Islamabad, Oct. 13 -- For listeners who recognise his voice within seconds, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan needs little introduction. On a New York City street, however, the singer found himself starting with the basics when an interviewer asked him a familiar question: "What do you do for a living?"

"I am a singer," Rahat replied, keeping his introduction simple. The interviewer then asked his name, prompting him to respond, "Rahat Fateh Ali Khan."

The exchange brought an unexpected twist to the usual street interview format. A question that could have led to a conversation with any passerby instead became a brief introduction to the singer, delivered in his own words.

Asked about his favourite part of the job, Rahat spoke about his love for qa...