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Emotional fan jumps on stage, hugs Atif Aslam during live concert; singer’s response wins internet’s heart. Watch
During a recent live performance in Bangladesh, singer Atif Aslam was hugged by an emotional fan onstage. The singer's response has been going viral on social media.

Pakistani singing sensation Atif Aslam, who is known for belting out Bollywood tracks like “Tera Hone Laga Hoon,” “Tere Sang Yaara,” “Dil Diyan Galla,” and “Aadat” among others, recently had a heartwarming encounter with a fan during a concert in Bangladesh, and the internet is swooning over his classy response. A video, purportedly captured by a fan and widely shared on X (formerly Twitter), shows a female fan rushing onstage to embrace Aslam tightly. Overwhelmed with emotions, she holds onto the singer as tears roll down her face.
A crazy Bangladeshi fan gets emotional at Atif Aslam’s last night show in Dhaka. pic.twitter.com/U6ZewXfKZp
— Nznn Ahmed (@na_nznn) April 20, 2024
Aslam, ever the gentleman, handled the situation with utmost grace. Though one could sense a hint of surprise on his face, he maintained a warm smile and gently reciprocated the fan’s hug. He then took a moment to shake her hand and exchanged a few kind words with the overwhelmed fan, all while the concert continued around them. Finally, the fan, seemingly composed, was escorted back to the audience.
The heartwarming video has gone viral on social media, garnering praise for Aslam’s respectful and dignified behaviour. Fans have flooded social media platforms with messages commending the singer. Opinions, however, were divided. While some users emphasised the importance of respecting personal space, even for celebrities, others lauded Aslam’s sensitivity and understanding in handling the situation. “Everyone who attended his show saying one thing about him, ‘Atif is so humble.'” wrote a fan. “Cringe. Imagine if it was the other way around. The woman should be fined,” read a comment on X. Many even highlighted the importance of personal space for men. “Now switch the roles, and imagine the response,” urged a social media user.
“My friend, Donate this money, don’t throw it at me, this is just disrespect to the money” How calmly he requested and gave a message to the jahil pakistanis who made this thing a culture. What a man he his, one and only undisputed pakistani star whom you should admire @itsaadee pic.twitter.com/KOSvUMvSha
— Faizan (@faizannriaz) October 24, 2023
This isn’t the first time Aslam has displayed his respectful behaviour on stage. Earlier, during a US concert, a fan showered him with cash. Aslam, ever the advocate for good causes, stopped the music and politely requested the fan to donate the money instead of throwing it around. He even invited the fan onstage, highlighting the importance of respect and responsible actions. “My friend, you can come back and donate this money. Come, please come. I know you are very rich and I appreciate that. Please donate the money. I like the idea, but this is just disrespect to the money. Don’t throw it at me,” he was heard saying in a video which went viral on social media.
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