Pakistani singer and songwriter Humail Rajpoot has sparked a lively online conversation by claiming Pakistan’s Coke Studio is superior to its Indian counterpart—and surprisingly, many Indian listeners agree.
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In a recent Instagram reel, the emerging artist and digital creator voiced disapproval after watching a song from Coke Studio India’s latest season. Rajpoot referenced an Indian podcast where hosts asked singer Shilpa Rao why Coke Studio Pakistan outshines the Indian version. He noted that while Rao couldn’t give a clear answer, he could sum it up in one line: “We do not have Anup Jain, that’s why our Coke Studio is way better.”
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Rajpoot then criticized the lyrical quality of the Indian song someone sent him, singling out the track titled Aise Aise Kaise Waise Jaise Jaise. “First of all, what are these lyrics?” he asked. “Who approved this kind of content? I’m genuinely surprised Coke Studio India released such a track.”
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He also didn’t hold back on broader concerns about the music scene: “We have a few people in Pakistan too who don’t even understand a song’s scale while performing on stage. I know people will fire back at me for this, but I only care about music. I fear for music’s respect.”
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In his reel’s caption, Rajpoot expanded on his views, calling some new singers “commercial puppets” and accusing them of lacking true artistry. “There’s no art at all,” he wrote.
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Despite his critical tone, Rajpoot’s remarks resonated with many Indian listeners. One user commented, “Humein bhi nahi pata, hum kaise, aise, kaise, waise jhelte hai (we also don’t know how we deal with it)—humorously echoing his criticism.
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Notably, renowned Indian playback singer Shilpa Rao has previously spoken positively about Coke Studio Pakistan. In an earlier interview, she praised the show’s commitment to musical authenticity and innovation. Rao, who performed in Coke Studio Pakistan Season 9 alongside Noori on the hit track Paar Chanaa De, noted that Pakistan treats the show as a flagship annual production—unlike India, where teams view it as just one of many projects.
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With over 100,000 Instagram followers, Humail Rajpoot is known not only for his music but also for his candid commentary (his bio describes him as “giving reality checks”). His latest remarks have certainly struck a chord—even across the border.
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