Pakistani heartthrob Atif Aslam's concert in Bangladesh took a heartwarming turn when a fan surprised him onstage. A clip, apparently filmed by a fan and now viral, shows a woman rushing to hug Mr Aslam tightly, overcome with emotion. Mr Aslam's gracious response has won the internet's praise.
Despite a flicker of surprise, the singer remained calm and smiled warmly. He gently returned the fan's hug, then shook her hand and shared a few kind words. All this unfolded seamlessly as the concert continued around them. Finally, the seemingly calmed fan was escorted back to the crowd.
The heartwarming video has taken social media by storm! Fans are praising Mr Aslam's respectful and kind treatment of the fan. Opinions are buzzing, though. Some users highlight the importance of personal space for celebrities, while others applaud Aslam's empathy and smooth handling of the situation.
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A user wrote, "Everyone who attended his show saying one thing about him, 'Atif is so humble.'"
"Cringe. Imagine if it was the other way around. The woman should be fined," another user wrote on X.
Several users on X highlighted the importance of personal space for celebs."Now switch the roles, and imagine the response."
This isn't the first time Aslam has displayed his respectful behaviour on stage. Earlier, an enthusiastic fan showered money on the Pakistani artist as he performed on stage in US. The singer paused the show mid-way and called the fan up to the stage. Mr Aslam said, "My friend, Donate this money, don't throw it at me, this is just disrespect to the money."
