Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and his son, Shahzaman Khan, were formally felicitated at the Houses of Parliament during an event celebrating cultural diplomacy and musical excellence, which brought together communities from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The ceremony was organised by British-Asian artist Raja Kaasheff to honour Ustad Rahat and his son in recognition of their enduring musical legacy and contribution to South Asian music.
A major highlight of the event was the official unveiling of the cross-border Bangla duet “Prem Piyasha – Reloaded (Thirst for Love)”, a collaboration spanning the UK, Bangladesh, Pakistan and India. The project features Rahat alongside Rubayat Jahan, blending classical Qawwali roots with contemporary romantic expression.
