‘Welcome To New York’ director opens up about the Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's song controversy

There was news that the BJP MP Babul Supriyo has demanded to remove Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s voice from the romantic song 'Ishtehaar' from ‘Welcome To New York’. Now the filmmaker of the film Chakri Toleti has stated that the decision is not yet taken.


Chakeri Toleti added, "I don't understand why we are being targeted like this. Our film ‘Welcome To New York’ releases this Friday and this is just too much stress. We have made an entertaining film and we don't want to hurt anyone."


Singer Babul Supriyo said, “There is no need for filmmakers or the Indian film industry to have an alliance with artists across the border for entertainment purposes at a time when tensions on the India-Pak border are rife. This issue on India-Pak relations with regards to Bollywood has sparked a controversy and put huge pressure on the makers of the film ‘Welcome To New York’.”


The film is heartfelt, rib-tickling comedy that tells the story of two unlikely youngsters living in India in search of a better life for themselves. An unexpected trip to New York City sets them off on a comedic adventure that changes their lives forever.


The film has an ensemble multi-star cast of Karan Johar, Diljit Dosanjh, Sonakshi Sinha, Riteish Deshmukh, Boman Irani, Lara Dutta, Sushant Singh Rajput and Rana Daggubati. ‘Welcome To New York’ is slated to release on February 23.