Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi is a legendary Pakistani singer who has performed in multiple Pakistani languages, including Saraiki, Punjabi, and Urdu. He is especially admired for his iconic Saraiki songs. Some of his most popular tracks include Ballu Battian, Bewafa Tera Yun Muskurana, Sab Maya Hai, and Mahiye. In recent years, he recreated his hit song Ballu Battian with Ali Zafar. The song became a massive success in Pakistan and has garnered around 63 million views on YouTube. Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi’s son, Sanwal Essa Khelvi, is also a singer.
Recently, Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi appeared on Irshad Bhatti’s podcast, where he spoke candidly about his burial plans, revealing that he has already prepared his grave.
Talking about it, Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi said, “I have done my preparations for Akhirah. My grave is ready in Isa Khel. It is fully prepared. If you visit me while I’m alive, I will show it to you; otherwise, you will see it yourself. We have our own family graveyard, and I have reserved a grave for myself. There are a few plots beside it—one is for my wife. I said that jokingly, but I have only booked my own grave. May Allah have mercy on us. This idea came to me after I built a farmhouse and a mosque there. After that, I thought there should also be a place for me. I have lost great friends, loved ones, family members, and my mother, so I have always thought about death. I only want a peaceful passing.” Watch here:
His statement sparked an online debate. One fan wrote, “It’s not right to build a grave, but yes, you can prepare your coffin.” Another commented, “Building a grave isn’t enough; preparing for the Hereafter is the real thing.” A social media user remarked, “His faith is strong. We are afraid of even talking about the grave.” Another wrote, “It’s better to build an old-age home instead of preparing a grave.” Read the comments here.
