Indian singer regales Riyadh expats

Indian singer Mohammed Vakil performs in Riyadh. (AN photo)

RIYADH: Mohammed Vakil, an Indian singer, performed for a gathering of Indian and Pakistani expatriates at the weekend.
Vakil sang his hit numbers, popular ghazals and some Bollywood songs during the performance, organized by the Indo-Arab Friendship Association.
He also paid tributes to music legends including Mehdi Hassan, Ghulam Ali and Jagjit Singh at the well-attended event.
Speaking to Arab News, he said that singing for Yash Chopra’s “Veer Zaara” remains the major highlight of his Bollywood career.
He considers himself very lucky that he got to work with a legend like him, who had such a great understanding of not just filmmaking, but also of music.
Overwhelmed by the love and compassion showered on him by the music lovers, he said: “I truly appreciate it, this is the reason why I keep visiting the Kingdom.”
Those attending the program described it as a memorable event.
Manzar Khan, an Indian banker who attended the event said: “It was a very fulfilling event; the way Vakil sings full of passion and enthusiasm, has made me a fan of his ghazal singing.”
The event was moderated by Mohammad Qaiser, president of Tanzeem Hum Hindustani.