Mehdi Hassan's wish to revisit India unfulfilled

June 13, 2012 13:38

Update on Mehdi Hassan's death.

Pakistan Prime Minister Gilani expressed grief and sorrow at the death of Hussan. In a message, he said Hassan was "an icon who mesmerised music lovers not only in Pakistan but also in the subcontinent for many decades."

Hassan, who last performed in India in 2000, wanted to visit the country again, a dream which remained unfulfilled. Arif, his son, said he had even received the visa in April for Hassan's treatment in an Indian hospital but they could not travel as singer's condition deteriorated.

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