DUBAI: Renowned Pakistani musician and actor Ali Zafar has urged fellow artists to use their platforms to condemn the atrocities committed by Israel against innocent Palestinian civilians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
Ali Zafar utilized his acceptance speech at the Distinctive International Arab Festival Awards (DIAFA) in Dubai to speak out against the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Ali Zafar, who received the Best Singer award at the prestigious event that recognized achievements in the arts from the US, India, the UK, and Lebanon, seized the opportunity to shed light on the dire situation in Palestine. Expressing disappointment over the ongoing Israeli violence, he emphasized the moral responsibility that artists bear as global citizens.
Ali Zafar Highlights Injustices Against Palestinians
The actor stressed the significance of artists using their influential positions to draw attention to the injustices faced by the Palestinian people. He acknowledged the reach and impact that artists have in reaching a wide audience but underscored the moral obligation to address pressing global issues.
During the event, attended by notable figures from the entertainment industry, Ali Zafar shared moments with Bollywood celebrities, including Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, and Aditi Rao Hydari.
Zafar’s passionate plea for solidarity with the Palestinians received a positive response from the audience, who applauded his stance on using the platform to raise awareness about the human rights crisis in Gaza.
