Pakistani classical singer Sanam Marvi and Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi President Ahmed Shah have finally reconciled after a recent dispute, putting an end to their misunderstandings and differences. Both agreed to forgive each other and restore cordial relations.
Just a few days earlier, Sanam Marvi had sent a legal notice to Ahmed Shah, demanding a public apology within a week. She warned that failure to comply would result in a compensation claim of PKR 50 million and the initiation of criminal proceedings. In her notice, Marvi alleged that during a government-organized cultural program in Sukkur on August 10, Ahmed Shah had insulted her, pushed her, used inappropriate language, and even issued threats, which caused her humiliation and mental distress.
Ahmed Shah strongly denied all allegations, claiming he neither insulted nor threatened the singer. However, efforts by Sindh’s Minister of Culture, Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, and renowned writer Noorul Huda Shah led to a reconciliation between the two.
The Culture Minister also shared a video on his Facebook account in which Ahmed Shah indirectly apologized to Marvi, acknowledging her as a younger sister and daughter-like figure. He stated that their longstanding good relations were disrupted due to misunderstandings and admitted that inappropriate behavior by his staff may have caused her distress.
Sanam Marvi, speaking in Sindhi, confirmed that all differences had been resolved and announced that she was withdrawing her allegations in line with Sindh’s cultural traditions. She thanked Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah and Noorul Huda Shah for playing a crucial role in bringing about the reconciliation and expressed gratitude to the people of Sindh for their support.
