Renowned pop singer Alamgir has shut down rumours and reports of his death and clarified that he is doing fine in Karachi.
Alamgir’s clarification comes after rumours started circulating on social media that the singer has passed away due to COVID-19.
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Veteran actor Bushra Ansari also shared a video of herself talking to Alamgir to clear the air and elucidate that he is still alive.
Talking to Alamgir, Ansari jokes, “You are 100-years-old and have not passed away. You have survived till now so you don’t have any right to die.”
In response, Alamgir laughs and says: “I will not die before 200.”
“I was so scared [when I heard the rumour]. Mujhe aadat hogayi hai teri. I have told everyone to stop spreading such nonsensical stuff,” continued Bushra, adding, “We’re already receiving such bad news and I would never want to hear something like this. You are so brave and fighting against your illness for so long. I love you. Stay safe.”
For the unacquainted, Alamgir inherited the polycystic kidney disease (PKD) from his mother.
Alamgir Haq is one of Pakistan’s most notable singers and one of the pioneers of pop music in Pakistan. He is popularly known as ‘Babae Pop‘ which translates to ‘King of Pop’. His style of singing is inspired by playback singer Ahmed Rushdi and Elvis Presley. Alamgir received the Pride of Performance Award in 2013 by the President of Pakistan.
