Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Quotes

It is not necessary that the scion of a singing family, even if he sings, can excel in it. In order to reach his peak he has to work very, very hard.

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

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• It is not necessary that the scion of a singing family, even if he sings, can excel in it. In order to reach his peak he has to work very, very hard.

  

  Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
  • Singing
  • Work Hard
  • Peak