Well-known Bollywood singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya recently gave many controversial statements in an interview. Describing music composer RD Burman as greater than Mahatma Gandhi, he said that RD Burman was the father of the nation in the world of music. Also, Abhijeet said about Mahatma Gandhi that he was the father of the nation, not of India, but of Pakistan.
Comparison of Mahatma Gandhi and RD Burman
Abhijeet said during a conversation with Subhankar Mishra’s podcast:
- “RD Burman was greater than Mahatma Gandhi.”
- He said, “Just as Mahatma Gandhi was the Father of the Nation of India, similarly RD Burman was the Father of the Nation of the world of music.”
- His comment has sparked debate on social media.
Called Mahatma Gandhi the Father of the Nation of Pakistan
Abhijeet’s most controversial statement came when he called Mahatma Gandhi the Father of the Nation of Pakistan.
- He said:
“Mahatma Gandhi was not the Father of the Nation of India. India was already India. Gandhiji created Pakistan. Therefore he should be called the Father of the Nation of Pakistan.”
- Abhijeet also said, “The birth giver, the father, the grandfather, and the maternal grandfather – everything was the same.”
Abhijeet Bhattacharya’s music career
Abhijeet Bhattacharya’s career in Bollywood has been very successful.
- beginning:
- He sang his first song with music composer RD Burman.
- He made his debut in Bengali film with Asha Bhosle.
- Stage Show:
- Performed in many stage shows with RD Burman in his early days.
- Songs sung:
- He has sung songs for big stars like Mithun Chakraborty, Aamir Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Sunny Deol, Sanjay Dutt, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, Bobby Deol, and Ranbir Kapoor.
Reactions on social media
These statements of Abhijeet have sparked debate on social media.
- Critic:
- Many people termed Abhijeet’s statements as irresponsible and insulting.
- Some users questioned how he could compare a personality like Mahatma Gandhi with a music composer.
- Supporter:
- Some called his statement just a personal opinion and said that it should be taken lightly.
