Javed Akhtar on II12’s Danish Mohd, “You reminded me of Nusarat Fateh Ali Khan Saab”!

The platform of #SonyEntertainmentTelevision’s #IndianIdolSeason12 has opened up avenues for contestants like never before. Offering one such opportunity for the contestants, the show will host a special episode called, ‘Tribute to #JavedSaab.’ Welcoming the man who has amazed the world with his heartfelt words, the legendary Javed Akhtar will be seen gracing the sets of Indian Idol. In the upcoming episode, Javed Akhtar will be seen cheering Danish Mohd on his breathtakin performance on ‘Afreen Afren’. Danish Mohd will be seen riding high on emotions after Javed Saab compliments him by saying that there’s a jhalak of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in you.

Praising Danish Mohd performance, Javed Akhtar said. “You reminded me of Nusarat Fateh Ali Khan Saab. He was a huge sufi artist. There are very less people like him in this world. His nature was very simple, calm, and innocent”.

Talking about Javed Sir complimenting his voice Danish Mohd says, “Breathing the same air as that of Javed Sir is a big thing for anyone. Getting to perform is another and receiving a compliment is a dream come true. Cannot thank Indian Idol Season 12 enough for the great opportunities that they have bestowed upon all the contestants. I feel like my existence has finally been fulfilled. No one can be compared to the Master Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. But, what Javed Sir said will always remain etched in my heart.”

Indian Idol Season 12, airs, every Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 pm on Sony Entertainment Television.