Fake news spread on social media regarding the death of renowned singer Attaullah Khan Essakhelvi.
The singer’s spokesperson has strongly denied the rumours regarding the musician’s demise. He said Attaullah Khan is doing well and fully recovered, his spokesman told media in a statement. May Allah guide those who spread negative news, the spokesperson added.
He said such news has been spread many times in the past. The spokesperson said Attaullah Khan is currently in London.
In April 2020, rumours about the alleged passing away Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi went rife over social media. The star had to release a video to ensure everyone that he was alive and well. The rumours spread again three months later.
The Wikipedia page of the page had also suddenly showed that he had passed away on July 7. This caused many to believe that Esakhelvi was, indeed, no more.
His son Sanwal Essakhelvi confirmed that the singer is perfectly fine. “Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi is well at home. Fake news about my father’s death has been run many times since last year,” he told a media outlet
Esakhelvi also released a video message after the fake news went viral. “I am fine; I hope all of you also in good spirits,” he said in the video.
In the first video from April 2020, Esakhelvi had shared, “I’m perfectly fine, as you can see. I was hospitalised last week but that only affected one of my shows. I went on to conduct my Multan show recently. I have another show coming up on April 13 in Dubai.”
He had added, “I was informed of some of the bizarre rumours circulating on social media. However, I’m extremely grateful to everyone who prayed for my speedy recovery. I couldn’t stand properly while I was receiving this civil award but I can walk just fine now.”
He had concluded the clip saying, “For those who have spread baseless rumours regarding my death, I bear no ill will towards you. May God guide you towards the right path.”
