Writing on Facebook about getting his visa, Khan said, "My '#'UK' work visa has finally been granted.... I would like to thank everyone for their absolute love extended to me last week over this....was humbling to read all the messages of support...truly means a lot!"

He added, "A special thank you to Keith Vaz for taking such a keen personal interest in the matter. I look forward to performing in London on the 18th of September at the ‪#‎RoyalFestivalHall‬."

Last week, the sarod maestro's visa application was rejected by the United Kingdom High Commission