Abida Parveen’s Instagram account blocked in India

Pakistani singer and celebrated Sufi vocalist Abida Parveen’s Instagram account has been blocked in India. This comes amid similar restrictions on other notable Pakistani artistes such as Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan, Ali Zafar, and Fawad Khan after the Pahalgam terror attacks.

The veteran singer’s interpretations of Sufi poetry have crossed borders, deeply touching audiences in India. She has crooned several classics, like ‘Tu Jhoom,’ ‘Main Naraye Mastana,’ ‘Pardadari,’, ‘Chaap Tilak’ and ‘Aaqa,’ among others.

If you try to open Abida Parveen’s Instagram profile, the message reads, “Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content.”