Hasan Raheem is taking his Coke Studio sound to a new international audience as his popular track “Peechay Hutt” features in Netflix’s latest dance comedy, Best of the Best.
The Pakistani singer’s 2022 hit is part of the film’s Bollywood-fusion soundtrack, placing Raheem’s music alongside a mix of South Asian and international artists. The movie began streaming on Netflix on September 18 and revolves around two childhood best friends who find themselves chasing a place on UCLA’s highly competitive Bollywood-fusion dance team.
Directed by Lena Khan, Best of the Best follows Maya, played by Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, and Anjali, portrayed by Priyanka Kedia, as they navigate friendship, sisterhood and the pressures that come with competing at the college level. Hasan Minhaj also stars in the film as Professor Hamza Latif.
For Pakistani music fans, however, one of the soundtrack’s notable moments comes from “Peechay Hutt,” which originally became part of Coke Studio Season 14 in 2022. Raheem performed the track with Justin Bibis and Talal Qureshi, creating a song that quickly stood out for its energetic vocals, electronic production and instantly recognizable hook.
Released on February 19, 2022, “Peechay Hutt” has continued to attract listeners years after its Coke Studio debut. Its official music video has now crossed 28 million views on YouTube, reflecting the song’s lasting reach.
