Tag: Ali Noor

  • Ali Noor says harassment ‘lies’ ruined his career

    Ali Noor says harassment ‘lies’ ruined his career

    Ali Noor has finally spoken up about the sexual harassment allegations levelled against him. The singer said that the two girls who accused him of sexual harassment were not known to anyone, adding that they had some hidden reasons for making the accusations. He insists that their claims are untrue.

    In a recent appearance on Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast, he revealed that the woman named Ayesha bint Rashid, who accused him, was dealing with severe depression and had even contemplated suicide. He shared that her life was saved.
    He said that Ayesha was contacted from his wife’s mobile instead of his own while the other woman was Maha Kazmi and she was also unknown.

    The lead singer of Noori band described the allegations of sexual harassment by the two women as a drama. “I never harassed any woman while every girl felt safe with me. We have been working in a very pleasant mood and this may sound wrong to some people but I have never harassed any woman.”
    He went on to say, “Because of their allegations, my career was ruined. No one wanted to work with me, and I stopped getting job opportunities. During concerts, everyone started calling me a sexual predator.”
    Adding that he was surprised to see people’s behaviour, he said, “These are the same people who, when I was sick, they had prayed for me in this difficult time, I came back only because of their prayers. Then I realized why it is said, ‘Watu’iz mun tashaa’ and ‘waltuzil mun tashaa’, why both honor and humiliation have been kept together.”

    The Manwa Re singer said that the incident did not affect his family but he has said “goodbye” to the industry. “Now we have nothing to do with any TV channel or music house.”
    Ali Noor was accused of sexual harassment by journalist Ayesha bint Rashid in February 2022 and then by singer Maha Kazmi in April 2023.

    Ali Noor rejected the allegations of both women. He had also sent a legal notice to singer Maha Kazmi.

  • Ali Noor responds to harassment controversy with picture of grave, says victim has ‘audacity not to accept his heartfelt words’

    Ali Noor responds to harassment controversy with picture of grave, says victim has ‘audacity not to accept his heartfelt words’

    Singer Ali Noor took to his Instagram to respond to his recent harassment controversy. The singer has been in the news after journalist Ayesha Binte Rashid accused the singer of sexual harassment. She took to her Instagram handle to share screenshots of an alleged WhatsApp conversation with the singer.

    Ali, while sharing a picture of a grave with his name written on it, said, “Ayesha Binte I am done being concerned about you. I sent you an apology for putting my entire life at stake and you have the audacity to not accept my heartfelt words.”

    The singer also denied allegations of sexual harassment, “I deny all allegations of sexual harassment against me I never admitted to them to start with. I was already not in a good place. Now I am gathering the courage to move on to the next word. I have absolutely no guilt. I hope you finally find your solace and an answer for my children,” he concluded. However, Ayesha has shared screenshots of Ali’s reply to her messages in which he thanked Ayesha for the “Wakeup call.”

    The singer also used the hashtag #stopmockeryofmetoo.

    In another story, he said, “To the few left that still loves me… Remember I am no sexual abuser. Also, remember.. every human being matters wishing better life for everybody.”

    It is pertinent to mention here that Ali earlier announced that his new song is going to be released on the 22nd. The month is not mentioned.

    People on social media have mixed reactions to Ali’s posts. Some are assuming that the singer is threatening suicide and others are of the view that the singer is “not sorry.”

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  • ‘Harraser exposed, disgusting’: Komal Aziz grills Ali Noor amidst harassment controversy

    ‘Harraser exposed, disgusting’: Komal Aziz grills Ali Noor amidst harassment controversy

    Actor Komal Aziz has shared her stance on the on-going harassment scandal of singer Ali Noor. She termed the entire controversy as ‘disgusting’,

    Journalist Ayesha Binte Rashid has accused singer Ali Noor of sexual harassment. She took to her Instagram handle to share screenshots of an alleged WhatsApp conversation with the singer.

    “You emotionally manipulated me and what happened in the back of my car while driving to the airport was sexual harassment. You’re a sexual harasser and a predator,” she wrote in her message to Ali Noor.

    “Womaniser with a God complex who is all talk yet doesn’t have the proactiveness to break out of his toxic patterns,” one of the messages read.

    Ayesha also shared Ali’s reply to her messages in which he thanked Ayesha for the “Wakeup call.”

    The crooner took to his Instagram stories to respond to the allegations and has claimed that Ayesha hasn’t shared all of his replies to her.

    “Today, I put the teaser and release date of the video and the son but as I was doing that, I got a message from newspapers that I have been accused of #MeToo by Ayesha Binte and my screenshots and apologies have been put up. She didn’t put all of them and that’s sad.”

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     “I even suggested I should be hanged and executed publicly. She simply wasn’t taking me seriously. Anyway, I am so glad she finally put it out,” he added.

    Ali, also said that he wants to release his song in “peace”.

    “After deeply deliberating various responses, I came to the conclusion that the only right right response is that i am truly deeply sorry.”

  • Journalist Ayesha accuses musician Ali Noor of sexual harassment, shares screenshots

    Journalist Ayesha accuses musician Ali Noor of sexual harassment, shares screenshots

    Ayesha Binte Rashid has accused singer Ali Noor of sexual harassment. She took to her Instagram handle to share screenshots of an alleged WhatsApp conversation with the singer.

    “You emotionally manipulated me and what happened in the back of my car while driving to the airport was sexual harassment. You’re a sexual harasser and a predator,” she wrote in her message to Ali Noor.

    “Womaniser with a God complex who is all talk yet doesn’t have the proactiveness to break out of his toxic patterns,” one of the messages read.

    Ayesha also shared Ali’s reply to her messages in which he thanked Ayesha for the “Wakeup call.”

    The singer took to his Instagram stories to respond to the allegations and has claimed that Ayesha hasn’t shared all of his replies to her.

    “Today, I put the teaser and release date of the video and the son but as I was doing that, I got a message from newspapers that I have been accused of #MeToo by Ayesha Binte and my screenshots and apologies have been put up. She didn’t put all of them and that’s sad.”

     “I even suggested I should be hanged and executed publicly. She simply wasn’t taking me seriously. Anyway, I am so glad she finally put it out,” he added.

    Ali, also said that he wants to release his song in “peace”.

    Ali later on his Instagram story said, “After deeply deliberating various responses, I came to the conclusion that the only right right response is that i am truly deeply sorry.”

    READ MORE: ‘Harraser exposed, disgusting’: Komal Aziz grills Ali Noor amidst harassment controversy

  • Coke Studio 2020 premieres with a powerful all-female anthem

    Coke Studio 2020 premieres with a powerful all-female anthem

    The premier episode of Coke Studio 2020 consisted of three original tracks featuring a lineup of emerging artists including Mehdi Maloof, Seher Gul and Wajiha Naqvi, along with industry veterans Meesha Shafi, Fariha Pervez, Ali Noor, Sanam Marvi and Zara Madani.

    According to the press release, producer Rohail Hyatt has ensured that not only will this be a season featuring purely original songs, but the focus for this year has also been on content and social messaging which includes an all-female anthem called Na Tutteya Ve with veteran female vocalists including Sanam Marvi and Meesha Shafi.

    In addition to this, CS debutant Mehdi performed Dil Khirki, a song written and composed by the emerging Indie artist. According to the singer, the song, with its typical college sing-along feel, is about “opening your heart to the world regardless of life’s circumstances”.

    “In accepting one’s circumstances, one is able to submit to fate which ultimately results in a greater understanding of both life, and the self,” said Mehdi.

    In the third song of the episode Jaag Rahi, Fariha sings about suffering sleepless nights, longing to be united with her Beloved (Almighty). Ali’s voice responds to this longing by explaining that he suffers the same predicament and that she is not forgotten. The song is an interesting and contemporary take on the classical thumri.

    The 13th edition of Coke Studio or CS2020 will only have 12 songs this year featuring 13 artists and international musicians.

  • Coke Studio 13 to include an all-female anthem, international musicians

    Coke Studio 13 to include an all-female anthem, international musicians

    Coke Studio Pakistan has revealed the official artist lineup for the thirteenth season, confirming the arrival of Coke Studio 2020.

    According to a press release, the upcoming season will be shorter with only 12 songs. The reason for a shorter season is the nation-wide lockdown and restrictions due to COVID-19 this past year.

    CS2020 is produced by Rohail Hyatt and was administered under careful management and maintenance of COVID-19 SOPs which resulted in both singers and musicians being recorded separately. Technology was used to make communication easy for the artists, resulting in an errorless outcome.

    The teaser of every artist was uploaded on Coke Studio’s official YouTube Channel.

    The season includes 12 new songs featuring 13 artists, out of which four emerging artists will make their debut on this platform. This includes an assortment of singers ranging from industry veterans like Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Meesha Shafi, Fariha Pervez, Umair Jaswal, Ali Noor, Bohemia and Sanam Marvi alongside new-comers such as Mehdi Maloof, Aizaz Sohail, Sehar Gul Khan and Wajiha Naqvi as well as experienced artists such as Zara Madani and Ali Pervez Mehdi.

    Not only will this be a season featuring purely original songs, but the focus for this season has also been on its content and social messaging including an all-female anthem on women’s empowerment. Interestingly, this will be the first time ever in CS history that all the female artists of the season will be singing together, although each artist was recorded separately.

    Moreover, given the new format and advantages of technology, this season has also collaborated with international musicians from across the world including Turkey, Nepal, Lebanon and Serbia.

    “Working on this season has been a valuable learning experience. It has left me with a realization that in order for anything to survive, it must have the ability to change and adapt to the circumstances that surround it. Even in trying times, we must not give up but instead re-invent ourselves and keep moving ahead. Despite the limitations of this pandemic, everyone on the team, especially the artists, willingly left their comfort zones only to help keep alive the tradition of sharing music. It is with this same spirit that we bring CS to you this year; a humble effort to share something familiar, yet new.” said producer Rohail Hyatt.

    Given the extraordinary circumstances under which this year’s season has been produced, it will be deliberately referred to as CS 2020 and not CS Season 13.

    The first episode of Coke Studio 2020 is set to air on December 4, 2020.

  • Asim Azhar, Noori and Ali Azmat’s upcoming song will honour the jawaans of Pakistan

    Asim Azhar, Noori and Ali Azmat’s upcoming song will honour the jawaans of Pakistan

    Asim Azhar, Ali Azmat and Ali Noor and Ali Hamza of Noori have come together for a ‘Melody of Pride’ which will honour the jawaans of Pakistan.

    All artists featuring in the song shared their excitement for their upcoming song and teaser on social media with Ali Hamza saying that it is “one of the most exciting projects” he has done as a music producer. The singer also shared that the song is “a first of its kind rock anthem, which is the re-make of a popular patriotic song from the ’80s.”

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    The short teaser shows shots of cadets training, jawaans fighting and a glimpse of the flag ceremony at Wagah Border. The singers feature in only shot.

    Meanwhile, ISPR in a statement, said that the melody is “a unique music composition”.

    “Pakistan’s top melody voices: Ali Hamza, Ali Azmat, Ali Noor and Asim Azhar have collaborated for this Defence & Martyrs Day. They pay a very special tribute to the services rendered by our Armed Forces and its operational readiness. The song showcases the sacrifices of Pakistan as a nation in fighting terrorism and the transformation of our Armed Forces into a cutting edge military structure, second to none.

    It adds: “Renowned music maestro, Ali Hamza with his unique creativity, has composed a first of its kind rock music, blending modern techno beats with the military instruments of the Army School of Music. The video also incorporates stylized shots of the singers patriotically supporting their heroes.”

    Ali Noor also shared some BTS shots from the making of the song on Instagram.

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    Asim and Ali Azmat have previously also collaborated for the PSL V anthem Tayyar Hain for which they received a lot of backlash.