Abhijeet Bhattacharya has once again made headlines, this time for controversial statements about Mahatma Gandhi. In a recent podcast, the singer compared legendary music composer R.D. Burman to Gandhi and also called him “father of Pakistan.” 

Abhijeet calls Gandhi Father of Pakistan

Speaking on Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast, Abhijeet said, “Music composer R.D. Burman was bigger than Mahatma Gandhi. Like Mahatma Gandhi was the father of the nation, R.D. Burman was the father of the nation in the world of music.”

The singer did not stop there. He made further contentious claims, stating, “Mahatma Gandhi was the father of the nation for Pakistan, not India. India already existed, Pakistan was carved out of India later. Gandhi has been mistakenly called the father of the nation for India. He was the one responsible behind the existence of Pakistan.” 

Connection with R.D. Burman 

Abhijeet’s admiration for R.D. Burman stems from his early career when the legendary composer launched him in a Bengali film with a duet alongside Asha Bhosle. During the initial phase of his singing journey, Abhijeet performed on stage with Burman, building a connection that influenced his musical career. 

About Abhijeet 

Known for his melodious voice, Abhijeet became a prominent playback singer in the 1990s, delivering iconic songs for Bollywood’s leading actors. His breakthrough came with the 1992 film Khiladi, where he sang hits like Waada Raha Sanam, Khud Ko Kya Samajhti Hai, and Kya Khabar Thi Jaana, composed by Jatin-Lalit. 

Over the years, he lent his voice to actors such as Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, and Ranbir Kapoor, among others. His contributions to films in the 1990s cemented his status as one of Bollywood’s most successful playback singers.