Folk singer Attaullah Esakhelvi turns down rumors of his death

LAHORE: Famous folk singer Attaullah Esakhelvi has turned down the rumors of his death.

The Pyaar Naal singer in a video message dismissed the rumors about his death circulating on social media. “I hope you are well friends. I am also well with your love and prayers. Keep me in your prayers and may God bless you all,” he said.

Legendary folk singer Attullah Khan Essakhelvi Sahab shares a videos message late night to dismiss the rumours about his health. May Allah give you good health and long life.#attaullahkhanesakhelvi pic.twitter.com/bcdofjD7w9

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Earlier, the news of Attaullah Esakhelvi’s death went viral on various social media platforms last night by several singers and showbiz circles.  The singer has gained a lot of popularity among the people due to his Seraiki songs and released the most music albums ever, earning him a Guinness Book of World Records in 1994.

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He has also been awarded the Pride of Performance Award by the Government of Pakistan in 1991.  Esakhelvi was awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz on 23rd March 2019.

He was bestowed with the Pride of Performance Award in 1991. In 2011, he appeared in Coke Studio (season 4) for two songs Ni Oothaan Waale and Pyaar Naal. In September 2017, he appeared in Coke Studio for Sab Maya Hai.