Ahead of the one year anniversary of abrogation of special status of Jammu and Kashmir, granted under Article 370 of the Constitution, Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali has sung a controversial song titled ‘Ja Chor Day Meri Waadi (Leave My Valley Alone)’. The song was shared by Pakistan Army’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).&nbsp;

In a description of the song, the ISPR noted that it is "in solidarity with the Kashmiris" and has been released ahead of "5th Aug 20 marks [which] one year of abrogation of Article 370 and lockdown &amp; curfew in Indian Illegaly Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK)".

The ISPR shared a link to the song, available on YouTube, through its official Twitter account.

It has been reported that Shafqat Amanat Ali was&nbsp;paid Rs 3.8 crore by DG ISPR.&nbsp;

Shafqat is a famed classical singer who has sung several Bollywood chartbusters including 'Mitwa', 'Dil Daara', 'Manchala'. He was praised by his Indian fans when he sang a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary in 2018. In a video that became viral then, he sang a heart-stirring version of 'Vaishnava Janato'- a popular Hindu bhajan which was Mahatma Gandhi's favourite bhajan. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/watch-pakistani-singer-shafqat-amanat-alis-rendition-of-vaishnava-janato-will-give-you-goosebumps-169511">Listen to it here.&nbsp;</a>

Ahead of the one year anniversary of abrogation of special status of Jammu and Kashmir, granted under Article 370 of the Constitution, Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali has sung a controversial song titled ‘Ja Chor Day Meri Waadi (Leave My Valley Alone)’.

Ahead of the one year anniversary of abrogation of special status of Jammu and Kashmir, granted under Article 370 of the Constitution, Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali has sung a controversial song titled ‘Ja Chor Day Meri Waadi (Leave My Valley Alone)’. The song was shared by Pakistan Army’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). In a description of the song, the ISPR noted that it is "in solidarity with the Kashmiris" and has been released ahead of "5th Aug 20 marks [which] one year of abrogation of Article 370 and lockdown & curfew in Indian Illegaly Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK)". The ISPR shared a link to the song, available on YouTube, through its official Twitter account. It has been reported that Shafqat Amanat Ali was paid Rs 3.8 crore by DG ISPR. Shafqat is a famed classical singer who has sung several Bollywood chartbusters including 'Mitwa', 'Dil Daara', 'Manchala'. He was praised by his Indian fans when he sang a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary in 2018. In a video that became viral then, he sang a heart-stirring version of 'Vaishnava Janato'- a popular Hindu bhajan which was Mahatma Gandhi's favourite bhajan. Listen to it here.

Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali stokes controversy with Kashmir song

Music has no barriers and transcends religion and borders. Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali just proved that when it comes to music, religion becomes secondary. In a video that is doing the rounds of the Internet, Ali sings a heart-stirring version of 'Vaishnava Janato'- a popular Hindu bhajan which was Mahatma Gandhi's favourite bhajan.&nbsp; 
 
Senior journalist Madhavan Narayan shared the video of Ali singing the popular Bhajan in his soulful voice. Narayan wrote, "Moving! Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali sings Vaishnava Janato and has gifted it to India via the Indian High Commission. The high commissioner's wife Bharati Chaturvedi sent this to me," 
 
Sung to perfection, Ali's version will give you goosebumps.&nbsp; 
 
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The video was shared a day after Mahatma Gandhi's birthday and was performed to mark the 150th birth anniversary of the great leader.&nbsp;

Ali is credited for singing chartbuster numbers like 'Mitwa', 'Dil Daara', 'Manchala' in Bollywood and has a huge fan following in India. The singer was also part of the popular Pakistani band 'Fuzon'.&nbsp; 
 
Written in the 15th century by the poet Narsinh Mehta in the Gujarati language, 'Vaishnava Janato' was included in Mahatma Gandhi’s daily prayers. The bhajan speaks about the life, ideals and mentality of &nbsp;Lord Vishnu follower.

Music has no barriers and transcends religion and borders. Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali just proved that when it comes to music, religion becomes secondary.

Music has no barriers and transcends religion and borders. Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali just proved that when it comes to music, religion becomes secondary. In a video that is doing the rounds of the Internet, Ali sings a heart-stirring version of 'Vaishnava Janato'- a popular Hindu bhajan which was Mahatma Gandhi's favourite bhajan. Senior journalist Madhavan Narayan shared the video of Ali singing the popular Bhajan in his soulful voice. Narayan wrote, "Moving! Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali sings Vaishnava Janato and has gifted it to India via the Indian High Commission. The high commissioner's wife Bharati Chaturvedi sent this to me," Sung to perfection, Ali's version will give you goosebumps. The video was shared a day after Mahatma Gandhi's birthday and was performed to mark the 150th birth anniversary of the great leader. Ali is credited for singing chartbuster numbers like 'Mitwa', 'Dil Daara', 'Manchala' in Bollywood and has a huge fan following in India. The singer was also part of the popular Pakistani band 'Fuzon'. Written in the 15th century by the poet Narsinh Mehta in the Gujarati language, 'Vaishnava Janato' was included in Mahatma Gandhi’s daily prayers. The bhajan speaks about the life, ideals and mentality of Lord Vishnu follower.

Watch: Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali's rendition of 'Vaishnava Janato' will give you goosebumps

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Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali stokes controversy with Kashmir song

Watch: Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali's rendition of 'Vaishnava Janato' will give you goosebumps