Why did Abrarul Haq spurn Indian film offer?
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"I could not work in a place where freedom of speech was not an option," he says
(Web Desk) – Singer Abrarul Haq says he refused working in Indian films - even with star Katrina Kaif - because he feels freedom of speech was not an option there.
Appearing on a programme, he said he could not understand the terms of contract.
“They wanted me not to speak on certain issues so I could not work in a place where freedom of speech was not an option. Therefore, I did not even do the film with Katrina Kaif,” the singer said.
Abrarul Haq is a legend of Punjabi music while Katrina Kaif is an acclaimed Bollywood superstar.
Abrarul Haq’s music is also liked in India and recently Karan Johar’s film allegedly stole his song 'Nach Punjaban' which ended up becoming a big hit. Haq revealed that he did get several offers from Bollywood over the years.
He said he got offers for albums as well as films. He shared that he got an offer from Eros which he refused and they were shocked and told him that no one had ever said no to them.
He also got a film offer with Katrina Kaif which he refused despite his friends persuasion to take it.
