KARACHI: Mujadid Sabri, son of the late legendary Qawwal Amjad Sabri, has spoken out against the insensitive treatment he and his family endured from television channels following his father’s tragic assassination in 2016.
In a recent interview, Mujadid revealed how media outlets exploited his family for ratings, leaving them no space to grieve in private.
“Of course, as a family, we have been exploited by TV channels. After attending TV programs, we saw media vans constantly parked outside our house,” he shared.
Recalling the overwhelming intrusion, he added, “From 2016 to 2017, I don’t remember a single day when we weren’t surrounded by people, and there was no private time.” This relentless exposure eventually forced the family to relocate to Lahore.
Mujadid also criticized reporters for asking deeply insensitive questions, including whether they missed their father.
“I even called out a famous anchor, asking if their father was alive. I told them that if he was, I would ask the same question when he was no more,” he revealed.
Amjad Sabri, an iconic figure in Sufi music, was fatally shot on June 22, 2016, in Karachi’s Liaquatabad area by unidentified assailants. A military court later sentenced two militants from Lashkar-e-Jhangvi to death for their involvement in the murder.
Despite his tragic passing, Amjad Sabri’s legacy continues to live on through his timeless qawwalis, including Tajdar-i-Haram and Bhar Do Jholi. His extraordinary contributions to Sufi music earned him prestigious honors, including the Pride of Performance and the Sitara-i-Imtiaz.
