10 times Pakistani, Indian musicians collaborated on songs of peace and love
From Nusrat and AR Rahman, the songs will be a balm to your bruises
KARACHI:
The past few days have not been easy for people on either side of the border. While governments decide what's best for their people, here's a list of songs that always remind us of the better days of Indo-Pak relations and our shared heritage. As they say, music has no boundaries.
10. Bolo Bolo: HariHaran and Strings
In 2003, Strings collaborated with the maestro Hariharan. The video was shot in Dubai with Faisal Kapadia and Hariharan displaying their vocal prowess to the fullest.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqRKGUuKZBg
9. Jinna Kar Loge Pyaar: Shehzad Roy and Sukhbir
No song has survived the test of time like this one. Both in their prime, Shehzad Roy and Sukhbir put together an amazing peace anthem that’s still played at mehndi functions in Pakistan. Yeah, you heard that right.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M22PqFULxg0
8. Collaborations: Gurdas Mann, Sukshinder Shinda and Abrar ul Haq
The finest names in Punajab’s popular scene came together for this very catchy and peppy ode to the culture of the five rivers. Gurdas, Sukhsinder and Abrar pay a warm homage to Punjab’s rich folktales and culture at large.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5ltjG2O-dM
7. Ghoom Tana: Salman Ahmad and Shubha Mudgal
Perhaps the best thing that came out of Salman Ahmed's solo career is this amazing collaboration Shuba Mudgal. The video is as much a treat as the audio.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ah9zEc8HQM
6. Kina Sona : Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan ft Bally Sagoo
Everything Nustrat touched turned to gold. Top it with Bally Sagoos’ killer groove and you have a recipe for some soul-moving stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZZCTFkoZLA
5. Yeh Dil : Mizmaar feat. Palash Sen of Euphoria
Palash Sen from Euphoria has always considered his music to be more Pakistani than Indian. And we are convinced after listening to this fantastic collaboration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxvn1QJ_jDE
4. Noori and Hari & Sukhmani : Yaariaan
Noori is great at making rock ballads and Sukhmani’s soothing vocals all that’s needed to turn Yaarian into a complete ode to friendship and camaraderie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So_myD7C8YQ
3. Paar Chana Dey – Noori and Shilpa Rao
Can it get any better than two artists from India and Pakistan narrating Sohni Mahiwal’s love story? Paar Chana Dey gets bigger and better the more you listen to it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrPvQvbp3Cg
2. Kia Khayal hai: Zeb & Haniya and Swanand Kirkire & Shantanu Moitra
This has to be one of the finest collaborations on any TV show. The song not only talks about spreading love but is a joy to listen to as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1YxxI08710
1. Gurus of Peace: NFAK and AR Rahman
When greats of the two countries collaborate, what comes out is nothing short of magic. We are recovering from conflict and trust us; there won’t be a better balm on your bruises.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re0gCNGsNhE
Have something to add to the story? Share it in the comments below.
The past few days have not been easy for people on either side of the border. While governments decide what's best for their people, here's a list of songs that always remind us of the better days of Indo-Pak relations and our shared heritage. As they say, music has no boundaries.
10. Bolo Bolo: HariHaran and Strings
In 2003, Strings collaborated with the maestro Hariharan. The video was shot in Dubai with Faisal Kapadia and Hariharan displaying their vocal prowess to the fullest.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqRKGUuKZBg
9. Jinna Kar Loge Pyaar: Shehzad Roy and Sukhbir
No song has survived the test of time like this one. Both in their prime, Shehzad Roy and Sukhbir put together an amazing peace anthem that’s still played at mehndi functions in Pakistan. Yeah, you heard that right.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M22PqFULxg0
8. Collaborations: Gurdas Mann, Sukshinder Shinda and Abrar ul Haq
The finest names in Punajab’s popular scene came together for this very catchy and peppy ode to the culture of the five rivers. Gurdas, Sukhsinder and Abrar pay a warm homage to Punjab’s rich folktales and culture at large.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5ltjG2O-dM
7. Ghoom Tana: Salman Ahmad and Shubha Mudgal
Perhaps the best thing that came out of Salman Ahmed's solo career is this amazing collaboration Shuba Mudgal. The video is as much a treat as the audio.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ah9zEc8HQM
6. Kina Sona : Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan ft Bally Sagoo
Everything Nustrat touched turned to gold. Top it with Bally Sagoos’ killer groove and you have a recipe for some soul-moving stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZZCTFkoZLA
5. Yeh Dil : Mizmaar feat. Palash Sen of Euphoria
Palash Sen from Euphoria has always considered his music to be more Pakistani than Indian. And we are convinced after listening to this fantastic collaboration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxvn1QJ_jDE
4. Noori and Hari & Sukhmani : Yaariaan
Noori is great at making rock ballads and Sukhmani’s soothing vocals all that’s needed to turn Yaarian into a complete ode to friendship and camaraderie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So_myD7C8YQ
3. Paar Chana Dey – Noori and Shilpa Rao
Can it get any better than two artists from India and Pakistan narrating Sohni Mahiwal’s love story? Paar Chana Dey gets bigger and better the more you listen to it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrPvQvbp3Cg
2. Kia Khayal hai: Zeb & Haniya and Swanand Kirkire & Shantanu Moitra
This has to be one of the finest collaborations on any TV show. The song not only talks about spreading love but is a joy to listen to as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1YxxI08710
1. Gurus of Peace: NFAK and AR Rahman
When greats of the two countries collaborate, what comes out is nothing short of magic. We are recovering from conflict and trust us; there won’t be a better balm on your bruises.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re0gCNGsNhE
Have something to add to the story? Share it in the comments below.