Atif Aslam is a remarkably popular Pakistani singer admired for his melodious voice, high notes, and unforgettable songs. He is also known as the most expensive Pakistani performer, charging a hefty amount for any concert or function. Recently, the singer has been busy with international concerts. He recently made headlines for his performance in the Hum Awards and Abu Dhabi Arena.
Currently, a viral statement about Atif Aslam is circulating on social media. Almost all portals, websites, and Instagram pages have shared the news, claiming that Atif Aslam reportedly stated he would not perform in Saudi Arabia because his heart cannot accept singing near the holy places.
It is pertinent to mention that no media portal has cited a source in its articles. Even Jung News did not provide any source in its article on this statement. The statement has spread like wildfire without mentioning the source. Our team also tried to verify the source but was unable to find one.
Atif Aslam previously performed in Riyadh in 2019. Several other Pakistani singers are also making headlines for their concerts in Saudi Arabia. Ali Zafar also shared a picture from his concert in Saudi Arabia. A few pages are also saying that this news might have been spread by any social media user after Ali Zafar’s concert. Here are the screenshot from Atif Aslam and Ali Zafar’s concert:
A page also shared a satirical post in which they shared Atif Aslam’s viral fake statement along with a satirical explanation from Atif’s side for performing in Riyadh in 2019. Here is the link to the post:
Celebrities and fans have been commenting on the posts and are praising Atif Aslam’s reported statement regarding not performing in Saudi Arabia:
Atif Aslam’s Recent Statement
Atif also shared a statement regarding his fake viral statement after seeing a lot of buzz regarding it. He also admitted that he has performed in Riyadh in the past!
