Tajdar-e-Haram


"Tajdar-e-Haram" is a Qawwali performed by Sabri Brothers.

1982 version

In 1982, Sabri Brothers recorded this qawwali for Pakistani film Sahaaray.

2015 version

In 2015, it was rendered by Atif Aslam, during Coke Studio season 8 episode 1. It was considered to be produced by Strings. Atif Aslam revealed that the track was produced by Shiraz Uppal. This was a tribute paid by Atif to Sabri Brothers.

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The music video features Atif Aslam. It is first Pakistani music video to cross 100 million views on YouTube. As of 5 May 2020, it has received 278 million views after Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Momina Mustehsan's rendition Afreen Afreen having 300 million views. It has received over 5 million engagements and has been viewed in 186 countries.

Reception

Amjad Sabri the son of Ghulam Farid Sabri said, "I really like how the music was arranged. Atif didn't do badly. I wish he could have worked on his diction a little more, as long as the essence remains untouched, there is no harm." He further said, "it was an honest accolade to his father and uncle". British High Commissioner Christian Turner took to Twitter that his friend suggested him "Tajdar-e-Haram" by Atif Aslam and he thoroughly enjoyed it. In return, Atif also thanked him.

2018 version

In 2018 Bollywood film Satyameva Jayate, it was recreated by Sajid–Wajid and sung by Wajid from the same duo. It released on 16 July 2018.

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The song received negative reviews. It was not liked by audience. The filmmakers were criticized for making such song. It was said to be disaster, disrespectful and blasphemous.

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