10 All Time Favourite OSTs of Pakistani Dramas

OSTs are the main USP for any drama. Of course, the story itself and cast are just as important, but one can always go back and listen to the OST again and again. A good OST that relates to the story, resonates with the viewers. Here is a list of 10 finest original sound tracks…

Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 5 | Daachi Waaliya | Hadiqa Kiani

Review From the first line “Bulhe Shah Zair Wekh Ke Peeta Te Keeh Peeta”, the song engulfs you in a calming and spiritual feel that only gets stronger with the soft chant of “Peer Manawan Challiyaan” in the background. This song gave me goosebumps. What a powerful voice! And, she has such amazing control on…

Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 3 | Mubarik Mubarik | Atif Aslam & Banur’s Band

From YouTube Channel Journeying to #CokeStudio12 from Balochistan, Banur’s Band collaborates with Atif Aslam in Mubarik Mubarik, a festive number showcasing melodies and rhythms that have traveled down to the Baloch people through history and tradition. Review The lyrics are in Balochi language and I wouldn’t have understood a word if there weren’t accompanying subtitles….

Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 1 | Aye Kuch Abr | Atif Aslam

From YouTube Channel #WohiKhudaHai, a praise of God as the One Creator of a system that runs in balance and harmony, recited in the voice of Atif Aslam. Produced by: Rohail Hyatt Lyrics آئے کچھ ابر کچھ شراب آئے اسکے بعد آئے جو عذاب آئے کر رہا تھا غم جہاں کا حساب آج تم یاد…

Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 6 | Bo Giyam | Nimra Rafiq & Kashif Din

From YouTube Channel   Newcomer Kashif Din is joined by Coke Studio backing vocalist Nimra Rafiq in Bo Giyam, fusing Burushaski and Urdu in a song bemoaning the disappointment of unrequited love. Produced by: Rohail Hyatt Coke Studio Season 12, Episode 6 Review I only understand the Urdu lyrics, and Nimra has done a good…

Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 6 | Aaye Kuch Abr | Atif Aslam

From YouTube Channel #CokeStudio12 presents an incarnation of Faiz Ahmed Faiz’s poetry in the voice of Atif Aslam with Aaye Kuch Abr. Speaking of solitude and finding personal solace in life’s little pleasures, the ghazal provides a space for one to find the common humanity in one’s own experiences. Produced by: Rohail Hyatt Original Artist:…

Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 3 | Chal Raha Hoon Main | Umair Jaswal

From YouTube Channel Umair Jaswal takes the stage in #CokeStudio12 with Chal Raha Hoon, a deeply personal song inspired by heartbreak and loss. Created from a place of vulnerability, Chal Raha Hoon paints an intimate picture of the artist as he sings of the darkness he once experienced. Lyrics Urdu تم نہیں تو کیا ،…

Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 5| Balma | Feriha Parvez

From YouTube Channel #CokeStudio12 presents Balma, a thumri with simple, sincere poetry that expresses the restlessness of a broken heart. In Fariha Pervez’s voice, Balma’s poetry turns to music within an ambient soundscape that gives centre-stage to the song’s flowing melodies. Produced by: Rohail Hyatt Coke Studio Season12, Episode 5 Review It reminded me of…