The Aazadi Anthem Explained

The Aazadi Anthem
Cover:The Aazadi Anthem.jpeg
Artist:Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
English Title:"The Freedom Anthem"
Recorded:2020/2021
Composer:Kamran Akhtar
Producer:5th Element Entertainment
Chronology:Kashmir Premier League anthems
Year:2021
Next Title:Khelo Aazadi Se
Next Year:2022

"The Aazadi Anthem" (;) was the official anthem of the 2021 Kashmir Premier League, the first season of the Kashmir Premier League. It was sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, who was the official singer for the 2021 KPL, and directed by Shaan Shahid.[1] [2] It featured former Pakistan cricketers Shahid Afridi, Wasim Akram and Imran Nazir, former squash champion Jahangir Khan, actors Mehwish Hayat, Ayesha Omer, Iman Ali, Fiza Ali, Neelam Muneer, Nadeem Baig, Afzal Khan and singer Gul Panra.[3]

Release

The song was released via YouTube and received over 1 million views.[4] It was performed at the opening ceremony of the 2021 KPL. The 2021 KPL was promoted on social media by the hashtag #KheloAazadiSe, which is the chorus of the song.[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. News: Kashmir Premier League Song 2021. 16 February 2021. Gharana.
  2. News: Kashmir Premier League 2021 Complete Squads. 6 August 2021. Bol News. Suhaib Ahmed.
  3. News: KPL anthem unites stars & sportspersons. 11 July 2021. The News International.
  4. Web site: The Aazadi Anthem. 21 April 2022. Kashmir Premier League.
  5. News: Khelo Azadi Say – Kashmir Premier League starts today. 6 August 2021. Daily Pakistan.
  6. News: Kashmir Premier League releases its official anthem. 18 February 2021. Cutacut.