In a recent episode of Raj Shamani’s podcast, Bollywood powerhouse Sunidhi Chauhan offered an enlightening perspective on the cultural and artistic bonds between India and Pakistan. With characteristic eloquence, Chauhan praised Pakistani musicians and their remarkable contributions to the global music scene.
“You know, I work with a lot of Pakistanis,” Chauhan began, her voice brimming with warmth. “They are brilliant. And why do I call them Pakistanis? I mean when we meet, we all feel the same people. We speak the same language, we eat the same food… When I go to the UK and the US, I meet many Pakistani friends. It’s the same feeling.”
Chauhan’s words resonate with an unmistakable affection. She highlighted a surprising kinship, stressing that the essence of their shared culture transcends geographic divides. But her praise didn’t stop at mere camaraderie; it extended to the art of music, where she declared Pakistani tunes to be an unstoppable wave—”aside from cricket”—that’s winning hearts.
“Pakistani music has become a wave,” Chauhan affirmed. “A lot of artists are loved and respected there. Pakistani artists have also received lots of love here (in India). Where the primary reason to make music is for the love of it, you can only expect purity.”
Her admiration peaked when she mentioned the popularity of Coke Studio Pakistan. Some songs, she confessed, make her stop in her tracks with awe. One such track is Turri Jandi by Hasan Raheem and Shazia Manzoor—a name familiar to anyone who’s ever swayed to the melody of Chandni Raatein.
“There’s this song that has driven me crazy,” the Sheila Ki Jawani singer complimented the track and marveled at the creativity behind its video. “Just watch the video of Turri Jandi,” she urged. “You will be like, how did they think of this? It is so twisted. You need a crazy head for this. So beautiful, so classy.”
Her praise for the video’s conceptual brilliance underscores the deep respect Chauhan has for the artistic vision of Pakistani creators. “It’s all about the timing,” she noted. “To listen to music and visualise it properly—I see that a lot in that video.”
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