KARACHI:
An ongoing dispute between renowned singer Sanam Marvi and the President of the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, Ahmed Shah, has ended and the two have forgiven each other after clearing up misunderstandings.
A few days ago, Sanam Marvi had sent a legal notice to Ahmed Shah. The notice alleged that during a Sindh government event in Sukkur on August 10, she was pushed, inappropriate language was used, and threats were made against her.
The singer had demanded that he apologised within a week or face legal action. Ahmed Shah had denied these allegations, stating that he neither disrespected nor threatened her in any way.
However, according to Express News, a reconciliation has now been brokered between the two personalities through the intervention of Provincial Minister for Culture, Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, and writer Noorul Huda Shah.
The culture minister shared a video on his Facebook page in which Ahmed Shah referred to Sanam Marvi as a younger sister and daughter, stating that they have a relationship spanning many years and the dispute arose merely from a misunderstanding.
He acknowledged that the singer was hurt by the inappropriate behaviour of his staff, but all differences have now been resolved. Sanam Marvi also issued a statement in the Sindhi language, saying that according to the traditions of Sindh, she has withdrawn all her allegations.
She thanked Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah and Noorul Huda Shah for playing an important role in the reconciliation and said she is grateful to the people of Sindh.