (how could he sing), he went to Airport and carried NFAK’s body from Stretcher to his shoulder … he followed his emotional and traditional obligations…
Birth Day Special Videos — in case you have missed them
Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan: Concert (1993)
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQQZ_xZOoNg]
Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan: Profile (1996)
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kmsjlvf92w]
Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan: Tribute (1998)
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YT5zUIw8nI]
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan- Remembering Nusrat
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TizAzB3UZg]
A Voice From Heaven – A Film by Giuseppe Asaro , A Must Watch
Released On the first day of 21st century, A Voice From Heaven (2001) is probably the best documentary ever made in the beloved memory of legendary Sufi qawwali singer, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.