Pakistani media recently reported that Rahat was arrested in Dubai due to a defamation complaint by his former manager. The singer, known for his contributions to many Indian film songs, was in Dubai for a musical project.The reports claimed that he was detained at the immigration center and taken into police custody for questioning.
Geo TV reported that Rahat’s former manager, Ahmed, had filed complaints against him with Dubai authorities. The report mentioned that Rahat and Ahmed had a falling out a few months ago, resulting in both parties filing cases against each other.
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To clarify the situation, Rahat released a video on his Instagram, stating, “I have come to Dubai to record my songs. All the work on my songs is going great. Everything is fine here”.
He continued, “I am just requesting my fans not to trust any rumours which are emerging. Aisa kuch nahi hai. I am working on several songs, and will be back with a superhit song soon which will take over the world. There is wrong news and rumours about me being spread, I am requesting each one of you not to trust that,” he adds.
He concluded, “Don’t waste your time on such rumours being spread by my enemies. Keep your trust in me. You are my power. My audience and my fans are my power. I love you all”.
Recently, Rahat was embroiled in a controvery when allegations surfaced that he had slapped his house help. Reports claimed that Rahat had physically assaulted a member of his household staff during an altercation at his home. While the specific reasons behind the alleged incident were unclear, the accusations quickly spread, causing a stir among fans.
In response to the controversy, Rahat released a statement denying the allegations, calling the reports false and part of a malicious campaign to tarnish his reputation. He talked about his commitment to treating all employees with respect and dignity.