ISLAMABAD: Atif Aslam’s latest hit single reimagines and pays homage to the late music guru Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
For Bollywood’s “Batti Gul Meter Chalu,” starring Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor, Aslam lends his vocals to a reimagined rendition of Khan’s “Sochta Hoon Woh Kitne Masoom Thay.”
The rendition borrows from the chorus with “Dekhte Dekhte,” a love song. The lyrics have been untouched, and samples of the original music are woven throughout the melody.
Charged with the reimagining was Rochak Kohli, who gave a modern spin on Khan’s classic and then tapped another signature Pakistani voice, Aslam, for the song. It was released five days after the 21st anniversary of Khan’s death.
Aslam, who is considered one of Pakistan’s greatest singers, posted a tribute to Khan on his social media accounts.
