Social media personality and self-styled singer Chahat Fateh Ali Khan has responded strongly to criticism of his music and persona, describing himself as "the best singer" and dismissing critics as jealous.
This is not the first time Khan has claimed that others are jealous of him. He reiterated that Pakistani singers, musicians, and anchors are envious of his success.
Speaking on a recent local television programme, Khan said many people in the music industry refuse to accept him. “They don’t consider me a singer, and that’s fine—I know who I am,” he said.
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He added that some performers avoid events where he is featured, which he believes is a result of professional jealousy and arrogance. "I create my own music and don’t care whether people consider me a singer or not," he remarked.
Khan rose to fame through offbeat, self-produced music videos and performances that quickly went viral. His song Bado Badi drew widespread attention—and criticism—which he addressed directly.
He insisted his version of the song is completely different from the original. “Neither Noor Jehan nor Mumtaz gained fame because of the original Bado Badi,” he said. “Everyone is doing unnecessary ‘chaan chaan’. My song is meant for women and is totally unique.”
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Brushing off negative attention, Khan said people often ask him foolish questions. “I’m doing what makes me happy,” he concluded. “Those who criticise me can keep doing so. It doesn’t affect me at all.”
Amid the recent Pakistan-India tensions in May, Khan also released a new patriotic song titled Meray Watan Meray Chaman as a tribute to national spirit and unity. The track was released on May 14 via his official YouTube and Instagram accounts.
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