Chahat Fateh Ali Khan responds to Mathira's harassment allegations with legal threat

Pakistani internet personality Chahat Fateh Ali Khan has threatened to pursue legal action against television host Mathira following allegations of harassment during an appearance on her show.

The controversy emerged after Mathira shared her discomfort with Khan's behaviour during a show.

In a widely circulated Instagram video, Chahat Fateh Ali Khan can be seen moving closer to Mathira, singing his popular song, Bado Badi, while she moves away from him.

The video also shows Chahat Fateh Ali Khan placing his arm around Mathira and holding her arm repeatedly despite her apparent nervous laughter. The footage raised concerns about the host’s personal boundaries and sparked accusations of inappropriate conduct.

Mathira, in a video titled Mathira Breaks Silence on Harassment by Chahat Fateh Ali Khan, expressed her discomfort.

She stated that she did not feel at ease with the situation and clarified that she did not typically engage in physical contact like hugging. “I was very uncomfortable because I don’t do this, I don’t hug people,” she said. Additionally, Mathira mentioned that the video had been recorded without permission, as filming from the back was not allowed on her set.

In response, Chahat Fateh Ali Khan released a statement on his Instagram, rejecting the harassment claims. He said Mathira had been eager for him to appear on the show due to its lack of success.

Chahat Fateh Ali Khan explained that Mathira had asked him about his music career during the shoot and later approached him for photos after the show. He claimed that Mathira had put her arm around his waist during the photo session and that they both had laughed throughout the interaction.

Chahat Fateh Ali Khan further stated that Mathira’s allegations were misleading, asserting that the video that Mathira referenced was not recorded by a member of his team but by one of her crew members. “Your own worker, one of the cameramen, recorded the video, and I got it from them,” he stated.

Chahat Fateh Ali Khan concluded his response by emphasising that he would be taking the matter to court, saying, “I have spoken to my lawyers and will meet with another solicitor. I will take you to court. I did not harass you.”

Chahat Fateh Ali Khan also expressed disappointment over what he described as a “big accusation” and the alleged misrepresentation of events after the show's success. Mathira has yet to respond to his statement publicly.

Earlier, During a TV show appearance, renowned Pakistani singer Ali Haider firmly rejected collaborating with Chahat Fateh Ali Khan, even if offered Rs200 million.

When the host asked Haider if he would consider singing alongside Chahat for such a significant amount, the singer responded, "I will not sing with Chahat Fateh Ali Khan."

Haider went on to add, "Let Chahat live his life. This is his moment, and you never know which prayer of his has been accepted by God."