Rahat, who remembers and respects Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt for supporting him when he needed it the most has sung for their upcoming film Blood Money for free. The song, Chahat is his way of paying back for their kindness, says the singer.

According to a source close to Sony music , the song was recorded in Dubai a few months back since Rahat at the time was unable to come to India. "He had made it clear that he did not want any fee for the song strictly due to emotional reasons," said the source.

Speaking to Mumbai Mirror from Pakistan, Rahat confirmed the news and added, "Bhatt saab supported me and gave me an opportunity when nobody really knew me in the industry. Later, when I got embroiled in legal hassles, he was the only person to come forward and give me support.

At the time, others were simply avoiding me since they did not want to get into trouble. Apart from that, Bhatt saab has also played a major role in trying to rebuild Indo-Pak relations.

I hold him in very high regard." Talking about his relationship with the singer, Mahesh Bhatt said, "During Paap, my daughter Pooja's husband identified Rahat's song Mann Ki Lagan.

Pooja included it in her film though well-wishers advised her otherwise. Later, in Kalyug, Rahat sang Jiya Dhadak Dhadak.

Both songs went on to become hits. And Rahat became popular.

When he was caught in legal trouble, the people from the industry chose to stay away. I, however, believed that though he has broken the law, he couldn't be termed as a terrorist.

I defended him openly. It's his way of saying 'Shukriya'.

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