Abrar Ul Haq is a Pakistani singer-songwriter, philanthropist, and former politician. His first album, “Billo De Ghar,” released in 1995, sold over 40.3 million copies worldwide, earning him widespread recognition and the nickname “King of Pakistani Pop.” Abrar Ul Haq popularized Bhangra in Pakistani pop music. His songs like Aaja Ni Baija Cycle Tey, Preeto, and Billo De Ghar are timeless hits often heard at weddings. Recently, Bollywood remixed his song Nach Punjaban, signaling his resurgence in music following his departure from politics last year. After Stepping away from politics and his prominent political party in Pakistan, he faced significant criticism. Even during his first music show abroad following his departure from politics, he encountered criticism. However, he persevered, staying focused on creating music and songs.
Abrar appeared as a guest on Ahmed Ali Butt’s show, where he discussed initiating the trend of Jatt songs featuring FIRs and action in the lyrics and music videos. These songs gained popularity two decades ago when the gangster-style music was still new to people. Nowadays, Indian singers are adopting his song style, which he acknowledges and appreciates, although it hasn’t been replicated in Pakistan.
Here’s what he said:
He mentioned that older singers often feel resentful toward new talent, a sentiment he experienced in the past and now observes in singers of his generation towards younger artists. He emphasized the importance of respecting and appreciating music from every generation.
Here’s the star’s message:
We may not fully agree with his perspective, considering India also has many songwriters. However, his claim gains credibility due to the recent incident of his song being plagiarized in Bollywood. This serves as evidence that there is interest across the border in incorporating Pakistani music into Indian movie remakes. We hope you find this post enjoyable, so please continue sharing it with others and leave your feedback in the comments section below.
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