Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has praised Diljit Dosanjh for his rendition of the classic qawwali "Sanson Ki Mala Pe," Dawn reported on Monday. According to the outlet, the Pakistani qawwali singer said Dosanjh did justice to the well-known track.
The qawwali is a staple of the genre and is closely associated with the Fateh Ali Khan family's musical tradition. Dawn's report frames the praise as recognition from within that tradition for a rendition by an artist known primarily for Punjabi music and film work.
Dosanjh has not publicly responded to the remarks in the reporting available. Details of when or where he performed the qawwali were not specified in the source material.
The exchange highlights the continued reach of classic qawwali across South Asian music audiences, with a veteran performer in the genre commenting on a contemporary artist's interpretation of it.
It remains to be seen whether Dosanjh responds to the praise or whether the two artists collaborate in the future.
