"We can't tell everyone everything."
Pakistani singer Hassan Jahangir has always been popular across the border.
His work is being used and appreciated across the border in the Indian entertainment industry consistently.
Long swirling rumours have suggested that his fan base included Bollywood star Rekha.
Rekha, famous for her iconic role in the 1981 film Umrao Jaan, reportedly admired him.
However, Jahangir has remained coy about confirming these reports of admiration from the actress.
Appearing on the podcast Excuse Me with Ahmad Ali Butt, he was asked about it directly.
The host inquired whether the celebrated actress had written him a love letter at some point.
Jahangir refused to confirm or deny the allegation, maintaining diplomatic discretion about the matter, saying:
“Sir, some things need to stay between you and me. We can’t tell everyone everything.”
His response demonstrated his willingness to protect the privacy of his Bollywood connections overall.
He said he had “great friends” in Bollywood whom he respected considerably overall.
His Bollywood friends included Madhuri Dixit, Mandakini, and Sonu Walia among prominent actresses.
He also mentioned friendships with Amitabh Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty, and Govinda among male stars.
Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan were also mentioned as friends he deeply respected.
When the host asked which of them had written love letters to him specifically, Jahangir replied:
“They all did, everyone does, I did too. I am sure you must have as well at some point.”
His response was lighthearted and avoided confirming specific allegations about any individual.
What he did confirm was an interesting anecdote about a dangerous street incident.
He was getting mugged by someone who wouldn’t believe he was who he claimed.
The mugger initially took his phone, his car keys, and other valuable possessions.
However, when Jahangir identified himself as Hassan Jahangir, the situation changed dramatically.
The mugger looked up, started laughing, and returned all the stolen items immediately.
Both the mugger and his partner got on a bike and drove away.
The pair apologised to him before departing from the scene of the encounter.
When asked about India-Pakistan relations and hostility toward Pakistani artists in India specifically, Jahangir offered thoughtful perspective.
He said all people should love their countries, but it shouldn’t manifest violently.
“Every man has a right to love their country and they should love their neighbours too.”
“Relations should remain good, there shouldn’t be fighting and war.
“The war that’s going on right now, I am against it…
“We get a short time, why should we spend it fighting?”
Jahangir said he learned valuable lessons from his Indian friends and colleagues throughout.
His Bollywood friendships have shaped his philosophy toward fame and personal conduct.
Hassan Jahangir credits these connections with helping him maintain perspective during his successful career.
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