The festival, Taali Ho, is an international qawwali festival that aims to reinforce the notion that art is not restricted by borders, and is being held after much hue and cry over Pakistani artists performing in India, read a statement.
'Ghulam Ali cancels concert in New Delhi'
Pakistani ghazal singer Ghulam Ali's concert in Mumbai was called off after resistance from Shiv Sena last month and a debate raged over “extreme intolerance” comments by superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
Controversy aftermath: New Delhi government invites Ghulam Ali for a show
The actor was compared to Pakistani terrorist Hafiz Saeed by BJP MP Yogi Adityanath, and another Hindutva proponent, Sadhvi Prachi dubbing the actor a "Pakistani agent".
Undettered by Shiv Sena threats, Mahesh Bhatt ropes in Ghulam Ali
Maestros from across the border, Fareed and Abu are known for giving a different meaning to qawwali, while Nizami Brothers - Ghulam Sabir Nizami and Ghulam Waris Nizami - are popular for singing qawwalis in traditional sufi style.
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