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  • Yo Yo Honey Singh has collaborated with Pakistani singers

    Yo Yo Honey Singh has collaborated with Pakistani singers

    In a cross border collaboration of music, Indian rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh is set to release his upcoming album, ‘Glory,’ featuring artists from around the world, including Pakistan’s singers Wahab Bugti and Sahiban.

    The album also includes contributions from Italian artist Laioung and American rapper Handles, making Glory a truly global musical experience. The album ‘Glory’ has 18 songs and will be released on August 26.

    Musician, composer and producer of Coke Studio Xulfi Khan also praised the collaboration and posted a picture on his Instagram with the caption, “Cheers to the new timelines art can create. Infinite love to the bridges being made. Our artists from Sibi, Balochistan and Thar, Sindh being represented here is extraordinarily beautiful. My best wishes for Honey Singh and his music.”

    Wahab Bugti is well-known for his famous Coke Studio song ‘Kana Yaari,’ while Sahiban’s recent song Aayi Aayi was released on Coke Studio season 15.

  • Sunidi Chauhan is super impressed by THIS Coke Studio Pakistan video

    Sunidi Chauhan is super impressed by THIS Coke Studio Pakistan video

    Bollywood’s powerhouse playback singer Sunidhi Chauhan has recently been in the news for her appreciation of the Pakistani music industry. 
    Recently Chauhan appeared on Raj Shamani’s channel podcast, where she highly praised the Pakistani music industry.

    “You know, I work with a lot of Pakistanis, they are brilliant and why do I call them Pakistanis, I mean we are the same, we speak the same language, we look like each other, our food and culture are similar. I believe that we are all the same people since I make a lot of Pakistani friends when I travel to the US and the UK. Pakistan’s music got popular because the country has a big music industry and people make music for fun. They have a large and devoted following of artists. Their passion for music is the reason they are loved here in India as well.”
     
     Sunidhi Chauhan highlighted Coke Studio as a prime example.

    “They do music for as a passion, like Coke Studio is an example. Currently, I’m stunned by a Coke Studio song Turri Jandi by Hassan Raheem and Shazia Mansoor, who have sung Chandni Ratain and many other songs, she is a big singer. After seeing Turi Jandi, you’ll be thinking, how did they make it? The way they made the video, it’s unbelievable.The song itself is good, but the video made it better. It’s really lovely,” Chauhan added.
    Sunidhi Chauhan has produced hits such as Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi, Mehboob Mere, Dhoom Machale, and Beedi.

  • Coke Studio singer Asad Abbas passes away from kidney failure

    Coke Studio singer Asad Abbas passes away from kidney failure

    Pakistani singer Asad Abbas has passed has passed away from double kidney failure. His death comes a few weeks after he went viral on social media, asking for financial aid to battle the disease. His official Facebook page has shared a post announcing his death, stating that the Coke Studio singer had fought till the end.

    Asad Abbas, who had also sang the popular OST for the drama ‘Raqs-e-Bismil’, gave an interview to Daily Pakistan where he revealed he needed Rs 50 million for his treatment, confessing that his family had spent all their savings to fund his kidney transplant. Actors Imran Ashraf Awan and Adnan Siddiqui had come to the aid of the singer, requesting his followers to help Asad Abbas as he battled financial distress.

    READ MORE: After Asad Abbas, veteran actor Rashid Mehmood opens up about needing financial help

    Abbas had begun singing at age fourteen, rising to fame after winning the Pakistan Sangeet Icon competition. He was once the lead singer for the Meekal Hassan Band , and had also sung the track ‘Mahi Gal’ for Coke Studio Season 6.

  • India agrees with Pakistan: Pasoori remake is terrible

    India agrees with Pakistan: Pasoori remake is terrible

    These last two days will probably go down in history as the only time Pakistan and India combined forces to take on the urgent matter of Bollywood taking up classics and destroying them.

    On Monday, T-Series released their own version of Coke Studio’s massive global hit ‘Pasoori’, giving credit solely to Ali Sethi, excluding Shae Gill and Xulfi even though they had an equal part to play in making the song what it is today.

    The new version is sung by Arijit Singh, and even though for Pakistanis it’s like kisi ne dil par pathar mara hai, across the border the verdict has been announced: they can’t feel the new version either.

    Jo bacha ab Pakistan Studies agay ja kar parhay ga, it wasn’t peace talks or Fawad Khan’s smolder that got India and Pakistan to unite, it was the utterly incompetent T-Series.

    It’s confusing for us as well

    Mubarakien maybe Pasoori can be called the song that finally united India and Pakistan together.

  • Is Shae Gill planning on acting in Pakistani dramas?

    Is Shae Gill planning on acting in Pakistani dramas?

    Shae Gill became the breakout star of 2022 after Pasoori, her debut duo with Ali Sethi on Coke Studio, dazzled listeners across the globe. She is now singing at international concerts and has become an Equal Ambassador for Spotify.

    So what’s next for the singing sensation? We have seen Pakistani singers making their way to the big screen or television, like Atif Aslam, who had starred in the film ‘Bol’ and then ‘Sang-e-Mah’. Will Gill be following in on their footsteps?

    In an interview with Aamna Haider Isani, Gill revealed that she did receive offers to act in dramas and play the role of asinger, but she rejected it.

    “If the script would have been nice then I would have been ok..” she admitted.

    Later on in the interview, Gill agreed that a lot of Pakistani singers have decided to perform as actors, but she will only do so if she finds a good script:

    “My generation doesn’t really watch dramas all that much. We do, but very few. I’ve seen Udaari, I’ve seen Humsafar, a little bit of Bhaagi…they were outstanding..But if a good script comes along, then I could try.”

    Listen to the full interview below:

  • ‘Pasoori’ crosses 500 million views on YouTube

    ‘Pasoori’ crosses 500 million views on YouTube

    Coke Studio’s season 14 smash hit Pasoori has crossed 500 million views on YouTube, making it the first ever song from the music juggernaut to reach this milestone.

    Taking to Instagram, lead singer Ali Sethi shared the news of the record with his followers alongside a few pictures and videos from a close-knit party commemorating the achievement. In the clips, Sethi can be seen happily celebrating with many others including Shae Gill, Abdullah Siddiqui and Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan.

    The official YouTube channel of Coke Studio also shared a heartwarming video to hail their latest accomplishment. The description of the video included a touching note to their supporters.

    “Celebrating your ever-growing love for Pasoori, helping us transcend borders and boundaries and making it a global phenomenon. Congratulations to all of you on helping Pasoori achieve more than 500 Million views across YouTube,” said the statement.

  • Zulfiqar Jabbar announces support for ‘Kana Yaari’ singer Wahab Bugti amidst floods

    Zulfiqar Jabbar announces support for ‘Kana Yaari’ singer Wahab Bugti amidst floods

    As torrential rain continues to wreak havoc across Balochistan, stories are emerging of thousands of people being homeless, amongst them is musician Wahab Bugti.

    The Kana Yaari singer and his family have been affected by the flooding in Dera Bugti and required help. Fellow Coke Studio artist Kaifi Khalil and activist Muniba Mazari requested public to help him and his family.

    Activist Mazari shared photo of the singer with his family surrounded by floodwater on Twitter.

    Khalil asked his followers to help as much as they can. “Please help him koyi bhi in say nazdeek rehta hai ya in k touch main hain [whoever lives nearby or is touch with him] lots more of prayers for you Wahab bhai,” he wrote.

    The musician is currently staying at his friend’s home, since his house has been affected by the water.

    Now the producer of Coke Studio 14, Zulfiqar Jabbar has announced that he and his team are providing support to Bugti and his family amidst the crises.

    Read More: Floods in Balochistan and Sindh kill at least 400 people

  • Video: Naseebo Lal’s son wins heart with his cover of ‘Tu Jhoom’

    Video: Naseebo Lal’s son wins heart with his cover of ‘Tu Jhoom’

    Veteran singer Naseebo Lal’s son Murad Hussain’s powerful vocals have won the hearts of netizens. The young crooner sang Coke Studio’s chartbuster song, ‘Tu Jhoom’, and shared the video on social media. The video has garnered an overwhelming response and social media users have lauded the newbie for his musical talent.

    A video originally published by musician Arbaz Khan on his Instagram handle sees the young lad serenading him with his rendition of soulful track ‘Tu Jhoom’ from Coke Studio season 14.

    The track sung by legendary artists duo, Abida Perveen and Naseebo Lal in the latest season of the musical show, was brilliantly performed by the star son, as he aced the high notes and beats of the track.

    After concluding his performance, the emerging artist was complimented and questioned by Khan about his parents, to which the performer proudly confirmed, “I am the son of Madam Naseebo Lal.”

    The now-viral video was reposted by several entertainment pages on the photo and video sharing platform, which received acclaim and heartwarming compliments for the budding singer from social users.

  • Pasoori’: What do the lyrics of the Coke Studio song mean?

    Pasoori’: What do the lyrics of the Coke Studio song mean?

    If there’s one thing you need to see on the internet, it’s Coke Studio’s season 14’s song ‘Pasoori’. The song has over 113 million views on YouTube since its release three months ago and is playing on the radio everywhere, from the United Arab Emirates to Canada. All seem fully captivated by song sung by Ali Sethi and Shae Gill.

    Before we dwell on the magical journey of the Punjabi lyrical composition, let’s first understand what the word ‘pasoori’ means.

    ‘Pasoori’ is a Punjabi word loosely translated in two ways in Urdu as ‘kashmakash‘ and ‘jaldbazi/teezi’ meaning difficulty/conflict and impatience/hasty.

    Punjabi speakers casually use this word as “Enu bari pasoori pai hoi ay [This person is facing some difficult situation or this person is very impatient]”

    Majestic words written by Ali Sethi and Fazal Abbas, definitely have taken everyone on a listening spree. ‘Pasoori’ turns all angst into art, with its lyrics signifying the need to celebrate artistic self-expression.

    Here is what the lyrics of Pasoori mean.

    [Verse 1: Ali Sethi]
    Agg lavan majboori nu
    Set fire to your worries

    Aan jaan di pasoori nu
    To waiting and to hurries

    Zehar bane haan teri
    If your love is poison

    Pee jaavan main poori nu
    I will drink it in a flurry

    Aana si o nai aaya
    He said he’d come, he never did

    Dil baang baang mera takraya
    My heart lurched and slid

    Kaga bol ke dus jaavein
    Let the crow tell me why

    Paavan gheyo dee choori nu
    And feast on sweet supply

    [Pre-Chorus: Ali Sethi]
    Raawaan ch baawan ch o nu lukawaan
    I will hide him and bide him in loving embraces

    Koi mainu naa roke
    No one makes me stop

    [Chorus: Ali Sethi]
    Mere dhol judaiyaan di, tenu khabar kivein hove
    My love how can you know what happens when we part

    Aa jaave dil tera, poora vi na hove
    I hope you fall in love, I hope it breaks your heart

    Haan baniyan banaiyaan di, gal baat kivein hove
    How will the willing, communicate

    Aa jaave dil tera, poora vi na hove
    I hope you fall in love, I hope it breaks your heart

    [Verse 2: Shae Gill]
    Bhul gayi majboori nu
    I forgot about my chains

    Duniya di dastoori nu
    and people refrain

    Saath tera hai bathera
    You are enough for me

    Poora kar zaroori nu
    Fulfil my destiny

    Aana si o nai aaya
    He said he will come but he never did

    Raasta na dikhlaaya
    I could not see the way was hidden

    Dil humara de sahara
    My heart gives solace

    Khaahishaat adhoori nu
    to wishes unfulfilled

    [Pre-Chorus: Shae Gill]
    Waari main jaavan, main tenu bulavaan
    I dote on you, I call out you name

    Gal saari taan hove
    Let’s have it out, for shame

    [Chorus: Shae Gill]
    Mere dhol judaiyaan di, tenu khabar kivein hove
    My love, how can you know what happens when we part

    Aa jaave dil tera, poora vi na hove
    I hope you fall in love, I hope it breaks your heart

    Haan baniyan banaiyaan di, gal baat kivein hove
    How will the willing communicate?

    Aa jaave dil tera, poora vi na hove
    I hope you fall in love, I hope it breaks your heart

    [Bridge: Shae Gill & Ali Sethi]
    Mere dhol judaiyaan di, sardaari na hove
    My love, don’t let this distance reign

    Mere dhol judaiyaan di
    My love, what of this distance

    Ahhhhaaaaaaa

    Mere dhol judaiyaan di, sardaari na hove
    My love, don’t let this distance reign

    Dildaaran di, sab yaaaran di, aazaari na hove
    Don’t let these lovers be in pain

    Dildaaran di, sab yaaaran di, aazaari na hove
    Don’t let these lovers be in pain

    Aa chalein le ke tujhe
    Come let’s go away

    Hai jahaan silsilay
    where all the lovers meet

    Tu hai wahi, hai teri kami
    You are the one, it’s you I need

    Bana de, saza de, panah de hume
    Give me life, give me love, take me in your arms

    Bana de, saza de, panah de hume
    Give me life, give me love, take me in your arms

    Agg lavan majboori nu
    Set fire to your worries

    Aan jaan di pasoori nu
    To waiting and to hurries

    Zehar bane haan teri
    If your love is poison

    Pee jaavan main poori nu
    I will drink it in a flurry

    [Chorus: Ali Sethi & Shae Gill]
    Mere dhol judaiyaan di, tenu khabar kivein hove
    My love, how can you know what happens when we part

    Aa jaave dil tera, poora vi na hove
    I hope you fall in love, I hope it breaks your heart

    Haan baniyan banaiyaan di, gal baat kivein hove
    How will the willing communicate

    Aa jaave dil tera, poora vi na hove
    I hope you fall in love, I hope it breaks your heart

    [Outro: Shae Gill & Ali Sethi]
    Poora vi na hove
    I hope it breaks your heart

    Poora vi na hove
    I hope it breaks your heart

  • Mahira Khan hosts a lavish bash for brother Hissan’s engagement, Ayesha and Momal up the glam quotient

    Mahira Khan hosts a lavish bash for brother Hissan’s engagement, Ayesha and Momal up the glam quotient

    Superstar Mahira Khan hosted the engagement bash for her brother Hissan in Karachi. The Humsafar diva’s brother got engaged to Lyla Saifi.

    The event was attended by celebrities like Ayesha Omar, Momal Sheikh and Adnan Malik.

    Mahira Khan's brother Hassan gets engaged to girlfriend Lyla Saifi; watch
    Mahira Khan's brother Hassan gets engaged to girlfriend Lyla Saifi; watch
    Mahira Khan's brother Hassan gets engaged to girlfriend Lyla Saifi; watch

    The Raees star welcomed her to-be sister in law to the family on Instagram stories.

    Mahira Khan's brother Hassan gets engaged to girlfriend Lyla Saifi; watch