Serene and grounded, Momina Mustehsan returns online

Fans hail singer's comeback as she shares tranquil photo and gentle message

KARACHI:

Singer Momina Mustehsan has made a graceful return to social media after months of absence, drawing enthusiastic reactions from her millions of followers who eagerly welcomed her comeback.

The 'Uchiyaan Dewaraan' singer reappeared on Instagram with a tranquil photograph showing her seated on a sofa against a backdrop of trees and a clear blue sky.

Dressed in a white embroidered frock, with her signature red hair cascading over her shoulders, Mustehsan looked serene and composed in her first post since February. She captioned the image, "Just a plant, aspiring to be a tree," a line that quickly drew attention and affectionate comments from fans. Her return comes months after she had deleted all posts from her Instagram account earlier this year, leaving her four million followers puzzled. While she offered no explanation at the time, fans speculated that the move was part of a personal break. In 2021, she had also taken a brief hiatus from social media to focus on herself.

Following her new post, a light-hearted exchange with a fan sparked fresh buzz. When a follower joked, "Momina's comeback happened before my academic comeback," the singer replied, "Study now, dear," subtly reinforcing her belief in prioritising education.

Mustehsan, who first rose to prominence with 'Pi Jaun' in 2011 and achieved massive recognition through Coke Studio's 'Afreen Afreen' in 2016, has often used her platform to share her views on cultural and social issues.

In an earlier statement in 2022, she had expressed dismay over Pakistan's limited global representation and urged the nation to "take charge" of its own narrative. Her serene re-entry now signals a reflective, perhaps more grounded phase in her evolving public presence.