Jagjit Singh, once a critic of Pakistani singers performing in India, has made an about-face.
He was recently invited by the Pakistan International Airlines to perform in Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore: "I don't have any problems with the Pakistani artistes now, as their government is letting Indian artistes perform in Pakistan."
"My logic was simple," he explains. "When we were not playing cricket and travel was banned between the two countries, why did our government allow Pakistani singers in our country? My complaint was against the Indian government, as they did not do anything to stop Pakistani singers from performing here.
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"But the situation has changed now. We are allowing people of both countries to travel across the border. We are playing cricket matches too. So why not sing?"
The ghazal singer also donated a cheque of Rs 3,00,000 to ailing Pakistani ghazal singer Mehdi Hasan. "I was always inspired by Mehdi Hasansaab. When I came to know about his health and financial condition, I did not hesitate to help him," states Singh.
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