Momina Mustehsan claps back at Aima Baig's critics

Momina Mustehsan stepped up recently to defend her friend and fellow singer, Aima Baig, after criticism from Sara Raza Khan sparked quite the conversation. In a recent appearance on Zabardast with Wasi Shah, Khan didn't shy away from sharing her opinions on what she perceives as the industry's lack of genuine vocal talent. She bluntly admitted to telling artists who, in her opinion, lack vocal skills, to consider other career options. She remarked, "If we take away the option of autotune, then Aima Baig is not a singer," a comment that has since stirred debate among fans and artists alike. Khan further noted that she might consider Mehwish Hayat for an item song if she were a filmmaker but would never ask her to sing.

Mustehsan took to Instagram to defend Baig. With a simple, supportive message, she wrote, "Aima sings very well, and so does Sara. Neither of them need autotune." Her response not only backed her friend but subtly highlighted her belief in the importance of mutual support and respect among artists.

Baig, meanwhile, has frequently expressed her deep friendship with Mustehsan, sharing that the fellow singer is her "only real friend" in the music industry. Earlier this month, she dedicated a heartfelt Instagram post to the Afreen Afreen singer, writing, "This post is for - probably my only REAL friend in my field of work. I'm posting us because I miss her a lot." Mustehsan responded with equal affection, calling Baig her "chota bhai (younger brother)," showing just how tight their bond is amidst the notoriously competitive music scene.

This support comes at a time when Baig has been dealing with a health scare in August that landed her in the hospital. Overworked, sleep-deprived and dehydrated from her packed schedule, the singer shared on social media about the experience, cautioning fans to take better care of themselves. She admitted that her relentless pursuit of work led her to neglect her health resulting in high blood pressure. In a reflective post from her hospital bed, the Baazi singer acknowledged the need for self-care, saying, "We all are human at the end of the day - not robots. We all must take care of ourselves."

She went on to say that her "body's never felt this energised or nourished in a very long time as it is now." Baig concluded her health update by thanking those who sent her well wishes saying, "I've learned my lesson - work hard but then again health comes first, always."