RFAK sets a new record with 5 million subscribers on YouTube

Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s throne bearer, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has reached five million subscribers on YouTube, becoming the first Pakistani musician to achieve this milestone.

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5 Million Youtube Subscribers – Thank you for the Love and Support #UstadRahatFatehAliKhan – #SalmanAhmed – #PMEWorld https://www.youtube.com/c/UstadRahatFatehAliKhanPME/

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With a total of 207 videos uploaded, and the recent Gham-e-Ashiqui crossing 3 million views, the ustaad celebrated the victory by expressing gratitude to his fans and followers on social media.

The legendary singer shared the news on his Instagram account saying: “5 Million YouTube subscribers – Thank you for the love and support”.

Later he posted a video of himself cutting a cake and thanking his fans for their continued love and support.

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Thank you to all my fans for making 5 Million subscribers possible. I want to celebrate this moment with you all. Thank you, everyone for all the love and support. Stay tuned for the upcoming projects: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3nA0sJTqSxFv43S7sJU1g #UstadRahatFatehAliKhan – #SalmanAhmed – #PMEWorld

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Khan began formally training for his skill at the age of seven, and performed publicly for the first time, when he was nine, at the death anniversary of his grandfather. Since then, he has released more than 50 albums including performing at numerous high-profile concerts across the world.

Khan has sung over 100 Bollywood songs – much of his global following is also accredited to Bollywood. He has also won several awards there and is reportedly Salman Khan’s favourite.

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Rahat became the first Pakistani to perform at any Nobel Prize concert when he was invited to the concert at the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. He performed Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s most memorable qawwali Tumhe Dilagi” and Mast Qalandar.

The singer was also presented an honorary shield from Oxford University where he got to perform in one of the world’s most historical music rooms.