Summary
- Reacting to reports that Indian filmmakers paid INR4.5 million to use a 40-year-old Pakistani song in the film Dhurandhar, Khan expressed disappointment over the lack of appreciation for classic music within Pakistan.
- Khan highlighted the irony that while Pakistani content creators overlook these musical treasures, foreign industries are willing to pay substantial amounts to feature them, even if only briefly.
- Many expressed anger over the inclusion of Pakistani music in what they described as an overtly anti-Pakistan film.
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Actor Faiza Khan has urged Pakistanis to pause and reflect on their cultural priorities, particularly in the entertainment industry. She questioned why local films and dramas fail to incorporate music from Pakistan’s rich musical heritage, while Bollywood continues to embrace and invest in it.
Reacting to reports that Indian filmmakers paid INR4.5 million to use a 40-year-old Pakistani song in the film Dhurandhar, Khan expressed disappointment over the lack of appreciation for classic music within Pakistan. She asked why older songs, loved across generations, are not being utilized in local productions.
“Have we stopped recognising our own legends or simply lost touch with our own legacy?” she remarked, adding that a significant portion of the younger generation is unfamiliar with timeless classics.
Khan highlighted the irony that while Pakistani content creators overlook these musical treasures, foreign industries are willing to pay substantial amounts to feature them, even if only briefly. She noted that the enduring popularity of these songs among Gen Z reflects their universal appeal, attributing it to the “purity” of the art.
Her comments came after singer Hassan Jahangir revealed in an interview with Nida Yasir that he was paid $50,000 for the use of his iconic track Hawa Hawa in Dhurandhar. The song was reportedly used in a scene introducing the character of SP Chaudhry Aslam, portrayed by Sanjay Dutt.
Even before Khan’s remarks, the decision sparked backlash among Indian audiences. Many expressed anger over the inclusion of Pakistani music in what they described as an overtly anti-Pakistan film. Critics also pointed out that the film’s sequel is set to feature Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s classic Dil Pe Zakham Khate Hain in its soundtrack.
Khan’s statement has reignited debate about cultural preservation and the need for Pakistan’s entertainment industry to reconnect with its musical roots.
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