Pakistani singer Atif Aslam has opened up about his 10-year absence from the Indian music industry, revealing that his music continues to reach fans in the country despite the restrictions on Pakistani artistes. Atif said that while he has not released a song in India for nearly a decade, his Indian fans have continued to find ways to listen to his music.

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'My Fans Are Listening Over VPN'

"For the past 10 years, I haven’t done a song there. My fans are listening over VPN and they burn the CDs and give them to people. Not that I appreciate piracy, but music will reach wherever it has to reach, because that's how my first single got out," Atif told Kris Fade on his YouTube channel.

Speaking about the ban, the singer said it was part of a broader decision concerning Pakistani artistes, adding that it had been almost 10 years since he was banned in India. He said the decision was taken by the Indian government to ban artistes from Pakistan, while Indian artistes are also banned in Pakistan now.

'I Don't Miss Working In India'

Despite being unable to work in India, Atif said he does not feel upset about the situation. Further, he went on to reveal that he misses his fans but does not miss working in India.

"I have learnt a lot from playback singing and if this ban didn’t happen, I think I would be unable to make my own music. So I thank you guys for that as well. I thank those who have banned me as well; otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to explore myself," he said.

Pakistani Singer Atif Aslam Says He Doesn't Miss Working In India After 10-Year Ban: 'My Fans Are Listening Over VPN'

Atif Aslam said his music continues to reach Indian fans despite his decade-long absence, with some listening through VPNs or sharing CDs. The singer said he misses his fans but is not working in India. “I thank those who have banned me,” Atif added.