Indian vocalist Mika Singh has asked why numerous Indians see Pakistani Muslims badly yet welcome Muslims from Dubai.
The 50-year-old was on the Baatein Dil Se With Navika Kumar podcast while discussing his 2019 trip to Pakistan.
Mika stated Pakistan and its people are not bad, remembering the warmth he got on the trip, and described how Muslims cared for Sikh holy sites there.
“When I visited Pakistan, many Muslims who are our brothers served at the gurdwaras and helped clean,” he stated.
He then discussed Guru Nanak Dev and how various communities see his legacy. Mika continued to share view of Pakistan.
“Pakistan isn’t bad. Pakistani people aren’t really bad at all. I just don’t know why, but somehow we seem to dislike Muslims from Pakistan. Yet we really like Muslims from Dubai. I have never understood that,” he pointed out.
The host asked his views on Pakistan after talk turned to Diljit Dosanjh and his work with Pakistani artists. Mika said he has no issue with Pakistani singers performing in India. He also defended Indian artists who perform in Pakistan, saying people shouldn't necessarily criticise them for it.
“I have no problem with Pakistani singers. When they come here, everyone stands up for them. Bollywood welcomes every Pakistani singer,” he observed.
Mika drew a line between performing privately in Pakistan and promoting the trip in public.
“If you go there for a private function, perform, take your money and come back to India, that is different. You are not hiding when you go there. You are travelling by flight and the whole world can see it,” he said.
He explained that Sikh holy sites give Pakistan a deep personal meaning for him.
