Slain qawwali singer Amjad Sabri was slated to perform in India in Sept





Renowned Pakistani qawwali singer Amjad Sabri, who was shot dead by the Taliban in Karachi on Wednesday , frequently visited India. His previous performance was in Delhi at the Pakistan Embassy last year during the Shaan-e-Pakistan event. His performance was supposed to be the highlight of the event this September as well. Huma Nasr, the organiser of the event from Pakistan says, “I am extremely shocked and saddened with the news of his sudden death.“

“I am completely demotivated, his death is a huge loss to all of us. Last year, his performance was loved by many in Delhi. This year, we planned to present something new -we were planning a medley with Sabri saab and Pakistani sufi singers Sanam Marvi and Asrar, but we can't say anything now. I am very upset,“ added Huma. Sources say that now, Abida Parveen may replace the deceased Sufi singer in the programme.

Amjad was also in the news recently when he reportedly called for legal action to be taken regarding copyright issues for his song Bhar Do Jholi from Bajrangi Bhaijaan. After that case, sources say that he had not taken up any other Bollywood project.
Outrage over Sabri's killing on social media




The news of renowned qawwal singer Amjad Sabri of the noted Sabri Brothers group being shot on Wednesday night shocked the world. The 45-year-old Sufi musician was gunned down in Karachi by Taliban militants for what is termed as his `blasphemous' performance. He performed qawwali music from the Sufi tradition. Music lovers in Pakistan and India took to social media to pay him a tribute and express their shock over his sudden death.
RAHAT FATEH ALI KHAN: Sad loss of #amjadsabri totally speechless.May his soul Rest In peace

ALI ZAFAR: No words. This is extremely sad, disturbing and unacceptable specially since he had submitted an application for his protection! #AmjadSabri

FAWAD KHAN: Extremely shocked and deeply saddened by the brutal murder of Amjad Sabri. My heartfelt condolences to his family .

IMRAN KHAN: Shocked at the murder of famous qawwal Amjad Sabri & his companions in Karachi. A complete failure of law & order...

SHOAIB MALIK: My heart & prayers go out to the Sabri family . May Allah give them the patience to deal with the loss & protect our society #AmjadSabri

SONU NIGAM: Amjad Sabri, Tragic departure! Not just sang wth me bt escaped death with me and my fmly on 10 April 2004 from a bomb blast in Karachi. RIP

KAILASH KHER: In #Ramzan Somebody can kill even an artist that too a spiritual singer. It sends the message how evolved humans are today . Prayers for family

ARMAAN MALIK: Sad 2 hear abt #AmjadSabri sahab's death. Don't know why innocent musicians are being killed, even tho they spread da msg of love & aman!!

AMIT TRIVEDI: Amjad Sabri from Sabri brothers qawwal group shot dead in Pakistan.
One more brilliant artist has left us. RIP

SONA MOHAPATRA: Amjad Sabri of the legendary Sabri brothers was shot dead in Karachi. Deeply shocking & disturbing.The world is indeed standing on its head.

RICHA CHADHA: RIP Amjad Sabri.You can kill an artist, but art is eternal.Big loss for music globally #stopviolence

AYUSHMANN KHURRANA: Tragic.Sabri Bros took the qawwali to the west in the 70s. #RIP

JAAVED JAAFERI: RIP #AmjadSabri..inna lillaahe wa inna elaihe raaje'oon.. Deepest condolences to the family and friends

SHOBHAA DE: Tragic . Amjad Sabri, Allah's favourite banda has taken his golden voice with him to heaven.Quwalis will never sound the same again.

SUHEL SETH: Sad! Truly sad...what's the world coming to? So much hate!

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