This 9-year-old's rendition of the National Anthem put Coke Studio's version to shame

You have to watch this if you want the goosebumps we all have been eagerly yearning for!


Entertainment Desk August 07, 2017
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Every year when Coke Studio is about to kick-start, we anxiously wait for its openingĀ track to hit the screens.

Be it theĀ incredibly soulful Sohni Dharti or last year's Ae Rahe Haq Ke Shaheedo, the artists make sure to leave viewersĀ teary-eyed.

Coke Studio season 10 launches itself with the National Anthem

However, this year's Coke Studio's launch, which also celebrates its successful ten years, executedĀ a rendition of our revered National Anthem sung by all the vocalists featured in the upcoming sessions of the season.

And good Lord, it did nothing for us.

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A decade removed sinceĀ Coke Studio’sĀ birth, we understand the Sound of the Nation needed to validate that it still owns the requisite chops toĀ deliverĀ a stirring rendition of the national treasure – but then they produce this!


As we sat there contemplating what went wrong, we came across a version of the very same National Anthem, donned by a 9-year-old, Ahmed for Nescafe Basement a year ago, and boy, there they wereĀ -the goosebumps we all have been eagerly yearning for.

Coke Studio loses its fizz with flat National Anthem

The immensely talented Ahmed and his brother Muhmmad Afandi take you on a melodious journey with this beautiful cover of the National Anthem with a simple yet beautiful instrumental piece comprising theĀ sitar and tablas.Ā 

Watch it here:


Coke Studio team, watch and learn!

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