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Faris Shafi, Zain Zohaib Break Boundaries with ‘Shayar’

In a world where Instagram Reels and TikTok dominate attention spans and most songs barely hit the two-minute mark, rapper Faris Shafi flips the script with Shayar. As the opening track of the new season of Velo Sound Station, Shayar runs nearly six minutes — and every second hits like a powerful statement.

Faris walks in wearing a hood, stepping into a grand, opera-style hall. This isn’t just an entrance — it’s a moment. The crowd parts, sensing something special. Directed by Bilal Lashari, the cinematic and intense video immediately pulls you in.

Faris opens the song with nearly two minutes of deep, poetic verses, delivering lines like a seasoned poet at a mushaira:
“Eh mayray Shaoor-e-Zaat… Rasta bananay day… Gaal pay laga ghaaza / Hont pay lagi laali… Khud ba khud pigalnay tak…”

His deep voice gives the words weight. Though the intro may feel a bit long, it perfectly fits the track’s meditative mood.

Then the beat drops — and everything shifts.

Drum and bass explode into the mix, and Faris launches into his signature razor-sharp rap. He raps about choosing love over hate, delivering his message with power and precision. As the music builds, Zain Zohaib step in with soulful qawwali vocals.

They don’t just support the song — they become its heart. The fusion of qawwali and electronic rap defies logic, but somehow, it works — and it’s pure magic.

The transition between Faris’s intense delivery and Zain Zohaib’s spiritual energy creates a rare musical experience. One moment feels ancient, the next futuristic — and yet, everything blends seamlessly.

Visually, Bilal Lashari amplifies the experience with grand, moody sets that feel royal but never overdone. The drama feels earned, not forced.

Shayar isn’t just a track — it’s a fearless artistic declaration. Faris Shafi and Zain Zohaib prove that music doesn’t need to follow rules. It can be traditional and modern, emotional and bold, local and global — all at once.

And in this bold fusion, Faris and Zain Zohaib shine the brightest.

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He admitted to envisioning a muse while performing, saying, “An artist has to be in love all the time, whether it’s your wife, girlfriend, or someone from your imagination.”

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“I thought I’d lost the opportunity,” he recalled. “But Ghazanfar Ali sahab told me, ‘You’ll sing this solo without any complaints.’ So I did, and the song became a superhit.”

Shehki, also known for acting in films like Dekh Tamasha and Choron Ka Badshah, credited that moment as the turning point in his career.

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Celebrities across Pakistan are actively paying tribute to the armed forces for their successful defence operations, fuelling a wave of patriotic fervour across the nation.

Singer Abrarul Haq joined the celebrations by releasing a special song dedicated to the victory.

Through powerful lyrics, the track tells how the Pakistani Armed Forces thwarted India’s so-called “Operation Sindoor.”

Abrar highlights the spiritual strength of a Muslim warrior, portraying inner faith as a battlefield force.

He also symbolically mentions “serving tea to the enemy,” a phrase tied to past military encounters.

Abrar shared the song on his official YouTube channel, though the full music video is yet to be released.

Fans praised the song as a morale booster, with one commenting, “Pak Forces deserve this kind of tribute after an amazing victory,” and another adding, “The song is beautiful, and Abrarul Haq sang it with full enthusiasm and zeal.”

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Atif Aslam paid tribute to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan by performing Sanu Ek Pal Chain Na Awaey on the new season of Velo Sound Station.

He blended his modern vocal style with NFAK’s original qawwali, creating a seamless fusion. Director Bilal Lashari brought the vision to life, earning widespread praise on social media.

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