Tajdar-e-Haram explained

Tajdar-e-Haram
Artist:Sabri Brothers
Language:Urdu, Persian, Arabic
Released:1970
Genre:Qawwali, Classical
Length:27:06
Label:EMI Pakistan
Lyricist:Hakim Mirza, Habib Madni, & Others
Composer:Maqbool Ahmed Sabri
Tajdar-e-Haram

"Tajdar-e-Haram" is a qawwali performed by the Pakistani musical group, Sabri Brothers.[1] [2]

1982 version

Tajdar-e-Haram
Type:Song
Artist:Sabri Brothers
Album:Film Sahaaray
Language:Urdu
Released:1982
Genre:Qawwali
Length:8:53
Composer:Sabri Brothers

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

2015 version

Tajdar-e-Haram
Type:Single
Artist:Atif Aslam
Album:Coke Studio S8E1
Language:Urdu, Arabic, Persian, Braj
Released:[3]
Studio:Coke Studio
Genre:Pop
Length: (Video)
(Audio)
Label:Coke Studio
Composer:Baber Ali Khanna and Arslan Rabbani
Producer:Coca-Cola and Shiraz Uppal

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.[4] [5] [6] This was a tribute paid by Atif to Sabri Brothers.[2] [7]

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Popularity

The music video features Atif Aslam. It is the first Pakistani music video to cross 100 million views on YouTube.[9] [10] The official video has garnered over 458 million views on YouTube, and became the most viewed Youtube video of Pakistani-origin, as of January 2022, leaving behind Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Momina Mustehsan's rendition of Afreen Afreen having 336 million views.[11] It has received over 5 million engagements and has been viewed in 186 countries worldwide.[12] [11]

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".[13] 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.[14]

2018 version

Tajdar-e-Haram
Type:Song
Artist:Wajid Khan
Album:Film Satyameva Jayate
Language:Urdu
Released:16 July 2018
Genre:Pop
Length:2:05 (video)
5:10 (audio)
Label:T-Series
Composer:Sajid–Wajid
Lyricist:Danish Sabri
Producer:Bhushan Kumar

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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Critical reception

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.[15] [16] [17]

Summary of versions

CountryYearFilm/AlbumGenreLanguage(s)LengthSingerLabel.
Pakistan1970SingleQawwaliUrdu27:06Sabri BrothersEMI Pakistan
1982Sahaaray8:53N/A
2015Coke Studio S8E1PopUrdu, Arabic, Persian, Braj10:28Atif AslamCoke Studio
India2018Satyameva JayateUrdu5:10Wajid KhanT-Series

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tajdar e Haram, Atif Aslam, Coke Studio Season 8. 8 June 2016. BeDelicious. en-US. 9 May 2020.
  2. Web site: 'Tajdar-e-Haram' Becomes Pakistan's First Video to Cross 100 Million Views. Abbasi. Zaib. 2 November 2017. Music & Entertainment – MuzEnt. en-US. 9 May 2020.
  3. Web site: Tajdar-E-Haram Coke Studio Season 8 by Atif Aslam. music.apple.com.
  4. Web site: "Tajdar-e-Haram" smashes YouTube record with more than 100 million views. 3 November 2017. Daily Times. en-US. 9 May 2020.
  5. Web site: Pakistan sets new record with 'Tajdar-e-Haram', crosses 100 million views. bbcrecordlondon.com. 9 May 2020.
  6. Web site: Tajdar-e-Haram was produced by Shiraz Uppal. Tribune.com.pk. 27 December 2015. The Express Tribune. en. 10 May 2020.
  7. Web site: Coke Studio's Tajdar-e-Haram crosses 100 million views on YouTube. 2 November 2017. Daily Pakistan Global. en. 10 May 2020.
  8. Web site: Tajdar-e-Haram – Episode9– Season 8 – Coke Studio Pakistan. www.cokestudio.com.pk. 14 May 2020.
  9. Web site: Tajdar-E-Haram, the First Pak Video to Cross 100 Million Views. 13 November 2017. The Quint. en. 9 May 2020.
  10. Web site: Watch: Pakistan's first YouTube video to cross 100 million views is Coke Studio's 'Tajdar-e-Haram'. Scroll Staff. Scroll.in. 12 November 2017 . en-US. 9 May 2020.
  11. Web site: Coke Studio Pakistan's 'Tajdar-e-Haram' & 'Afreen Afreen' hit 100 Million Views on YouTube. The Coca-Cola Company. en-PK. 9 May 2020.
  12. Web site: Abbtakk.tv: Latest News Breaking Pakistan, World, Live Videos. en-US. 9 May 2020.
  13. Web site: Amjad Sabri's Take on Atif Aslam 'Tajdar-E-Haram'. Madiha Shakeel. Business Recorder. 25 August 2015. 27 August 2015.
  14. Web site: British High Commissioner is also a fan of Atif Aslam's Tajdar-E-Haram. says. Ahmed waseem. 8 May 2020. Siasat.pk News Blog. en-US. 10 May 2020.
  15. Web site: Sabri Brothers' Tajdar-e-Haram Ruined by Bollywood!. Sulaiman. Ghazala. 27 July 2018. Brandsynario. en-US. 13 May 2020.
  16. Web site: Bollywood's version of 'Tajdar E Haram' is no where close to Atif Aslam, Sabri Brothers'. Tribune.com.pk. 30 July 2018. The Express Tribune. en. 13 May 2020.
  17. Web site: Bollywood just ruined our all time favorite Tajdar e Haram!. Siddiqui. Mishaal. 28 July 2018. HIP. en. 13 May 2020.