On 3rd April 2025, in an elegantly curated press conference at The Taj Hotel, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan stood before an intimate gathering of press and industry figures — not just as a global icon, but as a guardian of one of South Asia’s most profound musical traditions. With grace and depth, he spoke about what it means to carry forward the legacy of his uncle, the late Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
The maestro, whose work has long transcended boundaries of genre and geography, emphasized that his mission today is to keep qawwali not only alive but relevant.
The press conference highlighted how Rahat has modernized the genre without compromising its soul — a feat evident in his Bollywood hits, Coke Studio collaborations, and global performances. He spoke of blending tradition with innovation, especially for younger listeners discovering qawwali for the first time.
As the session concluded, attendees were left not only with insight into Rahat’s vision, but also with a reaffirmation: that the torch of qawwali burns as brightly today as it ever has.
