Veteran playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya has recently ignited a wave of controversy with his remarks about Mahatma Gandhi, which have quickly gained attention across social media platforms. Known for his iconic voice in Bollywood hits, the singers comments during a podcast discussion have left many questioning his perspective on the Indian freedom fighter.Comparing Gandhi and R.D. Burman: The spark of controversyIn an interview with journalist Shubhankar Mishra, Abhijeet Bhattacharya made an unexpected comparison between Mahatma Gandhi and legendary music composer R.D. Burman. He remarked, Pancham Da was bigger than Mahatma Gandhi. Like Mahatma Gandhi was the father of the nation, Pancham Da was the father of the nation in the world of music. This statement, which was intended to praise the legendary composer, took a divisive turn when Bhattacharya extended his thoughts further.He controversially stated, “Mahatma Gandhi was not the father of the nation of India he was Pakistans Father of India. India was always there, but Pakistan was created. By mistake, Mahatma Gandhi was called the Father of Our Nation. These remarks have sparked outrage among many, who feel that the singer&#39s words misrepresent the historical significance of Gandhis role in India&#39s independence movement.Abhijeets rise of fame in BollywoodAbhijeet Bhattacharya, whose career took off with hits like Waada Raha Sanam and Kya Khabar Thi Jaana, has been a prominent voice in Bollywood since the 1990s. Starting with a duet alongside Asha Bhosle in a Bengali film, Bhattacharya has lent his voice to numerous Bollywood stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Salman Khan, among others. His collaboration with R.D. Burman, which marked the beginning of his rise, has solidified his place in the industry.
