Ghulam Ali to perform in Lucknow on December 3

Pakistani ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali, who had announced the plans to scrap his upcoming concerts in India, has agreed to perform in Lucknow Mahotsav on December 3, said the district administration.

Ali, who was scheduled to perform in Delhi on November 8, cancelled his forthcoming shows on Wednesday, saying he did not want to get involved in any kind of politics.

The Lucknow Mahotsava Samiti, however, spoke to the singer’s son later in the day and got a confirmation. “The Lucknow Mahotsava Samiti talked to Ghulam Ali’s son Aamir last night at about 10.30 pm and he has confirmed that on December 3, Ali will perform in Mahotsava here,” said District Magistrate, Rajshekhar.

“He will send the confirmation on his letter head along with a video message,” he added.

The 74-year-old Pakistani singer’s son Aamir had earlier said his father did not want to perform after what happened in Mumbai where his scheduled concert last month was cancelled following the Shiv Sena’s threat to disrupt the function.