REPORT
COKE STUDIO:
8 SINGERS WHO SHOT TO FAME
C
oke Studio, the platform that brought about the
musical revival of Pakistan and also gave birth to
some extraordinary talents, is now soaring high
in success. It is not only a hit in Pakistan but has also
created an uproar in other countries as well, so much
so that they have tried to make something as close as
possible to it and have failed miserably. The Coke Studio
that forced an Indian Journalist to say ‘Kashmir le lo par
Coke Studio hamain de do’ in Hamid Mir’s show.
Pakistani music lovers are very happy that they finally have a platform to feed their music hunger. Where
Coke Studio has satiated the listener’s lust, it has also
introduced us with some of the gems we never knew
existed amongst us or have forgotten about them. Here
are those artists who rose to fame due to Coke Studio:
1. Meesha Shafi
A model turned singer who started her career as a fashion designer and became the fashion icon of the country
in no time. She started her career in music after some
time and was brought into the limelight after her duet
with Arif Lohar ‘Jugni’ in Coke Studio season 3. The
song even became the most watched song on Youtube.
2. Umair Jaswal
Sammi Meri Waar singer, Umair Jaswal, who got hate
messages for his dance during the song is actually one
of those celebrities we love to hate. Contrary to popular belief, Umair Jaswal is an exceptional artist and the
country is proud to have him. He first came into limelight
in Coke Studio season 5 for the song ‘Charkha Nolakha’
alongside Atif Aslam. He performed solo in Season 6
and is back in season 8 with an all-new energy. We love
you Jaswal!
3. Sara Haider
The self-taught and self-made artist who has been a
part of the Coke studio family as a backing vocalist since
season 7 has finally gotten her some much-deserved
limelight. Sara performed a duet ‘Aye Dil’ in Season 8
alongside Ali Zafar and we cannot help but fall in love
with her soulful and mesmerizing voice.
4. Akhtar Chanal Zahri
Akhtar Chanal Zahri is one of the very ancient talents
that our country possesses. He describes music as his
food for the soul and reminisces tales of his childhood
which passed by singing and humming only. Despite
having fame before Coke Studio as well, he felt that his
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