Raj Thackeray relents, allows music reality show ’Sur Kshetra’ to go on air

TOI

Mumbai, 06 Sep 2012: MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday made a U-turn and agreed to go on air music reality show ’Sur Kshetra’, featuring upcoming signers from India and Pakistan.

 

The MNS chief had earlier opposed to Asha Bhosle’s participation in the music reality show which will go on air on September 8. "Ashatai says she is into music and as such, she doesn’t understand the nuances of politics. However, as a responsible citizen, she should understand the magnitude of cross-border terrorism which is tearing India apart. There is no need for an artiste of the calibre and status of Ashatai to collaborate with Pakistani vocalists,’’ he added.

 

Thackeray had urged the Pakistani artistes who are slated to participate in the TV show to publicly condemn the Pak-sponsored violence in India and Mumbai. "Don’t come here only to make money. The Pakistani singers should come out in the open and denounce Pakistan for its role in perpetrating violence on India,’’ he had said.