Playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya sparked controversy by comparing R.D. Burman to Mahatma Gandhi, stating that Gandhi was the “Father of the Nation for Pakistan.” His comments have drawn mixed reactions on social media, with some supporting and others criticizing his remarks. Bhattacharya’s extensive career in Bollywood, beginning under R.D. Burman’s tutelage, is also noted. The incident has fueled debate around freedom of speech and respect for historical figures.
Renowned Bollywood singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya has become an unexpected sensation in Egypt due to his uncanny resemblance to the late Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Bhattacharya’s social media has been flooded with comments and requests for him to visit the country, with some even claiming that he is Mubarak’s doppelganger. While initially surprised, Bhattacharya is now open to the idea of performing in Egypt, recognizing the popularity of Bollywood in the Middle East.
