Ali Akbar's son claims to be Hindu - Page 2

"Staunch Muslims have opposed my decision," he said. "They did not realise we were never converted to Islam. I would like to make it clear that the only religion our family believes in is music," said the 60-something Aasish.

That says it all.

relegion and faith are something very personal. To each their own....let it remain in the family.....we need not even discuss it.

yes I also believe in music ..now a days hindusthani classical music became an antic ..
plz dont spoil ur time in finding raceism ..cast religion... its better to think only on classical music because that is the base of all good music ..

Ali Akbar - isn't that an islam name, so what's the Hindu name??

Originally posted by: punjini

I don't think the family should be torn apart at all. Does any one of us care whether musicians are Hindus or Muslims? I would have appreciated Ust Ali Akbar Khan if he said that music was their real religion, and that his son was free to follow the dictates of his own heart.

Well said...it struck the media attention b/c it is unusual for a Muslim to convert to any other religion. Religion is a personal matter, so the media should not make a big public deal out of this. Ali Akbar's opinion should not be given much credence.