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Sirine Jahangir becomes first British-Pakistan to reach ‘BGT semifinals

October 5, 2020 02:46 PM


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British-Pakistani singer Sirine Jahangir has finally made it to the semifinals of Britain’s Got Talent, after wowing everyone with her powerful performance. Her piano rendition of Ruelle’s Carry You was well-received by the judges and audience.

Talking to BBC, Jahangir had spoken about her audition on the show which moved everyone to tears.

“When I was walking towards the stage, the only thing I wanted was to do something that enables me to help people like me,” she said.

Kafeel Jahangir, her father, told BBC how his daughter had encountered all difficulties with a brave face on.

“Sirine has been really brave, courageous and smart despite facing a difficult period. When she lost her sight, I knew at the time that the universe wants her to do something big,” he had said.



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