Coke Studio releases the sixth song from Season 15, Chal Chaliye, bringing the inimitable vocals of Sajjad Ali, Pakistan’s Prince of Pop, with the purity of neo-classical sensation, Farheen Raza Jaffry in an exchange that speaks to that of mentor and student.

This collaboration, a testament to producer Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan’s [Xulfi] vision, paints a vivid picture of a man (Sajjad Ali) urging a woman (Farheen Raza Jaffry) to step out of her comfort zone and embrace a life of adventure. The lyrics, “Koi tau awaz tujhe neend se jagaye gi | Toota hua khwab tera jor se dikhaye gi” (A voice will sound to pull you from your slumber | A voice that will piece the fragments of your broken dream together), are a powerful call to action.

Directed by Awais Gohar, the opening scene showcases a bustling cityscape, reminiscent of a pre-Partition era, before transitioning to a richly hued room where Sajjad Ali sits, his presence imbued with a sense of experience and wisdom.

 Farheen Raza Jaffry appears vibrant and full of life, yet remains hesitant, a stark contrast to Sajjad Ali’s confident demeanor. The video masterfully depicts the internal struggle between fear and the desire for adventure. 

Indeed, Chal Chaliye is a poignant exploration of hope, courage, and the choices we make. It’s a testament to Coke Studio’s enduring legacy of bringing together exceptional artists and creating music that transcends borders. 

The Artists:

  • Farheen Raza Jaffry: A rising star from Lahore, Farheen is not just a singer, but a multi-faceted artist. Steeped in the melodies of Pakistani music legends, she brings a touch of the Golden Era to her captivating voice.
  • Sajjad Ali: A true icon of Pakistani music, Sajjad Ali’s career spans genres from semi-classical to pop and rock. His electrifying performances and ability to blend genres have garnered him international acclaim.

Curated, produced and arranged by Xulfi, with Art Direction by Hashim Ali, Chal Chaliye can be heard here: https://www.youtube.com/@cokestudio

In the meantime, be sure to listen to your favorite songs from Coke Studio on Spotify https://open.spotify.com and keep yourself logged on to https://www.tiktok.com/@cokestudiopakistan, https://www.youtube.com/@cokestudio  and https://www.instagram.com/coke_studio to follow the Coke Studio journey.

Song Credits:

 COKE STUDIO 15 

Curated & Produced by Xulfi

Song Narrative: Xulfi

Composed by: Sajjad Ali, Xulfi & Shabi Ali

Written by: Sajjad Ali & Xulfi

Music Arranged & Produced by: Xulfi

Mixed by: Xulfi

Mastering: Tony Cousins

Associate Music Producer: Abdullah Siddiqui

Video Direction: Awais Gohar

Produced by GIRAFFE PAKISTAN

Executive Producer: Muhammad Ibrahim

Creative & Project Head: Wajeeha Badar

ARTIST

Sajjad Ali – Vocals

Farheen Raza Jaffry – Vocals

Aziz Kazi – Drums

Veeru Shan – Percussions

Melvin – Synth Bass

Shabi Ali – Keys

Payam Mashrequi – Synth

Sagar Veljee – Tabla

Joshua Amjad Bhatti – Khol

Amir Azhar – Rubab + Kemenche

Asteria – Acoustic Guitar

Daud – Been

Lutaf Ali – Chang + Dugri

VIDEO CREATIVE TEAM:

Director: Awais Gohar

Cinematographer: Awais Gohar

PRODUCTION DESIGN & ART DIRECTION:

Production Designer: Hashim Ali

Art Director Sara Vohra

Assistant Art Directors: Fariha Afzal & Sundus Hashmi

Set Design: Hashim Ali Design Studios

WARDROBE:

Costume Design & Styling: Mariam Sarwar

MAKEUP & HAIR:

Head of Makeup & Hair Design: Saima Rashid Bargfrede

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography: Nadir Firoz Khan

Editorial Photography: Mobeen Ansari

Song Translation: Anum Qadri

Subtitle Manager: Ahmed Saeed

Press Release by Lotus PR

Dr. Sundus

Dr. Sundus is a Media Professional; a Journalist/TV & Radio Broadcaster and an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mass Communication, NUST; she has work experience in Electronic, Print, and Web Media, she has been serving Magazine Journalism since 2006, and Ph.D. in Strategic Communication from University Utara Malaysia.

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