Renowned singer Abrar ul Haq has revealed how his hit song Nach Punjaban was created, including the story behind its famous line, “Thora jiya gaane nu de de Punjabi touch.”

Speaking in a YouTube interview, Abrar said he was writing the opening lyrics of the song when he asked his cousin Tipu for feedback. His cousin told him the song sounded good but needed a stronger Punjabi touch.

Abrar said the remark stayed with him and later inspired the line, “Thora jiya gaane nu de de Punjabi touch, thora jiya music nu de de Punjabi touch.” According to him, that phrase gave the song its identity and helped shape the final version of Nach Punjaban.

Abrar ul Haq rose to fame in 1995 with his debut album Billo De Ghar, which became a massive success and established him as one of Pakistan’s leading pop and bhangra singers. He is credited with popularising modern bhangra music in Pakistan.

Nach Punjaban later became one of his most talked-about songs, though it also faced criticism over the use of the word “Punjaban.” Abrar later released a revised version titled Nach Majajan.

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Pakistani music legend Sajjad Ali has clarified that he never gave permission to any Indian television channel to use his songs, after his popular track Raavi was performed on an Indian reality show.

In a video message shared on Instagram, the singer responded to the recent performance of Raavi by two young contestants on the Indian Punjabi singing competition Voice of Punjab Master Champs Season 10.

Sajjad Ali began by thanking his fans across the world for their love and support. He said he appreciates cover versions of his songs and often shares his reaction whenever such performances come to his attention.

However, he said recent social media discussions had created confusion, with some people in Pakistan assuming that he had allowed an Indian TV channel to use his music while not permitting contestants on Pakistan Idol to perform his songs.

Rejecting the claims, Sajjad Ali made it clear that he has never granted copyright permission to any Indian television channel. He said his song was used without his knowledge or approval.

“They are using our song without permission. They neither sought our consent nor obtained any authorization before broadcasting it,” he said.

The veteran singer added that his legal team would contact the relevant Indian channel over the alleged unauthorised use of his copyrighted work.

Speaking about the Pakistan Idol controversy, Sajjad Ali said his position had been misrepresented for almost a year. He expressed disappointment that his remarks were taken out of context, causing misunderstanding among the public.

Sajjad Ali is one of Pakistan’s most respected singers, composers and songwriters, known for his unique voice and contribution to pop and classical music. Over the years, he has delivered several memorable songs, including Babia, Chief Saab, Har Zulm, Cinderella and Raavi.

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Sajjad Ali is among the top names in the Pakistani music industry. His soulful voice has been lifting up our hearts for the last four decades. From Babiya to Ravi, his stardom has only grown and people love him. He was in the news since the time back when he was criticized for not letting his music flow openly.

Pakistan Idol was a show which received love despite its controversies. Sajjad Ali was in the news as he refused to let the show feature his songs and no one could sing his music during the show’s run.

Now a controversy is starting as his famous song Ravi was featured in the Indian Reality Show Punjab Masterchamps. A young singer was seen singing it and people have questions.

People have questions now and they want to ask if Sajjad Ali will sue the show or not. One person wrote, “Will he have any issue about his song in Indian show?” Another added, “He had an issue with a Pakistani show and he allowed the Indian show?” One said, “Indian also just keep copying.”