Spirits of July organized the concert, which aimed to support families affected by the violent protests in July-August. All proceeds were donated to the Shuhada Memorial Foundation. Local bands Art Cell, Charkat, Aftermath, Silsila, and rap artists Shezan and Hanan also performed, creating a dynamic lineup.
Honoring students’ contributions to the Bangladesh revolution, organizers offered discounted tickets for students. VIP tickets were reduced from 10,000 to 8,400 Bangladeshi taka, front-row tickets from 4,500 to 3,420 taka, and general tickets from 2,500 to 1,600 taka. Special ticket booths were set up at public and private universities in Dhaka.
Previously, Pakistani singer Atif Aslam delighted Bangladeshi fans at the Magical Night 2.0 concert in Dhaka, extending his performance and personally interacting with the audience.
The Career of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Rahat gave his first public performance at nine during his grandfather’s death anniversary. By fifteen, he became a key member of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s renowned qawwali group and toured the UK with his uncle in 1985. Alongside his roles in the group, he performed solo at various concerts. Rahat debuted his Bollywood playback with the song “Mann Ki Lagan” in the movie Paap (2003).
In April 2012, Rahat performed in the UK at Wembley Arena and Manchester Arena, drawing over 20,000 attendees and setting a record for ticket sales.
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